Tag: yeast

Naan

Ingredients:5 oz hot milk5 oz nonfat, plain yogurt4 cups flour2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons dry yeast1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 egg Directions:Meanwhile, stir the yeast into the milk and 1 teaspoon of the sugar. Allow to sit 15 minutes or until frothy. In a large bowl, whisk […]

Green Onion Beer Bread

Ingredients:3 cups flour1 1/4 oz active dry yeast1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon paprika1 12 oz bottle beer (we used Smithwicks)1 bunch onions optional add ins:1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar1/2 cup grated parmesan1/2 cup fresh basil 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes red pepper flakes Directions:Preheat oven to 400. Oil […]

Sub Rolls

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast (often labeled as rapid rise or bread machine yeast) 1/2 cup water a spray battle with water or some ice cubes Directions: Either by hand, in a food processor or an electric mixer, mix flour salt and […]

Steamed Pork Buns (Char Siu Bao)

Ingredients: dough: 2 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup warm milk 1/3 cup warm water 4 tablespoons sugar 1/4 oz active dry yeast 1/2 teaspoon salt Filling: 8 dried shiitake mushrooms, rehydrated in 1/2 cup water, water reserved 1 1/2 cup char siu 1/2 cup chopped green onion 2 tablespoons cornstarch, […]

Rosemary and Sun-dried Tomato Focaccia

Ingredients:3 1/2 cups flour1 package active dry yeast2 cups lukewarm water2 tablespoons olive oil PLUS 1/4 cup, divided use1 tablespoon salt5 oz sun-dried tomatoes, chopped2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, choppedOPTIONAL: 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated Directions:In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup of water. Allow to sit about […]

Yeast Rolls

Ingredients:5 1/2 cups flour2 cups milk1/4 cup warm water1 1/4 oz package active dry yeast4 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon honey1 teaspoon salt Directions:Dissolve yeast and honey in the warm water and allow to sit 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, scald the milk. Stir in the sugar, butter, […]

Yogurt Herb Bread

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 2 eggs, at room temperature 4 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled slightly 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon tarragon 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon fresh […]

Olive and Artichoke Focaccia

Ingredients:3 1/2 cups flour1 package active dry yeast2 cups lukewarm water2 tablespoons olive oil PLUS 1/4 cup, divided use1 tablespoon salt10 oz can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped1/3 cup Greek olives, halved2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, choppedOPTIONAL: 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated Directions:In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in 1/2 […]

Fresh Pizza Dough

Ingredients:1 cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees)1/4 teaspoon sugar1 package active dry yeast2 3/4 cups flour1 teaspoon salt3 1/2 tablespoons olive oilCoarse-grain cornmeal, for dusting mozzarella cheeseassorted toppings (pictured: pepperoni, Italian sausage, spinach and mushrooms)Pizza Sauce Directions: Preheat the oven to 500. Place 16-inch (or larger) pizza stone on […]

Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon Rolls (Cinnamon Buns) Ingredients: DOUGH: 4 cups flour 1/2 oz yeast 1/2 cup hot water 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 cup butter, melted 3/4 cup milk, at room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon salt FILLING: 1/2 cup butter, creamed 1 1/4 cups brown sugar 2 tablespoons cinnamon […]