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Fried Bread

1 1/4 cups scalded milk3 tablespoons shortening1/2 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon salt2 eggs1 or 2 packages yeast3/4 cup lukewarm waterAbout 4 cups flour Dissolve shortening in milk; add sugar and salt. Let cool. Dissolve yeast in water. Beat eggs and add milk-sugar mixture; stir. Pour yeast into mixture, add flour and knead. Cover. When raised, [...]

Mozzarella Bruschetta

1 loaf Italian bread 1/3 cup olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced 3/4 cup chopped tomato1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese Cut bread in half lengthwise. Place cut side up on foil. Combine oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Drizzle over bread. Sprinkle with green [...]

Sweet Focaccia

2 1/2 cups warm water1 envelope yeast 1/4 cup vegetable oil1 egg 5 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup granulated sugarPinch of salt 1/2 cup raisinsSugar/cinnamon Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add oil and egg. Add to dry ingredients and mix well. Add raisins and knead well. Allow to rise until double in bulk. Punch down and [...]

Pita

1 package yeast1 1/3 cups warm water1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 teaspoon granulated sugar1 teaspoon salt3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour Dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in oil, sugar and salt, then stir in 2 cups of the flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in remaining flour until the dough is easy to handle. Knead for [...]

Fiesta Focaccia

2 loaves frozen bread dough, thawed1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano1 large tomatoes, diced and drained or  1 cup canned tomatoes, drained1/2 yellow or green bell pepper, thinly sliced1/2 red onion, thinly sliced1/2 to 1 cup ripe olives, pitted and drained2 tablespoons chopped canned jalape

Lefse

3 cups mashed potatoes1/2 cup lard1 tablespoon granulated sugar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour After mashed potatoes are cooled, cut in lard and mix; add remaining ingredients and knead. Roll out very thin and bake on lefse grill.

Cardamom Easter Bread

1 uncooked egg in shell, tinted red1 package dry yeast1/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F)1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter (room temperature)1/3 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup hot milk2 teaspoons ground cardamomAbout 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 egg (room temperature) Glaze1/4 cup milkSprinkle of sugar Baking SheetOne baking sheet, greased or Teflon. [...]

Dutch Paasbrod

This traditional Easter loaf from the Netherlands is filled with a sweet almond paste and studded with golden raisins and candied lemon. Yields 1 (6 x 15-inch) loaf for 12 servings 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon whole milk 1 package dry active yeast 2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour [...]

Greek Easter Bread (Lambropsomo)

2 tablespoons active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water1 cup warm milk1/2 cup melted butter, room temp.2 teaspoons coarse salt or 1 teaspoon table salt1 1/2 teaspoons aniseed, crushed3 eggs, beaten1/2 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon grated orange rind1/4 teaspoon mahleb (optional)About 6 cup white flour, preferably unbleached2 to 5 hard boiled eggs, dyed red GlazeSoft butterSesame [...]

Greek Trinity Loaf

Makes 1 loaf. This traditional Greek Easter bread acquires its name from its shape. According to Greek tradition, the bread is cut when the entire family is seated at the Easter table. Each person receives one thin slice from each of the three loaves. 3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (divided) 1/4 cup granulated [...]

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