Italian garlic Knots

Ingredients:
1 can (11 oz.) refrigerated Pillsbury buttermilk biscuits
1/4 cups olive oil
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
A little dash of salt (optional)

Directions:
1.  Roll each biscuit into a 12-inch, rope and tie into a knot; tuck ends under. Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.

2.  In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; brush the warm knots with the mixture.

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Beer Bread

I really want to try this recipe for long time ago but nobody in my house drinks beer so why do I have to buy it just to make bread. After Peace come to visit us, he left his beers in my refrigerator and I think he doesn’t’ like lite beer so it’s my good chance to try, haha.

This bread has the texture like English muffin, the top is chewy and the inside is soft. It’s very easy to make and tasty. You can add more flavors into the bread such as herbs or cheese.

Make: 1 loaf

Ingredients:
3 cup self- rising flour (or 1 cup all-purpose-flour, mix with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of baking powder)
3 tablespoons sugar (I used 1/4 cup for sweet bread)
1 (12 ounce) can beer, room temperature)
¼ cup butter, melted


Directions:
Sift flour and sugar together, stir in beer until well mixed (Don’t over mix); pour into a lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Let stand for 15 minutes.

Bake in preheat oven at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes. Pour melted butter over top. Bake 10-15 more minutes.


Good bread!

Focaccia Bread

Plain focaccia can be topped with a light sprinkling of salt and pepper. Other toppings may include browned onions, fresh minced garlic, goat cheese, pesto, fresh sage and bacon, potatoes and rosemary, sun-dried tomatoes, Gorgonzola cheese, olives, or any combination of those or other ingredients of your choice.


For Focaccia Bread:
3 ¾ cups bread flour
1 (7 grams) package active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ cups warm water (80 degrees F)


Topping:
Olive oil
Fresh rosemary, chopped
Garlic powder
Salt and pepper
Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions:
1. Place all ingredients in the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Dough cycle; press Start.

2. Remove dough from bread machine when cycle is complete. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place until double in size, about 30 minutes.

4. Grease a large baking sheet. Sprinkle with cornmeal. Punch dough down and knead lightly in the bowl for 1 minute.

Place dough on the prepared baking sheet and pat into ½ inch thick rectangle. Use your fingers to dimple the dough every inch or so. Brush top with olive oil. Sprinkle with chopped rosemary, garlic powder, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper (your choice). Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in warm place for 10 minutes.

5. Bake in preheated oven at 425 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Make sandwiches!

This recipe is from www.recipezaar.com

Soft Bread

Make: 6 buns

Ingredients:
175 grams bread flour
75 grams cake flour
7.5 grams dry milk powder (Instant nonfat dry milk)
1 (7 grams) package active dry yeast
33 grams sugar
5 grams salt
1 egg, beaten
13 grams whipping cream
80 ml (1/3 cup) warm water
33 grams butter, softened


Directions:
1. In a medium bowl, combine sugar, salt, egg, whipping cream and water; mix well.

2. Place bread flour, cake flour, milk powder and yeast in the bread machine in order recommended by the manufactures. Select dough cycle; press start. Gradually add water mixture into the flour mixture; knead until mix well. Add softened butter; knead until smooth and elastic. When the cycle has completed, move the dough to a greased bowl, cover with a towel. Let it rise in a warm place until double in size, about 1- 1 ½ hours.


3. Punch down and divide the dough into 6 equal pieces, and form into balls. Gently flatten the balls and put stuffing in the center. Pinch edges together to seal. Place on a baking sheet, and cover with a towel. Let rise until nearly doubled in size, about 40 minutes. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. When they are finished baking, brush with melted butter.

For Hot Dog and Cheese Buns:

Hot dog

American cheese slices

Directions:

Dry hot dog with paper towel. Wrap cheese around hot dog. Press the dough into circles and put hot dog and cheese in the center. Wrap dough around hot dog.

For Coconut Buns:

Softened butter

Granulated Sugar

Sweetened coconut Flakes

Chopped nuts

The same directions like cinnamon rolls. (See below)

For Cinnamon Rolls: (I am not measuring, just add it together)

Brown sugar

Ground cinnamon

Chopped pecan

Softened butter

Directions:

Mix together pecan, brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll dough into rectangle. Spread dough with softened butter and sprinkle pecan mixture. Leave about an inch of space from the edge and brush water on this outer edge. Tightly roll up dough and pinch edges together to seal; cut into slices. Line the baking cups with paper cup. Place rolls in a baking up. Use your hand and lightly press the roll down.

For Icing Sugar Glaze:

½ tablespoon butter, melted

6 tablespoons confectioner’s sugar

1-2 tablespoons milk

¼ vanilla extract

Directions:

Mix all ingredients together and drizzle over coconut buns and cinnamon rolls.

This recipe is from Khun Gam at www.bloggang.com Thank you for sharing your great recipe.

Cinnamon Rolls

These take a while to make but are well worth the time.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup warm water (110-115 degrees F/45 degrees C)

• 1 (7 grams) envelope active dry yeast

• 1 cup warm milk (110-115 degrees F/45 degrees C)

• 1/3 cup plus 2 teaspoons white sugar, divided

• 2 eggs, beaten (room temperature)

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 4 cups bread flour

• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

• 4 tablespoons butter, softened

Directions:

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water and 2 teaspoons of sugar in measuring cup; allow yeast to rise or foam (about 10 minutes).

2. In a large bowl, mix together milk, 1/3 cup sugar, egg and vanilla extract mix well. Add yeast mixture and 2 cups of flour to mixture; stir about 5-10 minutes or until smooth; cover and let rise in a warm place until foam.

3. Place flour mixture, butter and salt in the bread machine in order recommended by the manufacturer. Select dough cycles; press start. Add the remaining flour, 1/3 cup at a time.

When the cycle has completed, move the dough to a greased bowl, cover and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 - 1 1/2 hours.

Punch down dough and let rest for 5 minutes.

Note: If you don’t have bread machine, using your hands dusted lightly with flour and knead dough in the same large bowl. The flour mixture will be sticky. Knead dough until smooth and elastic about 10 minutes.

For filling:
• 1 cup pecan, chopped

• 3/4 cup brown sugar

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

• 4 tablespoons butter, softened

4. Mix together pecan, brown sugar and cinnamon; set aside.

5. Put the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll dough into a 16x21 inch rectangle. Spread dough with 4 tablespoon softened butter and sprinkle pecan mixture. Leave about an inch of space from the edge and brush water on this outer edge.

Tightly roll up dough and pinch edges together to seal; cut into 12 slices.

6. Place rolls in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Use your hands and lightly press the roll down.

7. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

8. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. When they are finished baking, brush with melted butter.

Topping:

• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

• 1/4 cup butter, softened

• 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

9. In a small bowl, beat together cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract and salt. Spread frosting on cooled rolls before serving.

This recipe is from Khun Poo at www.bloggang.com Thank you for sharing you great recipe.

Crusty French Bread

This is perfect French bread. It has a nice crusty exterior and soft, tender insides. It’s easy and fun to make. I like it so much better than store bought.

Make: 2 loaves

Ingredients:
2 cups warm water
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
5 cups bread flour

Directions:
1. Dissolve yeast in warm water (110 degrees F) and sugar in measuring cup; allow yeast to proof or foam (about 10 minutes).

2. Place 3 cups flour, salt, and oil in the bread machine in order recommended by the manufacturer. Add yeast mixture and then select dough cycle, press start for about 2 minutes.

3. Add 2 cups of flour; knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.

4. Place in a greased bowl, turn dough to coat all sides, cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled.

5. Punch down and divide in half. Put the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll each half into large rectangle. Roll up, starting from a long side. Moisten edge with water and seal. Taper ends.

6. Grease a large baking sheet. Sprinkle with cornmeal. Place loaves, seam side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly beat the egg white with 1 tablespoon of water, and brush on. Cover with a damp cloth. Let rise until nearly doubled, 35 to 40 minutes.

7. With a very sharp knife, make 3 or 4 diagonal cuts about 1/4 inch deep across top of each loaf.

8. Preheat oven at 375 degrees F and put empty baking dish on the bottom of oven. When oven is ready; spray water inside the oven. Place the loaves bread into the oven and then pour water into the empty baking dish to cause steam, close immediately. (This is a secret to making good French bread) Bake about 20 to 25 minutes, or until bread tests done (190 F).

9. Remove from baking sheet, and cool on a wire rack. Enjoy!


Original recipe is from www.recipezaar.com

How to make French Bread video at http://video.about.com/frenchfood/Crusty-French-Bread-Recipe.htm