I made this loaf tonight with the first zucchini from our garden, and it is gooood. What a great way to use vegetables, add chocolate to them! You can bake this in the oven or put it in your bread maker if your machine had a quick bread setting. (NOTE: the rapid setting on a bread maker is different from a Quick bread setting) If you do make it in the bread maker, put all the ingredients in and mix the ingredients together before starting the machine, just to make sure you don't get pockets of flour in your loaf!
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
3 tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup grated, unpeeled zucchini
1/2 cup chocolate chips
*If making in bread maker, add 1/2 tsp baking powder.
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
2. Combine flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda and cinnamon; Gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the zucchini and chocolate chips.
3. Spoon into a greased 8x2" pan and bake at 350 degrees for 60-70 minutes or unti a tooth pick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan and cooling on a wire rack.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Basic White Bread (Bread Maker)
This is a bread recipe I have been using for years. I did do a little tweaking to the recipe to fit my own taste, so I'll show the recipe how I first found it, and then I'll show it with the changes I've made.
1 1/4 cup milk
3 cups white flour
2 tbsp white sugar
1 tbsp butter
1 1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp dry active yeast
Put ingredients into bread maker in order listed. Press start!
*My bread maker has a setting for a 1lbs loaf and a 1 1/2lbs loaf. If yours is the same, you want to set it for a 1 1/2lbs loaf.
I have always like the way my bread turns out when it's baked on the rapid setting.
Now for the recipe with the few changes I made:
1 1/3 cup milk
3 cups white flour
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp white sugar
1 1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp dry active yeast
Put ingredients into bread maker in order listed. Press start!
1 1/4 cup milk
3 cups white flour
2 tbsp white sugar
1 tbsp butter
1 1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp dry active yeast
Put ingredients into bread maker in order listed. Press start!
*My bread maker has a setting for a 1lbs loaf and a 1 1/2lbs loaf. If yours is the same, you want to set it for a 1 1/2lbs loaf.
I have always like the way my bread turns out when it's baked on the rapid setting.
Now for the recipe with the few changes I made:
1 1/3 cup milk
3 cups white flour
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp white sugar
1 1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp dry active yeast
Put ingredients into bread maker in order listed. Press start!
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Bagels (Bread Maker)
I just made my second batch of these this morning, and they turned out just as good as the first time. They are soft and chewy and freeze beautifully, which is great because the recipe makes 12 bagels. You can try out different flavours too, put in a few teaspoons of cinnamon and when your bread maker beeps mid cycle, add some raisins. Or put in some onion powder and garlic at the beginning, and and some cheese mid cycle. Or sprinkle cheese on top of the bagels before baking. Whatever flavours you like, give them a try!
1 cup and 2 tbsp water
4 cups flour
2 tsp salt
2 1/2 tbsp white sugar
4 tsp dry active yeast
1 tbsp brown sugar
1. Put ingredients into bread maker in the order listed. (except brown sugar)
2. When the cycle is over, place dough on a lightly floured surface. Cover with a clean kitchen cloth and let rest for 5 minutes.
3. Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece of dough into a 10 inch long rope. Form each rope into a circle. Overlap the ends slightly and pinch together. Cover shaped bagels with a clean kitchen cloth and let rest for 10 minutes.
4. Bring 12 cups of water to boil in a large saucepan. Stir in 1 tbsp of brown sugar.
5. Carefully drop the bagels one at a time into the boiling water. Let sit for 1 minute and remove with a slotted spoon. Drain briefly on a clean cloth.
6. Transfer to a baking sheet which has been lightly sprinkled with cornmeal. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
1 cup and 2 tbsp water
4 cups flour
2 tsp salt
2 1/2 tbsp white sugar
4 tsp dry active yeast
1 tbsp brown sugar
1. Put ingredients into bread maker in the order listed. (except brown sugar)
2. When the cycle is over, place dough on a lightly floured surface. Cover with a clean kitchen cloth and let rest for 5 minutes.
3. Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece of dough into a 10 inch long rope. Form each rope into a circle. Overlap the ends slightly and pinch together. Cover shaped bagels with a clean kitchen cloth and let rest for 10 minutes.
4. Bring 12 cups of water to boil in a large saucepan. Stir in 1 tbsp of brown sugar.
5. Carefully drop the bagels one at a time into the boiling water. Let sit for 1 minute and remove with a slotted spoon. Drain briefly on a clean cloth.
6. Transfer to a baking sheet which has been lightly sprinkled with cornmeal. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
English Muffins (Bread Maker)
This recipe was shared by my friend Laura. We are both big fans of our bread makers, and because the bread maker does half of the work for you, these are really easy (and delicious) to make! Make a whole bunch even if you're not going to eat them right away, because they freeze beautifully.
1 cup milk
3 tbsp butter
1 egg
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp sugar
3 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp dry yeast
cornmeal
1. Put ingredients in the bread machine in the order listed (not including the cornmeal). Start the dough cycle.
2. When the cycle is finished, sprinkle cornmeal over your work area. Use your hands to pat the dough into a 1/2 inch think rectangle. Turn the dough so that each side gets lightly coated in cornmeal.
3. Cut into 8 to 10 rounds. An empty tuna can works well. When you run out of dough gather up the trimmings and cut more rounds. Place rounds on a baking sheet, cover and let rise for 20-30 minutes, until not quite double in size.
4. Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over a low flame. Cook the muffins for about 5-7 minutes on each side. They should be golden brown when you turn them.
5. Split the muffins with a serrated knife and serve warm. These freeze well and can be reheated in the microwave or toasted.
1 cup milk
3 tbsp butter
1 egg
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp sugar
3 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp dry yeast
cornmeal
1. Put ingredients in the bread machine in the order listed (not including the cornmeal). Start the dough cycle.
2. When the cycle is finished, sprinkle cornmeal over your work area. Use your hands to pat the dough into a 1/2 inch think rectangle. Turn the dough so that each side gets lightly coated in cornmeal.
3. Cut into 8 to 10 rounds. An empty tuna can works well. When you run out of dough gather up the trimmings and cut more rounds. Place rounds on a baking sheet, cover and let rise for 20-30 minutes, until not quite double in size.
4. Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over a low flame. Cook the muffins for about 5-7 minutes on each side. They should be golden brown when you turn them.
5. Split the muffins with a serrated knife and serve warm. These freeze well and can be reheated in the microwave or toasted.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Banana Loaf
This turns out great every time. A yummy, moist, traditional banana bread.
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
3 ripe bananas (I have used frozen, thawed bananas too)
1 3/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1. Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs 1 at a time.
2. Add mashed banana.
3. Fold in dry ingredients, only to moisten.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
3 ripe bananas (I have used frozen, thawed bananas too)
1 3/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1. Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs 1 at a time.
2. Add mashed banana.
3. Fold in dry ingredients, only to moisten.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
Banana Chocolate Chip Pan Muffins
This is a recipe I make when I'm having friends over, it's very kid friendly. Sometimes I leave out the chocolate chips to make it a better choice for breakfast, either way it's very yummy.
1/2 cup butter
1 1/4 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2-3 mashed bananas
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 cup sour milk
And as many chocolate chips as you like!
1. Cream butter, sugar, eggs, bananas and vanilla.
2. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt alternating with sour milk.
3. Add chocolate chips.
4. Bake in a 9x13 pan at 350 degrees. Check after 35 minutes.
*I always check it with a toothpick and I usually have to leave it in for more time.
1/2 cup butter
1 1/4 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2-3 mashed bananas
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 cup sour milk
And as many chocolate chips as you like!
1. Cream butter, sugar, eggs, bananas and vanilla.
2. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt alternating with sour milk.
3. Add chocolate chips.
4. Bake in a 9x13 pan at 350 degrees. Check after 35 minutes.
*I always check it with a toothpick and I usually have to leave it in for more time.
Artichoke Dip
When eaten with pita chips made from the pita bread recipe, this dip is delicious. The bulk of this dip is made from white beans and artichokes, unlike a lot of artichoke dips that are mainly made from heavy cream and high fat cheese. So enjoy it! A lot of it!
19 oz can white kidney beans
14 oz can artichoke hearts
1 cup grates swiss or Monterrey cheese (I've used cheddar too)
1 tsp. worchershire
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 cup parmesan
1/3 cup mayo or whipped dressing
2 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 tsp. chopped green onions
1. Puree beans and lemon juice.
2. Stir in everything else except the bacon and onions
3. Put in a 9x9 pan and sprinkle with bacon and onion.
4. Bake at 350 degrees uncovered for 25 minutes.
*I puree everything together (except the bacon and onions) just because I don't like big pieces of artichokes. Throw everything in a blender or food processor until puree-ed. It's that easy.
19 oz can white kidney beans
14 oz can artichoke hearts
1 cup grates swiss or Monterrey cheese (I've used cheddar too)
1 tsp. worchershire
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 cup parmesan
1/3 cup mayo or whipped dressing
2 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 tsp. chopped green onions
1. Puree beans and lemon juice.
2. Stir in everything else except the bacon and onions
3. Put in a 9x9 pan and sprinkle with bacon and onion.
4. Bake at 350 degrees uncovered for 25 minutes.
*I puree everything together (except the bacon and onions) just because I don't like big pieces of artichokes. Throw everything in a blender or food processor until puree-ed. It's that easy.
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