Best Bread Recipes Blog: January 2016

Thursday, January 21, 2016

perfect white bread

Ingredients

Servings: 2
2 cups milk, scalded
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon shortening
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
6 cups bread flour

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in a small saucepan, heat milk until it . remove from heat and add the sugar, salt and shortening. cool to lukewarm. while milk mixture is cooling, dissolve yeast in warm water and let stand until creamy.
combine cooled milk mixture with yeast and water in a large mixing bowl. stir in 2 cups of the flour, then add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, to make a moderately stiff dough. knead on a lightly floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and turn to coat the dough. cover the bowl with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place until the dough has doubled in volume (about 1 1/4 hours).
lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans. punch down the dough and turn it out a lightly floured surface. shape into 2 balls, cover and let rest 10 minutes. shape dough into 2 loaves and place in pans; let rise until doubled (about 1 hour). preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes or until the top is golden and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

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.

Ezekiel Bread I

Ingredients

Servings: 2
2 1/2 cups wheat berries
1 1/2 cups spelt flour
1/2 cup barley
1/2 cup millet
1/4 cup dry green lentils
2 tablespoons dry great northern beans
2 tablespoons dry kidney beans
2 tablespoons dried pinto beans
4 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
1 cup honey
1/2 cup olive oil
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2 tablespoons salt

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measure the water, honey, olive oil, and yeast into a large bowl. let sit for 3 to 5 minutes.
stir all of the grains and beans together until well mixed. grind in a flour mill. add fresh milled flour and salt to the yeast mixture; stir until well mixed, about 10 minutes. the dough will be like that of a batter bread. pour dough into two greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans.
let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until dough has reached the top of the pan.
bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 45 to 50 minutes, or until loaves are golden brown.

Boston Brown Bread I

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup molasses
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2/3 cup raisins

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preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
in a large bowl, stir together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda and salt. mix in molasses and buttermilk. stir in raisins or currants. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a tester inserted into the center of the 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

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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.

Wednesday, January 20, 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.

Lorraine's Club Sandwich

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Servings: 1
2 slices bacon
3 slices bread, toasted
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 leaves lettuce
2 (1 ounce) slices cooked deli turkey breast
2 slices tomato

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place bacon in a heavy skillet. cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. drain on paper towels.
spread each slice of bread with mayonnaise. on one slice of toast, place the turkey and lettuce. cover with a slice of toast, then the bacon and tomato. top with last slice of toast.

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.

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.

Blenty Of Blintzes

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Servings: 6
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1 (16 ounce) container cottage cheese, creamed
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 egg
1 tablespoon sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
in a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, butter and sugar. stir in eggs and milk. in a separate medium bowl, mix cottage cheese, butter, egg, sour cream and salt.
place 1/2 the flour mixture in the baking dish. cover with the cottage cheese mixture, and top with remaining flour mixture.
bake 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until puffed and golden brown. allow to cool slightly, and cut into squares to serve.

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

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.

Blueberry Loaf

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups blueberries

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a loaf pan.
mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. stir milk, oil, egg, and vanilla extract into flour mixture until batter is just blended. gently fold blueberries into batter; pour into prepared loaf pan.
bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 70 minutes.

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.

farmer's bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter, chilled and diced

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in a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
in a large bowl, combine 4 cups of flour and salt. cut in the butter and stir in the yeast mixture. beat in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time. when the dough has pulled together, turn it out a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. butter a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat. cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). lightly grease a large baking sheet.
deflate the dough and turn it out a lightly floured surface. form the dough into a large oval loaf. place the prepared pan. cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes. when the loaf is risen, cut a 1/2 inch deep cross the top of it. brush the top with water before baking.
bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. reduce heat to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until bottom of loaf sounds hollow when tapped. let cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Strawberry Bread I

Ingredients

Servings: 1
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 eggs
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (10 ounce) package frozen strawberries, thawed

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grease and flour a 9 x 5 inch pan well. preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
in a large mixing bowl, sift together sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda.
in a smaller bowl, beat the eggs and oil. stir in pecans and strawberries. add egg mixture to the sifted ingredients, and stir until just combined.
bake for 1 hour, or until tester inserted in the center 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

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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, January 19, 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

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.

Blueberry Loaf

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups blueberries

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a loaf pan.
mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. stir milk, oil, egg, and vanilla extract into flour mixture until batter is just blended. gently fold blueberries into batter; pour into prepared loaf pan.
bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 70 minutes.

farmer's bread

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter, chilled and diced

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in a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
in a large bowl, combine 4 cups of flour and salt. cut in the butter and stir in the yeast mixture. beat in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time. when the dough has pulled together, turn it out a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. butter a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat. cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). lightly grease a large baking sheet.
deflate the dough and turn it out a lightly floured surface. form the dough into a large oval loaf. place the prepared pan. cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes. when the loaf is risen, cut a 1/2 inch deep cross the top of it. brush the top with water before baking.
bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. reduce heat to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until bottom of loaf sounds hollow when tapped. let cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Strawberry Bread I

Ingredients

Servings: 1
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 eggs
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (10 ounce) package frozen strawberries, thawed

Recipe

grease and flour a 9 x 5 inch pan well. preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
in a large mixing bowl, sift together sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda.
in a smaller bowl, beat the eggs and oil. stir in pecans and strawberries. add egg mixture to the sifted ingredients, and stir until just combined.
bake for 1 hour, or until tester inserted in the center comes out clean.

golden knots

Ingredients

Servings: 42
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons salt
8 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted

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in a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 2 tablespoons sugar in warm water. let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. warm the milk in a small saucepan until it , then remove from heat. mix in the butter and remaining 1 cup sugar; stir until melted. let cool until lukewarm.
in a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the milk mixture, eggs, salt and 3 cups of flour; stir well to combine. 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 elastic, about 8 minutes. place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
punch down dough and divide into thirds; divide each portion in a 14 inch roll; divide each roll into 14 pieces. roll the pieces into 9 inch ropes and tie into knots. place the rolls 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
bake in preheated oven) for 15 minutes until lightly browned. remove from oven and brush with melted butter.

Monday, January 18, 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

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.

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.

irish potato farls

Ingredients

Servings: 4
4 medium potatoes, peeled and halved
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
1 tablespoon melted butter

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in a pot, cover potatoes with water and bring to a boil over high heat. simmer on medium-high heat until the center of the potatoes are tender when pricked with a fork, about 20 minutes. turn off heat. drain, return potatoes to pot and allow to completely dry out over remaining heat. mash with a potato masher until smooth.
place warm mashed potato in medium bowl. stir in flour, salt and melted butter. mix lightly until dough forms.
on a well floured surface, knead the dough lightly. the dough will be sticky. use a floured rolling pin to flatten into a 9 inch circle about 1/4 inch thick. cut into quarters using a floured knife.
sprinkle a little flour into the base of the skillet and cook the farls for 3 minutes on each side or until evenly browned. season with a little salt and serve straight away.

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.

paska bread

Ingredients

Servings: 3
for the sponge:
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
1/2 cup white sugar
3 cups warm milk
4 cups all-purpose flour
for the dough:
6 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
12 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons butter, melted

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proof the yeast in 1/2 cup warm water in a large bowl until slightly frothy.
in the meantime, dissolve 1/2 cup sugar in the warm milk; allow to cool to lukewarm. once cooled, add the milk mixture to the yeast mixture along with 4 cups of flour. mix well with a wooden spoon. cover and put in a dark, warm place until the mixture is bubbly and doubled in size, about 2 hours.
stir in the beaten eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 cup butter, salt, and lemon peel. stir well to blend. begin adding the remaining flour a cup at a time to form a very soft dough.
knead the dough on a floured board until soft and elastic, about 10 minutes. place the dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat all sides. cover bowl with plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled, about 2 hours. punch dough down, and allow to rise again for 30 minutes.
divide dough into three parts (see cook's note). shape into slightly rounded loaves, and place on greased baking sheets. let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. beat 1 egg with 1 tablespoon water; brush loaves.
preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
bake in preheated oven until loaves are deep brown, 45 to 50 minutes. once they are done, brush the tops with melted butter for a soft crust.

Sunday, January 17, 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.

golden knots

Ingredients

Servings: 42
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons salt
8 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted

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in a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 2 tablespoons sugar in warm water. let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. warm the milk in a small saucepan until it , then remove from heat. mix in the butter and remaining 1 cup sugar; stir until melted. let cool until lukewarm.
in a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the milk mixture, eggs, salt and 3 cups of flour; stir well to combine. 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 elastic, about 8 minutes. place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
punch down dough and divide into thirds; divide each portion in a 14 inch roll; divide each roll into 14 pieces. roll the pieces into 9 inch ropes and tie into knots. place the rolls 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
bake in preheated oven) for 15 minutes until lightly browned. remove from oven and brush with melted butter.

decadent challah bread

Ingredients

Servings: 2
1/3 cup honey
1 1/4 cups warm water
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2/3 cup olive oil
2 eggs
5 cups unbleached flour, plus more if needed
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 egg white
1 tablespoon white sugar

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dissolve the honey in the water in a large mixing bowl, and stir in the yeast. set the mixture aside until the yeast forms a creamy layer on top, about 15 minutes. stir in the salt, 2/3 cup of olive oil, and beaten eggs. add the flour 1 cup at a time until the dough is slightly tacky, but not sticky wet.
turn it out a floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. lightly oil a bowl, place the dough in the bowl, turn the dough over a few times to oil the surface, then let rise until doubled in a warm, draft-free place, about 90 minutes.
to make the loaves, punch down the dough, and cut it into 2 equal-sized pieces. cut the first piece into 4 equal parts. set the second piece aside under a cloth to prevent drying out while you braid the first loaf.
to braid the first 4-strand loaf, roll the 4 pieces of dough into thin ropes about the width of your thumb, and about 14 inches long. make the tops and bottoms of each rope thinner than the middle area. pinch the tops of the 4 ropes together, and fan the 4 ropes out so they don't touch.
to make an "under-2, over-1 braid," take the left-most rope, and move it to the right to cross underneath the next 2 ropes, then move it left to cross back over the strand immediately to its left. take the far right strand, and move it to the left and cross it under the two strands to its left (they are already crossed from the previous braid); then move it right to cross back over the strand immediately to its right. repeat until the 4 strands are braided together all the way to the end, and pinch the ends tightly together. repeat the steps to braid the second loaf, and let the braided loaves rise for 1 hour.
preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c), and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
make a glaze by whisking together the milk, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the egg white, and the sugar in a bowl. brush the braided loaves with the glaze, to make a shiny crust, and bake the loaves on the prepared baking sheets in the preheated oven until they are light 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.

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

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.

Saturday, January 16, 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:

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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.

gluten free danish

Ingredients

Servings: 12
2 cups gluten-free pancake mix
1/4 cup butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons white sugar
2/3 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup raspberry jam
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk, or more as needed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

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preheat an oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
combine the pancake mix, butter, and sugar; mix until crumbly. stir in 2/3 cup milk and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract and mix until fully incorporated. the dough will be sticky.
drop the dough by rounded tablespoons the baking sheet, spacing the dough about 2 inches apart. with the back of a teaspoon, make a shallow indentation in the center of each dough ball. fill the centers with a teaspoon of jam.
bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. allow the pastries to cool.
combine the confectioners' sugar, 3 tablespoons of milk, vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract and mix until smooth. drizzle the glaze over the danish.

real traditional irish soda bread

Ingredients

Servings: 4
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk

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heat a heavy skillet, griddle, or cast-iron frying pan over medium-low heat.
stir the flour and salt together in a bowl, and sift in the baking soda. make a well in the center of the flour mixture, and pour in the buttermilk. stir the mixture quickly together into a dough, and turn out a floured work surface. knead the dough a few times, just until it comes together. gently form the dough into a flattened, round cake about 1/2 inch thick, and cut the round into quarters with a floured knife.
sprinkle a little bit of flour into the bottom of the hot skillet, and cook the wedges 6 to 8 minutes per side, until golden brown.

buttermilk honey bread

Ingredients

Servings: 2
1 1/2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 teaspoon white sugar
3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
1 1/2 cups buttermilk, room temperature
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon salt
6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

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in a small mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in the warm water. let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
combine buttermilk, butter, honey and the yeast mixture in a large mixing bowl. add salt and two cups of the flour. whisk well to combine. add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well with a wooden spoon after each addition. when the dough has pulled together, turn it out a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 6 minutes.
lightly oil a large mixing bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. cover with a damp cloth and put in a warm place to rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees f).
deflate the dough and turn it out a lightly floured surface. divide the dough into two equal pieces and form into loaves. place the loaves into two lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pans. cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for about 30 minutes or until the tops are golden and the bottoms of the loaves sound hollow when tapped.

Sweet Corn Bread

Ingredients

Servings: 12
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk

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preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease an 8-inch square pan.
beat butter and sugar together in a bowl until creamy. add eggs; beat until combined. stir in cornmeal.
sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. stir flour mixture, alternating with milk, into butter mixture until well combined. pour batter into prepared pan.
bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.

spiced d'anjou pear bread

Ingredients

Servings: 2
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup molasses
3 eggs
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
4 very firm d'anjou pears, thinly sliced
3 cups all-purpose flour

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c), and generously grease two large loaf pans. (the long pieces of pear make the loaves more susceptible to sticking in the pans and falling apart, so make sure you grease the pans generously.)
in a large bowl, combine brown sugar, vegetable oil, molasses, and eggs. mix in salt, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and allspice. stir the pear slices in, coating them evenly. stir in the flour. pour batter into the prepared loaf pans
bake for 50 to 65 minutes. allow loaves to cool in pan about ten minutes before removing them and placing them on a wire rack to cool completely.

Friday, January 15, 2016

Irish Soda Bread V

Ingredients

Servings: 2
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
4 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons white sugar
2 cups buttermilk
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Recipe

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preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
in a large bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, salt and baking soda. add whole wheat flour and sugar; stir to combine. in a separate bowl, mix together buttermilk, milk and oil.
add milk mixture to flour mixture; mix just until combined. divide dough in half and form into two round, flat loaves. place loaves on a lightly greased baking sheet.
bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. reduce heat to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) and bake for an additional 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Stuffed Morel Mushrooms

Ingredients

Servings: 6
6 large fresh morel mushrooms
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese at room temperature
1/2 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, minced
1 teaspoon finely chopped green onion, or to taste
1/4 cup dry breading mix (such as drake's crispy frymix®)
2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

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gently clean whole morel mushrooms of dirt and grit; place mushrooms, stem sides down, in a colander and drain for about 5 minutes.
trim bottoms of the hollow stems, so the hole is big enough for filling.
mix cream cheese, crabmeat, and green onion in a bowl until evenly combined.
spoon mixture into a heavy resealable plastic bag. force the cream cheese mixture into a corner of the bag. cut a small snip off the corner of the bag.
insert cut tip of the plastic bag into the hollow stem of each mushroom and fill the mushrooms with the cream cheese mixture.
place dry breading mix in a shallow bowl. roll the stuffed mushrooms in the dry mix; tap off excess breading.
heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
deep-fry the stuffed mushrooms until the breading is golden brown and the mushrooms are tender, 3 to 4 minutes. allow to drain on paper towels.

oat whole wheat bread

Ingredients

Servings: 2
2 cups 2% reduced fat milk
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed
1/2 cup oatmeal
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

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warm the milk in a small saucepan to no more than 100 degrees f (40 degrees c). sprinkle the yeast overtop and let stand until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes; stir in the sugar.
whisk the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, oatmeal, and salt together in a mixing bowl. make a well in the center and pour the milk mixture into the well. stir until the dough has pulled together. turn the dough out a lightly-floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
lightly oil a large bowl. 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)) until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.
grease 2 8x4-inch loaf pans. deflate the dough and turn it out a lightly-floured surface. use a knife to divide the dough into two equal pieces - don't tear it. shape into dough rounds and let rest for 10 minutes. form the dough into loaves and place into the prepared pans. cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown and the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped, 25 to 30 minutes. cool in the pans for 5 minutes before turning out a wire rack to cool completely.

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

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.

Thursday, January 14, 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.

Irish Soda Bread V

Ingredients

Servings: 2
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
4 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons white sugar
2 cups buttermilk
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

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preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
in a large bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, salt and baking soda. add whole wheat flour and sugar; stir to combine. in a separate bowl, mix together buttermilk, milk and oil.
add milk mixture to flour mixture; mix just until combined. divide dough in half and form into two round, flat loaves. place loaves on a lightly greased baking sheet.
bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. reduce heat to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) and bake for an additional 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown.

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.

simple white bread

Ingredients

Servings: 2
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon salt
8 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter, melted

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in a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. add remaining water, dry milk, oil, sugar, salt, and 3 cups of flour; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes, or until smooth. stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
turn dough a lightly floured surface. knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease surface. cover the bowl with a damp cloth. let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
punch the dough down, and divide in half. shape into loaves. place in two greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pans. grease the tops of the loaves, and cover with a damp cloth. let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 35 minutes, or until golden brown. remove bread from pans to cool on wire racks. brush with melted butter or margarine.

cinnamon raisin pinwheels

Ingredients

Servings: 12
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup milk
1/3 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins

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preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. add milk all at once to dry ingredients and stir with a fork until a soft dough is formed. turn dough out lightly floured surface and knead gently 8 to 10 times. roll out to a 12 inch square.
gently spread butter over dough. combine brown sugar, cinnamon and raisins. sprinkle evenly on top of dough. roll up dough lightly like a jelly-roll. seal edge. cut into twelve 1 inch thick pieces. place in prepared muffin tins.
bake in preheated oven for 14 to 18 minutes, until golden. remove from heat immediately. serve warm.

pomeranian bread dumplings

Ingredients

Servings: 8
1 cup
2/3 pound dried cranberries
3/4 cup red
1 teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste
1 whole clove
1 pound all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
2 eggs
salt to taste
1/4 pound slab bacon, cubed
1/4 pound bologna, cubed
2 stale dinner rolls, cubed

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combine cranberries and in a bowl; soak cranberries in , 8 hours to over night. drain and discard .
combine cranberries, red , lemon zest, and clove together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until flavors combine, about 15 minutes. strain cranberries; discard and clove.
beat flour, milk, eggs, and a pinch of salt together in a large bowl until air form.
cook and stir bacon, bologna, and bread cubes in a large skillet over medium-high heat until lightly browned and crisp, 5 to 10 minutes. cool in skillet.
transfer bacon mixture and all accumulated pan drippings to flour mixture; stir until an elastic dough forms.
bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; reduce heat to medium-high to maintain a rapid simmer. butter a warm baking dish.
working in batches, form dough into dumplings using two large spoons; drop dumplings into simmering water. cook until dumplings are set, about 15 minutes. transfer cooked dumplings to prepared baking dish, cover the dish, and keep in a warm place until ready to serve. top dumplings with cranberry mixture.

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

simple white bread

Ingredients

Servings: 2
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon salt
8 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter, melted

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in a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. add remaining water, dry milk, oil, sugar, salt, and 3 cups of flour; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes, or until smooth. stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
turn dough a lightly floured surface. knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease surface. cover the bowl with a damp cloth. let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
punch the dough down, and divide in half. shape into loaves. place in two greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pans. grease the tops of the loaves, and cover with a damp cloth. let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 35 minutes, or until golden brown. remove bread from pans to cool on wire racks. brush with melted butter or margarine.

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.

buttery pan rolls

Ingredients

Servings: 40
5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup water
5/8 cup butter

Recipe

combine 3 cups of the flour, the sugar, salt and yeast in a large bowl. stir well and set aside.
combine milk, water and 1/4 coup of the butter in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until butter melts, stirring occasionally. remove from heat and let mixture cool to 120 to 130 degrees f (49 to 54 degrees c).
gradually add milk to flour mixture and beat at low speed of an electric mixer for 30 seconds. then beat for 2 minutes at high speed. gradually stir in the remaining flour to make a soft dough.
turn dough out a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8 to 10 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic. place dough in a well greased bowl, turning to grease top. cover and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour and 15 minutes. punch dough down, cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
melt remaining 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter.
shape dough into 40 balls and dip each one in the melted butter. place the balls in two greased 9 inch square baking pans. cover and let rise for 45 minutes.
bake in a preheated 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) oven for 15 minutes or until rolls are golden. brush warm rolls with any remaining melted butter.

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.