1. One thing I have noticed and failed to mention in my original post is a note about metal utensils. When stirring or mixing, I've noticed the dough does not do as well if you use metal spoons or bowls. So, I only use a wooden spoon and a ceramic bowl. Also, I only have two glass loaf pans. The third is a metal loaf pan. Everytime, the one loaf in the metal pan never rises as well as the others. So, metal must react negatively with the bread.
2. The latest thing I have tried is setting two loaves out to rise. With the leftover dough that normally makes a third loaf, I divide it into twelve balls to make rolls. I put them on parchment paper on a cookie sheet and let them freeze. I then transfer them to a freezer ziploc bag. When ready to make them, I put them in the fridge the night before on plate covered with Saran Wrap to thaw. The next morning, I pull them out and let them rise until doubled or tripled in size. Place on baking sheet and bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
3. Lastly, the baked bread freezes well. Wrap it well in Saran Wrap then place in a freezer bag. Usually when I make a batch of bread, we eat one, give one away and freeze the third. This makes for nice last minute gifts.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Our Menu at Home for this week
Monday: Awesome Roast Beef, Potatoes, Green Beans
Tuesday: BBQ Beef Sandwiches (leftover from yesterday), french fries
Wednesday:Fried Chicken Tenders, Scalloped Potatoes, Corn
Thursday: Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Salad
Friday: Pizza Night!
Awesome Roast Beef
3 lb. roast (I used an eye of round roast)
1 can of cream of mushroom soup
1 can of beef broth
Place roast in crock pot. Stir together soup and broth. Pour over roast. Cook on low for 8-10 hours. If you like, you can whisk in about 1/4 cup flour at the last 30minutes or so to thicken up the juices to make gravy.
With the leftovers, I use two forks and shred the beef. Then stir in one bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce and serve it on hamburger buns the next day!
Tuesday: BBQ Beef Sandwiches (leftover from yesterday), french fries
Wednesday:Fried Chicken Tenders, Scalloped Potatoes, Corn
Thursday: Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Salad
Friday: Pizza Night!
Awesome Roast Beef
3 lb. roast (I used an eye of round roast)
1 can of cream of mushroom soup
1 can of beef broth
Place roast in crock pot. Stir together soup and broth. Pour over roast. Cook on low for 8-10 hours. If you like, you can whisk in about 1/4 cup flour at the last 30minutes or so to thicken up the juices to make gravy.
With the leftovers, I use two forks and shred the beef. Then stir in one bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce and serve it on hamburger buns the next day!
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Chicken Ranch Enchiladas
Chicken Ranch Enchiladas
* 1/4 cup butter
* 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1/2 inch cubes
* 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
* 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
* 1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chilies
* 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
* 10 (8 inch) flour tortillas
* 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center, about 7 minutes. Whisk together the condensed cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chiles, and ranch dressing in a bowl; spread a thin layer of the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
3. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of sauce into each tortilla; divide the chicken among the tortillas and sprinkle with 3/4 of the cheese. Roll the tortillas into cylinders and place seam-side-down into the baking dish. Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until hot, about 35 minutes. Remove the foil and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Return to the oven and cook a few more minutes until the cheese melts.
I made these this past weekend while my Mom was visiting us. I picked the recipe because I know her and Chad are both ranch fanatics. I could take it or leave it. However, this recipe is DELICIOUS! It was even good the next day for leftovers.
* 1/4 cup butter
* 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1/2 inch cubes
* 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
* 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
* 1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chilies
* 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
* 10 (8 inch) flour tortillas
* 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center, about 7 minutes. Whisk together the condensed cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chiles, and ranch dressing in a bowl; spread a thin layer of the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
3. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of sauce into each tortilla; divide the chicken among the tortillas and sprinkle with 3/4 of the cheese. Roll the tortillas into cylinders and place seam-side-down into the baking dish. Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until hot, about 35 minutes. Remove the foil and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Return to the oven and cook a few more minutes until the cheese melts.
I made these this past weekend while my Mom was visiting us. I picked the recipe because I know her and Chad are both ranch fanatics. I could take it or leave it. However, this recipe is DELICIOUS! It was even good the next day for leftovers.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce
Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. Italian seasoned bread crumbs
3-4 T. butter
1/2 c. chicken broth
1 c. heavy whipping cream
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. chopped, fresh basil
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
egg noodles
Dip chicken in milk, then coat with bread crumbs. Melt butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides and cook until no longer pink in middle (about 10-15 minutes). Remove from skillet and keep warm. Pour chicken broth in same skillet used for chicken and stir, scraping bits from bottom of skillet. Add cream, pepper, basil and Parmesan. Heat to boiling, stirring until slightly thickened.
Place chicken over egg noodles and ladle with cream sauce. MMMMM!
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. Italian seasoned bread crumbs
3-4 T. butter
1/2 c. chicken broth
1 c. heavy whipping cream
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. chopped, fresh basil
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
egg noodles
Dip chicken in milk, then coat with bread crumbs. Melt butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides and cook until no longer pink in middle (about 10-15 minutes). Remove from skillet and keep warm. Pour chicken broth in same skillet used for chicken and stir, scraping bits from bottom of skillet. Add cream, pepper, basil and Parmesan. Heat to boiling, stirring until slightly thickened.
Place chicken over egg noodles and ladle with cream sauce. MMMMM!
Monday, June 15, 2009
Our Menu at Home for this week
Monday: Meatball Sub Casserole
Tuesday: Ham and Cheese Calzones
Wednesday: Sloppy Joe Under a Bun
Thursday: Grilled Chicken, Macaroni and Cheese
Friday: Pizza Night!
Meatball Sub Casserole
1/3 c. chopped green onions
1/4 c. seasoned bread crumbs
3 T. Parmesan cheese
1 lb. ground beef
1 loaf (1 lb.) Italian bread, cut into 1 inch slices
1 pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. mayonnnaise (low fat not recommended)
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 c. mozzarella cheese
1 jar spaghetti sauce
1 c. water
2 cloves garlic, minced
In a bowl, combine onions, crumbs, Parmesan and beef. Mix well. Shape into 1 inch balls; place on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink.
Meanwhile, arrange bread in single layer in an ungreased 13 x 9 pan (all of the bread might not be used). Combine the cream cheese, mayo and seasonings. Spread over the bread. Sprinkle with 1/2 c. of the mozzarella cheese.
Combine the sauce, water and garlic; add meatballs. Pour over cheese mixture; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30 minutes or until heated through.
Tuesday: Ham and Cheese Calzones
Wednesday: Sloppy Joe Under a Bun
Thursday: Grilled Chicken, Macaroni and Cheese
Friday: Pizza Night!
Meatball Sub Casserole
1/3 c. chopped green onions
1/4 c. seasoned bread crumbs
3 T. Parmesan cheese
1 lb. ground beef
1 loaf (1 lb.) Italian bread, cut into 1 inch slices
1 pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. mayonnnaise (low fat not recommended)
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 c. mozzarella cheese
1 jar spaghetti sauce
1 c. water
2 cloves garlic, minced
In a bowl, combine onions, crumbs, Parmesan and beef. Mix well. Shape into 1 inch balls; place on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink.
Meanwhile, arrange bread in single layer in an ungreased 13 x 9 pan (all of the bread might not be used). Combine the cream cheese, mayo and seasonings. Spread over the bread. Sprinkle with 1/2 c. of the mozzarella cheese.
Combine the sauce, water and garlic; add meatballs. Pour over cheese mixture; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30 minutes or until heated through.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Our Menu at Home for this week
Monday: Hot Italian Patties, Chips
Tuesday: Teriyaki Glazed Chicken, Egg Rolls, Rice
Wednesday: Meatball Sub Casserole, Salad
Thursday: Chicken in Basil Cream with Egg Noodles and Salad
Friday: Turkey Ravioli Lasagna, Salad and Garlic Bread
Hot Italian Patties
8 oz. can tomato sauce
1/4 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 lb. ground Italian sausage
1 med. onion, thinly sliced into rings
8 slices of French Bread, 3/4 in. thick, buttered on one side
8 slices of mozzarella cheese
Combine tomato sauce, basil, red pepper flakes and garlic in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat.
Shape sausage into four, thin patties. Cook over medium heat in skillet until browned on both sides and no longer pink in middle. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
Put onion in same skillet used for sausage patties. Cook until onions are slightly browned and tender.
On one slice of French bread (butter side down), put a slice of cheese, a patty, some onions and then another slice of cheese. Top with another slice of bread (butter side up). Cook over medium heat in a skillet or on a griddle until lightly browned.
Use tomato sauce mixture to dip sandwiches in.
Tuesday: Teriyaki Glazed Chicken, Egg Rolls, Rice
Wednesday: Meatball Sub Casserole, Salad
Thursday: Chicken in Basil Cream with Egg Noodles and Salad
Friday: Turkey Ravioli Lasagna, Salad and Garlic Bread
Hot Italian Patties
8 oz. can tomato sauce
1/4 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 lb. ground Italian sausage
1 med. onion, thinly sliced into rings
8 slices of French Bread, 3/4 in. thick, buttered on one side
8 slices of mozzarella cheese
Combine tomato sauce, basil, red pepper flakes and garlic in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat.
Shape sausage into four, thin patties. Cook over medium heat in skillet until browned on both sides and no longer pink in middle. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
Put onion in same skillet used for sausage patties. Cook until onions are slightly browned and tender.
On one slice of French bread (butter side down), put a slice of cheese, a patty, some onions and then another slice of cheese. Top with another slice of bread (butter side up). Cook over medium heat in a skillet or on a griddle until lightly browned.
Use tomato sauce mixture to dip sandwiches in.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Au Gratin Potatoes
Au Gratin Potatoes
13 lbs. potatoes
1 tbsp. salt
12 oz. margarine
6 oz. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. salt
3 qts. milk
24 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded
12 oz. bread crumbs
8 oz. margarine, melted
Peel and slice potatoes. Bring to boil and cook until just tender. Drain and sprinkle with salt.
Melt margarine. Add flour and salt. Stir until smooth. Cook 5-10 minutes.
Add milk gradually while stirring. Cook until thickened.
Add cheese to sauce and stir until cheese is melted. Pour over potatoes. Scale into two 12x20x2-inch baking pans.
Combine crumbs and margarine. Sprinkle over top of potatoes, 10 oz. per pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes.
Note: 1 lb. 10 oz. sliced dehydrated potatoes, reconstituted in 5 qt. boiling water, and 1 1/2 oz. salt may be substituted for fresh potatoes.
Serves 55-60
13 lbs. potatoes
1 tbsp. salt
12 oz. margarine
6 oz. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. salt
3 qts. milk
24 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded
12 oz. bread crumbs
8 oz. margarine, melted
Peel and slice potatoes. Bring to boil and cook until just tender. Drain and sprinkle with salt.
Melt margarine. Add flour and salt. Stir until smooth. Cook 5-10 minutes.
Add milk gradually while stirring. Cook until thickened.
Add cheese to sauce and stir until cheese is melted. Pour over potatoes. Scale into two 12x20x2-inch baking pans.
Combine crumbs and margarine. Sprinkle over top of potatoes, 10 oz. per pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes.
Note: 1 lb. 10 oz. sliced dehydrated potatoes, reconstituted in 5 qt. boiling water, and 1 1/2 oz. salt may be substituted for fresh potatoes.
Serves 55-60
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