Bonus Recipes – Newsletter 14 – June 04, 2009

Italian Herb Bread       Rosemary Caesar Bread

Cheddar Cheese Herb Bread      Taco Cheddar Bread

Herb Dipping Oil

HERB BREADS FOR BREAD MACHINES

Italian Herb Bread

1¼ c water

¼ c skim milk powder

1 t salt

1 T granulated sugar

1 T shortening

3½ c bread flour

¼ c snipped fresh parsley*

1 T fresh basil or 1t dried

1T fresh marjoram or 1t dried

1T fresh thyme or 1t dried

1 t bread machine yeast

Measure ingredients into baking pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Insert pan into the oven chamber. Select basic cycle. Makes 1 ½ lb. loaf. Use leftovers for wonderful croutons.

*Flat leaf parsley, also known as Italian parsley, has more flavor than the curly.  Curly leaf parsley makes an excellent garnish!

Rosemary Caesar Bread

Make sure the vegetable juice is at room temperature!

1 ¼ c tomato vegetable juice

1T sugar

1T olive oil

3 ½ c bread flour

1/3 c snipped sun-dried tomatoes, dried, not packed in oil*

¼ c snipped fresh rosemary

¼ t paprika

1¼ t bread machine yeast

Measure ingredients into baking pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer.  Insert pan into the oven chamber. Select Basic cycle.  Makes a 1½ pound loaf.

*Hydrate tomatoes by pouring boiling water over them and let them sit 10 minutes.  Pat dry.

Above recipe from America’s Best Bread Machine Baking Recipes

 by Donna Washburn and Heather Butt

Cheddar Cheese Herb Bread

This is a really easy bread to make with LOTS of flavor. There are already herbs in the bread machine package, but I’ve found adding extra enhances the taste.

1 pkg Hodgson Mills European Herb Bread Mix

1 t each dried oregano and rosemary

Taco-Cheddar Bread

Makes one 1½ pound loaf

1 cup plus 2T water

3 cups bread flour

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 T dry taco seasoning mix

1 T sugar

¾ t salt

Select basic/white cycle using a medium or light cycle.  Do not use delay cycle. Cool on wire rack.

HERB DIPPING OIL

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

1/2 tablespoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon each fresh herbs: basil, oregano, rosemary, and thyme

Dash red pepper flakes, optional

Add more, or less, of any herb, to taste. Wonderful paired with balsamic vinegar

Pour olive oil into small saucepan.  Add garlic and herbs. Cook over low heat until garlic is golden. Pour into shallow bowl and surround with French, whole grain or Italian bread. Store leftovers in frig and use within a few days.

Conversion of dried herbs to fresh herbs: