Showing posts with label breads. Show all posts
Showing posts with label breads. Show all posts

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Thin Crust Pizza Dough.

Pizza is limitless in topping choices.  I copied this one that super chef E brought over for me! Asparagus, peppery italian cured meat, parm cheese, salt and pepper and mozza cheese.  Delish!

Two 12 inch Pizzas

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 1/4 tsp dry traditional yeast granules
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup very warm water
1 tablespoon olive oil
cornmeal, for sprinkling

1. Mix a little sugar in your warm water, sprinkle your yeast on top.
2. Wait about 10 minutes, until your yeast gets all foamy.
3. Pour into your bowl, then add flours, salt and olive oil.
4. Combine and knead for 6-8 minutes. (By hand or mixer.) 
Until you have a moderately stiff dough that 
is smooth and elastic. (add more flour if you need to.)
8. Cover and let rest for 20-30 minutes in a warm place.
9.  Lightly grease 2 baking pans, or heat up your pizza stone. Sprinkle with cornmeal.
10. Roll out or stretch of your pizza dough until it covers the pan.
(You can try to make it thicker around the edges.)
11. Spread with sauce or pizza toppings of your choice.
Bake for about 15 minutes at 425 degrees. Until Hot and bubbly.

Freezing: You can freeze the dough in a ball rubbed with olive oil in a freezer bag.
When you want to use the dough, take it out of the freezer and thaw before using.  
You can also freeze a pre-made whole pizza, uncooked.


Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Cheddar Cornbread Tops

My family’s love of muffin tops inspired this recipe for light, savoury cheddar biscuits. Enjoy them with a steaming bowl of Chili con Carne or Lentil, Barley and Sweet Potato Soup, or on their own as a snack. These biscuits freeze well for up to 2 weeks; simply thaw, then warm in a 350°F (180°C) oven before serving.  Thanks, MS! 


Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Makes: 8 biscuits

Ingredients


1cup(250 mL) all-purpose flour
1/2cup(125 mL) cornmeal
1 1/2 tsp(7 mL) baking powder
1/2tsp(2 mL) salt
3/4cup(175 mL) milk
1egg
2 tbsp(30 mL) butter, melted
2/3cup(150 mL) shredded old cheddar cheese


directions

1.Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt.
2.In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg and butter. Pour over flour mixture and stir to combine. Stir in cheese until evenly combined.
3.Drop dough in 8 mounds onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in centre of preheated oven for about 12 minutes or until firm to the touch.
4.Makes 8.
5.In 1 cornbread top: 173 calories, 6 g protein, 7 g fat, 20 g carbs, 1 g dietary fibre, 127 mg calcium, 1 mg iron, 53 mcg folate


First published in Today's Parent's 10/2010 issue. © Rogers Media Publishing Inc.


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