Apple Bread

So ya got a few apples left from your Christmas fruit bowl....

hmmm , what to do with them?

Well, I got two left...so 

I finely chop ,

peeled and cored them

to get them ready for the apple bread

now the getting the dry ingredients together

combine the 2 cups of prepared apples with

2 cups all-purpose flour,

1 cup sugar,

1 teaspoon baking soda,

and 1/4 teaspoon salt

now lets combine the wet

ingredients

oh yea, did I tell ya to preheat oven to 350 degrees

and lightly grease and flour a 91/4 x 51/4 x 2 3/4 inch 

loaf pan

now lets get back to the recipe,

beat 2 large eggs until foamy

then beat in 

1/2 cup melted butter or margarine,

2 Tablespoons sour milk or buttermilk,

and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

then combine the wet into the dry ingredients

combine just until the dry ingredients are moistened

Scrape batter into prepared pan

and bake for 55-60 minutes

or until cake tester or wooden toothpick

inserted in center comes out clean

let cool on a wire rack for 5-10 minutes

then serve with apple butter

 and yum-yum

Turkey bread

 

so ya just fixed a turkey and ya got's lots of turkey left

what to do besides make turkey sandwiches,

or things with that turkey

well why not try this turkey bread

this was found in the 1001 muffin cookbook

lets start

position the rack in the center of the oven

preheat oven to 350 degrees

lightly grease and flour a ring-mold baking pan

 

 

 

the dry ingredients

in a large bowl combine;

2 cups whole-wheat flour,

1 cup all-purpose flour,

1 teaspoon baking powder,

1 teaspoon baking soda,

1/2 teaspoon oni0on powder,

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder,

1 cup chopped dried cranberries( optional),

1 teaspoon salt

 

 

in a medium bowl

beat 2 large eggs until foamy

then

beat in 1/4 cup sugar

 

 

combine into the dry ingredients

 

 

stir in 1 pound of cooked finely minced turkey

 

 

also stir in 1 1/4 cup beef or chicken broth

( I boiled the bones from the turkey and used that)

mix just until everything is moistened

place in the prepared pan and

 

 

 

then bake for 65-70 minutes or when a toothpick

inserted in the middle comes out clean

 

 

then serve with Flavored Mayonnaise of your choice

( will post the recipes for the flavored mayonnaise at about noon)

Pumpkin Butter

In keeping with my pumpkin theme until I run out of recipes for pumpkin, if that is possible....anywho, This recipe is from the 1001 muffin cookbook...I tell ya what I'm doing, I went to the back of the book and looked up pumpkin, not that many in the back of the book, tons of recipes with raisins, that might be next ,who knows,.....anywho I haven't tried this recipe as of yet, but it sure sounds good.....I will be posting the muffin recipe that is on the same page tomorrow, don't know if I will try it as of yet......

                        Pumpkin Butter
                makes about 1 1/2 cups

1 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
2 Tablespoons molasses
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves

   In a saucepan, combine all of the ingredients, and cook , stirring frequently, until mixture is thick. Pour into a bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.

Almond Flavored Apricot Muffins

These were really good, considering When I made them I accidently left out a couple of ingredients, I think I will have to make them again but with the ingredients I left out, maybe.....Again Like I said in previous posts I am going thru the 1001 muffin cookbook and trying the recipes for muffins, waffles, bread, scones ( in which I have never made ,ever), and other things....

                                                 so lets get started

first off make sure your oven rack is in the center of the oven....in my case since I'm using a toaster oven, because my oven on the stove don't work, I'm removing the top rack in the toaster oven. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease or use those paper baking cups ( cup cake holders)

                                In a small bowl soak 1 cup diced dried apricots in 1/4 cup boiling
                                    water ( I used canned so I omitted this step0
                            in another small bowl combine 1 teaspoon baking soda with 1 cup plain
                                        yogurt or sour cream ( I forgot this, grrrr)
                          Drain apricots and pat dry between two paper towels( I did this even though
                                 I used canned)
                          In large bowl blend together
                                                    11/4 cup all-purpose flour,
                                                    1 cup whole wheat flour,
                                                    1 Tablespoon baking powder,
                                                    1/2 cup sugar
                                                    and the apricots

 

In medium bowl , beat 4 large egg whites

until foamy

 

 

Beat in 1 cup plain yogurt or sour cream

( in which I forgot to add)

2 Tablespoon butter , melted,

1 1/2 teaspoon almond extract,

( I added the apricots here)

 

At right about here my camera batteries died

anywho combine the two mixtures

spoon into prepared muffin tin

3/4 full on each muffin

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cake tester or

 wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean

 

 

cool on rack for 5-7 minutes

according to recipe in book suppose to brush some glaze on

top of muffins when taken out of oven

I assume a glaze made with apricot jam

 

 

now ENJOY!

 

 

 

Cajun Corn muffins

I decided to have fish tonight and wanted some kind of muffin similar to hush puppies, with peppers, onions, etc,....so I looked and behold Cajun Corn muffins was found in my 1001 muffin cookbook.....,
It had green peppers, onions, ...so...
                                 lets start this recipe

                                           Position the oven rack in the center
                                                    preheat oven to 400 degrees
                                             lightly grease or line with paper baking cups
                                                                   (12)
                                            In a large bowl, blend together
                                                   1 1/2 cups cornmeal,
                                                   1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour,
                                                   3 Tablespoon sugar,
                                                   1 Tablespoon, plus 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder,
                                                   1 teaspoon cayenne pepper( I used Cajun seasoning)
                                                   1 1/2 teaspoon black pepper,
                                                   1/2 cup seeded and diced red pepper,
                                                   1/4 cup seeded and diced green pepper,(I used only green)
                                                    1/4 cup finely minced yellow onions( I used purple from the garden),
                                                    1 1/2 teaspoon salt
                           

 

In medium bowl , beat together

2 large eggs,

1/4 cup canola oil,

and

1 Tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

 

 

combine the two mixtures

( I might have added some milk here,

as I thought it was dry)

 

 

spoon batter into prepared muffin tin

filling each 3/4 full

bake for 15-20 minutes or

until cake tester or wooden

toothpick inserted in center comes out clean

Cool in pan on wire rack for 5-7 minutes

 

 

then

ENJOY!

 

you can top with Mexican Sauce , if you would like

 

 

 

All-Season Muffins

hmmmm , What season is it?, Fall?, Winter?, Spring?, Summer?....it don't matter with these muffins, it could be Fall, when ya thinking about apples ,pumpkins, or it could be Summer, when ya thinking tomatoes or watermelon,.....I think ya get the jist of these muffins, they are good any season....
   This recipe is from the 1001 muffins cookbook

                                            lets get started

                                      make sure the rack in oven is position in the center
                                    preheat oven  to 375 degree. Lightly grease or line
                                     with paper baking cups
                                     In large bowl, blend together;
                                                2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour,
                                               2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
                                               1 teaspoon baking soda

                        
                                                  In medium bowl beat
                                                                  2 large eggs until foamy

 

then beat in

1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted,

1/2 cup sugar,

1 teaspoon vanilla extract,

1 cup plus 3 Tablespoons plain yogurt

or can use sour cream

( I used sour cream)

 

 

combine the two mixture ,

mix just until moistened

 

 

spoon batter into prepared muffin tin

filling each 3/4 full

bake for 15-20 minutes or

until cake tester or wooden toothpick

inserted in center comes out clean

 

 

cool in pan on wire rack,

if you can

 

 

Top with fruit sauce if ya would like

( Fruit sauce was posted yesterday, go check it out)

 

 

 

 

Applesauce fritters

Here we are another week.....of bread making....Todays recipe involves applesauce, the deep fryer....mixer.....these are like doughnuts in a way....and I think you can guess where the recipe is from........yupers, the recipe is from the 1001 muffin cookbook.....

                                             lets get started!

                                 Applesauce fritters

                                               In medium bowl beat 4 large eggs until foamy

 

before beating in;

1/2 cup milk,

2 cup canned applesauce,

1 cup granulated sugar,

1 cup brown sugar,

3 Tablespoon vegetable oil( I used canola oil),

1 teaspoon vanilla

 

 

Stir in ;

1 Tablespoon baking powder,

1 teaspoon baking soda,

1 teaspoon cinnamon,

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg,

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves,

1/2 teaspoon salt

 

 

Stir in gently 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup at a time

( I may have not counted here or

rather loss count, when I made these)

 

 

first let me say I apologize for the pic quality

drop by teaspoon( the recipe calls for dropping by

Tablespoon , but I think teaspoon is better)

 into a deep-fryer or

Dutch oven preheated with 3-4 inches of oil to 370-375 degrees

fry for 1-2 minutes until fritters are golden brown,

using a slotted spoon lift fritter from oil

drain on paper towel

 

 

roll in more granulated sugar

and serve warm or cooled

ENJOY!

 

 

 

Peachy Pecan Bread

Here's my second bread recipe for the week.
It uses canned peaches, and pecans as the name suggests
..this one is from the Blue Ridge Boulevard Christian Church cookbook.....

Before starting any recipe, read it, then make sure you have all of t he ingredients before starting....

                                          Peachy Pecan Bread
                       submitted by Geri Leisure

                         Drain a 16-oz can of peach slices (can use a 15-oz) reserving
                               syrup....Dice 1 cup of the peaches; set aside.

 

in blender , combine

the remaining peaches,

the reserved syrup( about 1/4 cup)

6 Tablespoon melted butter or margarine,

2 eggs

1 Tablespoon lemon juice

blend until smooth

 

 

Stir together thoroughly;

2 cup flour

3/4 cup sugar

1 Tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

 

 

combine the egg mixture into the dry

just until moistened

 

 

stir in the diced peaches that was set aside,

plus 3/4 cup pecans( I didn't use that many)

 

 

pour into greased loaf pan

Bake at 350 degrees for

an hour

give or take a few minutes, depending

on your oven that you are using

I'm using a toaster oven , and mine

don't take the full hour

brush with about 2 Tablespoons of peach preserves

( I didn't do this)

let cool for about 10 minutes

remove from pan

and let cool on rack

 

 

then Enjoy!

 

 

 

Applesauce -Oatmeal Muffins with a Bite

  I really don't know what the bite is in these, Sorry I haven't posted, but been busy....I think I will try and at least get two bread recipes in a week....as now I'm going to be very busy....Ball games, garden , etc. ,besides knee pain....


                                                So lets start this recipe
    oh wait I forgot to tell ya where this recipe came from....of course it came from the 1001 muffin cookbook

                                        now lets start this recipe

                                                          preheat oven to 400 degrees
                                    make sure the rack in the oven is in the center position
                                lightly grease or line 12 baking cups in the muffin pan
                         In  large bowl ,blend together;
                                                                          1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour,
                                                                          1 1/2 cup quick -cooking oats
                                                                          1/2 teaspoon baking powder
                                                                          1/2 teaspoon baking soda
                                                                          1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
                                                                         1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
                                                                         1 teaspoon ground allspice
                                                                         1 cup finely chopped pecans

 

  In medium bowl,

 beat 4 large egg whites

until

 

 

foamy,

then

 

 

Beat in

 1/3 cup melted butter or margarine

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

 

 

stir in 1 cup applesauce

 

 

combine the two ingredients just until dry ingredients are moistened

 

 

fill the prepared muffin pan

filling each 3/4 full

bake for 18-20 minutes or until tester comes out clean

or tops are golden brown

 

 

cool on wire rack for 5-7 minutes

 

 

then Enjoy with some Maple Butter

but of course I didn't make it...

will be posting the Maple Butter tomorrow

so stay tuned.

 

ENJOY!