double tomato bruschetta

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 6 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, stems removed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 french baguette
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat the oven on broiler setting.
• in a large bowl, combine the roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper. allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
• cut the baguette into 3/4-inch slices. on a baking sheet, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer. broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly brown.
• divide the tomato mixture evenly over the baguette slices. top the slices with mozzarella cheese.
• broil for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

grandma's gingerbread pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground dried ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 1/2 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, and cinnamon in a bowl; set aside. beat the egg in a separate mixing bowl with the vanilla and molasses until smooth. whisk in the water until completely incorporated. stir the flour mixture into the molasses mixture until just combined -- a few lumps are okay.
• heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat. drop batter by large spoonfuls the griddle, and cook until form and the edges are dry. flip, and cook until browned on the other side. repeat with remaining batter.

Grandmother's Buttermilk Cornbread

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease an 8 inch square pan.
• melt butter in large skillet. remove from heat and stir in sugar. quickly add eggs and beat until well blended. combine buttermilk with baking soda and stir into mixture in pan. stir in cornmeal, flour, and salt until well blended and few lumps remain. pour batter into the prepared pan.
• bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Naan

Ingredients

• Servings: 14
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 1/2 cups bread flour
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic (optional)
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 7 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. let stand about 10 minutes, until frothy. stir in sugar, milk, egg, salt, and enough flour to make a soft dough. knead for 6 to 8 minutes on a lightly floured surface, or until smooth. place dough in a well oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and set aside to rise. let it rise 1 hour, until the dough has doubled in volume.
• punch down dough, and knead in garlic. pinch off small handfuls of dough about the size of a golf ball. roll into balls, and place on a tray. cover with a towel, and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
• during the second rising, preheat grill to high heat.
• at grill side, roll one ball of dough out into a thin circle. lightly oil grill. place dough on grill, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until puffy and lightly browned. brush uncooked side with butter, and turn over. brush cooked side with butter, and cook until browned, another 2 to 4 minutes. remove from grill, and continue the process until all the naan has been prepared.

Janet's Rich Banana Bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 medium bananas, sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
• in a large bowl, stir together the melted butter and sugar. add the eggs and vanilla, mix well. combine the flour, baking soda and salt, stir into the butter mixture until smooth. finally, fold in the sour cream, walnuts and bananas. spread evenly into the prepared pan.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. cool loaf in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Amish White Bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 6 cups bread flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• in a large bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water, and then stir in yeast. allow to proof until yeast resembles a creamy foam.
• mix salt and oil into the yeast. mix in flour one cup at a time. knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth. place in a well oiled bowl, and turn dough to coat. cover with a damp cloth. allow to rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
• punch dough down. knead for a few minutes, and divide in half. shape into loaves, and place into two well oiled 9x5 inch loaf pans. allow to rise for 30 minutes, or until dough has risen 1 inch above pans.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 30 minutes.

marzipan christmas kringle (juleskringle)

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 (8 ounce) can almond paste
• 1/2 cup crushed sliced almonds
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 egg white, beaten
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 15 hrs


• in a small bowl, stir together the milk and sugar. sprinkle the yeast over the top and let stand for 10 minutes to dissolve. stir in cream.
• in a separate bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, salt and cardamom. cut in the butter using a pastry blender or pinching with your fingers until it is a course mealy texture. stir in the yeast mixture until well blended. pat into a ball, flatten slightly, then wrap in plastic wrap. refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
• to make the filling, mix the almond paste, almonds, sugar, cinnamon and almond extract using an electric mixer until evenly blended. it may be crumbly.
• roll the chilled dough out into a 2 inch wide and 24 inch long rectangle. spread the filling to within 2 inches of the sides and roll up into a tube. cover your work surface with sugar, and roll the tube of dough in the sugar to coat thoroughly. roll and stretch the dough out to form a long rope about 40 inches long. place on a parchment lined baking sheet and shape into a pretzel shape.
• brush the top of the pretzel with egg white and sprinkle with almonds. cover loosely with a towel and let rise for 45 minutes.
• preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). bake the kringle in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. cut into slices to serve.