Homemade White Bread

My mom's dough recipe is perfection! Seriously. They make the best breadsticks, rolls, and homemade bread. Everyone loves this (except for my husband that doesn't like homemade bread. I know, he's crazy)

First, make the dough

Dough:
2 cups heated milk (heat in the microwave for 2 minutes)
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
4 1/2 -5 cups flour
2 teaspoons yeast

If you have a bread maker just put the ingredients in the bread maker in that order on the dough setting. If not just use a mixer. Melt the butter in the milk. Pour milk into mixer. Add sugar and salt. Slowly add half of the flour. Add the yeast and the rest of the flour. Knead for 5-10 minutes. Dough should be soft. Cover and let raise for about 45 minutes. (at least 10 if you don't have a lot of time)

This recipe will make one big loaf and one small loaf.

Take 3/4 of the dough and roll it into a loaf size. Put into a greased loaf pan and let raise til doubled in size.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown on top. After you take it out of the oven, brush some butter across the top.

Waalaa, you have some homemade bread!

Homemade Crescent Rolls

 

These rolls are made almost weekly in my family. My husband said the bread is what sealed the deal on our marriage ;) Super easy to make. Perfect to add to any meal.
First, make the dough

Dough:
2 cups heated milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
4 1/2 -5 cups flour
2 teaspoons yeast

If you have a bread maker just put the ingredients in the bread maker in that order on the dough setting. If not just use a mixer. Melt the butter in the milk. Pour milk into mixer. Add sugar and salt. Slowly add half of the flour. Add the yeast and the rest of the flour. Knead for 5-10 minutes. Dough should be soft. Cover and let stand for 10-30 minutes. The longer they stand, the fluffier they are.

Then follow these steps:

 

 

After the rolls have risen, cook in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Just after getting out of the oven, use a basting brush to spread butter over hot rolls.

 

ENJOY!

 



 

Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

I found this yummy recipe on Pinterest, which linked me HERE. This turned out so delicious!! 

Ingredients:

3 over-ripe bananas, smashed up

1/3 cup melted butter

3/4 cup sugar

1 egg, beaten

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp baking soda

dash of salt

1 1/2 cups flour

For the Swirl:

1/3 cup sugar

1 Tbs cinnamon

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350. Use a loaf pan and spray it with vegetable oil. In a mixer, or bowl using electric mixer, mix the bananas, butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla together. Add the dry ingredients just until mixed. Don't over mix.
Mix the sugar and cinnamon together for the swirl mix.
Then pour half of the bread mixture into the loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the swirl mixture over the bread mixture. Pour the remaining dough on top of the swirl mixture. Sprinkle the remaining mixture on the top of the bread mix.
Bake for 60-70 mins.

Olive Cheese Bread

Ingredients:
for 1 1/2 lb loaf

1 cup water
3 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tbsp sugar
3/4 tsp dried thyme
1 1/2 tsp salt
3 cups flour
2 1/4 cup yeast
1/2 cup feta cheese
6 tbsp green olives, chopped
3 tbsp sundried tomatoes
3 tbsp flour

Directions:
Put first seven ingredients into bread maker. Set for white bread, medium crust, Press start. Toss remaining ingredients with flour, then add them to the dough after first kneading or at the beeper.

Basil Tomato Parmesan Bread

Ingredients:
for 1 1/2 lb loaf

3/4 cup water
6 tbsp milk
3 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
3 tsp dried basil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups flour
1 tbsp yeast
6 tbsp chopped sundried tomatoes

Directions:
Add all ingredients except tomatoes in bread maker. Set machine for white bread, medium crust. Press Start. Add tomatoes to dough after the first kneading or when the beeper indicates it is time to start.

Italian Herb Bread

Ingredients:
for 1 1/2 lb loaf

3 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp dried rosemary
1/2  tsp dried thyme
3/4 cup water
6 tbsp milk
1 1/2 tsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
3 cups flour
2 1/4 tsp yeast

Directions:
Heat oil in small skillet. Add the garlic and herbs. Saute for 2 minutes, taking care not to let garlic burn or it will taste bitter.
Put the herb oil and remaining ingredients in bread ban in order. Set bread machine for white bread, medium crust. Start.

Coconut Banana Bread (My Grandma's Bread Recipe)

Ingredients:

5 large bananas

4 well beaten eggs

1 cup shortening

2 cups sugar

4 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup walnuts, chopped

1 1/2 cup shredded coconut (I added 2 1/2 cups and it was too much)

Directions:

Beat bananas until liquid. Add eggs and mix thoroughly; set aside. Cream together shortening and sugar, then add banana and egg mixture and beat thoroughly. Add flour that has been sifted with baking soda and salt, and then fold in nuts. Bake in well greased loaf pans at 250 degrees for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until done.

Coconut Banana Bran Bread

I found this recipe in a Betty Crocker cookbook. I made it but haven't tried it yet. I am comparing two of them. I made this recipe of banana bread and added some coconut so we will see which one is better! I am going to have some people taste them and I will post the results!

Ingredients:

For a 1lb loaf
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/3 cup mashed banana (about 1 1/2)
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp honey
1/4 cup flaked coconut
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup bran cereal
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup bread flour (I just used regular white)
1 1/2 tsp yeast

Directions:

Put ingredietns in bread pan of a bread machine. Set for whole-wheat bread, medium crest. Press start.

My Mom's Whole Wheat Bread

I was out of bread and didn't want to go to the store and then remembered my Mom's yummy whole wheat bread!

Whole Wheat Bread
*Makes 4 loaves

2/3 Cup oil
2/3 Cup honey
1 Tablespoon salt
5 Cups Water
8-9 Cups flour
1 Tablespoon yeast

In a mixer, add the oil, honey salt, and water. Mix and add about half of the flour. The consistency should be like a cake mix. Add yeast, change the mixer attachment to the kneader. Add remaining flour. Turn on HIGH and knead for 5 minutes.

Let raise until doubled in size.

Bake on 350 for 20-25 minutes.

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

 

First, make the dough

Dough:
2 cups heated milk (heat in the microwave for 2 minutes)
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
4 1/2 -5 cups flour
2 teaspoons yeast

If you have a bread maker just put the ingredients in the bread maker in that order on the dough setting.
 If not just use a mixer. Melt the butter in the milk. Pour milk into mixer. Add sugar and salt. Slowly add half of the flour. Add the yeast and the rest of the flour. Knead for 5-10 minutes. Dough should be soft. Cover and let raise for about 45 minutes. (at least 10 if you don't have a lot of time)

Cinnamon Ingredients:
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
pinch of salt

Roll the dough into a rectangle shape. Then spread the dough with melted butter.

Sprinkle brown sugar, sugar, salt and cinnamon over the butter.

Roll the dough up using the longest end as your starting point.

Cut diagonally into strips (You can use string to make a perfect cut.. I didn't)
Place the cinnamon rolls in a 9x13 pan that has been greased.

Let rise until doubled in size.

Bake at 350 for 18-25 minutes. (My oven takes longer than most and I cooked it for 23 minutes)

Cover with frosting while warm.

I just made my own frosting and it turned out good. I used a little bit of orange extract (but they didn't taste like orange rolls. (Those will be next)
1 stick butter, softened
2-3 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons orange extract
splash of milk
pinch of salt

Mix all ingredients together until well blended.

My Mom's Breadsticks

Use the dough recipe:
2 cups heated milk
2 tablespooons butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
4 1/2 -5 cups flour
2 teaspoons yeast

If you have a bread maker just put the ingredients in the bread maker in that order on the dough setting. If not just use a mixer. Melt the butter in the milk. Pour milk into mixer. Add sugar and salt. Slowly add half of the flour. Add the yeast and the rest of the flour. Knead for 5-10 minutes. Dough should be soft. Cover and let stand for 10-30 minutes. The longer they stand, the fluffier they are.

Let raise til doubled in size.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes until golden on top.

While cooking, melt 1/3 cube butter in microwave. Mix in small bowl about 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon garlic salt. (You can alter to your liking).

Take breadsticks out of the oven and immediately baste the butter on the bread and sprinkle with cheese.

Let cool before covering or storing.

My Mom's Famous Bread

This dough is so versatile! I use it for everything: pizza dough, dinner rolls, crescent rolls, scones (when fried), breadsticks, just regular bread.. if you need a dough recipe, this will work!!

2 cups heated milk
2 tablespooons butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
4 1/2 -5 cups flour
2 teaspoons yeast

If you have a bread maker just put the ingredients in the bread maker in that order on the dough setting. If not just use a mixer. Melt the butter in the milk. Pour milk into mixer. Add sugar and salt. Slowly add half of the flour. Add the yeast and the rest of the flour. Knead for 5-10 minutes. Dough should be soft. Cover and let stand for 10-30 minutes. If you have a dough setting on your bread maker, that should usually be enough. The dough setting will have it raise before you start. It does make a difference, but not always needed. The longer they stand, the fluffier they are.