Conventional bread, containing live yeast, leavens (rises) as the micro-organisms make carbon dioxide gas as a by-product of their metabolism. Similarly, soda bread utilizes the reaction between baking soda and vinegar, or some other acid, to make the bread rise…
Baati is a hard, unleavened bread cooked in desert areas of Rajasthan, Malwa, and Gujarat in North India. It is prized there for its exceptionally long life and high energy content, as well as the minimal quantity of water required…
Ingredients 2 cups cooked hominy grits 1 cup cornmeal 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 scant teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter 2 standard eggs 1 ½ cups milk 3 tablespoons sugar (optional) Procedure Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large…
Herb bubble bread is nice type of bread that is a good accompaniment to any meal. This recipe is for use with a bread machine. Ingredients Dough 4 ounces water 4 ounces milk 1 teaspoon salt 1 standard egg, beaten…
Garlic croutons can be purchased but are much better when made from old bread. They are a crucial ingredient of Caesar Salad. Ingredients 4 slices day-old French bread, cubed 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 tablespoons olive oil Salt to taste…
Ingredients Procedure In a small bowl, soften yeast in warm water. Combine salt and lukewarm water in large bowl. Beat in 2 cups flour. Blend in yeast, and stir in enough flour to make stiff dough. Turn out dough on…
Focaccia is a type of a somewhat flat yeast bread from Italy. The basic bread is often topped with any of the following: herbs, olive oil, cheese, meats, and vegetables, and can be seen as a precursor to pizza. Focaccia…
Ingredients Procedure In a 4-quart bowl (or the bowl of an electric mixer), combine flour, salt, yeast and water. With a large metal spoon, stir together until all the flour is absorbed. If you are mixing by hand, repeatedly dip…
These are a favourite for breakfast, with butter or jelly on top. Ingredients Procedure Combine milk, sugar, salt and margarine. Measure water into large warm bowl, sprinkle in yeast, and stir until dissolved. Stir in milk mixture and 3 cups…
This raisin bread takes about three hours to make and about ½ hour of hands-on work. Ingredients Procedure Mix together lukewarm water, ½ teaspoon sugar, and the active dry yeast. Let stand until foamy. Combine butter, brown sugar, salt, and…
A batter bread is a type of bread made with a relatively high liquid to flour ratio. As a result, it forms more of a batter than a dough. This bread takes about three hours to make and about ½…
Drover’s damper is Australian bread, made by stockmen while taking care of or rounding up stock. It is meant to be made outside by a campfire. This is the “flash” version, made when butter and milk are available. Ingredients 2…