Simple Sage Bread Pudding
June 22, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Bread, Brunch, Buffet, Casserole, Dinner, Easy, Easy Bread Recipes, New Bread recipe
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Simple Sage Bread Pudding - This bountiful, baked bread pudding recipe has the fragrant, flavorful addition of sage. It is also a vegetarian dinner which is exactly what you need for brunches or buffets as they are usually few and far between. This simple yet sensational bread pudding recipe is great for the Holidays.
Prep Time: 7-10 mins |
Ingredients to make Simple Sage Bread Pudding
2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil
1 onion, peeled and chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) crumbled sage leaf or 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh sage
2 cups (500 mL) sliced mushrooms
4 cups (1 L) cubed day-old bread
3 eggs, beaten
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) vegetable or chicken broth
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Directions to make Simple Sage Bread Pudding
Heat half the oil in a skillet set over medium-low heat. Add onion, celery, salt, pepper, garlic and sage and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. Add remaining oil and add mushrooms. Cook, tossing, for 3 to 4 minutes or until browned.
Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Lighly oil a 10-in (25-cm) pie plate or shallow casserole dish. Spread bread cubes evenly in dish. Sprinkle with onion mixture. Whisk eggs into broth. Pour evenly over bread mixture. Sprinkle green onions. (Can be prepared to this point, covered, and refrigerated overnight. Bring to room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.)
Bake in centre of preheated oven for about 40 minutes or until set and golden. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Makes 8 to 10 servings.
Favorite Monkey Bread Recipe
June 10, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Bread, Brunch, Easy, Easy Bread Recipes, New Bread recipe, Snack
This homemade, favorite monkey bread recipe, is actually a 3 in one recipe, the bread, the coating, and the icing. Oven baked, in Less Than 30 Minutes, it is a kid favorite, as well as an adult favorite. Guaranteed to be loved by monkey bread fans everywhere, thiis sweet bread recipe is soon to be a favorite!
Ingredients To Make Favorite Monkey Bread Recipe:
FOR THE BREAD
2 tablespoons solid vegetable shortening, plus more for pan and bowl
1/4 cup warm (110 degrees to 115 degrees) water
1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus a pinch for yeast
1 envelope dry active yeast (scant tablespoon)
3/4 cup warm (110 degrees to 115 degrees) milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
FOR THE COATING
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup firmly packed light-brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
FOR THE ICING
1/4 cup milk
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
Directions To Make Favorite Monkey Bread Recipe:
1.Lightly coat a 10-inch Bundt pan and a medium bowl with shortening; set aside. Put the warm water and a pinch of sugar in a small bowl; sprinkle yeast over top. Stir; let the yeast soften and dissolve, about 5 minutes.
2.Place shortening, milk, sugar, salt, and egg in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the dough hook.
3.Add yeast mixture to shortening mixture, and beat to combine. Slowly add flour. Knead on medium-low, 1 minute. Transfer dough to the prepared bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and let stand in a warm place, 20 minutes.
4.Make coating: Place melted butter in a bowl. In a second bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts; sprinkle 2 tablespoons nut mixture into prepared Bundt pan.
5.Cut dough into 1/2-inch pieces. Roll into balls. Coat in butter, then roll in nut mixture, and place in prepared pan. Cover with plastic wrap, and let stand in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
6.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool in pan for 15 minutes. Invert onto a serving plate, and let cool 20 minutes more.
7.Make icing: In a small bowl, combine milk and confectioners’ sugar. Stir until smooth. Drizzle over bread.
Making No Knead Bread
May 11, 2010 by dataentry2
Filed under Baked, Bread, Easy, Easy Bread Recipes, New Bread recipe, Starter
Follow this simple no-knead bread recipe from the New York Times.
Five Grain Sourdough Bread
January 17, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Bread, Breakfast, Brunch, Buffet, Easy, Easy Bread Recipes, New Bread recipe, Side Dish, Snack
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Five Grain Sourdough Bread - This fantastic, well rounded, five grain sourdough bread recipe is also a bread machine recipe, so we know it is definately easy. Overflowing with healthy five grain, flavor, this easy healthy bread is satisfying on it’s own, and incredible, when made into a sandwich.Prep Time: 5-10 mins Servings: 1lf Main Ingredient: Flour Difficulty Level: 1 |
Ingredients to make Five Grain Sourdough Bread
DIRECTIONS FOR 1 LB LOAF:
1 1/2 ts Active dry yeast
1 1/2 c Bread flour
1/4 c Aramanth flour*
1/4 c Whole wheat flour
1/4 c Soy flour
1/4 c Rolled oats
2 tb Powdered milk
1 ts Salt
1 tb Honey
1/4 c Flax or sesame seeds
3/4 c Sourdough starter
1/2 c Water
DIRECTIONS FOR 1.5 LB LOAF:
2 1/4 ts Active dry yeast
2 1/4 c Bread flour
1/4 c (plus 2 tb) Aramanth flour*
1/4 c (plus 2 tb)Whole wheat flour
1/4 c (plus 2 tb) Soy flour
1/4 c (plus 2 tb) Rolled oats
3 tb Powdered milk
1 1/2 ts Salt
1 1/2 tb Vegetable oil
1 1/2 tb Honey
1/3 c Flax or sesame seeds
1 c (plus 2 tb)Sourdough starter
3/4 c Water
* * Available in heath food stores
Directions to make Five Grain Sourdough Bread
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Old Fashioned Turkey Stuffing
October 2, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Bread, Buffet, Casserole, Dinner, Easy, Easy Bread Recipes, Main Course, New Bread recipe, Side Dish, Supper
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Old Fashioned Turkey Stuffing - This quick fix turkey stuffing recipe is loaded with old fashioned charm. A hearty blend of corn bread, bread crumbs and biscuits, combined with fresh, yummy vgetables, then simply spiced with aromatic sage. Try this quick, easy to prepare recipe for your next Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
Servings: 10 |
Ingredients to make Old Fashioned Turkey Stuffing
1 qt Day-old bread crumbs
1 qt Day-old crumbled corn bread
1 qt Day-old biscuits
1 c Chopped onion
1 c Chopped celery
1/4 c Chopped gr onion with tops
1/4 c Chopped parsley
1 1/2 ts Sage
1 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
2 c Turkey Broth defatted
1/2 c Melted butter
2 Slightly beaten eggs
Directions to make Old Fashioned Turkey Stuffing
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Homemade Banana Bread
August 4, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Bread, Bread Videos, Breakfast, Buffet, Dessert, Easy, Snack
Homemade Banana Bread - This hefty, hearty, banana bread recipe tastes just like something your Grandma used to make! Marvelously moist, and the “BEST” banana flavor ever in this homemade recipe, slice into this sweet piece of heaven on earth.
How To Make Homemade Banana Bread Video
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Cheesy Bread Fondue
June 13, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Appetizer, Bread, Easy, Easy Bread Recipes, Side Dish, Snack, Starter
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Cheesy Bread Fondue - This is an absolute “must try” for all the bread lovers! Hearty chunks or your favorite crusty bread, complements colorful, fresh fruit for a perfect balance of flavors. Add in a thick, rich, cheese fondue, and thats left to say is delicious! Don’t you agree?Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Main Ingredient: Cheese Difficulty Level: 1 |
Ingredients to make Cheesy Bread Fondue
8 oz Natural Swiss cheese,diced
8 oz Gruyere cheese,diced
2 tb Flour
1 Clove garlic,halved
2 c Dry white wine
1 tb Lemon juice
3 tb Kirsch (or any orage flavored liquer)
French bread,1 inch cubes
Assorted fruit chunks
Directions to make Cheesy Bread Fondue
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Greek Isle Bread
June 12, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Appetizer, Baked, Bread, Breakfast, Easy, Easy Bread Recipes, Side Dish, Snack
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Greek Isle Bread - Loaf around with this creamy textured Greek bread, with a meditterranian flair! Easy as can be, unique as can be, and, delectable as can be!If you are able, use fresh herbs and fresh garlic for an even fuller flavor.
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Ingredients to make Greek Isle Bread
1/2 c Water
2 c White bread flour
3 tb Yogurt,plain
2 ts Dry milk
1 tb Sugar
1 ts Salt
2 ts Butter
1 pinch Garlic powder
4 ts Black olives,chopped
1/2 ts Sweet basil
1/2 ts Dill weed
2 1/2 tb Feta cheese
2 1/2 tb Cucumber,pureed
1/2 ts Fast-Rise yeast *** OR ***
1 ts Active-Dry yeast
SUCCESS HINTS: Cucumber should be peeled, seeded, and then pureed. If the feta cheese is packed in water, drain well. Finely chop the black olives.
Directions to make Greek Isle Bread
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Homemade Cereal Bread with Chocolate Chips
June 12, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Bread, Breakfast, Easy, Easy Bread Recipes, Snack
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Homemade Cereal Bread with Chocolate Chips - Its a homemade recipe like this, that makes you very glad you make your own bread. Sweet, scrumptious, and simple it is a family favorite at our house, and always vanishes quickly.
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Ingredients to make Homemade Cereal Bread with Chocolate Chips
1 c Grape nuts
2 c Buttermilk(low fat 1.5%)
2 c Sugar
2 Eggs or 1/2c egg substitute
1/2 ts Salt
3 1/2 c Flour
1 ts Baking soda
2 ts Baking powder
1/2 c Chocolate chips
1 ts Vanilla
Directions to make Homemade Cereal Bread with Chocolate Chips
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Amaretto Coconut Bread
June 12, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Bread, Breakfast, Easy, Easy Bread Recipes, Snack
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Amaretto Coconut Bread - This wonderful, homemade bread, is simply sweet! Baked with rich amaretto, and flavorful coconut, until golden brown. Try it toasted, with your favorite tea.
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Ingredients to make Amaretto Coconut Bread
4 oz Tofu
1 c Sugar
1/4 c Amaretto
14 fl Coconut milk
2 1/2 c Flour
1/2 ts Salt
1 tb Baking powder
1 c Coconut flakes
Directions to make Amaretto Coconut Bread
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