Bread Recipes

[Esther]

Margie3
Oatmeal Dinner Rolls

2 c. water
1 c. dry quick oats
3 T butter or margarine
1 package dry yeast
1/3 c. warm water
1/3 c. packed brown sugar
1 T. sugar
1 t. salt
5-6 c. flour

In saucepan, bring 2 c. water to a boil. Add oats and butter. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Cool to lukewarm.

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/3 c. warmish water. Add cooled oats mixture, sugars, salt and 4 c. flour. Beat until smooth. Add enough flour to make a soft dough.

At this point, I deviate from the recipe. It says to turn onto a floured surface and knead, adding additional flour for 6-8 minutes. But because my mixer is a big heavy-duty contraption with an attachment for kneading bread dough, I just used that for about 5 minutes and added additional flour as it was working the dough until it started to clean the sides of the bowl.

Place in a greased bowl, turning over to grease the top. Cover and let rise for about an hour in a warm place (until double in size).

Punch down. Let rest for 10 minutes. Then shape into 18 balls. Place them in a greased round pan (I actually made 3 pans of rolls out of this one recipe).
Cover and let rise again until double (about 45 minutes or longer). (Be sure they are rising in a warm place)

Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. When you remove them from the oven, brush the tops with butter. Enjoy!!

[Esther]

Margie3

Zucchini Bread



3 eggs - well beaten
1 c. oil
2 c. sugar
1 T. vanilla
1 t. soda
1/2 t. baking powder
1 T. cinnamon (or to taste)
2 c. grated zucchini
3 c. flour
1 t. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts (pecans preferably)

Mix together and pour into 2 greased bread loaf pans.
Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour.

[Esther]

Margie3

While I'm on a roll, let me give you the BEER BREAD recipe again:

3 c. SELF-RISING flour
2 eggs mixed with 2 T. water
2 T. sugar
1 12 oz. can beer

Mix all. Pour into 1 greased loaf pan. Let sit for 15 minutes before baking.
Bake at 375 degrees for 50-55 minutes.

Tastes just like that expensive stuff you buy from Tastefully Simple or Pampered Chef.

Good stuff!!

[Esther]

Margie3

I just made some Banana Bread because I had some bananas ready to go bad on me. This is a good recipe and really easy.


Banana Bread

2 eggs
1/2 c. butter (soft)
1 c. sugar
3 ripe bananas
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 t. soda
2 c. flour

I just take all of this and throw it into my mixer, turn it on and walk away. After it's all mixed together well, pour into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350 for about an hour (watch it. Stick a toothpick in to see if it comes out clean or close. If it does, it's done)

that's all there is to it. Doesn't get much easier than this!

[Esther]

Margie3

Japaneno Cornmeal Muffins

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3/4 c. cornmeal
1 1/4 c. flour
2 T. sugar
3 t. baking powder
1 t. salt
1/4 t. cayenne pepper
2 eggs
1 c. milk
1/4 c. butter or margarine, melted
4 jalapenos, seeded and chopped.

Mix everything together. Makes 12 muffins. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes

[Esther]

Blubayou

Here is another Zucchini Bread
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups sugar
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs, beaten
2/3 cup water
2 cups grated zucchini
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix dry ingredients except for nuts in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients; fold in dry ingredients and add nuts. Bake in two loaf pans for 1 hour or until done.

[Esther]

Blubayou

Banana Praline Bread
1/3 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon sour cream
3 small ripe bananas
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups pancake mix
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
cooking spray
1. Stir together pecans, brown sugar, and sour cream and set asside.

2. Mash bananas in a medium bowl; add egg and next three ingredients, stirring just until dry ingredients are moist.

3. Place in a loaf pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray.

4. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes or until done. Remove from pans when cooled.

[Esther]

Blubayou

Pumpkin Cranberry Bread

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup pumpkin purée
1/2 cup olive oil
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamonPreheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Sift together the flour, salt, sugar, and baking soda. Mix the pumpkin, oil, eggs, 1/4 cup of water, and spices together, then combine with the dry ingredients, but do not mix too thoroughly. Stir in the cranberries and nuts. Pour into a well-buttered 9x5x3 inch loaf pan. Bake 50-60 minutes until a straw poked in the very center of the loaf comes out clean. Turn out of the pan and let cool on a rack.

[Esther]

Blubayou

I know I had another Zucchini Bread Recipe- Here it is and it is extra special
3 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans.

2. In a large bowl beat eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla until smooth, about 3 minutes. Beat in cream cheese.

3. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. on low speed, gradually beat in the egg mixture. Fold in walnuts and zuchinni. Evenly divide the batter between the two loaf pans. Bake at 350 for 60 minutes.

[Esther]

rcraig

Make Ahead Yeast Rolls

2 pk. yeast
1 1/4 cup warm water - divided 105 - 113 degrees
4 1/2 to 5 cups flour - divided
3 large eggs - lightly beaten
1/2 cup shortening melted
1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp. salt

Comb. yeast and 1/4 cup warm water in 2 cups liquid measuring cup. Let stand 5 min.

Comb. yeast mixture to remaining. 1 cup water, 2 cups flour, eggs and next 3 ingredients in large bowl - beat with wooden spoon - 2 minutes.

Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make soft dough - cover, let rise 1 hour.

Punch dough down and refrigerate 8 hrs. or overnight.

Punch down dough on floured surface and knead 3 or 4 times.

Divide dough in half - shape each into 16 - 2 inch balls - place on greased pan. Cover let rise - 1 1/2 hours

Bake 375 degrees for 12 minutes.

[Esther]

Margie3

Paula Dean's Baked French Toast
1 loaf French bread (13 to 16 ounces)
8 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash salt
Praline Topping, recipe follows
Maple syrup

Slice French bread into 20 slices, 1-inch each. (Use any extra bread for garlic toast or bread crumbs). Arrange slices in a generously buttered 9 by 13-inch flat baking dish in 2 rows, overlapping the slices. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and beat with a rotary beater or whisk until blended but not too bubbly. Pour mixture over the bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly with the milk-egg mixture. Spoon some of the mixture in between the slices. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
The next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Spread Praline Topping evenly over the bread and bake for 40 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden. Serve with maple syrup.


Praline Topping:
1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and blend well. Makes enough for Baked French Toast Casserole.

[Esther]

Sherri

BERRY BAKED FRENCH TOAST
1 loaf French bread, cubed
1 - 8 oz. Cream Cheese
1 & 3/4 c. blackberries (can use strawberries or blueberries instead)
8 eggs
1/4 c. maple syrup
1 c. milk
1 c. sugar
1 c. water
2 T. cornstarch
1 c. blackberries

Line bottom of 9 X 13 dish with half of the cubed bread. Cut small pieces of cream cheese on top of bread. Sprinkle 1 & 3/4 c. of the berries on top and spread the remaining bread cubes. Beat eggs with the maple syrup and milk, and pour over bread. Cover with foil that has been sprayed with cooking oil spray, and refrierate overnight. Remove and bring to room temperature before baking. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes covered, and 30 minutes uncovered. Let cool for 10 minutes before cutting into squares. Serve with Berry Sauce:

BERRY SAUCE
Mix sugar, water, and Cornstarch well and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add the 1 c. berries and stir until berries pop. Serve hot over French Toast.

[Sis Santos]

I am looking for some recipes for tortillas and the process that you go through to make them. I am in Brazil, so I cant go and buy them at the grocery store, although my husband took a liking to them while we were in the States. Any help out there? :bliss

[Monkeyman]

I am looking for some recipes for tortillas and the process that you go through to make them. I am in Brazil, so I cant go and buy them at the grocery store, although my husband took a liking to them while we were in the States. Any help out there? :bliss
I will PM you later, I think that Brazil is far away enough to give out our family's secret recipe!!

[ReformedDave]

Don't know how to make them but I sure know how to eat them........:bliss

[Ronzo]

I usually buy the kind you cook at home. Not the kind already cooked, but they're missing the last step.

I haven't tried to make my own yet. Now you've given me ideas...

My wife will send you the bill for cleaning up after me since it's all your fault.

:killinme

[Ronzo]

Here's one:
http://www.dianaskitchen.com/page/bread/tortilla.htm

Flour Tortillas


Serving Size : 12
4 cups Unbleached all purpose flour
2 teaspoons Salt
4 teaspoons Baking powder
2 tablespoons Vegetable shortening
1 1/2 cups Warm water or more if needed

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt and baking powder. With a pastry blender, a fork or your hands, gradually work in the lard or shortening until it is all incorporated. Add enough warm water to make a soft but not sticky dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured board and knead for 5 minutes.

Divide the dough into 1/4 cup (3 oz) portions and form them into balls.
Roll each ball into a flat round about 6 inches in diameter and 1/8 inches thick.

Heat a large heavy skillet over medium high heat. Place the tortillas one at a time into the dry hot skillet; cook until brown on one side, then turn and brown the other side.

Remove from the skillet and keep warm in cloth towel.

Source: Southwest cookbook

[Ronzo]

Here's one for Corn Tortillas

http://www.dianaskitchen.com/page/bread/corntort.htm


Corn Tortillas and Tortilla Chips


Serving Size : 12
1 1/2 cups Masa harina *
2 teaspoons Salt
2 teaspoons Vegetable shortening
1 1/4 cups Water

* Masa harina - A flour made from dried corn, which is combined with liquid and used to make corn tortillas and tamales. Masa harina is available in many grocery stores and may be stored in an airtight containers or in a freezer.

In a medium bowl, stir together the masa harina and salt. In a small saucepan over high heat, bring the lard of shortening and water to a boil and stir until melted. Pour this liquid into the masa harina and blend well with a fork or pastry blender. Knead on a lightly floured board until smooth, about 5 minutes.

Divide the dough into 12 pieces and roll each into a ball about 1 inch in diameter. Roll out the dough between pieces of parchment or waxed paper until the dough is paper thin and about 6 inches in diameter.
Heat a large cast iron or other heavy skillet over high heat until very hot. Remove a circle of dough from the paper and place it in the hot skillet. Cook until brown on one side, about 30 seconds, turn and brown the other side. Keep warm in a cloth towel. Repeat until all the tortillas are made.





TORTILLA CHIPS

Cut tortilla into 8 wedges; set aside. Pour oil into a heavy saucepan or skillet to a depth of 1 inch Over medium high heat, heat to a temperature of 375 degrees F, or until a tortilla chips browns in 60 seconds.
Drop the tortilla wedges into the hot oil in batches and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until they turn golden. Drain on paper towels. Let cool and store in airtight containers.
Source: Southwest Cookbook

[Esther]

Would this be considered a bread?

[Sis Santos]

I will PM you later, I think that Brazil is far away enough to give out our family's secret recipe!!


Monk,
Please do! send me your recipe!

[Debra]

Mmm! We recently went to a saints house and she ( being from mexico) made us a REAL mexican dinner... I watched her make her tortillas and I was convinced that I was going to buy myself a tortilla press... It looked farely simple...i just hope it is...

On another note, Don Pablos' has some delicious tortillas...Not crazy about the rest of the food, but the tortillas rock!

[Sis Santos]

Does any one on AFF make tortillas and what recipe works for you?

[rosebud]

Flour Tortillas


Serving Size : 12
4 cups Unbleached all purpose flour
2 teaspoons Salt
4 teaspoons Baking powder
2 tablespoons Vegetable shortening
1 1/2 cups Warm water or more if needed

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt and baking powder. With a pastry blender, a fork or your hands, gradually work in the lard or shortening until it is all incorporated. Add enough warm water to make a soft but not sticky dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured board and knead for 5 minutes.

Divide the dough into 1/4 cup (3 oz) portions and form them into balls.
Roll each ball into a flat round about 6 inches in diameter and 1/8 inches thick.

Heat a large heavy skillet over medium high heat. Place the tortillas one at a time into the dry hot skillet; cook until brown on one side, then turn and brown the other side.

Remove from the skillet and keep warm in cloth towel.

My family is Hispanic and this recipe seems accurate to me. My son is the one in our family who is carrying on the tradition. I can't roll them in perfect little circles, mine look weird shaped. But the trick is to use a heavy skillet like a cast iron one that is dry (not greased) and hot skillet.

Good luck :bliss

[Sis Santos]

thank you so much!

[LaVonne]

I'm gonna make cinnamon rolls tonight...it's wet and cold and I need some comfort food!

[Esther]

I'm gonna make cinnamon rolls tonight...it's wet and cold and I need some comfort food!

Yumm

[LaVonne]

Yumm

They were good...but unfortunately, I feel a touch of the stomach flu coming on and will not be able to eat anymore! :sad

[Esther]

Red Lobster’s Cheese Garlic Biscuits


2 Cups Bisquick
2/3 Cup Sweet Milk
½ Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
¼ Cup Melted Butter
¼ Teaspoon Garlic Powder

Preheat Oven To 450. Mix Bisquick Mix, Milk, And Cheese Until Soft Dough Forms. Beat Vigorously 30 Seconds. Drop By Teaspoonfuls Onto An Ungreased Bread Sheet. Bake 8 To 10 Minutes, Until Golden Brown.

Mix Butter And Garlic Powder, Brush This Over Warm Biscuits Before Removing From Baking Sheet. Serve Warm. Makes 10-12 Biscuits.

[rgcraig]

Strawberry Nut Bread
Cook Time: 1 Hour Ready In: 1 Hour 40 Minutes
Yields: 20 servings

"Fresh strawberries and nuts are doused with loads of cinnamon in this fruity quick bread."

INGREDIENTS:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 cups white sugar 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
4 eggs
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
1 cup chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 9x5 inch loaf pans.

2. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the center. Beat together the eggs and oil and pour them into the well. Stir just enough to moisten the ingredients. Fold in the strawberries and nuts. Pour mixture into prepared pans; fill containers no more than half full.

3. Bake in a preheated oven about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 20 to 30 minutes before removing from pans. Move to a rack to cool completely before slicing.

[Hoovie]

From KRISTIN'S KITCHEN at http://thehooverhouse.net/

Windmiller Homemade Rolls (croissants)
1 tablespoon yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoon warm water
Let rise separate while fixing second part

Cream:
½ cup sugar
½ cup shortening
1tsp salt
Add:
Warm 1 cup of milk (skim off top film)
2 eggs
Combine in above yeast mixture
Add 4 cups flour (or more until dough is not tacky)

Place in warm place for 2 hours and make into rolls (cut into triangle pizza shape, start at wide angle and roll up into croissants) coat lightly with melted butter and place in warm area to rise 2 more hours.
Bake 10-15 min at 350 degrees

[Margies3]

Red Lobster’s Cheese Garlic Biscuits


2 Cups Bisquick
2/3 Cup Sweet Milk
½ Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
¼ Cup Melted Butter
¼ Teaspoon Garlic Powder

Preheat Oven To 450. Mix Bisquick Mix, Milk, And Cheese Until Soft Dough Forms. Beat Vigorously 30 Seconds. Drop By Teaspoonfuls Onto An Ungreased Bread Sheet. Bake 8 To 10 Minutes, Until Golden Brown.

Mix Butter And Garlic Powder, Brush This Over Warm Biscuits Before Removing From Baking Sheet. Serve Warm. Makes 10-12 Biscuits.

Mmmmmm. I made these last night for supper. I was amazed at how they tasted EXACTLY like Red Lobster's biscuits!!! Absolutely delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Esther]

Mmmmmm. I made these last night for supper. I was amazed at how they tasted EXACTLY like Red Lobster's biscuits!!! Absolutely delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Glad you enjoyed.

Your one of our faithful taste tester. :)

[rgcraig]

From KRISTIN'S KITCHEN at http://thehooverhouse.net/

Windmiller Homemade Rolls (croissants)
1 tablespoon yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoon warm water
Let rise separate while fixing second part

Cream:
½ cup sugar
½ cup shortening
1tsp salt
Add:
Warm 1 cup of milk (skim off top film)
2 eggs
Combine in above yeast mixture
Add 4 cups flour (or more until dough is not tacky)

Place in warm place for 2 hours and make into rolls (cut into triangle pizza shape, start at wide angle and roll up into croissants) coat lightly with melted butter and place in warm area to rise 2 more hours.
Bake 10-15 min at 350 degrees

Thanks for posting this!

I'm making them now for dinner tonight!!!!

[Hoovie]

Thanks for posting this!

I'm making them now for dinner tonight!!!!

Hey, I just saw this. Glad you tried them.

When I made them (during Wife Swap) I tried to duplicate my wife's method for quick rise on the hearth... That stuff spilled all over the place before I caught it! They really do taste great though.

The only thing that we have'nt figured out is how to make them fit into a South Beach lifestyle! (thats all that prevents trhem from being a daily staple in our house)

Steve

[rgcraig]

Hey, I just saw this. Glad you tried them.

When I made them (during Wife Swap) I tried to duplicate my wife's method for quick rise on the hearth... That stuff spilled all over the place before I caught it! They really do taste great though.

The only thing that we have'nt figured out is how to make them fit into a South Beach lifestyle! (thats all that prevents trhem from being a daily staple in our house)

Steve

LOL....yea, don't think they would fit the bill for that at all.

I kept the extras in a ziplock and they are just as good a couple days later too!

[Esther]

Cinnabon's for the Bread Machine

Ingredients
At a glance
Course
Breads
Difficulty
Beginner
Source
Copykat RecipeThis recipe uses a bread machine.
Dough 2 pound ingredient

1 c. milk
1 egg, beaten
4 Tbsp. melted butter
4 Tbsp. water
1/2 box instant vanilla pudding (3.4 oz. box)
4 c. bread flour
1 T. sugar
1/2 t. salt
2-1/2 t. bread machine yeast


Filling
1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. brown sugar
2 t. cinnamon
1/4 c. chopped walnuts, opt
1/4 c. raisins opt.
Methods/steps
Place all ingredients in your machine in order recommended by your machine's manufacturer. Place the pan in your machine. Select the dough cycle and press start. When cycle is finished, remove the dough, knead enough to punch down and roll to 17X10. Combine first three filling ingredients and mix well. Heat in microwave 10 sec. to make it spread able. Spread over rolled out dough with rubber spatula. Get as close to the edges as possible. Sprinkle nuts or raisins over dough. Starting with widest end, roll the dough into tight log. Cut into 1/2-1ö slices. Place in a lightly greased baking dish with sides. Put in warm draft free place and allow them to raise until double. (I turn my oven on warm and place them inside. When the temperature light goes off, turn off the oven. I let them rise 20-30 minutes this way. Take out to heat oven to baking temp.) Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes. When the rolls are done top with frosting of your choice. Note: For a real treat replace raisins in the filling with chopped dried cherries, blueberries or strawberries.
Yield: A full 9x13 pan.

[Esther]

Cinnabons - Buns from Heaven

Description This recipe was sent in by a fellow viewer, originally published in the Portland newspaper as their best shot at Cinnabons, I think you will find this pretty darn close. Please reference the Cinnabon Frosting recipe for the icing. Thanks to Judy Hilman.

Ingredients
At a glance
Course
Breads
Difficulty
Beginner
Source
Copykat RecipeDough:
2 pkg. active dry yeast
1 C. warm water (105-115 degree)
2/3 C. plus 1 tsp. granulated sugar, divided
1 C. warmed milk
2/3 C. butter
2 tsp salt
2 eggs, slightly beaten
7-8 C. all-purpose flour, or more if needed

Filling:
1 C. melted butter, divided (2 sticks)
1 3/4 C. granulated sugar, divided
3 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 C. chopped walnuts, optional
1 1/2 C. raisins, optional
Creamy glaze:
2/3 C. melted butter (1 stick plus 2 Tbsp.)
4 C. powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla
4-8 Tbsp. hot water
Methods/steps
In a small bowl mix together warm water, yeast and sugar and set aside. In a large bowl, mix milk, remaining 2/3 cup sugar, melted butter, salt and eggs; stir well and add yeast mixture. Add half the flour and beat until smooth. Stir in enough of the remaining flour until dough is slightly stiff (dough will be sticky).

Turn out onto a well-floured board; knead 5 -10 minutes. Place in well-buttered glass or plastic bowl, cover and let rise in warm place, free from drafts, until doubled in bulk, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

When doubled, punch down dough and let rest 5 minutes. Roll out on floured surface into a 15 x 20 inch rectangle.

To prepare filling: Spread dough with 1/2 cup melted butter. Mix together 1 1/2 cups sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over buttered dough. Sprinkle with walnuts and raisins, if desired.

Roll up jellyroll-fashion and pinch edge together to seal. Cut into 12 to 15 slices. Coat bottom of a 13-by-9-inch baking pan and a 8-inch square pan with remaining 1/2 cup melted butter, then sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Place cinnamon roll slices close together in pans. Let rise in warm place until dough is doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until rolls are nicely browned. Cool rolls slightly.

To prepare glaze: Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix melted butter, powdered sugar and vanilla; add hot water 1 Tbsp. at a time until glaze reaches desired spreading consistency. Spread over slightly cooled rolls.

CopyKat Version of the Icing


*Please note another viewer has suggested that you use margarine for these, it will make a gooey caramel.

**I use to work at a cinnabon when I was a kid. They use cream cheese frosting and they also blend brown sugar and cinnamon

[Bev]

In spite of the fact that this has no sugar in the dough it is a big hit every time it's served.


Almond Puff Coffee Cake


1/2 c. soft butter
1 c flour
2 Tbsp water
1/2 c. butter
1 c. water
1 Tbsp Almond extract
1 c. flour
3 eggs
Cut softened butter into 1 cup of flour, sprinkle 2 T. water over mixture, mix with fork. Divide dough in half. Pat each half into a 12" X3" strip on ungreased cookie sheet. Set aside. Heat 1/2 c. butter and 1 c. water in saucepan to a boil. Remove from heat. Add extract and flour. Stir over low heat till mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat and beat in eggs all at once till satiny smooth. Spread mixture over each prepared half of dough, covering completely.
Bake at 350º for 60 mins. or till crisp and browned.
Cool and frost with:1-1/2 c. Confectioner's sugar and 2 T. butter, 1 teasp. almond extract, 1-2 teasp. warm water. Sprinkle with sliced, toasted almonds. Slice diagonally.

mimi

[Esther]

Sounds good Bev, thanks for posting!

[jaxfam6]

Focaccia

2 cups warm water (105°F; to 115°F;)
2 teaspoons dry yeast
4 1/2 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
24 (or as many as you like we like lots) black or green brine-cured olives pitted (we like to use Mezzetta brand Napa Valley Bistro, Italian Olive Antipasto, kinda spicy but really good flavor and we also add the red pepper pieces and garlic cloves as well as the olives)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried

Place 2 cups warm water in large bowl, add dry yeast; stir well.
Let stand until yeast dissolves, about 10 minutes.

Add 4 1/4 cups flour and salt to yeast mixture and mix well (dough will be sticky). Knead dough on floured surface until smooth and elastic, adding more flour (by tablespoonfuls) if dough is to sticky, about 10 minutes. Form dough into ball. Place dough into a well oiled bowl turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in warm area until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours. Punch down dough; knead into ball and return to same bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in warm area until doubled, about 45 minutes or less

Coat 15x10-inch baking sheet with 1 tablespoon oil. Punch down dough. Transfer to prepared sheet. Using fingertips, press out dough to 13x10-inch rectangle. Let dough rest 10 minutes. Drizzle 2 tablespoons oil over dough. Sprinkle olives and chopped rosemary evenly over. Let dough rise uncovered in warm area until puffy, about 25 minutes.

Preheat oven to 475°F. Press fingertips all over dough, forming indentations. Bake bread until brown and crusty, about 20 minutes. Serve bread warm or at room temperature.

This is probaby my most favorite bread EVER.

[LadyCoonskinner]

Would anyone know a recipe for Bruschetta like they make at Bucca DeBeppo?

I absoultely LOVE the stuff and can't find a recipe for it....HELP!!!! pwease!!

[jaxfam6]

Would anyone know a recipe for Bruschetta like they make at Bucca DeBeppo?

I absoultely LOVE the stuff and can't find a recipe for it....HELP!!!! pwease!!

I would say ask Bucca what bread they use. Make sure you use good EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL. Also be sure to rub garlic on top the bread.

I like simple fresh tomato and basil on my bruschetta (basically it is Italian toast)

[LadyCoonskinner]

I would say ask Bucca what bread they use. Make sure you use good EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL. Also be sure to rub garlic on top the bread.

I like simple fresh tomato and basil on my bruschetta (basically it is Italian toast)

You put galic on the bread and not in the tomato mixture? Ok, now I'm really confused....been on this STUPID computer all day, like an idiot...duh and my brain is having to work, so if you can explain yourself better, I'd appreciate it..

[jaxfam6]

You put galic on the bread and not in the tomato mixture? Ok, now I'm really confused....been on this STUPID computer all day, like an idiot...duh and my brain is having to work, so if you can explain yourself better, I'd appreciate it..

Toast your bread, rub with the garlic, and drizzle with really good olive oil then top with the tomato and basil. yes I do put a bit of garlic in the tomato mixture but I also rub the bruschetta with it as well.

[LadyCoonskinner]

Toast your bread, rub with the garlic, and drizzle with really good olive oil then top with the tomato and basil. yes I do put a bit of garlic in the tomato mixture but I also rub the bruschetta with it as well.

K. Thanks...Do you use fresh garlic or minced garlic?

[jaxfam6]

k. Thanks...do you use fresh garlic or minced garlic?

always fresh

[Esther]

Focaccia

2 cups warm water (105°F; to 115°F;)
2 teaspoons dry yeast
4 1/2 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
24 (or as many as you like we like lots) black or green brine-cured olives pitted (we like to use Mezzetta brand Napa Valley Bistro, Italian Olive Antipasto, kinda spicy but really good flavor and we also add the red pepper pieces and garlic cloves as well as the olives)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried

Place 2 cups warm water in large bowl, add dry yeast; stir well.
Let stand until yeast dissolves, about 10 minutes.

Add 4 1/4 cups flour and salt to yeast mixture and mix well (dough will be sticky). Knead dough on floured surface until smooth and elastic, adding more flour (by tablespoonfuls) if dough is to sticky, about 10 minutes. Form dough into ball. Place dough into a well oiled bowl turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in warm area until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours. Punch down dough; knead into ball and return to same bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in warm area until doubled, about 45 minutes or less

Coat 15x10-inch baking sheet with 1 tablespoon oil. Punch down dough. Transfer to prepared sheet. Using fingertips, press out dough to 13x10-inch rectangle. Let dough rest 10 minutes. Drizzle 2 tablespoons oil over dough. Sprinkle olives and chopped rosemary evenly over. Let dough rise uncovered in warm area until puffy, about 25 minutes.

Preheat oven to 475°F. Press fingertips all over dough, forming indentations. Bake bread until brown and crusty, about 20 minutes. Serve bread warm or at room temperature.

This is probaby my most favorite bread EVER.

Sounds good. Is that oven temp posted correctly? Seems awfully hot. ;)

[jaxfam6]

Sounds good. Is that oven temp posted correctly? Seems awfully hot. ;)

yep I am sure

[Margies3]

My friend made a loaf of this bread for us the day I had my foot surgery - over a week ago. We finally got around to cutting into it today and it was still moist and delicious!!! This is almost a dessert. And it's fantastic for breakfast. And it'll go with your meal easily. So you can use this for lots of things. You'll love it!

Pat's Poppy Seed Bread

4 eggs - beaten very, very well
add:
1 Lemon cake mix
1 small box Instant Lemon Pudding Mix
1 c. water
1/2 c. oil
4 T. poppy seeds

Mix this all together. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes in 2 greased pans. Or you can put it all in one bundt cake pan and bake it for 50 minutes.