TWD>>>>>LATE!

Oh my, we are so late! Our Internet has not been working lately, so right now we are at Starbucks doing catch up on everything!
We made a few changes to this recipe, adding more eggs, and more spices...........................skipped the caramel sauce, and the decorative pecans...................it was good! How could anything pumpkin not be good though?!?!?!?

TWD

Well we are going to post our pics and what we changed on Thanksgiving! Well hopefully we will be able too, our Internet is acting up and is really slow. So who knows what could happen by then.

TTFN!

Cinnamon Raisin Walnut Bread

I have always made my cinnamon bread with the nuts and raisins swirled into the filling, so when I came across this reicipe on Sugar Plum's blog...................I thought, "now thats something I've got to try!"

Hannah

Brown Harvest Bread

1 T. yeast
5 c. warm water
3/4 c. molasses
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. olive oil
9-10c. whole wheat flour
1 (16oz.) pkg. 10 grain mix
2 c. oats
1/2 c. roasted pine nuts
1/2 c. roasted almonds
1/2 c. cashews
1/2 c. macadamia nuts
1/2 T. salt
1egg
2 T. water

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in the water. Let it stand 5 min., or until the yeast is foamy. Add the molasses, brown sugar, and olive oil. In another large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, 10 grain mix, oats, all the nuts and salt. Slowly add the wet to the dry ingredients and mix well. Turn dough onto lightly wheat-floured counter top or bread board. Knead the dough for 4 to 7 min. Keep the dough moist for a soft tender bread. Separate the dough into two portions. Generously grease 1 to 2 baking sheets, depending on their sizes. With your hands form the sections of dough into two round loaves on the baking sheet. Place the sheets in a warm dry place and let the dough rise for 60min. Preheat the oven to 375. Beat together the egg and water to make an egg wash. Brush the loaves for 45 to 55 min. Tap the bottom of one of the loaves. If it sounds hollow, it's done. If not, continue to bake, checking every few minutes. Let the loaves cool for 45min. before slicing.

Yield:2 loaves

Cranberry Walnut Orange Soda Bread

Ingredients:
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing pan
4 cups flour, plus more for kneading
¾ cup sugar
¾ cup dried cranberries
1/2c. chopped walnuts
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. baking powder
2t. cinnamon
1½ cups buttermilk
2 large eggs
2T. Orange Zest
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a baking sheet.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cranberries, nuts, baking soda, salt, cinnamon,orange zest and baking powder. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs and 2 Tbsp. butter. Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients to form a dough.
Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth, about 4 minutes; add more flour as needed to prevent sticking. Form dough into a 9-inch round; place on prepared baking sheet. Brush loaf with remaining Tbsp. of butter. Using a sharp knife, score an X on top of loaf.
Bake until skewer inserted in center comes out clean, about 45 to 50 minutes. Cool on wire rack before serving.

Pumpkin. Cream Cheese. Cranberries. Pecans. Cinnamon. What could be better?!?

The Center of Attention!

Ah what more could you want.............sweet, crunchy, and tart! Introducing the Pumpkin Pecan Cranberry Cinnamon Roll!

For creating this fabulous recipe. just follow the Pumpkin Challah recipe. Take 1/2 of the dough and roll into a 15x10in. rectangle. Spread with 3/4c. cinnamon sugar, 1c. of cranberries (dried) and 1c. of pecans. Sprinkle with an extra 2t. of cinnamon, and 1t. ginger. Roll up, slice into 12 rolls. Place in a 13x9in. pan.............bake at 375 for about 20min. Drizzle with a little Cream cheese frosting, and away you go............!

Crunchy, sweet, and tart!

Pumpkin Pear Spice Bread

1 1/2c. mashed pumpkin
1/2c. mashed ripe pears (canned or very ripe!)
1c. sugar
1/4c. applesauce
1/4c. oil
3 eggs
3 1/4c. flour (wheat or white)
1T. cinnamon
1t. baking powder
1t. baking soda
1t. ground cloves
1t. ginger
1/2t. salt

Mix together the first 6 ingredients. And the remaining ingredients till moisted, just till blended.
Pour into 2 greased loaf pans and bake at 350 for 50-60min. Or till knife inserted comes out clean. Cool 10min. then remove from pan. Cut when cooled.

Yields: 2 loaves, 12 slices per loaf.

Pumpkin Challah

The word "challah" refers to the portion of dough set aside for the kohein that is, a portion that is taken out of the dough before it is baked. You may have seen the notation "Challah has been taken" on boxes of Passover matzah, indicating that this rule has been followed, that the challah portion was taken from the dough before the matzah was made. I am not certain how the term for the removed portion came to be used for the loaf of bread made after that portion has been removed.

To set apart a portion of the dough for the kohein (Num. 15:20)

Packages (5 teaspoons) active dry yeast

1 Cup warm water (105 - 115 degrees F)

½ Cup sugar

3 Large eggs, plus 1 egg, beaten, for glaze

5 Cups all-purpose flour( we used 1/2 white 1/2 wheat)

2 Teaspoons salt

½ Cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

1T. vanilla

1T. cinnamon

1t. ginger

 1/2t. nutmeg and cloves



In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the sugar, 3 eggs, spices and vanilla, 4 ½ cups of the flour, the salt, and the butter until the dough comes together in a sticky mass. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead, working in the remaining flour as necessary to keep the dough from being too sticky, until the dough is smooth and elastic, 5-7 minutes. DO NOT BE TEMPTED TO ADD TOO MUCH FLOUR. The dough should stay soft, and will become less sticky with kneading. Form the dough into a ball and transfer it to a lightly oiled bowl. Cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free spot until it doubles in bulk, about 2 hours.



Line a half-sheet pan or rimless baking sheet with parchment (baking) paper. Punch down the dough. Using a plastic pastry scraper, scrape the dough out onto a clean work surface.

To make a 4-strand braid -







First form the dough into a ball. 







Set 1 piece aside and cut the other into 4 equal size pieces.

Using your palms, and starting in the center and working outward, elongate 1 piece by rolling it gently against the work surface with even pressure until you have formed a rope as long as the prepared pan. Repeat with the remaining 3 pieces.



Line up the 4 strands in front of you horizontally. Each strand will be numbered -- starting in the front 1, 2, 3, 4. Press the ends on the left side together so that the strands stick to each other. 

Cross the strand that is farthest from you (4) over the other 3 strands.
Take the strand that is now next to it (it just became #2) and cross it over the strand behind it (#3)


and then under the next strand (#4). Tighten them all. 



Next take the strand that is now in the #2 spot and cross it over the #1 strand. 



Take the new #2 strand and cross it over #3 


and under #4.
Continue as follows tightening the braid as needed to keep it in shape. - Remember -- the numbers keep changing from strand to strand Example #1 can change to #2 etc...
The pattern is ---
2 over 1, 

New 2 over 3 then under 4

2 over 1,

New 2 over 3 then under 4









Continue as long as you can -- even to the very tip! 

Pinch the ends together and repeat this whole process with the other loaf!


Place the braided loafs on the prepared pan, cover with a dry kitchen towel, and let rise again in a warm, draft-free spot until it doubles in size and is spongy to the touch (50-60 minutes).

Position a rack in the lower third of the oven, and preheat to 350 degrees F.

Brush the braids gently with the beaten egg and sprinkle with the poppy seeds. Bake the braids until nicely browned and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom, 15-20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.

Cooks note: The pictures of the making of the bread are NOT the Pumpkin Challah, but it is the braiding technique! Thank you to the Adams Sisters for the pictoral instructions!

Pumpkin Oat Scones

1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
1 1/2 c. rolled oats
1T. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. cold butter, unsalted
1 c. dried fruit(optional)
1/3 c. pumpkin puree
1/2-3/4 c. milk
1/3c. honey


Heat oven to 375. In a bowl combine first 4 ingredients. With hand or pastry blender, work in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in fruit if using. Add the milk, pumpkin, and honey mixing just until moistened. Turn dough onto floured surface; knead gently 6 times. On a lightly greased cookie sheet, pat out the dough to form an 8 inch circle. With a sharp knife, lightly score the circle into 8 wedges; place in the oven and bake for 25-30 min., or until golden brown. Break apart and serve warm. We like to serve ours with clotted cream!

Carrot Cake Muffins

Dorie's Carrot Muffins

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2c. flour
1/2c. sugar
1T. baking powder
1 1/2t. cinnamon
1/2t. ginger
1/4t. baking soda
1/4t. salt
1/3c. brown sugar
2/3c. oil
2 eggs
3/4c. milk
1t. vanilla
1c. shredded carrots
1/2c. sweetened coconut
1/3c. moist raisins
1/3c. pecans or walnuts

Mix together the wet ingredients, add the dry ingredients just till moistened, then fold in the carrots, coconut, raisins, and nuts.
Bake in greased muffin tins ( 12) and bake at 375 for about 20min.

TWD Kugelhopf???

Well we were planning on making this but just as we started to get the ingredients together we realized we had no eggs! So we ended up not doing it:( Next week we are planning on making the rice pudding(YUCK:) None of us kids like it but our Mom and Dad do so we are going to make them there own individual ones! Sorry if we disappointed anyone but by the time we got eggs we saw how long the recipe took, we decided that we wouldn't have enough time to make it:)

The DeL Sisters

Whole Wheat Sourdough English Muffins

Sourdough English Muffins
½ cup sourdough starter, fed
3 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup water
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp sugar
cornmeal

Combine starter with 2 cups of flour and 1 cup of water. Stir thoroughly, cover with plastic wrap and let sit out overnight (about 7-10 hours).
In the morning, add the baking soda, salt, sugar to the dough and gradually add the remaining 1 cup of flour, 2 tablespoons at a time, until the dough looses its stickyness. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll until about ½ inch thick. Use a lightly floured biscuit cutter and cut the dough into as many rounds as possible. Place rounds on an ungreased baking sheet, covered with cornmeal. Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with cornmeal and leave them to rise, covered with a clean dishtowel, for about 45 minutes.
Heat a lightly oiled or nonstick skillet over high heat until very hot, then reduce the temperature to medium/medium high.
Cook the muffins for about 5 minutes on each side, turning only once. The muffins will reach a light or medium brown (turn town the temperature slightly if they cook too quickly) on both the top and the bottom when they are cooked through. Before the first flip, the sides of the muffin will start to look dry, like the edges of a pancake, when it it ready to be turned. You can peek at the underside, too.
Cool completely before storing.

Click here to get your sourdough starter recipe!

Island Treasure Cookies

1/2c. softened butter
1c. brown sugar
1T. vanilla
1 egg
1 2/3c, wheat flour
3/4t. baking powder
3/4t. salt
1/2t. baking soda
3/4c. toasted coconut
3/4c. chopped macadamia nuts
2c. chopped Crunch Bars or chocolate chips


Cream together the butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla. Mix in the rest of the ingredients. Till combined. Drop onto ungreased cookie sheets by rounded TLB. a few inches apart. Bake at 375 for 10-12 min. Cool 2min. then remove and cool..................if you can wait that long to eat them!

Yields 2/2-3 1/2 dozen, if you don't eat any of the dough:0)



- Our little brother and sister wanted to make cookies last week......and this was the recipe they chose, and made. With a tiny bit of help:-)

Rasapple Pb Crunch Muffin

1 Homemade Sour Dough English Muffin (or what ever kind you prefer!)( Recipe to be posted soon)
1 1/2t.-1T. Organic Peanut butter
1T. Homemade Granola
1/2 an apple peeled and thinly sliced
1t. cinnamon
1 1/2t.-1T. honey ( how sweet are you?)
5 big fat juicy raspberries
1T. Chopped walnuts



Put your sliced apple in a saucepan with the cinnamon and honey.
Cook till el dente. Toast you muffin. Then spread with the Pb. Top with the apples, and sprinkle with nuts and granola.................don't forget the raspberries:-)
Serve with a steaming cup of tea..........................

Banana Cranberry Nut Cake

3/4c. honey
1/4c. applesauce
1/4c. oil
2 eggs
2 ripe bananas mashed
1t. vanilla
1 1/2c. wheat flour
1/2c. 10 grain cereal
1/2t. salt
1t. baking powder
1/2t. baking soda
1/2c. chopped walnuts
1/2c. dried cranberries


Mix together the wet ingredients. Add the dry just till moistened. Pour into a greased 11x7pan. Bake at 350 for 35-45min. Cool slightly then spread with the cream cheese frosting. Sprinkle with a few extra nuts and cranberries.


Cream Cheese Frosting
1t. vanilla
8oz. cream cheese softened
1/4c.-1/3c. maple syrup
2T. butter softened

Beat all the ingredients in a mixer till smooth and spreadable.

Herbed Oatmeal Pan Bread

2 c. water
1 c. rolled oats
3 T. butter
3-3/4 to 4-1/4 c. flour(We use Whole Wheat some times)
1/4 c. sugar( we use 2 T. honey some times)
2 tsp. salt
2 T. yeast
1 egg
Topping:
3 T. Parmesan Cheese
1/2 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. garlic salt or powder
6 T. Melted butter


Grease a 13x9 inch pan. Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in oats. Remove from heat; stir in 3 T. butter. Cool to 120-130 degrees. In a large mixing bowl combine 1 1/2 c. flour, salt, yeast and sugar blend well. Add oat mixture and egg. Blend on low speed until moistened; beat 3 min on medium speed. By hand, stir in 1 1/4 to 2 1/2 c. flour to form stiff dough. On floured surface, knead in 1/2 to 3/4 c. flour until dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 min. Shape dough into ball. Let rest 15 min. Punch down dough several times to remove air bubbles. Press dough into greased pan. Using very sharp knife cut diagonal lines 1 1/2 inches apart, cutting completely through dough. Repeat opposite direction creating diamond pattern. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and cloth towel. Let rise in warm place until doubled in size about 45min. Heat oven to 375F. Uncover dough. Redefine cuts by poking tip of knife into cuts until knife hits bottom of pan; do not pull knife through dough. In small bowl, combine topping ingredients. Spoon 4 T. butter over the cut dough. Bake at 375 for 15min. Brush reaming melted butter on top and sprinkle with topping. Bake an additional 10-15 min. or until golden brown. Serve warm out of the oven with lots of butter! Yields: 16 servings

Rugelach TWD!

Ah, well here it is that wonderful Rugelach! We made two variations on this recipe. The pictured one is Cranberry Almond, Lemon Pear Marmalade Rugelach................this was our absolute favorite out of the two. The other kind we made was Cinnamon sugar, Pecan Rugelach.

I believe that the one with marmalade had more sweetener to counteract with the tartness of the cream cheese dough, and that is why we liked it better!

Thanks so much for picking this recipe.........................................come back next week for Kugelhopf!

Raspberry Almond Wheat Pancakes with Pomegranate Syrup

Raspberry Almond Wheat Pancake
1 1/4c. wheat flour
3t. baking powder
1t. honey
1/2t. salt
1 1/4c. milk
3T. oil
1 egg lightly beaten
1/2c. Raspberries fresh or frozen

Mix all the ingredients together just till combined. Pour by 1/4c. onto a greased hot griddle. Cook till bubbles are popping, and edges are firming up. Sprinkle with a few slivered almonds. Flip and cook other side. Serve with extra raspberries, a sprinkle of almonds. And of course don't forget that wonderful syrup!

Yields 4 servings



Pomegranate Syrup
1/2c. sugar
1T. cornstarch
1/8t. cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and salt
1c. pomegranate juice
1T. butter

Heat all the ingredients in a sauce pan till heated through and thickened a little.