Guest guest Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 This was hiden in the archives of the original galore group. This recipe was tested in the Better Homes & Gardens© Test Kitchen and meets our high standards for reliability and taste appeal. A Basic Sweet Bread Whether it is fruity or chocolatey -- design a loaf to perfectly satisfy your sweet tooth. Simply mix and match some of your favorite flavors from the options below, and follow these guidelines for the proper procedures and ingredient proportions. Source: Better Homes and Gardens 1 cup milk 3 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon margarine, butter, shortening, or cooking oil 3 cups bread flour or 2 cups bread flour plus 1 cup whole wheat flour 4 teaspoons sugar or honey 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon active dry yeast or bread machine yeast 1 to 2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon or orange peel (optional) 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, apple pie spice, or pumpkin pie spice, or 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, cloves, or allspice (optional) 1/3 cup semisweet or milk chocolate pieces (optional) 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder* (optional) 1/3 cup candied orange peel, lemon peel, or cherries (optional) 1/3 cup dried sweet or tart cherries, cranberries, blueberries, or raspberries** (optional) 1/3 cup chopped pecans, walnuts, macadamia nuts, or almonds (optional) Directions Select one or more of the optional ingredients. Add the ingredients to a 1-1/2- or 2-pound bread machine according to the manufacturer's directions. Select the basic white bread cycle, or, if using whole wheat flour, select the whole grain cycle, if available. If desired, drizzle cooled loaf with a Flavored Glaze or Chocolate Glaze. Makes 16 servings. Flavored Glazes: In a small bowl combine 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in enough milk, fruit juice, rum, or liqueur (1 to 3 teaspoons) to make a glaze of drizzling consistency. B> Chocolate Glaze: In a small bowl combine 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in enough milk (1 to 3 teaspoons) to make a glaze of dizzling consistency. *Note: If using cocoa powder, increase sugar to 1/4 cup. **Note: Do not use dried apricots or other fruit treated with sulfur. Nutritional Information Nutritional facts per serving calories: 111 , total fat: 1g , saturated fat: 0g , cholesterol: 1mg , sodium: 126mg , carbohydrate: 20g , fiber: 1g , protein: 4g , vitamin A: 1% , vitamin C: 0% , calcium: 2% , iron: 7% ARE YOU READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS recipes_galore2006-holiday Recipes_Galore2006 Check them out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 Hmmm, I wonder why they specifiy not to use dried sulphered Apricots? I've used them in bread machine fruit nut bread with great results. Janis , " Jenn Bartimus " <jlbart1974 wrote: > > This was hiden in the archives of the original galore group. > > This recipe was tested in the Better Homes & Gardens© Test Kitchen and meets our high standards for reliability and taste appeal. > > A Basic Sweet Bread > Whether it is fruity or chocolatey -- design a loaf to perfectly satisfy your sweet tooth. Simply mix and match some of your favorite flavors from the options below, and follow these guidelines for the proper procedures and ingredient proportions. > Source: Better Homes and Gardens > > 1 cup milk > 3 tablespoons water > 1 tablespoon margarine, butter, shortening, or cooking oil > 3 cups bread flour or 2 cups bread flour plus 1 cup whole wheat flour > 4 teaspoons sugar or honey > 3/4 teaspoon salt > 1 teaspoon active dry yeast or bread machine yeast > 1 to 2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon or orange peel (optional) > 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, apple pie spice, or pumpkin pie spice, or 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, cloves, or allspice (optional) > 1/3 cup semisweet or milk chocolate pieces (optional) > 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder* (optional) > 1/3 cup candied orange peel, lemon peel, or cherries (optional) > 1/3 cup dried sweet or tart cherries, cranberries, blueberries, or raspberries** (optional) > 1/3 cup chopped pecans, walnuts, macadamia nuts, or almonds (optional) > > Directions > > Select one or more of the optional ingredients. Add the ingredients to a 1-1/2- or 2-pound bread machine according to the manufacturer's directions. Select the basic white bread cycle, or, if using whole wheat flour, select the whole grain cycle, if available. If desired, drizzle cooled loaf with a Flavored Glaze or Chocolate Glaze. Makes 16 servings. > > Flavored Glazes: In a small bowl combine 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in enough milk, fruit juice, rum, or liqueur (1 to 3 teaspoons) to make a glaze of drizzling consistency. > > B> Chocolate Glaze: In a small bowl combine 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in enough milk (1 to 3 teaspoons) to make a glaze of dizzling consistency. > > *Note: If using cocoa powder, increase sugar to 1/4 cup. > > **Note: Do not use dried apricots or other fruit treated with sulfur. > > Nutritional Information > Nutritional facts per serving > calories: 111 , total fat: 1g , saturated fat: 0g , cholesterol: 1mg , > sodium: 126mg , carbohydrate: 20g , fiber: 1g , protein: 4g , vitamin A: 1% > , vitamin > C: 0% , calcium: 2% , iron: 7% > > ARE YOU READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS > recipes_galore2006-holiday > Recipes_Galore2006 > Check them out > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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