and allow me to fulfill my wildest dreams in the kitchen. One noticeable mention. I am not a great photographer...that domain falls again to my most talented hubby (is there anything the guy can't do?) so the pictures of my really yummy bad for you stuff will probably leave you with something to be desired. Please don't use my poor photo skills as an excuse to not try these tempting recipes!I am choosing to start off with my most favorite bread recipe, which I got off another blog (sorry I can't remember where) and which I make usually at least twice a week. It is great because it only takes about an hour for fabulous results. The recipe for this bread allows you to use the dough for 3 different tasties: breadsticks, cinnamon rolls, and fabulous braided bread. I however, have a different recipe for cinnamon rolls and therefore only use this recipe for breadstick and braided bread. I usually make this recipe in a big bowl, stirring by hand but you can use the mixer. If you try it out, drop me a note and let me know what you think!
Fabulous Bread
2 cups warm water
2 Tablespoons yeast
1/2 cup sugar
Let sit while yeast dissolves. then add:
3 cups flour
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
Mix well and add
1 egg
1/4 cup olive or canola oil
2 1/2-3 cups flour, added one at a time(you want it to be a very soft bread but not too sticky)
Knead on an oiled counter. Let rise 30 min. If you are making breadsticks*, do that now. If you are making bread, divide into 3 pieces, roll into ropes, braid. The recipe will make 2 braided loaves or 2 sheets full of breadsticks (I usually make one of both) Place on greased cookies sheet and let rise 30 min. Then bake 15 min. at 375 degrees.
*if you want really great breadsticks, place one cube of butter on a sheet with sides. Put into oven while warming. Pull out when butter is melted and sprinlke on some garlic powder and grated parmesean cheese. Then put the cut breadsticks on the sheet, rolling in butter and then twisting. Bake for 15 min.
Next week I'll have some great brownies with cookie dough frosting....who doesn't love cookie dough and brownies?!
Mmm! You're making me hungry...I can't wait for next week's brownies!
ReplyDeleteoooo--I'm so glad you're doing this! You are so great in the kitchen. I just made two loafs of bread, but when those are gone I'll be trying yours. I really like the recipe I have, so I'll do a taste test for you and see how they compare. I'll be waiting for Tuesday's with anticipation now!
ReplyDeleteYay! I'm excited to try it! I'm a terrible bread maker--every time I try, it just doesn't seem to work. So I'm hopeful that I don't slaughter your recipe!:) Thanks for sharing...and brownies sound yum too!:)
ReplyDeleteLOOKS YUMMY--YOU ARE TEMPTING ME INTO MAKING MORE OFF LIMITS STUFF (I USUALLY END UP EATING MOST OF IT MYSELF!)
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