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giovedì 25 ottobre 2007

Crescent roll

Ingredients:

2 tbsp. honey
6 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. lukewarm milk
1/4 c. lukewarm water
2 pkg. dry yeast
4 c. unbleached flour

Method:
Dissolve yeast in a little lukewarm water. Add remaining water, honey, butter, and milk, and then stir in flour, adding a few tablespoons more or less flour to make a somewhat sticky dough.

Let rise until double in size. Roll out, shape into crescents. Let rise and bake at 425 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Makes 2 dozen.

Aphrodisiacs filling:

Honey
Chocolate
Nutella
Vanilla cream

venerdì 21 settembre 2007

Saffron bread

Ingredients:

1/2 teaspoon Saffron
1/4 cup Hot Water (120 to 130, degrees)
1 cup Milk
1/4 cup Margarine
1 tablespoon Lemon Rind, grated
1 tablespoon Active Dry Yeast
1/4 cup Sugar
1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
2 1/2 To 3 c Flour
1 cup Dried Currants -or- Dark, Raisins


Method:
Steep the saffron in the hot, water for 10 to 15 m
Meanwhile, combine the milk and margarine in a saucepan. Heat until the margarine has
melted. Cool.
Add the lemon rind. Sprinkle the yeast into the milk mixture when lukewarm. Let stand for 5
minutes to dissolve.
Add the sugar, nutmeg, 2 cups of the flour and the saffron mixture. Beat until smooth. Stir
in the currants (or dark raisins) and another 1/2 cup of the flour. Cover with a damp towel
and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size. Then punch down and knead on a
lightly-floured board until smooth.
Shape into a loaf and place in an oiled 4- by 9-inch bread pan. Let rise until doubled.
Bake in a 350-degree oven for about 1 hour. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before turning out
on a wire rack. When the bread is thoroughly cooled, it may be sliced.

Saffron, nutmeg, lemon... the hottest breakfast!

mercoledì 25 aprile 2007

Triple pepper bread

Ingredients:

1 cup each, cornmeal and buttermilk
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp each, baking powder and baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 large red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 jalapeqo pepper, seeded and minced
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped onion

Method:
In large bowl, combine cornmeal, buttermilk, oil and eggs; set aside for 10 minutes. In small bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cayenne pepper. Add dry ingredients to cornmeal mixture.
Gently fold in peppers, cheese and onion. Pour batter into lightly greased 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan.
Bake at 400F (200C) for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Triple pepper, triple sex...

giovedì 5 aprile 2007

Beer bread

Ingredients:

1 can beer
2 Tbsp. sugar
3 cups self-rising flour
3 tsp.baking powder until smooth

Method:
Mix all the ingredients togheter and pour into a buttered loaf pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour 15 minutes.

There a lot of way you can use beer... be inspired!

Aphrodisiac bread

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp. dry active yeast
1/2 tsp. curry powder
1/2 cup warm water
2 pinches dried parsley flakes
1-1/2 cups flour
3/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. oil
1 tsp. minced garlic
seeds for topping

Method:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, sprinkle yeast into warm water and stir to dissolve it. Add remaining ingredients and beat well.
On a floured work surface, knead the dough for 5 minutes. Form dough into a round loaf, place in a greased cake pan, and let it rise until it has doubled in size.
Brush top of bread with beaten eggwhite. Sprinkle lightly over top of bread, some sesame, poppy, coriander, or carraway seeds, if desired.
Bake for 45 minutes until it is light golden brown.
Serve warm.

We cant
underestimate the importance of a right accompaniment for our dishes!