Simple Sage Bread Pudding

bread 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
Cook Time: 40 mins
Servings: 8
Main Ingredient: Bread
Difficulty Level: 1

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

Step 1:

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.

Step 2:

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.)

Step 3:

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.

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Making No Knead Bread

Follow this simple no-knead bread recipe from the New York Times.

Five Grain Sourdough Bread

brd 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

Step 1:Add all ingredients in the order suggested by your bread machine manual and process on the basic bread cycle according to the manufacturer\’s directions. Let the loaf cool completely before slicing.

 

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Best Egg Salad Tips

July 28, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Tips and Tricks

egg_saladPut a dash of cayenne pepper and a teaspoon of Dijon mustard in egg salad to give it added zest and flavor. Vitamin A, C, and K, along with the beta-carotene found in cayenne pepper help to boost the immune system.

Best Breakfast Bread

best_breakfast_bread Best Breakfast Bread - With this easy, simple, succulent bread recipe, you no longer have an excuse for not having breakfast! A great kids recipe, as they tend to sleep in, in the mornings, and don’t eat. There is no better way to start your morning than with baked apples and cinnamon!

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20-25 mins
Servings: 6-8
Main Ingredient: Apple, Raisins
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Best Breakfast Bread

2 c Flour
1 ts Salt
2 tb Brown sugar
3/4 c Milk
1 ts Cinnamon
2 tb Melted butter or butter
3 Apples
4 ts Baking powder
4 tb Shortening
2 c Chopped raisins
1 Egg, well beaten
2 tb Brown sugar

Directions to make Best Breakfast Bread

Step 1:Sift flour, measure, and sift with baking powder, salt, and sugar. Cut in shortening and add raisins. Add sufficient milk to which egg has been added to make a stiff dough. Mix thoroughly.
Step 2:Pour into well-oiled shallow pan. Brush dough with melted butter. Pare, quarter, and core apples and cut in thin slices. Arrange in rows in the dough, allowing edges to overlap. Brush apples with more melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar which have been mixed together.
Step 3:Bake in oven (400 F) 20 minutes or until apples are tender.

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Greek Isle Bread

greek_isle_bread 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
Servings: 6-8
Main Ingredient: Flour, Garlic, Herbs
Difficulty Level: 1

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

Step 1:Measure all ingredients into bread maker, in order recommended by manufacturer. Start on Basic cycle.

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Amaretto Coconut Bread

amaretto_coconut_bread 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
Cook Time: 50 mins
Servings: 6-8
Main Ingredient: Flour, Tofu
Difficulty Level: 2

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

Step 1:Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. Blend together tofu and sugar thoroughly in an electric mixer or by mashing them together in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2:Mix Amaretto and coconut milk into tofu until well blended.
Step 3:Meanwhile, sift together flour, salt and baking powder. Toss in coconut flakes, then add dry ingredients to liquid mixture and blend thoroughly. Spoon batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake about 50 minutes
Step 4:[Note: 1 teaspoon of almond extract and 1/4 cup of water may be substituted for the 1/4 cup of Amaretto. 1 1/2 cups water plus 1/4 cup oil may be used instead of coconut milk.]

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Irish Raisin Bread

irish_raisin_bread Irish Raisin Bread - This authentic Irish recipe for bread is sweet, hearty and delicious. Starring the pleasant mix of raisins and cinnamon, this raisin bread fills the house with it’s rich aroma. Put a slice in the toaster for a breakfast, and smell that sweetness all over again!

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Raisins, Cinnamon
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Irish Raisin Bread

1 pk Yeast
1 Egg
3 c Bread flour
1/4 c Butter
1/4 c Sugar
3/4 c Warm water
1 ts Cinnamon
1/2 c Warm milk
1/2 ts Salt
1 c Raisins

Directions to make Irish Raisin Bread

Step 1:Put all ingredients in the bread maker pan, in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select Basic setting. Add raisins at add indredient beep.
Step 2:Cool on wire rack. Serve warm.

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Sweet Apple Pie Bread

  Sweet Apple Pie Bread - We have just found your new favorite, Best bread for you. This healthy blend of apples and cinnamon, offers wonderful flavor and texture. Baked it the oven, it fills the house with its mouth watering, sweet fruit aroma!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 50-60 mins
Main Ingredient: Bread, Apples
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Sweet Apple Pie Bread

2 C All-purpose flour,unbleached
1/2 C Rolled oats,old-fashioned
1 T Baking powder
1 T Baking soda
1 T Ground cinnamon
1/4 Ts Salt
1 Lg Egg
1 Lg Egg white
1/2 C Brown sugar,packed
1/4 C Honey
1 Tb Vegetable oil
1 C Buttermilk
1 1/4 C Apples,unpeeled,finely chopped,2-3 apples

Directions to make Sweet Apple Pie Bread

Step 1:Preheat oven to 350 degrees; coat a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Whisk the flour with the oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; set aside.
Step 2:Beat the egg, egg white, brown sugar, honey and oil with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add the buttermilk and beat again. Stir the flour and apples into the batter by hand just until combined.
Step 3:Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean. The crust may crack.
Step 4:Cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes. Turn out onto rack and cool completely.

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Pumpkin Bread

  Pumpkin Bread - A luscious bread maker recipe, that is perfect for Holidays like Thanksgiving and or Christmas. The subtle, yet remarkable flavor of the mixed nuts, pumpkin and spice will have everyone wanting more.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Main Ingredient: Pumpkin, Nuts
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Pumpkin Bread

3 c Bread flour
1/2 c Whole wheat flour
1 1/2 tb Butter,room temperature
1 ts Salt
1 ts Pumpkin pie spice
1 lg Egg
1/2 c Milk
1/4 c Orange juice
1/2 c Canned pumpkin
1/3 c Sugar
1/2 c Pecan pieces
2 1/2 ts Active dry yeast

Directions to make Pumpkin Bread

Step 1:Process the ingredients according to the manufacturer’s instructions for the basic bread setting
Step 2:Remove the bread from the bread pan to a rack to cool.
Step 3:Wrap in aluminum foil ior a paper bag to store. This is for a 1 1/2 pound loaf.

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