Best Bread Recipes Blog: March 2016

Thursday, March 31, 2016

Mom's Sweet Buttermilk Corn Bread

Ingredients

Servings: 10
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups white cornmeal
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup white sugar
4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk

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preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c).
pour vegetable oil into a 10-inch cast-iron skillet and swirl oil to coat bottom and sides of skillet. place skillet into preheated oven until very hot, 3 to 5 minutes. remove skillet from oven.
whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. beat eggs in a separate bowl and stir buttermilk into eggs. pour half (2 tablespoons) of vegetable oil from the hot skillet into buttermilk mixture, retaining remaining oil in skillet, and beat until oil is incorporated. mix buttermilk mixture into dry ingredients to make a smooth batter. pour batter into skillet.
bake in the oven until top is golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. cut cornbread into servings while in skillet; serve warm.

heavenly cinnamon rolls

Ingredients

Servings: 12
1/4 cup white sugar, divided
2 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 eggs
3/4 cup applesauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup raisins

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stir 1 tablespoon of the sugar and the yeast into the warm water in a small bowl. the water should be no more than 100 degrees f (40 degrees c). let stand for 5 minutes until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam. whisk together the cinnamon and 2 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl; set aside.
beat together the eggs, applesauce, salt, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar in a large bowl. stir in the yeast mixture. beat in half of the flour mixture until no dry spots remain. stir in the remaining flour, a 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition to form a sticky dough. turn it out a lightly floured surface and knead until fairly smooth but still sticky, about 8 minutes.
lightly oil a large bowl, then place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. cover with a light cloth and let rise in a warm place (80 to 95 degrees f (27 to 35 degrees c)) for 30 minutes. grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
deflate the dough and turn it out a lightly floured surface. roll the dough into a 16x20 inch rectangle. spread the honey over the dough; sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon sugar and raisins. beginning with the long side, roll the dough tightly into a log shape, and pinch to seal the seam. cut into 12 equal size pieces. place the rolls into the prepared pan cut side up. cover the pan with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

eggplant parmesan ii

Ingredients

Servings: 8
3 eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced
2 eggs, beaten
4 cups italian seasoned bread crumbs
6 cups spaghetti sauce, divided
1 (16 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried basil

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
dip eggplant slices in egg, then in bread crumbs. place in a single layer on a baking sheet. bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes on each side.
in a 9x13 inch baking dish spread spaghetti sauce to cover the bottom. place a layer of eggplant slices in the sauce. sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. repeat with remaining ingredients, ending with the cheeses. sprinkle basil on top.
bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until golden brown.

banana banana bread

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Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

banana banana bread

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Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

double tomato bruschetta

Ingredients

Servings: 12
6 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
3 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup fresh basil, stems removed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 french baguette
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

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preheat the oven on broiler setting.
in a large bowl, combine the roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper. allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
cut the baguette into 3/4-inch slices. on a baking sheet, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer. broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly brown.
divide the tomato mixture evenly over the baguette slices. top the slices with mozzarella cheese.
broil for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

panettone loaves

Ingredients

Servings: 3
1/3 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup warm milk
2/3 cup white sugar
4 eggs
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups candied mixed fruit
2 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons orange zest
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon cream

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to make sponge, warm a small bowl by rinsing it with hot water. pour in warm water and sprinkle 1 package yeast on it. let stand until yeast has dissolved. stir in 1/2 cup flour, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand 30 minutes, or until doubled. sprinkle remaining yeast over warm milk. let stand until dissolved. beat together sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla. stir in milk-yeast mixture. add sponge and stir until well incorporated.
combine butter and remaining 3 1/2 cups flour until crumbly. slowly pour in egg mixture and beat on high speed 3 to 4 minutes, until dough is elastic looking and long strands form. beat in fruit and zests. turn dough into oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and leave in a warm place to rise until doubled, about 2 to 3 hours.
fold down bags to form a 3-inch cuff. brush inside and out with melted butter. turn out dough a lightly floured work surface and knead a few times to deflate. divide dough into 3 pieces. roll each piece into a ball and drop into prepared bags. place bags on a baking sheet about 4-inches apart and cover loosely with plastic wrap. let rise in a warm place until doubled again, about 2 hours.
heat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). cut an x in top of each loaf with oiled scissors. combine egg yolk with cream. brush tops of loaves lightly with egg wash.
place baking sheet in bottom 1/3 of oven. after 10 minutes, lower heat to 375 degrees f(190 degrees c). bake for 30 more minutes; if tops get too brown, cover with foil. loaves are done when a wooden skewer inserted into centers comes out clean. cool on wire rack.

banana banana bread

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Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

butternut squash bake

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1 (4 pound) butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
1/3 yellow onion, minced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup italian bread crumbs
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
6 ounces crumbled blue cheese
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup italian bread crumbs

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preheat an oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
toss the squash, onion, olive oil, 1/2 cup italian bread crumbs, thyme, and blue cheese in a large mixing bowl. season with salt and pepper. pour the mixture into a large baking dish. sprinkle 1/4 cup bread crumbs over the squash.
bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned on top, 35 to 40 minutes.

banana banana bread

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Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

Cranberry Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich

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Servings: 1
2 slices wheat bread
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 cup shredded lettuce
4 ounces sliced butterball® maple honey turkey
2 tablespoons whole berry cranberry sauce

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spread each slice of bread with mayonnaise.
top with lettuce, turkey and cranberry sauce and remaining slice of bread.

banana banana bread

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Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

banana banana bread

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Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

hot artichoke and spinach dip ii

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Servings: 12
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup grated romano cheese
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
salt and pepper to taste
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a small baking dish.
in a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, romano cheese, garlic, basil, garlic salt, salt and pepper. gently stir in artichoke hearts and spinach.
transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. top with mozzarella cheese. bake in the preheated oven 25 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned.

banana banana bread

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Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

cinnamon buns

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Servings: 1
1/4 cup butter, chilled
2 1/2 cups baking mix
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons margarine, softened
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk

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preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). grease an 8 inch square pan.
cut cold butter into 1/4 inch cubes. toss cubes with baking mix until coated. beat 1/2 cup milk and egg together; stir into butter mixture.
turn dough cloth covered board generously dusted with baking mix; roll to coat. fold and knead 10 times. roll into a 15 x 8 inch rectangle. spread with softened butter or margarine. mix sugar and cinnamon, and sprinkle over dough. roll up tightly, beginning at 15 inch side. pinch edge into roll. cut into 12 slices with a sharp knife. place cut sides down in prepared pan.
bake until golden, about 15 minutes. remove from oven, and cool for 15 minutes.
mix confectioners sugar and 1 tablespoon milk until smooth. drizzle over cinnamon buns. serve.

Monday, March 28, 2016

double tomato bruschetta

Ingredients

Servings: 12
6 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
3 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup fresh basil, stems removed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 french baguette
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

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preheat the oven on broiler setting.
in a large bowl, combine the roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper. allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
cut the baguette into 3/4-inch slices. on a baking sheet, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer. broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly brown.
divide the tomato mixture evenly over the baguette slices. top the slices with mozzarella cheese.
broil for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

banana banana bread

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Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

eggplant parmesan ii

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Servings: 8
3 eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced
2 eggs, beaten
4 cups italian seasoned bread crumbs
6 cups spaghetti sauce, divided
1 (16 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried basil

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
dip eggplant slices in egg, then in bread crumbs. place in a single layer on a baking sheet. bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes on each side.
in a 9x13 inch baking dish spread spaghetti sauce to cover the bottom. place a layer of eggplant slices in the sauce. sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. repeat with remaining ingredients, ending with the cheeses. sprinkle basil on top.
bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until golden brown.

german-style weck rolls

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Servings: 16
2 tablespoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
2 tablespoons shortening
2 teaspoons salt
7 cups bread flour
3 egg whites, stiffly beaten
1 tablespoon cold milk
1 egg white
1 cup ice cubes

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in a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
in a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the shortening, salt and 3 cups flour; beat well for 2 minutes. fold in egg whites. stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. when the dough has pulled together, turn it out a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 8 minutes. lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour. punch down, cover and let rise again until doubled, about 45 minutes.
deflate the dough and turn it out a lightly oiled surface. divide the dough into 16 equal pieces and form into rounds. use a rolling pin to flatten each piece into a 7 inch circle. fold left side to center to form a flap. halfway down flap fold again to center to form another flap. repeat all the way around to make overlapping flaps. lift the first flap to ease the last flap underneath. press center to seal the dough. place rolls seam side down and 3 inches apart a well greased baking sheets. this helps the rolls to keep their shape. let rise 30 minutes, turn right side up, let rise 15 more minutes. cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. meanwhile, preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c) and place a shallow pan on the bottom shelf of the oven.
in a small bowl, beat together the milk with the remaining egg white. lightly brush the rolls with this egg wash. place 1 cup of ice cubes in the heated pan in oven.
bake rolls immediately in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown. move to wire racks to cool.

Herman Dinner Rolls

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Servings: 16
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
1 cup herman sourdough starter
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
4 tablespoons vegetable oil

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in a large bowl combine yeast and warm water. stir until yeast is dissolved. add herman sweet sourdough starter, flour, salt, and oil. mix well.
shape into 16 rolls. place in a greased 8x8 inch pan. let stand for 30 to 40 minutes.
bake in a 350 degree f (175 degree c) oven for 20 minutes, or until brown.

banana banana bread

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Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

banana banana bread

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Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

banana banana bread

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Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

Sunday, March 27, 2016

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

banana banana bread

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Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

Butterscotch Bread

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Servings: 2
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups packed brown sugar
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups buttermilk
4 tablespoons butter, melted

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
in a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, salt and brown sugar. stir in the eggs, buttermilk and melted butter all at once. mix just enough to moisten. pour batter into prepared pans.
bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until golden brown and a tooth pick inserted into center of a loaf comes out clean.

Grilled Hot Turkey Sandwiches

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Servings: 4
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons salsa
2 green onions, chopped
8 slices sourdough bread
1/2 pound deli-sliced turkey
4 slices pepperjack cheese
4 tablespoons butter

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mix the mayonnaise, salsa, and green onions in a small bowl. spread the seasoned mayonnaise evenly on each slice of bread. layer the turkey and cheese on 4 of the slices. top with remaining bread to make 4 sandwiches.
melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. fry sandwiches in butter until lightly toasted. add remaining butter to skillet, turn sandwiches over. cook until the cheese is melted, and the bread is browned.

banana banana bread

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Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

grandma cornish's whole wheat potato bread

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1 medium potato, peeled
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup white sugar
1/3 cup shortening
1 tablespoon salt
6 cups warm milk
3 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
1 teaspoon white sugar
15 cups whole wheat flour

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dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in 1/2 cup warm water.
boil one medium peeled potato in 2 cups water with 1 teaspoon salt. mash the potato in a medium bowl, while reserving the water. combine the mashed potato, potato water, 1/3 cup of sugar, shortening or oil, 1 tablespoon salt, and milk in a large bowl.
make sure the milk mixture is warm, and add the yeast. stir in 15 cups of whole wheat flour.
turn dough out a lightly floured surface. knead for about 10 minutes. place in greased bowl, and turn to coat the surface. cover with a damp cloth, and allow to rise until doubled. rising time will be about 1 1/2 hours. punch down, and knead again for 3 minutes. place back in bowl, and allow to rise again until doubled. the second rising period should be about 1 hour. punch down. form 4 loaves, and place into 9 x 5 inch greased bread pans. let dough rise again for 30 - 60 minutes.
bake at 325 degrees f (165 degrees c) for 1 hour.

Southern Style Fried Okra

Ingredients

Servings: 8
20 pods okra, sliced in 1/4 inch pieces
6 yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 large sweet onion, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 (8.5 ounce) package corn bread/muffin mix (such as jiffy®)
1 cup vegetable oil for frying

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place vegetables in a colander, rinse with cold water, and transfer to a large mixing bowl. in this next step, use your best judgement. add enough corn meal to coat all of the vegetables in the bowl. toss lightly till vegetables are coated with corn meal, adding more corn meal if necessary.
in a large frying pan, pour in oil to cover bottom of the pan; place pan over medium to medium-high heat. heat oil until hot but not smoking. to test if oil is ready, wet your fingers with some water and flick water into oil. if the oil sizzles immediately, it is ready to cook.
spoon out vegetables into frying pan in a single layer. when vegetables turn golden brown on bottom, flip them over, and continue cooking until browned on the other side. transfer to a bowl lined with paper towels to drain oil. repeat process till all vegetables are cooked.

Saturday, March 26, 2016

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Recipe

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

cheddar chipotle bread on a pizza stone

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
3 cups warm water
1 teaspoon white sugar
9 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 pound cheddar cheese, cubed
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup cornmeal for dusting

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sprinkle the yeast over 3 cups of warm water in a small bowl and stir in the sugar. the water should be no more than 100 degrees f (40 degrees c). let stand for 5 minutes until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam.
combine 4 cups of flour and the salt in a large bowl. stir in the yeast to form a soft dough. set aside for 15 minutes to let the flour absorb the liquid. add the flour 1 cup at a time, mixing until until the dough is very smooth. (if the dough is too stiff to mix by hand, turn it out a lightly floured surface and knead in the remaining flour.) let the dough rest for an additional 15 minutes.
seed the chiles, if desired, and puree the chipotle peppers in adobo. cut the softened cream cheese into cubes. knead the chipotle puree, cubed cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and the grated parmesan cheese into the dough until fully incorporated.
place the dough in an oiled bowl and turn to coat. cover with a light cloth and let rise in a warm place (80 to 95 degrees f (27 to 35 degrees c)) until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. punch the dough down and knead it a few times. cover and let rise again until doubled, about 30 minutes.
place a pizza stone in the oven on a middle rack. preheat the oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). lightly dust a pizza peel or the back of a baking tray with cornmeal.
use a serrated knife to divide the dough into four equal pieces. shape the loaves into round balls, and place the balls on the cornmeal-dusted peel. cover with a damp cloth and let rise for 10-20 minutes.
slide the loaves off the peel or baking sheet the hot baking stone and bake until the bread is golden and the loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom, about 20 to 30 minutes.

fabulous homemade bread for the food processor

Ingredients

Servings: 2
1 1/2 cups warm water (100 to 110 degrees f/40 to 45 degrees c)
4 teaspoons bread flour
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 teaspoon white sugar
3 1/3 cups bread flour
2/3 cup quick cooking oats
2/3 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil

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pour the warm water into a large bowl, and whisk in 4 teaspoons of bread flour, the yeast, and the white sugar until thoroughly combined and the sugar has dissolved. allow to stand until the yeast starts to form creamy , about 5 minutes.
fit a dough blade into a large food processor, and place 3 1/2 cups of bread flour, the oats, whole wheat flour, salt, brown sugar, and vegetable oil into the work bowl. start the food processor running, and slowly add enough of the water-yeast mixture to allow the dough to form a firm ball and pull away from the sides of the processor, about 1 minute. process for another 30 seconds to knead.
place the dough into an oiled bowl, and turn to coat the dough with oil. cover with a damp cloth, and allow the dough to rise until doubled, about 1 hour. punch down the dough, and divide into 2 equal-sized pieces. form each piece into a loaf; pinch the seams and ends closed.
grease 2 4x8-inch loaf pans, and place the loaves into the pans with the seam sides down. allow to rise until the dough is 1 inch above the rim of the pans, about 1 more hour.
while dough is rising, preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
bake in the preheated oven until the tops are browned, about 35 minutes. allow bread to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out cooling racks to finish cooling.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Recipe

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

butternut squash bake

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1 (4 pound) butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
1/3 yellow onion, minced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup italian bread crumbs
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
6 ounces crumbled blue cheese
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup italian bread crumbs

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preheat an oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
toss the squash, onion, olive oil, 1/2 cup italian bread crumbs, thyme, and blue cheese in a large mixing bowl. season with salt and pepper. pour the mixture into a large baking dish. sprinkle 1/4 cup bread crumbs over the squash.
bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned on top, 35 to 40 minutes.

easiest turkey loaf

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1 (14 ounce) package seasoned bread stuffing mix
1 2/3 cups very hot water
2 pounds ground turkey
2 eggs, beaten
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease a 5 3/4x11-inch loaf pan.
in a bowl, mix the stuffing mix with hot water, and let the mixture stand for 2 minutes to plump up the bread crumbs. in another bowl, mix the ground turkey with beaten eggs, salt, and black pepper. mix into the stuffing until thoroughly combined. spoon the loaf mixture into the prepared pan.
bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees f (70 degrees c). let stand 10 minutes before serving.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Recipe

Preparation Time:

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

Friday, March 25, 2016

cinnamon buns

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1/4 cup butter, chilled
2 1/2 cups baking mix
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons margarine, softened
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk

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preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). grease an 8 inch square pan.
cut cold butter into 1/4 inch cubes. toss cubes with baking mix until coated. beat 1/2 cup milk and egg together; stir into butter mixture.
turn dough cloth covered board generously dusted with baking mix; roll to coat. fold and knead 10 times. roll into a 15 x 8 inch rectangle. spread with softened butter or margarine. mix sugar and cinnamon, and sprinkle over dough. roll up tightly, beginning at 15 inch side. pinch edge into roll. cut into 12 slices with a sharp knife. place cut sides down in prepared pan.
bake until golden, about 15 minutes. remove from oven, and cool for 15 minutes.
mix confectioners sugar and 1 tablespoon milk until smooth. drizzle over cinnamon buns. serve.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Recipe

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

easy challah bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (100 degrees f/40 degrees c)
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
3 beaten eggs
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading
1 beaten egg yolk, or more if needed
1 tablespoon melted butter (optional)

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in a large bowl, stir the yeast into the water, and let the mixture stand until a creamy layer forms on top, about 10 minutes. stir in honey and salt until dissolved, and add the beaten eggs. mix in the flour, a cupful at a time, until the dough is sticky. sprinkle the dough with flour, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
form the dough into a compact round shape, and place in an oiled bowl. turn the dough over several times in the bowl to oil the surface of the dough, cover the bowl with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm area until doubled in size, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
punch down the dough, and cut it into 3 equal-sized pieces. working on a floured surface, roll the small dough pieces into ropes about the thickness of your thumb and about 12 inches long. ropes should be fatter in the middle and thinner at the ends. pinch 3 ropes together at the top and braid them. starting with the strand to the right, move it to the left over the middle strand (that strand becomes the new middle strand.) take the strand farthest to the left, and move it over the new middle strand. continue braiding, alternating sides each time, until the loaf is braided, and pinch the ends together and fold them underneath for a neat look.
place the braided loaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and brush the top with beaten egg yolk. (for a softer crust, brush with melted butter instead.)
preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
bake the challah in the preheated oven until the top browns to a rich golden color and the loaf sounds hollow when you tap it with a spoon, 30 to 35 minutes. cool on a wire rack before slicing.

grandma cornish's whole wheat potato bread

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1 medium potato, peeled
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup white sugar
1/3 cup shortening
1 tablespoon salt
6 cups warm milk
3 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
1 teaspoon white sugar
15 cups whole wheat flour

Recipe

dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in 1/2 cup warm water.
boil one medium peeled potato in 2 cups water with 1 teaspoon salt. mash the potato in a medium bowl, while reserving the water. combine the mashed potato, potato water, 1/3 cup of sugar, shortening or oil, 1 tablespoon salt, and milk in a large bowl.
make sure the milk mixture is warm, and add the yeast. stir in 15 cups of whole wheat flour.
turn dough out a lightly floured surface. knead for about 10 minutes. place in greased bowl, and turn to coat the surface. cover with a damp cloth, and allow to rise until doubled. rising time will be about 1 1/2 hours. punch down, and knead again for 3 minutes. place back in bowl, and allow to rise again until doubled. the second rising period should be about 1 hour. punch down. form 4 loaves, and place into 9 x 5 inch greased bread pans. let dough rise again for 30 - 60 minutes.
bake at 325 degrees f (165 degrees c) for 1 hour.

hot artichoke and spinach dip ii

Ingredients

Servings: 12
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup grated romano cheese
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
salt and pepper to taste
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a small baking dish.
in a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, romano cheese, garlic, basil, garlic salt, salt and pepper. gently stir in artichoke hearts and spinach.
transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. top with mozzarella cheese. bake in the preheated oven 25 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Recipe

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Recipe

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

Thursday, March 24, 2016

double tomato bruschetta

Ingredients

Servings: 12
6 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
3 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup fresh basil, stems removed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 french baguette
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

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preheat the oven on broiler setting.
in a large bowl, combine the roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper. allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
cut the baguette into 3/4-inch slices. on a baking sheet, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer. broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly brown.
divide the tomato mixture evenly over the baguette slices. top the slices with mozzarella cheese.
broil for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

eggplant parmesan ii

Ingredients

Servings: 8
3 eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced
2 eggs, beaten
4 cups italian seasoned bread crumbs
6 cups spaghetti sauce, divided
1 (16 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried basil

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
dip eggplant slices in egg, then in bread crumbs. place in a single layer on a baking sheet. bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes on each side.
in a 9x13 inch baking dish spread spaghetti sauce to cover the bottom. place a layer of eggplant slices in the sauce. sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. repeat with remaining ingredients, ending with the cheeses. sprinkle basil on top.
bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until golden brown.

Butterscotch Bread

Ingredients

Servings: 2
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups packed brown sugar
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups buttermilk
4 tablespoons butter, melted

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
in a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, salt and brown sugar. stir in the eggs, buttermilk and melted butter all at once. mix just enough to moisten. pour batter into prepared pans.
bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until golden brown and a tooth pick inserted into center of a loaf comes out clean.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Recipe

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Recipe

Preparation Time:

Cook Time:

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

mom's jiffy cinnamon rolls

Ingredients

Servings: 18
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
2 (.25 ounce) packages quick-rise yeast
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups warm water (105 to115 degrees f/40 to 45 degrees c)
1 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

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combine 3 cups flour, cake mix, yeast, and salt in a large bowl; beat warm water into flour mixture until thoroughly combined. mix remaining 1 cup flour into batter to make a soft dough.
turn dough out a floured work surface and knead until smooth, 6 to 8 minutes. roll dough into a 9x18-inch rectangle. spread softened butter over dough and sprinkle evenly with sugar and cinnamon. roll dough into a log, starting with a long edge, and pinch edges together to seal.
preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a baking sheet.
cut dough into 1-inch thick slices and arrange on prepared baking sheet. cover rolls and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 15 minutes.
bake in the preheated oven until cinnamon rolls are lightly browned and cooked through inside, 15 to 18 minutes.

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Recipe

Preparation Time:

Cook Time:

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Recipe

Preparation Time:

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

Olie Bollen

Ingredients

Servings: 12
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1/2 cup lukewarm water (110 degrees f to 115 degrees f)
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups chopped apple
1 cup raisins (optional)
1 quart vegetable oil for frying
white sugar for decoration

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warm oven on lowest possible temperature setting.
dissolve the yeast in the warm water in a small mixing bowl. in a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. add the eggs, yeast mixture, and milk; beat with an electric mixer until blended.
turn off the oven. cover the prepared dough with a greased piece of plastic wrap, and place the bowl of dough on the lowest rack of the warmed oven. allow to rest and rise for 1 hour.
heat the oil for frying to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) in a heavy bottomed, deep skillet.
mix the apples and raisins into the dough. then, carefully slide the dough by heaping teaspoons into the preheated oil. do not crowd the pan. fry the fritters until they are golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. they should turn over on their own when they are ready to brown on the other side, but keep an eye on them and flip them as necessary. remove them to a paper towel lined plate and repeat with the remaining dough. dust with sugar while warm.

Christy's Awesome Hot Ham And Cheese

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 slices whole grain bread
2 teaspoons butter
2 slices swiss cheese
2 thin slices deli ham
1 teaspoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon whole grain mustard

Recipe

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preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.
spread one side of each slice of bread with 1 teaspoon butter. place one slice, butter-side down in the hot skillet. top with swiss cheese and ham. spread the unbuttered side of the second slice of bread with mayonnaise and mustard; place it, butter-side up on top of the sandwich. cook until the sandwich is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes per side.

vegan corn bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup sweetened, plain soy milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup soft silken tofu

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preheat an oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease a 7 inch square baking pan. whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl; set aside.
place the soy milk, oil, and tofu into a blender. cover, and puree until smooth. make a well in the center of the cornmeal mixture. pour the pureed tofu into the well, then stir in the cornmeal mixture until just moistened. pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. cut into 9 pieces, and serve warm.

cheddar chipotle bread on a pizza stone

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
3 cups warm water
1 teaspoon white sugar
9 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 pound cheddar cheese, cubed
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup cornmeal for dusting

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sprinkle the yeast over 3 cups of warm water in a small bowl and stir in the sugar. the water should be no more than 100 degrees f (40 degrees c). let stand for 5 minutes until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam.
combine 4 cups of flour and the salt in a large bowl. stir in the yeast to form a soft dough. set aside for 15 minutes to let the flour absorb the liquid. add the flour 1 cup at a time, mixing until until the dough is very smooth. (if the dough is too stiff to mix by hand, turn it out a lightly floured surface and knead in the remaining flour.) let the dough rest for an additional 15 minutes.
seed the chiles, if desired, and puree the chipotle peppers in adobo. cut the softened cream cheese into cubes. knead the chipotle puree, cubed cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and the grated parmesan cheese into the dough until fully incorporated.
place the dough in an oiled bowl and turn to coat. cover with a light cloth and let rise in a warm place (80 to 95 degrees f (27 to 35 degrees c)) until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. punch the dough down and knead it a few times. cover and let rise again until doubled, about 30 minutes.
place a pizza stone in the oven on a middle rack. preheat the oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). lightly dust a pizza peel or the back of a baking tray with cornmeal.
use a serrated knife to divide the dough into four equal pieces. shape the loaves into round balls, and place the balls on the cornmeal-dusted peel. cover with a damp cloth and let rise for 10-20 minutes.
slide the loaves off the peel or baking sheet the hot baking stone and bake until the bread is golden and the loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom, about 20 to 30 minutes.

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

hot artichoke and spinach dip ii

Ingredients

Servings: 12
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup grated romano cheese
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
salt and pepper to taste
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a small baking dish.
in a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, romano cheese, garlic, basil, garlic salt, salt and pepper. gently stir in artichoke hearts and spinach.
transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. top with mozzarella cheese. bake in the preheated oven 25 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

cowboy bread

Ingredients

Servings: 8
1/2 cup boiling water
3/4 cup cold milk
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 cups all-purpose flour

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in a large bowl, stir together the water, milk, and sugar. sprinkle the yeast over the top, and let stand for 5 minutes to dissolve.
stir the egg and butter into the yeast mixture, then stir in the salt, nutmeg, and 2 cups of the flour. mix until everything is well blended. mix in remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time until the dough pulls away from the side of the bowl. turn out a floured surface, and knead for 10 minutes (no cheating!). place dough into a greased bowl, and let rise until doubled in size.
divide the dough into 8 balls, and let rest for another 20 minutes. roll each ball out to 8 to 10 inches in diameter.
heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. fry each of the pieces of bread fro 30 to 60 seconds on each side, or until light to medium brown spots appear. keep covered with a damp cloth, or store in a plastic bag until serving.

butternut squash bake

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1 (4 pound) butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
1/3 yellow onion, minced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup italian bread crumbs
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
6 ounces crumbled blue cheese
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup italian bread crumbs

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preheat an oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
toss the squash, onion, olive oil, 1/2 cup italian bread crumbs, thyme, and blue cheese in a large mixing bowl. season with salt and pepper. pour the mixture into a large baking dish. sprinkle 1/4 cup bread crumbs over the squash.
bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned on top, 35 to 40 minutes.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.