Homemade Ginger Bread

1/2 c. Crisco
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg (unbeaten)
1 c. molasses (homemade syrup or dark Karo)
2 1/2 c. plain flour, sifted
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1 c. boiling water

Combine Crisco, salt and spices. Add sugar gradually. Cream until light and fluffy. Add egg and beat thoroughly. Add molasses and blend. Sift flour with baking powder and soda 3 times. Add to creamed mixture, blending well. Add boiling water and beat until smooth. Pour batter in greased and floured 13 x 9 inch pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes.

Serve in squares with whipped cream or lemon sauce.

LEMON SAUCE:

1 c. water
Juice of 2 lemons
1/2 c. sugar
1 tbsp. plain flour

Mix first 3 ingredients. Let come to a boil and stir in plain flour a little at a time.

Applesauce Raisin Bread

1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 c. seedless raisins
1 c. uncooked rolled oats
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 c. vegetable oil
1 c. sweetened applesauce (canned or homemade)

Mix and sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices. Stir in sugar, raisins and oats. Add eggs, oil and applesauce; stir only until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour into greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 50 minutes. Do not overbake. Remove from pan immediately; cool. Wrap cooled bread and store one day for easy slicing.

Light Bread Pudding

4 slices buttered bread cut in squares
1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 c. rich milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Beat eggs and sugar, add milk and vanilla, add buttered bread and bake at 300 degrees for about 40 minutes or until custard is set.

NOTE: Cinnamon or nutmeg can be lightly sprinkled on top, before baking.

Amish Homemade Zucchini Bread

3 eggs
2 c. sugar
2 c. zucchini, shredded
1 c. cooking oil
2 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. raisins

Beat eggs until foamy. Stir in sugar, zucchini, oil and vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients and spices. Stir in nuts. Pour into bread pans which have been greased only on the bottoms. Bake at 325 degrees for 60 to 80 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely. Makes 2 loaves.

Homemade Sweet Bread

1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 lg. cake of yeast
3 eggs
2 c. milk (or 1 can milnot or Pet milk plus a little water to make 2 c.)
3 tbsp. butter
6-8 c. flour
1 c. lukewarm water

Put yeast in lukewarm water, add tablespoon sugar, set aside until it starts to foam (rise). Put butter with milk and bring to boiling point (scald); set aside to cool. Combine dry ingredients, in center put beaten eggs, yeast, cooled milk; mix together. Use your own judgment on the flour, put on board, knead thoroughly, put back in bowl and set in a warm place to rise 3 times in bulk, knead again on floured board, put in greased pans and rise again. Bake in slow oven, 325 degrees, for 35 to 40 minutes.

Homemade Cranberry Pumpkin Bread

2 slightly beaten eggs
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. oil
1 c. Libby's Solid Pack Pumpkin
2 1/4 c. flour
1 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped cranberries

Combine eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin; mix well. Combine flour, pie spice, soda, and salt in large bowl; make well in center. Pour pumpkin mixture into well; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in cranberries.

Spoon batter into 2 greased and floured 8 x 3 3/4 x 2 1/2-inch aluminum loaf pans. Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees) 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Makes 2 loaves.

Chewy Homemade Bread Sticks

1 pkg. active dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water (105 to 115 degrees)
1 tbsp. salad oil
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. warm milk (105 to 115 degrees)
2 1/2 to 3 c. all-purpose flour
Caraway seeds for garnish

In a large mixer bowl, sprinkle 1 package yeast into 1/4 cup warm water.

Stir in salad oil, sugar, salt, milk, and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 5 minutes or until dough pulls from sides of bowl in stretchy strands.

Stir in more flour, about 1 cup, to form a stiff dough. Turn onto a lightly floured board. Knead for 10 minutes or until smooth. Turn dough over in a lightly greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled.

Turn dough out onto board. Knead to expel trapped air. Cut into 12 equal pieces. Cover and let rest 5 minutes.

Roll each piece out into a log, about 12 inches long. Set breadsticks, 1 inch apart, on a greased baking sheet. Brush tops lightly with oil. Sprinkle with caraway seeds. Let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes or until puffy. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. 1 dozen.

Homemade Pita Bread

1 pkg. yeast
1 1/4 c. lukewarm water
3 c. flour
2 tsp. salt

Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water. Stir in flour and salt. Stir into a rough sticky ball. Knead on floured board until smooth, adding more flour if necessary. Divide into 6 balls. Knead each until smooth and round. Flatten each until 1/4 inch thick and 4-5 inches in diameter. Cover with towel and let rise 45 minutes. Arrange the rounds upside down on baking sheets.Bake at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until browned and puffed in center. Will be hard when removed from oven, but will soften and flatten as they cool. For sandwiches, split carefully and fill with sandwich making

Homemade Wheat Bread

Description:

A slightly sweet, healthy half-whole-wheat bread (also includes instructions for making this a 100% whole wheat loaf!)

Yield: 1 loaf

Ingredients:

1 cup warm water (110-115 degrees F)
1 tablespoon milk
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (see additional notes for a 100% whole wheat version)
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons instant active dry yeast

Instructions:

1. *Combine first 6 ingredients in a large mixing bowl; stir.

2. Add flours and yeast, and knead until dough is smooth and elastic, about 10-15 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover with a clean towel and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes.

3. Punch dough down; knead for a few minutes until smooth and then form into a loaf. Place in greased loaf pan and cover. Let rise in a warm place until almost doubled in size, about 30 minutes.

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. If loaf starts browning too soon, lightly lay a piece of foil on top of the loaf to prevent too much darkening.

5. Remove bread from oven and allow to rest in pan for a few minutes. Remove to a wire rack and cover with a cloth. Slice and enjoy while still warm! Leftover bread can be stored in an airtight bag or frozen until needed.

Fabulous Homemade Bread

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup warm water
• 3 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup bread flour
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 cups quick cooking oats
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 4 1/2 cups warm water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 10 cups bread flour

DIRECTIONS

1. In the mixing bowl of an electric mixer, stir together 1/2 cup warm water, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/4 cup bread flour, and yeast. Let grow for about 5 minutes. It will bubble almost immediately.
2. Measure oats, 4 1/2 cups warm water, whole wheat flour, salt, 2/3 cup sugar, and 2/3 cup oil into the mixing bowl. Mix on low speed with a dough hook for 1 to 2 minutes. Increase speed slightly, and begin adding bread flour 1/2 to 1 cup at a time until dough pulls away from sides of bowl. Humidity determines how much flour you need before the bread pulls away from the edge of the bowl. It is normal for the dough to be sticky.
3. Place dough in an oiled bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover with a damp cloth. Let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
4. Divide dough into 6 pieces. Shape loaves, and place in greased 8 x 4 inch pans. Let rise until dough is 1 inch above rim of pans, usually 1 hour.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C) for 35 minutes, or until tops are browned. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, and then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.

Super Easy, Homemade White Bread

1 1/2 cups water
3 cups white flour
1/4 teaspoon yeast
2 teaspoon salt

Directions:
1. mix all ingredients in bowl until mixed well ( no mixer needed, just do it by hand)

2. cover mixture with foil or wax paper and let sit 8-12 hours

3. put mixture on floured surface. pull sides out about 1 foot in length and triple fold, turn mixture and pull 2 other sides. Fold into thirds again.

4. Place mixture into greased pie or loaf dish folding under edges to create shape.

5. Cover mixture again and let sit 2 more hours.

baking:
1. make sure you have 2 racks in your oven, one on the bottom, one in the middle.
1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees
2. Place a small pan on the bottom rack with a hand full of ice cubes in it.
3. Place bread on top rack and let bake for 10 minutes
4. Lower heat to 450 then bake for 10 more min.
5. Flip bread out of pan onto oven racks and bake an additional 10 minutes on 350 degrees.
6. Cool and enjoy