5.06.2011

Anise Buckwheat Bread recipe.

Ingredients
1/3 cup buckwheat groats
2/3 cup water
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup bread flour
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon anise seed
1 1/2 cups bread flour

Directions
Place the buckwheat groats and 2/3 cup of water in a small saucepan over medium heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer the buckwheat until the grains have softened, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Whisk together the yeast, 1/2 cup of water, and 1/2 cup of bread flour in a bowl, and let stand until the mixture is frothy, about 10 minutes.
In a separate large bowl, stir together the 1/2 cup of water with vegetable oil, honey, salt, whole wheat flour, and anise seed to make a thick, smooth batter. Mix in the yeast mixture and the cooled buckwheat groats. Stir in the remaining 1 1/2 cups of bread flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing in each addition before adding the next.
Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface, and knead until the dough is firm, smooth, and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes. Form the dough into a compact ball, and place into an oiled bowl, turning the dough in the bowl to coat with oil. Cover the bowl with a cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
Punch down the dough, form into a loaf, and place seam side down into a greased 9x5 inch bread pan. Cover the pan with a cloth, and allow to rise until nearly doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Bake the bread in the preheated oven until the top is lightly golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when thumped, about 35 minutes. Allow to cool before slicing.

Broccoli Corn Stuffing recipe.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter or stick margarine, divided
1 (14.75 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup seasoned stuffing croutons, divided

Directions
In a skillet, saute the onion in 1 tablespoon butter. In a bowl, combine the corn, broccoli, egg, salt if desired and pepper; mix well. Add the onion mixture and 3/4 cup of croutons. Spoon into a greased 1-qt. baking dish.
Melt the remaining butter; toss with remaining croutons. Sprinkle over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Broccoli Beef I recipe.

Ingredients
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 pound boneless round steak, cut into bite size pieces
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger root
1 clove garlic, minced
4 cups chopped fresh broccoli

Directions
In a small bowl, combine flour, broth, sugar, and soy sauce. Stir until sugar and flour are dissolved.
In a large skillet or wok over high heat, cook and stir beef 2 to 4 minutes, or until browned. Stir in broth mixture, ginger, garlic, and broccoli. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer 5 to 10 minutes, or until sauce thickens.

Apricot Walnut Bread recipe.

Ingredients
4 egg whites
2/3 cup water
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup oat bran hot cereal, uncooked
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Directions
In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Stir in oat bran and apricots. Combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder and soda; stir into apricot mixture just until moistened. Fold in nuts. Pour into a greased 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50-55 minutes or until bread tests done. Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove to wire rack.