Thursday, January 7, 2010

My banana bread always turns out light, I want a recipe for the dark banana bread!?

As per title, am looking for a recipe for banana bread that turns out dark, not light. Both my banana bread and banana muffins come out so light which tastes ok but i love the taste of the darker banana breads.My banana bread always turns out light, I want a recipe for the dark banana bread!?
No 1 is right, dark, very ripe bananas make darker bread.My banana bread always turns out light, I want a recipe for the dark banana bread!?
Use very ripe bananas





ONE EGG BANANA BREAD


3 large Bananas, ripe or over-ripe


1 cup Sugar


1 Egg


1 陆 cups Flour


录 cup Butter, melted


1 tsp Baking soda


1 tsp Salt


1. Mash bananas with fork in a large mixing bowl


2. Stir in remaining ingredients until well combined


3. Pour batter into a buttered loaf pan


4. Bake at 325 degrees 50-60 minutes or until bread tests done
Try this recipe for Brown Sugar %26amp; Oatmeal Banana Bread...





http://www.banana-bread.biz/brown-sugar-鈥?/a>
really brown, ripe bananas work for me....I also add cinnamon to my bread and that turns it a little darker. Also the mixture of brown sugar and instead of all white helps too.
Black bananas and brown sugar will do the trick :)
use very ripe banannas and dark coated loaf pans
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  • Does anyone have a bread machine recipe for wheat bread that's light and doesn't crumb a lot?

    All the ones I've tried are either really heavy or crumb everywhere when I slice it. My machine can do either 1 pound loaves or 1.5 pound loaves.Does anyone have a bread machine recipe for wheat bread that's light and doesn't crumb a lot?
    take your regular white recipe that you love...





    use 1/2 white flour and 1/2 wheat flour


    maybe add a little extra fat to keep it from crumbling.Does anyone have a bread machine recipe for wheat bread that's light and doesn't crumb a lot?
    Yes.





    2 packets active dry yeast


    3/4 cup warm water


    2 cups luke warm milk - scalded then cooled


    1/4 honey


    3 tablespoons shortening


    1 tablespoon salt


    7-8cups whole wheat flour


    butter softened





    dissolve yeast in warm water in large bowl


    stir in milk, honey, shortening, salt and 4 cups flour


    beat until smooth, mix in enough of the remaining flour to make the dough easy to handle.





    Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, turn greased side up.Cover let rise in a warm place until double-approx 1 hour





    Punch down the dough divide in half. Roll each half into a rectangle approx 18x9 inches.. Fold 9inch sides crossways into thirds, overlapping the ends. Roll tightly beginning at the narrow end. Pinch edge of dough to seal well. press in ends of roll. Press each end with side of hand to seal fold ends under


    Place loaves seam side down in 2 greased loaf pans 9x5x3 or


    8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2. Brush loaves lightly with butter and let rise until double. about an hour.





    Heat oven to 425F place loaves on lower rack so that the tops of the pans are in the centre of the oven. Pans should not touch each other or the sides of the oven. Bake until loaves a deep golden brown and sound hollow when tapped. 25-30 minutes Immediately remove from the pans. Brush tops with melted butter and let cool on the rack..





    this is a recipe we have been using for years.. it's from Betty Crockers cookbook.. Lots of great REAL recipes.





    good luck and happy baking

    Does anyone have a recipe for a spongecake type of cheesecake that is very light?

    The type of cake I am looking for is very moist and light, not at all heavy and it has a consistency similar to a spongecake. I cannot find anything like it.Does anyone have a recipe for a spongecake type of cheesecake that is very light?
    How about this





    CHEESECAKE CAKE





    1 lb. ricotta cheese, room temp.


    2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, room temp.


    2 c. sour cream


    1 1/2 c. sugar


    4 eggs


    2 tsp. lemon juice


    1/2 tsp. vanilla


    3 tbsp. cornstarch


    3 tbsp. flour


    1/4 c. butter, softened





    Blend cream cheese and ricotta together. Add sugar and eggs, mix in. Add lemon juice, vanilla, cornstarch, flour and butter. Beat until smooth. Fold in sour cream.


    Into a generously buttered 9 inch springform pan pour batter. Put in oven at 325 degrees. Bake 1 hour. DO NOT open oven door. Turn off oven, leave cake in for 2 more hours. Do not open oven door. Cool in pan. Fruit topping can be used on top.Does anyone have a recipe for a spongecake type of cheesecake that is very light?
    SPONGE CAKE





    4 eggs


    2 c. sugar


    1/2 tsp. salt


    2 tsp. vanilla


    1/4 c. butter


    1 c. boiling milk


    2 c. all purpose flour


    2 tsp. baking powder





    Beat eggs until very light. Beat in sugar, salt, and vanilla. Beat in butter and boiling milk. Sift together flour and baking powder and beat in very quickly. Immediately pour into prepared pan. (Makes two 9 inch layers or 13 x 9 inch oblong.) Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until cake tests done.





    or





    SMOOTH - N - LIGHT CHEESE CAKE PIE





    1 1/2 c. sugar


    8 oz. pkg. cream cheese


    1 c. boiling water


    1 sm. pkg. Jello (any flavor)


    1 can evaporated milk


    1 graham cracker crust





    In small bowl: Beat sugar and cream cheese until creamy.


    In large bowl: Mix together Jello (any flavor) and boiling water until Jello is dissolved.





    In another small bowl: Beat evaporated milk 30 seconds and add to Jello mixture. Fold in cheese mixture. Pour into crust and chill 3 hours.





    ENJOY

    Does anyone have a chewy (not crisp) rosemary butter drop cookie recipe? They are flattish, light.?

    Use a basic butter drop cookie recipe and add fresh rosemary to the batter.





    ask.com, type in butter drop cookie recipeDoes anyone have a chewy (not crisp) rosemary butter drop cookie recipe? They are flattish, light.?
    Here's one I like bake, its a P Allen Smith Recipe








    ROSEMARY COOKIES





    1/2 cup butter


    1/2 cup shortening


    1 1/2 cup sugar


    2 eggs


    2 3/4 cup flour


    2 teaspoons cream of tartar


    1 teaspoon soda


    1/4 teaspoon salt


    2 scant teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary





    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.





    Blend together the butter, shortening, sugar and eggs until creamy.





    Sift flour into the mixture then add the other dry ingredients; the cream of tartar, soda and salt, and blend together. Next add the most important ingredient at least when it comes to flavor, 2 scant teaspoons of fresh chopped rosemary.





    Form the dough into small balls and place them on an ungreased baking sheet. Press the balls flat with the bottom of a drinking glass that has been dipped in sugar. This gives them a nice crunchy glaze.





    Slide them into a pre-heated 400 degree oven for only about 8 minutes. It's a good idea to loosen the cookies as soon as you take them from the oven.

    I came across a recipe that asks me to whip egg yolks until light. What does the end product look like? ?

    Also what is the difference between cake flour and all-purpose flour? Will it make a big difference? Do I need to make an adjustment to the amount of flour i use?


    Please help!I came across a recipe that asks me to whip egg yolks until light. What does the end product look like? ?
    Egg yolks look very different once they are beaten light. They actually turn a lighter color and get very smooth in texture; their volume will increase, too. They will look sort of like vanilla pudding...no kidding.





    The difference between cake and all purpose flour is the gluten content. Gluten is that starch in grains and potatoes which thicken and develop texture. Cake flour has a low gluten content so cakes will turn out crumbly. Bread flour has a high gluten content for breads to bake more solid. All purpose flour is right in the middle. It has a medium gluten content for multipurpose baking.





    If you have a recipe for cake flour, but only have all purpose flour on hand you can make your own. For every cup of cake flour, put 2 tablespoons of corn starch into a one cup measuring cup, then fill it loosely to the top and level off with all purpose flour.I came across a recipe that asks me to whip egg yolks until light. What does the end product look like? ?
    Cake flour is a finer mill, and has a different protein content than all purpose flour. You don't have to make any adjustments when using different types of flour. Just remember to fluff the flour before scooping, and level off you're measurements. As for the egg yolks, they will become thick, and almost ribbony, and a much lighter yellow, almost like a butter yellow.
    The eggs will be a pale yellow color almost like a custard.The cake flour is very light a fine almost like dust,and usually there are other ingredients mixed with this flour,the all purpose is more heavy in texture,you will notice the difference when you pinch it with your fingers.
    Egg yolk doesn't whip up like egg whites do. It'll be kind of foamy with bubbles around the outside.





    As for all-purpose vs cake flour.


    Cake flour is always the best choice because it contains the right amount of protein. However, all-purpose flour isn't that far off from cake flour. You should never use all purpose flour for bread though.



    the egg will look very fluffy, almost liked whipped cream. AP flour is a mix of bread, cake flour...etc in ratios so it can be used anywhere. you might need to make an adjustment, but you might have to look for a substitution chart.
    They will just be a frothier light colored version of them selves. Kind of a pale yellow.





    Cake flour is a finer grind, you can use ap flour but the end rpoduct may night be as light and will probably be dense.
    They'll look rather like Devon cream. Cake flour is a bit finer than a-p. I think you can double sift the a-p and be A-OK.

    Can i substitute light evaporated milk for heavy cream in a pasta sauce recipe?

    Want to make a pasta sauce with fresh basil, lite evap cream, white wine and garlic - do you think this would taste ok?Can i substitute light evaporated milk for heavy cream in a pasta sauce recipe?
    You can, but it isn't going to taste like the cream version. When I use evap milk on pasta, I use lots of parmesan too.Can i substitute light evaporated milk for heavy cream in a pasta sauce recipe?
    Evaporated milk has had some of the water removed from it. So it is thicker than regular milk. But it also does not have the fat that cream has.


    Given this information the sauce may be thinner than if you made it with the cream, it will be better than if you made it with whole or skim milk. But as we all know FAT=FLAVOR and because you are reducing the fat in your dish you will be missing some of the flavor. You will also have a slightly thinner sauce, this may be corrected by either adding a thickener like flour or by reducing the sauce but you may run the risk of curdling the sauce with such extended cooking.


    If you are doing this because you do not have cream and can not get to the store then try it.


    If you are doing this to reduce calories in the dish I would find another way to reduce the calories, smaller serving, reduce the cheese, or even make a smaller amount of sauce and just lightly sauce the pasta. We have a tendency to over sauce our pasta any way. The pasta should be able to be tasted not just a carrier for a sauce.
    Evaporated milk will have a drastic effect on the taste if substituted for the heavy cream. I shouldn't think it'd be a good thing, either.





    I can't believe someone would think this is a bad answer. Ever used evaporated milk in a freaking cream sauce? Well, neither have I, and for a reason. Most cooks know better.
    It will alter the taste.





    You could make a Bechamel sauce instead here is a recipe for it just switch the cheese instead of cheddar use Parmesan cheese.





    http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/v鈥?/a>
    it will thin out the sauce, you might consider adding some flour to the light milk or melting cheese into it. I think it sounds good, just potentially runny
    God no, that sounds (and would be) awful! If you're going to substitute for heavy cream in a recipe I wouldn't go any lighter than half and half or MAYBE whole milk (3%)
    it will look like soup
    Evaporated milk is the same as regular milk, just reduced. Heavy cream has a much richer taste. The sauce will not have nearly as much creamy flavor if you use the light evaporated milk. If you have to use the light evaporated milk, maybe add a roux to the sauce to thicken it up, or add grated cheese to make up for the flavor and make it thicker.

    Can whipping cream be used in a recipe that calls for light cream?

    if the recipe is using it to add a cream element with a small amount (calling for elss than a cup) i would say yes. you may want to thin it out with milk/water. be careful though, whipping cream calls for a lower temperature than lighter creams and can scorch.





    HTHCan whipping cream be used in a recipe that calls for light cream?
    I think so use a bit less and seeCan whipping cream be used in a recipe that calls for light cream?
    yes, totally. No problems whatsoever. I recommend adding a shot of tequila to the recipe. Drink it before you begin cooking. Vodka is fine also.
    No whipped crean is heavy cream
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  • I need a non-alcoholic light pink punch recipe for fountain. No pulp, fruit, or carbonated drinks. Any ideas?

    My daughter is getting married. We need a light pink punch to use in a fountain; which means no fruit or pulp. I don't want any carbonated drinks in the recipe as they need to be added into the fountain base every 15 min. so the punch does not go flat. I don't want to baby sit the punch bowl all night or ask anyone else to! Any ideas on a good recipe? I'd like pink lemonade ( pulpless of course) as one of the ingredients, if possible. Would appreciate any and all ideas! Thanks.I need a non-alcoholic light pink punch recipe for fountain. No pulp, fruit, or carbonated drinks. Any ideas?
    Pink grapefruit or pomegranate - pulpless of course!I need a non-alcoholic light pink punch recipe for fountain. No pulp, fruit, or carbonated drinks. Any ideas?
    Koolaid





    Flavor Water with color tent
    pink lemonade and orange sherbet or raspberry sherbet
    Maybe crystal lite?
    Milk added with Rose Syrup. If you can't find rose syrup, try rose water.
    Mix lemonade with raspberry juice.....

    A good recipe for homemade light and fluffy pancakes needed?

    1 cup self-rising flour


    1 tablespoon sour cream


    1/2 cup milk


    1 tbsp. oil


    1 egg


    1/2 tsp. soda


    1/2 tsp. vanilla


    2 tsp. sugar


    mix thoroughly in bowl and when bubbly see to use butter to coat the griddle and use what measurment you desire for your perfect size of pancake. I love a special blueberry pancake syrup with this receipe.A good recipe for homemade light and fluffy pancakes needed?
    Substitute club soda for the water in your recipe. It makes them fluffy and delicious.





    Here's my recipe:





    1 egg


    1/2 cup milk


    1/2 cup club soda


    1 cup flour


    2 tablespoons vegetable oil


    1 tablespoon sugar


    3 teaspoons baking powder


    1/2 teaspoon salt





    Blend egg, club soda, milk and oil. Blend dry ingredients together. Add to liquids. Beat until moistened. Batter will be slightly lumpy. Drip in pools onto greased, heated griddle. Pancakes are ready to flip when the pool of batter on the griddle is filled with bubbles and the first one or two bubbles have broken.





    If you want, you can add chocolate chips or blueberries :)A good recipe for homemade light and fluffy pancakes needed?
    1 cup all-purpose flour


    1 tablespoon sugar


    2 teaspoons baking powder


    1/2 teaspoon salt


    1 egg


    3/4 cup milk


    1/4 cup shortening, melted
    If you want super lite, seperate your eggs and beat the whites and fold in before cooking, notifiy your locoal air port before doing so.
    go 2 maccas or buy the 1 in the bottle make n shake. 2 easy

    When a recipe calls for brown suger should I use light brown or dark brown sugar?

    This is always perplexing to me as well. The same with butter. How do I know when to use salted or unsalted butter in recipes when it just calls for butter?When a recipe calls for brown suger should I use light brown or dark brown sugar?
    With brown sugar - it means use what you like. The darker the brown sugar - the more molassas it contains. Some people don't like the taste of molassas.





    Butter is different. Most recipes are assuming unsalted butter - especially if it calls for adding salt. If all I have on hand is salted butter - I reduce or skip the salt completely depending on how much salt is called for...





    Hope this helps.When a recipe calls for brown suger should I use light brown or dark brown sugar?
    I dont taste molasses in brown sugar thats how i am ...
    Use light brown sugar unless the recipe calls for dark brown specifically. If you need dark brown and don't have it, add a little molassis to light brown sugar in the recipe. For butter, use unsalted butter in baking--this helps you control the amount of each ingredient (which is very important in baking). For cooking other than baking, either kind can be used; however, you may find you add more salt at the table if you use unsalted butter in regular cooking.
    Light or dark sugar, it's about the same. Just as light or dark Karo syrup is the same. It really does make a difference, though, when the recipe calls specifically for unsalted butter. If it doesn't specify, then it's a matter of taste. Good luck in your cooking.
    It depends i would choose light brown sugar because it isn't as sweet and dark brown sugar has much too much of molasses,also dark brown sugar makes things such as cookies chewier. When using butter though you should most likely use unsalted because salt is too unhealthy in a lot of meals unless the recipe calls for it, or unless the recipe already calls for salt then use unsalted.
    Dark brown has a more intense flavor.


    I've been taught to bake with unsalted and to use salted for things like buttering bread.

    Light lunch ideas?? any recipes in mind?

    oh my sister is 3years old and my son is almost 2, so good childrens meal ideas also please !Light lunch ideas?? any recipes in mind?
    Well, kids like fun foods so if you were to take cookie cutters and cut shapes out of bread or soft tortillas (if they'll cut), and maybe have tuna or chicken salad, or egg salad, they might like finger sandwiches.





    Or you could cut and scoop tomatoes or cantaloupe or pineapples to make boats for the tuna/egg/chicken salad.





    If you have a variety of fruits and veggies, then hopefully there would be something for everyone.





    I hope you have a great time - sounds like a lovely lunch!Light lunch ideas?? any recipes in mind?
    why dont you make chicken tortillas for a light lunch.... fry an onion until transclucent, add garlic, salt and one tomato and a dash of tobasco, and 1-2 chicken breast cut up small. add a spoonful of mayyoinaise and stir well, if the mixture is too runny then mix one spoon of cornflour with water and stir well. warm tortilla wraps on the gas. place a couple of spoons of mixture on the edge of the wrap and wrap them up, securing with cocktail sticks, then cut in half in a diagonal line, serve with green leafy vegetables and they taste so lovely
    Why not have a picnic lunch in the back yard?





    Garden Kabobs





    1/4 cup canola oil


    1/4 cup lemon juice


    1/4 cup soy sauce


    1/4 cup packed brown sugar


    2 garlic cloves, minced


    3 whole cloves


    Dash dried basil





    2-1/2 pounds pork tenderloin or boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 1-1/4-inch pieces


    2 dozen cherry tomatoes


    2 dozen fresh mushrooms caps


    1 large green or sweet red pepper, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes


    2 small zucchini, cut into 1-inch slices


    1 medium onion, cut into wedges


    1 Hot cooked rice


    :


    In a bowl, combine first seven ingredients; set aside.





    Assemble kabobs by threading meat and vegetables on metal skewers.


    Place in a large glass dish.





    Pour marinade over kabobs; cover and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight, turning several times.





    Grill kabobs over medium-hot heat until the meat and vegetables have reached desired doneness.


    Remove from the skewers and serve with rice.





    Yield: 10 servings.





    Fancy Fuss-Free Torte





    1 loaf (10-3/4 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed


    1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling or flavor of your choice


    1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed


    1/2 cup chopped pecans





    Split cake into three horizontal layers.





    Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with half of the pie filling.





    Repeat layers.





    Top with third cake layer.





    Frost top and sides with whipped topping.





    Sprinkle with pecans.





    Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 8-10 servings.








    Serve with iced tea and lemonade
    Grill up some chicken breasts with your favourite marinade. Then cut it in strips and toss it over a nice salad. Serve it up with some rice noodles (taste 100% from regular pasta) soy sauce and veggies!





    Or





    Cut the strips put in tortillas with veggies, serve on side with the rice noodles or plain old rice. You can even grill the tortillas up so they're crunchy. Totally kid friendly, light and healthy.
    I would recommend Parmesan Chicken, it is easy too cook. And if cooked right it is absolutely delicious. I can't see how your son or mother would deny that meal.





    Maybe even a side of corn and mashed potatoes? The entire meal would take you maybe only 40 minutes.
    Wraps or sandwiches.. make a lot of different types of wraps or sandwiches, cut them in half and arrange them on a tray - turkey, cheese, roasted peppers, hummus, onions, sprouts, cucumbers, or anything. mix them up. if someone doesn' t like turkey and cheese, they can eat salami or roast beef! put out some chips or potato salad maybe. also for the kids, when I was little i loved cheese sandwiches
    i think maybe you should make a wrap, using selected vegetables, for your son. Put a layer of cheese. I know i love it! it tastes great. here's a recipe. http://www.recipegoldmine.com/wraps/wrap鈥?/a>





    depends on what type of wrap you want. search through them and click on one!





    enjoy!
    tacos or fajitas with mexican rice

    Does any one have a good recipe for big light fluffy pancakes?

    Please give me a good recipe!!!!Does any one have a good recipe for big light fluffy pancakes?
    Buttermilk Pancakes





    250g flour


    Pinch salt


    1tsp baking powder


    1tsp bi carb


    100g castor sugar


    500ml buttermilk


    4 eggs separated





    Combine flour, salt, baking powder, bi carb %26amp; buttermilk in a bowl


    Mix milk with yolks %26amp; combine with dry mixture. Let rest for 10-15 mins


    Whisk whites to soft peaks %26amp; fold through mix


    Cook in clarified butter on a low heat (if it's not cooked on a low heat, it will start to burn before the middle is cooked, that's how much this puffs up)Does any one have a good recipe for big light fluffy pancakes?
    well to make pankakes , cup of milk , 1 egg, cup of flour , wisk together then put some oil in a frying pan and pour half the mixture in and this tastes really nice when its done . flip it around when its done on one side and the second side needs less time than the first then eat :D
    http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/desse鈥?/a>





    Try these, I loved them. Word of warning make a batch for yourself first and get the baking powder right, too much and you taste it. Also don't eat all in one sitting as I did as you'll get sick of them. Enjoy.
    i don't have a recipe, but if you want pancakes really quick and easy, look for the package of Wafflebakers brand pancakes at Walmart. you can microwave them in a little over a minute. they're pretty good.
    http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/basic-pancakes?xsc=stf_MSLO-RECIPE


    this one is always really good.
    Make your batter with lager beer and mix it in a liquidiser or with an electric whisk /mixer, then let it stand for 10 minutes
    bisquick mix makes the best pancakes

    I need a sugar cookie recipe that is light and not too sweet?

    Try this one





    Lighter Sugar Cookies





    Ingredients:





    * Canola cooking spray


    * 3/4 cup unbleached white flour


    * 3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour


    * 3/4 teaspoon baking powder


    * 1/4 teaspoon salt


    * 1/4 cup granulated sugar


    * 1/4 cup Splenda庐 or other artificial sweetener for baking


    * 1/2 cup less-fat margarine with added plant sterols (such as Take Control brand)


    * 1 1/2 tablespoons fat-free half-and-half (plus extra to brush on cookies, if desired)


    * 2 tablespoons egg substitute (or substitute one egg yolk, preferably from a brand of eggs higher in omega-3 fatty acids)


    * 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract


    * 1/2 teaspoon almond extract


    * Powdered sugar for dusting work surface





    Preparation:





    1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a cookie sheet with cooking spray.


    2. Combine the flours, baking powder, salt, sugar, and Splenda庐 in the bowl of an electric mixer; beat on low speed to blend. Add margarine and beat on low speed until the mixture resembles cornmeal (about 1 minute).


    3. Add half-and-half, egg substitute or yolk, and vanilla and almond extracts all at once, then beat on low just until dough forms. Wrap dough well in plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator, if desired (it rolls out more easily if it has been in the refrigerator for a few hours).


    4. On a flat surface lightly coated with powdered sugar, roll the dough out to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Transfer the shapes to the prepared cookie sheet. Brush the tops of the cookies with half-and-half and sprinkle with sugar crystals, if desired.


    5. Bake for about 8 minutes, or until delicately browned. Remove from pan. Let cool on wire rack or paper towel.





    Yield:


    About 2 dozen small cookies, or 12 larger cookies (like Christmas tree shapes)





    PHIL MI need a sugar cookie recipe that is light and not too sweet?
    I don't know if it's not too sweet but it sounds good....





    GRANNY'S LIGHT SUGAR COOKIES





    1/2 c. butter


    1 c. sugar


    1 egg


    1/2 tsp. salt


    2 tsp. baking powder


    2 c. sifted flour


    1/2 tsp. vanilla





    Cream together butter and sugar. Blend in egg, sift together salt, baking powder and flour. Blend dry ingredients with mixture and add vanilla. Cut with cookie cutters and bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes





    If it comes out too sweet, maybe you can reduce th sugar just a little bit.I need a sugar cookie recipe that is light and not too sweet?
    Spicy Biscuits





    100g vegan margarine


    25g sugar


    75g flour


    2 tablespoons cinnamon





    Cream the margarine with the sugar and then add the flour and spice. Roll out on a floured surface and cut out with cookie cutters. The recipe is quite crumbly when rolling out so you may need to transfer the biscuits to the baking sheet with a fish slice or similar rather than with your hands. Place on a greased baking sheet and cook in a 200 degree oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
    Not-So-Sweet Sugar Cookies


    These have been in my family for as long as I can remember. they're almost like a sweet shortbread - very different from a traditional sugar cookie. If you're into eating cookie dough, this stuff is the best EVER. I like to put in 1/2 cup of orange juice and add flour to keep the necessary texture. The orange flavor really makes this cookie.





    3 cups sifted flour


    1 teaspoon baking powder


    1/2 teaspoon baking soda


    1 cup butter


    1 cup granulated sugar


    1 tablespoon orange rind


    1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice





    In small bowl, sift together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, soda; set aside.


    Grate oranges to remove rind.


    After grating, squeeze juice; set aside.


    Cream together butter and sugar.


    Blend in orange rind and fresh orange juice.


    Add dry ingredients slowly and mix well.


    wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour (I usually chill longer).


    Roll out on well-floured pastry cloth or cutting board. Use flour to keep the dough from sticking to fingers, board, etc.


    Cut cookies with assorted cookie cuttesr.


    Place on an ungreased cookie sheet.


    Sprinkle with sugar, etc. (or whatever) before baking.


    Bake at 400掳 for 5-7 minutes. Be careful, as these can go from almost done to burnt very quickly.


    Makes approx 6 doz cookies, depending on the size of your cut-outs. I've never timed the prep process, as it's done in 2 stages
    1 cup butter, unsalted


    1 cup white sugar


    2 eggs, lightly beaten


    1 teaspoon vanilla


    3 cups flour


    2 teaspoons baking powder


    1 teaspoon salt


    In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs and vanilla.


    In a second bowl, combine and mix well the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir flour into butter mixture 1 cup at a time. Chill dough for 3 to 4 hours.


    Roll out dough and cut into shapes with cookie cutters or a knife. Brush with milk and sprinkle with colored sugar. Bake on a sheet pan or a parchment lined sheet pan in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 10 to 15 minutes depending on the size of the cookie. Remove cookies to a rack to cool completely.
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  • I want a cake recipe for a wedding cake, that is light and fluffy.?

    I am getting married in July. It is going to be an outdoor wedding and reception. I want a light and fluffy wedding cake recipe. I have tried a few wedding cakes recipes, and they are very heavy. I am having a tiered cake, but I will be using support. I will be decorating it with MM fondant as well. Anyone know of a light fluffy tasty cake recipe, please send it along. Thanks.I want a cake recipe for a wedding cake, that is light and fluffy.?
    Maybe you should try a pound or sponge cake made with sour cream?





    It's hard to do light and fluffy when tiered, and to support fondant.





    Or, you could always have a 'fake cake' decorated with fondant for looks and cut pieces of your favorite dessert/cake to serve. Good luck...I want a cake recipe for a wedding cake, that is light and fluffy.?
    Don't make your own wedding cake! Don't you think you'll have enough stress? Have the caterers do that!
    I would suggest a coconut cake. It is fairly light and tasty for your guests.





    Find recipes at:


    www.epicurious.com


    www.marthastewart.com


    www.bonappetit.com





    Congratulations and good luck to you!
    Light and fluffy is great! But, fondant is very heavy and so are layered cakes. I dont know that you will have a very easy time finding light and fluffy that can hold up to fondant and layers. Have you consulted any bakers and asked their opinions? It is their area of expertise afterall. I would HIGHLY recommend that you take their advice and listen to it. I have seen too many wedding cakes fall before a reception started because of faulty supports and other variables. Good luck and best wishes on your wedding day!
    HEy what's the lightiest and fluffiest cake there is it's angel food cake so get a mix of that and it will always stay light and fluffy. And you can make a chocolate frosting for it.
    Not to discourage you, but I would suggest reconsider your light and fluffy cake. A couple things stand out in your question. First, you are having tiers. I realize that you are using support, but the cake underneath has to be able to HOLD UP those support braces. Light and fluffy aren't going to hold a wood dowel or even store bought supports in place. It will tear through it. Also, using fondant on a light and fluffy cake isn't going to work. It is too heavy on such a soft cake.





    Most wedding cakes area a bit heavy so it will hold up under the weight of such things as tons of frosting, tiers and fondant.





    It is a wonderful conceptual idea, but I urge you to think it through one more time. I'd hate for such a wonderful day to end with a sinking / falling cake.





    Good Luck.. no matter what you do!

    Whats the best snickerdoodle recipe? w/cream of tarter or light corn syrup?

    i never know which snickerdoodle recipe to use, because a few say to add cream of tarter, and a few call for using light corn syrup. which one do you think is the preferred method?Whats the best snickerdoodle recipe? w/cream of tarter or light corn syrup?
    I much prefer the cream of tarter versions.Whats the best snickerdoodle recipe? w/cream of tarter or light corn syrup?
    cream of tartar is a lot better





    SNICKERDOODLE COOKIES





    INGREDIENTS


    1 cup shortening


    1 1/2 cups white sugar


    2 eggs


    2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour


    1 teaspoon baking soda


    2 teaspoons cream of tartar


    1/2 teaspoon salt


    2 tablespoons white sugar


    2 teaspoons ground cinnamon





    DIRECTIONS


    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).


    In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and 1 1/2 cups sugar. Stir in the eggs. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until well blended. In a small bowl, stir together the 2 tablespoons of sugar, and the cinnamon. Roll dough into walnut sized balls, then roll the balls in the cinnamon-sugar. Place them onto an unprepared cookie sheet, two inches apart.


    Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Edges should be slightly brown. Remove from sheets to cool on wire racks.

    Do you have a recipe for really light fluffy white bread?

    No bread maker recipes pleaseDo you have a recipe for really light fluffy white bread?
    Soft and Fluffy White Bread


    This recipe is adapted from King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion. It produces a fine-textured loaf, very soft, fluffy and definitely delicious. And it's easy too. You may do it by hand/mixer/bread machine. Instructions are given for hand-method as i usually make manually. Update - I've included instructions for cinnamon rolls and ham %26amp; cheese buns.


    3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (12 3/4 oz)


    2 teaspoons instant yeast


    1 1/4 teaspoons salt


    3 tablespoons sugar


    4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened


    1 1/8 cups lukewarm milk (1 cup + 2 tablespoon)


    1/4 cup potato flour (1 1/2 oz)


    16 servings





    1. Combine all ingredients (reserve about 1/2 cup of flour) and mix thoroughly in a large mixing bowl.


    2. Add reserved flour a tablespoon at a time to mixture until a soft, smooth dough is formed.


    3. You may not need the whole amount or you may need more.


    4. Anyway, add JUST enough flour until dough comes away from bowl and it doesn't stick to your fingers (ie the dough becomes manageable) Remember, the more flour you add while kneading, the heavier and drier your loaf will be.


    5. Turn dough out on lightly greased surface and knead for a while, about 10mins.


    6. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour, until puffy (dough might not double in bulk).


    7. Transfer dough to a lightly greased surface and shape it into a 8'; log.


    8. Transfer log to a lightly greased loaf pan (8 1/2'; x 4 1/2';), cover the pan with plastic proof cover (i just cover with a greased cling wrap, loosely).


    9. Let dough rise for about 1 hour, until outer edge has risen about 1'; over the rim of the pan.


    10. Preheat oven to 350F.


    11. Uncover pan and bake for 35-40mins, tenting lightly with foil for the final 10-15mins if the top is browning too quickly.


    12. Remove bread from oven, take it out of the pan, and cool on wire rack.


    13. After 15mins, brush with butter, if desired; to give loaf an exceptionally soft crust.


    14. NOTE 1: I've tried substituting 2 tbsp lecithin granules for half of the butter (2 tbsp lecithin+ 2 tbsp butter)- it makes an even more tender loaf, and extends the shelf life a bit.


    15. NOTE 2:You may also use 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk+ 1 1/8 cup of lukewarm water to replace the milk called for in recipe.


    16. NOTE 3: Potato flour (1/4 cup) may be replaced with 1/3 cup potato flakes.Do you have a recipe for really light fluffy white bread?
    I'm sorry i don't know the recipe, but i used to buy bread from a friend who is a priest and he used potatoes as one of the ingredients, but i don't know if that affects the fluffines, but that bread used to taste so good.

    Looking for a stuffed portobello recipe that is healthy/light?

    If you have one to share, thank you so much!Looking for a stuffed portobello recipe that is healthy/light?
    Roasted Portobello Mushrooms with Blue Cheese - YUM YUM!





    2 portobello mushrooms, stems removed


    1 tablespoon soy sauce, or to taste


    freshly ground black pepper


    3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese





    Serves 2.





    Preheat oven or toaster oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).


    Place mushroom caps, gill side up, on baking sheet. Drizzle with soy sauce and add a few grinds of black pepper to each cap.


    Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from oven, and sprinkle 1 1/2 tablespoon blue cheese onto each cap. Return to oven and bake an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is fully melted.


    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Looking for a stuffed portobello recipe that is healthy/light?
    This is one of my favorites.





    Start by cooking pork or turkey Italian Sausage until it's well browned. Remove sausage, saute chopped onion, then mix sausage back into the onions.





    Add tomato sauce (original recipe used red wine) and red pepper flakes to onion/sausage mixture and cook a few minutes while you chop the spinach. Then add chopped spinach, which will look like a lot at first.





    After a few minutes the spinach has cooked down and looks like this. Turn off heat and stir in chopped chopped basil and parsley.





    Then brush both sides of the mushrooms with olive oil, put mushrooms on the grill inside facing down and cook about 4 minutes before you stuff them.





    Bobby Flay's version of this used fresh mozarella with tomatoes on top, and it looks delicious. There are no garden tomatoes here yet, and I substituted grated mozarella which is a bit more widely available. The stuffed mushrooms cook on the grill for about 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and starting to brown, mushroom is cooked through, and stuffing is hot.





    Sensuous Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms





    2 tablespoons olive oil


    1 leek, white parts only, diced


    1 shallot, minced


    4 large Portobello mushrooms


    1 cup broccoli, chopped


    1 cup spinach (fresh or frozen, thawed), chopped


    1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley


    1/2 teaspoon dried thyme


    1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese


    1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs


    2 tablespoons butter





    Preheat oven to 350F. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add leek and shallot and saute, stirring often, until they are softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove mushroom stems from caps and chop stems. Add chopped stems and broccoli to the pan and continue to saute, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes more, until broccoli is crisp-tender but still bright green. Add spinach and saute a few minutes more, until wilted. Add parsley and thyme, stir well to combine, and remove from heat. Place mushroom caps, gill side up, in a lightly-oiled baking pan. Mound saut茅ed vegetables evenly in caps. Top with crumbled goat cheese. In a small skillet, melt the butter and add breadcrumbs, stirring to coat evenly. Sprinkle buttered crumbs over the tops of the mushrooms. Bake in preheated oven for 25 - 30 minutes, until crumbs are golden brown and cheese is melted. Serve immediately





    Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms





    6 large portobello mushrooms (about 12 oz.)


    22 SNACKWELL'S Cracked Pepper Crackers, crushed (about 3/4 cup crumbs)


    1/3 cup chopped red pepper


    2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives


    2 Tbsp. reduced calorie margarine, melted


    1 tsp. chopped garlic


    1 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard





    BROIL mushrooms 2 minutes on each side. MIX cracker crumbs, red pepper, chives, margarine, garlic and mustard. Top each mushroom with 2 Tbsp. crumb mixture. BAKE at 400掳F for 8 to 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.








    Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Zesty Tomato Sauce





    * 1 (3 1/2-ounce) package herbed goat cheese


    * 1/2 cup sliced almonds, roasted*


    * 6 large Portobello mushrooms, stems removed


    * 1 tablespoon olive oil


    * Salt and pepper to taste


    * 1 cup favorite spaghetti sauce


    * 8 grape tomatoes, halved


    * 2 teaspoons minced fresh basil, plus more small leaves to garnish if desired


    * 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano





    Preheat grill to medium.** Meanwhile, combine herbed goat cheese and almonds in a small bowl. Brush mushrooms all over with olive oil, and season lightly with salt and pepper.





    Combine spaghetti sauce, tomato halves, basil and oregano in a small saucepan, and bring to a simmer. Cook just until tomatoes are soft, and keep sauce warm until serving.





    Place mushrooms on grill, caps up. Grill 5 minutes, then remove from grill and scoop a tablespoon of goat cheese and almond mixture into each cap. Return to grill, caps down, and cover. Grill 4 to 6 minutes, until mushrooms are soft and cheese is melting. Divide mushrooms among plates, top with sauce, garnish with additional basil leaves if desired, and serve.








    Italian Stuffed Portobello Salad





    5 large portobello mushrooms, divided, stems removed and discarded


    1 Tbsp. Bertolli庐 Classico鈩?Olive Oil


    1/2 lb. sweet Italian sausage links, removed from casings and crumbled


    1 small onion, finely chopped


    1 jar (7 oz.) roasted red peppers, drained and chopped


    1/2 cup Wish-Bone庐 Italian Dressing


    2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil leaves or parsley, divided


    2 Tbsp. Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs


    2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese


    6 cups arugula or baby spinach leaves





    Preheat oven to 425掳. Finely chop 1 mushroom cap. Heat Olive Oil in 12-inch skillet and cook chopped mushroom, sausage and onion, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until sausage is browned. Add roasted peppers and cook 2 minutes. Stir in Wish-Bone庐 Italian Dressing and simmer 1 minute. Stir in 1 tablespoon basil. Arrange remaining 4 mushrooms caps on baking sheet. Evenly top with sausage mixture, then sprinkle with bread crumbs and cheese. Bake 20 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon basil. Evenly divide arugula on 4 plates, then top with mushrooms. Serve, if desired, with additional Dressing.
    This is a WeightWatcher recipe:





    2 sprays cooking spray


    5 large portobello mushroom(s), stems removed


    1 medium carrot(s), diced


    1 medium onion(s), chopped


    3 1/2 oz shiitake mushroom(s), stems removed, thinly sliced (5 mushrooms)


    3/4 cup dry textured vegetable protein, TVP


    1 1/4 cup vegetable broth, or water


    1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar


    1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice


    1 Tbsp basil, fresh, chopped, plus more for garnish


    1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste


    1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste


    1 1/4 cup canned tomato sauce, seasoned





    Directions








    1. Preheat oven to 400掳F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and roast 4 portobello mushroom caps until tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Chop remaining mushroom cap and set aside. Remove mushroom caps from oven and keep warm.





    2. Meanwhile, coat a nonstick stick skillet with cooking spray and set over medium heat. Add carrot and onion; cook until soft and starting to brown, about 10 minutes. Add reserved chopped portobello cap and shitake mushrooms and cook to soften mushrooms, about 4 to 6 minutes.





    3. Add TVP and broth (or water) to mushroom mixture. Cook until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Add vinegar and lemon juice. Stir in fresh basil and season to taste with salt and pepper.





    4. Arrange portobello caps in a shallow roasting pan. Scoop 1/2 cup of TVP filling over each mushroom and top each with 1/3 cup of tomato sauce. Warm in oven 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil before serving. Yields one stuffed cap per serving.





    OR





    Stuffed with spinach...hmmmm...yummy





    4 large portobello mushrooms


    1/4 cup chopped onion


    2 eggs, lightly beaten


    1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream


    1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry


    1 cup crushed seasoned stuffing


    1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese


    1/2 teaspoon garlic salt


    3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese








    Line a baking sheet with heavy-duty foil; coat the foil with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Remove stems from mushrooms; set caps aside and chop stems. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chopped mushrooms and onion. Cover and microwave at 50% power for 1-2 minutes or until tender, stirring every 30 seconds.





    In a small bowl, combine the eggs and sour cream. Stir in the spinach, stuffing, feta cheese, garlic salt and onion mixture. Spoon into mushroom caps. Place on prepared baking sheet.





    Bake at 350掳F for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until mushrooms are tender and cheese is melted.
    This is stuffed with herbs, tomatoes and a bit of bread crumbs so it's lighter and healthier than meat stuffed ones





    Ingredients





    * 3 tablespoons olive oil


    * 1 cup coarse fresh bread crumbs


    * 1 medium onion, finely chopped


    * 1 tablespoon minced garlic


    * 4 medium portobellos, stems finely chopped


    * 3 canned plum tomatoes, chopped


    * 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh sage


    * 1/2 cup dry white wine





    Directions





    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over moderate heat until hot, but not smoking, and lightly brown bread crumbs, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a large bowl. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and saute onion, stirring, until tender.





    Add garlic and saute, stirring, 1 minute. Add chopped mushroom stems, and salt and pepper, to taste, and saute, stirring, until tender, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, sage, and 1/4 cup wine and cook, stirring, until almost all liquid is evaporated. Set aside half of bread crumbs and stir mushroom mixture into remaining bread crumbs.





    Heat remaining tablespoon oil over moderately low heat until hot but not smoking and cook mushroom caps, gill sides down, covered, 5 minutes. Turn mushroom caps over and add remaining 1/4 cup wine and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, covered, until just tender but still juicy and mound filling in caps.





    Heat mushrooms until hot, about 3 minutes. Serve sprinkled with remaining bread crumbs.

    Can someone give me a recipe for a light fluffy lemon cream ?

    i want to use it as cream for a cakeCan someone give me a recipe for a light fluffy lemon cream ?
    Do a a lemon infused cream by peeling 1 lemon, removing white bitter pith and simmering in 100 ml cream for 4 minutes until thick and reduce by half. Pass through a strainer to get all of the essential oils out and chill the cream. With 150 ml cream, beat till stiff peaks form. Add 1 tbspn real lemon jiuce and zest 1 lemon and beat again to stiff peaks. add 2 tbspns caster sugar and the lemon infused cream and beat gently to stiff peaks. sorry for the long answer on this it will work, will be yummy and light. A little gelatine dissolved in hot water added to cream will help the setting properties. This style of cream works with ginger, vanilla, orange, lime, almost anything you wish to infuse!!Can someone give me a recipe for a light fluffy lemon cream ?
    Why not try a pot of cream freich with 1 lemon juice and zest stirred in - for a lighter, zestier, healthier version.

    I need a sub bun recipe. I want light and flufffy sub buns.?

    I would like a recipe for light and fluffy (not Dense) sub bun recipe.I need a sub bun recipe. I want light and flufffy sub buns.?
    I assume you have a bread maker or are ready for a workout:


    If you prefer plain rolls, omit onion ingredients.';


    Soft Onion Sandwich Rolls





    INGREDIENTS


    3/4 cup lukewarm milk


    5 tablespoons lukewarm water


    3 tablespoons butter, softened


    1 1/2 teaspoons salt


    3 tablespoons white sugar


    1 teaspoon onion powder


    3 tablespoons dried minced onion


    1/4 cup instant potato flakes


    3 cups all-purpose flour


    1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast


    1 egg white


    1 tablespoon water


    1/4 cup dried minced onion


    DIRECTIONS


    Place the milk, water, butter, salt, sugar, onion powder, 3 tablespoons of dried onion, potato flakes, flour and yeast into the pan of a bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select the Dough cycle, and press Start.


    When the cycle has completed, remove the dough from the machine, and knead on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 8 equal pieces, and form into balls. Gently flatten the balls until they are 4 inches in diameter. If they keep shrinking back, just let them relax for a minute before flattening. Place on a baking sheet, and cover loosely with a towel. Set in a draft-free place to rise until doubled in size, about 40 minutes.


    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Whisk together the egg white and water in a cup. Brush over the tops of the risen rolls, and sprinkle with remaining minced onion.


    Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Cool completely, then slice in half horizontally before using.I need a sub bun recipe. I want light and flufffy sub buns.?
    Kittencal's Sub/Sandwich Buns





    3/4 cup warm water


    1 teaspoon sugar


    2 tablespoons dry yeast (use 2 tablespoons yeast, even 1-3/4 tbsp will do fine)


    1/4 cup Crisco shortening, melted


    1 cup full-fat milk


    1 1/2 teaspoons salt


    4 tablespoons sugar


    4 cups all-purpose flour (more as needed)





    Prepare a heavy-duty stand mixer fitted with a kneader attachment.


    Place about 3-1/2 cups flour in the bowl.


    Melt the shortening in the microwave; add to the bowl with the flour.


    In a measuring cup, measure out 1 cup milk, then add in 4 tablespoons sugar and the salt; heat until quite warm in the microwave, stirring to dissolve the sugar and salt.


    Pour the milk into the bowl with the melted shortening and flour; cover the bowl with a towel to keep ingredients warm.


    Proof the yeast in a 3/4 cup warm water with 1 teaspoon sugar for about 8-10 minutes or until foamy.


    After proofing, add to the bowl and start kneading for about 3-4 minutes, then add in more flour as needed to create a soft semi-sticky dough, knead about 8 more minutes until smooth.


    Place the dough on a very lightly floured counter or board; let rest for 5-10 minutes, covered with a clean tea towel.


    Grease a large bowl, then place the dough into bowl to rise in a warm place for about 50-60 minutes (because of the amount of yeast, the dough should take a shorter rising time in a warm place).


    Punch down dough.


    Cut into pieces (I usually cut into 6 pieces), and shape large balls.


    Let dough balls rest for about 4 minutes (or just enough time to make shaping easier).


    Shape the dough into desired length for buns.


    Sprinkle a large cookie/baking sheet with cornmeal, or lightly grease with cooking spray.


    Place the long pieces of dough on a baking sheet (shape once again if you need to).


    Cover and let rise for about 25 minutes, or until doubled.


    Set oven to 375 degrees.


    Bake for about 22-25 minutes, or until dark golden brown.


    If desired after the second rising and just before baking, beat one egg white with 1 teaspoon cold water, then brush on buns and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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  • A good recipe for homemade light and fluffy pancakes needed?

    1 cup self-rising flour


    1 tablespoon sour cream


    1/2 cup milk


    1 tbsp. oil


    1 egg


    1/2 tsp. soda


    1/2 tsp. vanilla


    2 tsp. sugar


    mix thoroughly in bowl and when bubbly see to use butter to coat the griddle and use what measurment you desire for your perfect size of pancake. I love a special blueberry pancake syrup with this receipe.A good recipe for homemade light and fluffy pancakes needed?
    Substitute club soda for the water in your recipe. It makes them fluffy and delicious.





    Here's my recipe:





    1 egg


    1/2 cup milk


    1/2 cup club soda


    1 cup flour


    2 tablespoons vegetable oil


    1 tablespoon sugar


    3 teaspoons baking powder


    1/2 teaspoon salt





    Blend egg, club soda, milk and oil. Blend dry ingredients together. Add to liquids. Beat until moistened. Batter will be slightly lumpy. Drip in pools onto greased, heated griddle. Pancakes are ready to flip when the pool of batter on the griddle is filled with bubbles and the first one or two bubbles have broken.





    If you want, you can add chocolate chips or blueberries :)A good recipe for homemade light and fluffy pancakes needed?
    1 cup all-purpose flour


    1 tablespoon sugar


    2 teaspoons baking powder


    1/2 teaspoon salt


    1 egg


    3/4 cup milk


    1/4 cup shortening, melted
    If you want super lite, seperate your eggs and beat the whites and fold in before cooking, notifiy your locoal air port before doing so.
    go 2 maccas or buy the 1 in the bottle make n shake. 2 easy

    When a recipe calls for brown suger should I use light brown or dark brown sugar?

    This is always perplexing to me as well. The same with butter. How do I know when to use salted or unsalted butter in recipes when it just calls for butter?When a recipe calls for brown suger should I use light brown or dark brown sugar?
    With brown sugar - it means use what you like. The darker the brown sugar - the more molassas it contains. Some people don't like the taste of molassas.





    Butter is different. Most recipes are assuming unsalted butter - especially if it calls for adding salt. If all I have on hand is salted butter - I reduce or skip the salt completely depending on how much salt is called for...





    Hope this helps.When a recipe calls for brown suger should I use light brown or dark brown sugar?
    I dont taste molasses in brown sugar thats how i am ...
    Use light brown sugar unless the recipe calls for dark brown specifically. If you need dark brown and don't have it, add a little molassis to light brown sugar in the recipe. For butter, use unsalted butter in baking--this helps you control the amount of each ingredient (which is very important in baking). For cooking other than baking, either kind can be used; however, you may find you add more salt at the table if you use unsalted butter in regular cooking.
    Light or dark sugar, it's about the same. Just as light or dark Karo syrup is the same. It really does make a difference, though, when the recipe calls specifically for unsalted butter. If it doesn't specify, then it's a matter of taste. Good luck in your cooking.
    It depends i would choose light brown sugar because it isn't as sweet and dark brown sugar has much too much of molasses,also dark brown sugar makes things such as cookies chewier. When using butter though you should most likely use unsalted because salt is too unhealthy in a lot of meals unless the recipe calls for it, or unless the recipe already calls for salt then use unsalted.
    Dark brown has a more intense flavor.


    I've been taught to bake with unsalted and to use salted for things like buttering bread.

    I need a sugar cookie recipe that is light and not too sweet?

    Try this one





    Lighter Sugar Cookies





    Ingredients:





    * Canola cooking spray


    * 3/4 cup unbleached white flour


    * 3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour


    * 3/4 teaspoon baking powder


    * 1/4 teaspoon salt


    * 1/4 cup granulated sugar


    * 1/4 cup Splenda庐 or other artificial sweetener for baking


    * 1/2 cup less-fat margarine with added plant sterols (such as Take Control brand)


    * 1 1/2 tablespoons fat-free half-and-half (plus extra to brush on cookies, if desired)


    * 2 tablespoons egg substitute (or substitute one egg yolk, preferably from a brand of eggs higher in omega-3 fatty acids)


    * 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract


    * 1/2 teaspoon almond extract


    * Powdered sugar for dusting work surface





    Preparation:





    1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a cookie sheet with cooking spray.


    2. Combine the flours, baking powder, salt, sugar, and Splenda庐 in the bowl of an electric mixer; beat on low speed to blend. Add margarine and beat on low speed until the mixture resembles cornmeal (about 1 minute).


    3. Add half-and-half, egg substitute or yolk, and vanilla and almond extracts all at once, then beat on low just until dough forms. Wrap dough well in plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator, if desired (it rolls out more easily if it has been in the refrigerator for a few hours).


    4. On a flat surface lightly coated with powdered sugar, roll the dough out to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Transfer the shapes to the prepared cookie sheet. Brush the tops of the cookies with half-and-half and sprinkle with sugar crystals, if desired.


    5. Bake for about 8 minutes, or until delicately browned. Remove from pan. Let cool on wire rack or paper towel.





    Yield:


    About 2 dozen small cookies, or 12 larger cookies (like Christmas tree shapes)





    PHIL MI need a sugar cookie recipe that is light and not too sweet?
    I don't know if it's not too sweet but it sounds good....





    GRANNY'S LIGHT SUGAR COOKIES





    1/2 c. butter


    1 c. sugar


    1 egg


    1/2 tsp. salt


    2 tsp. baking powder


    2 c. sifted flour


    1/2 tsp. vanilla





    Cream together butter and sugar. Blend in egg, sift together salt, baking powder and flour. Blend dry ingredients with mixture and add vanilla. Cut with cookie cutters and bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes





    If it comes out too sweet, maybe you can reduce th sugar just a little bit.I need a sugar cookie recipe that is light and not too sweet?
    Spicy Biscuits





    100g vegan margarine


    25g sugar


    75g flour


    2 tablespoons cinnamon





    Cream the margarine with the sugar and then add the flour and spice. Roll out on a floured surface and cut out with cookie cutters. The recipe is quite crumbly when rolling out so you may need to transfer the biscuits to the baking sheet with a fish slice or similar rather than with your hands. Place on a greased baking sheet and cook in a 200 degree oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
    Not-So-Sweet Sugar Cookies


    These have been in my family for as long as I can remember. they're almost like a sweet shortbread - very different from a traditional sugar cookie. If you're into eating cookie dough, this stuff is the best EVER. I like to put in 1/2 cup of orange juice and add flour to keep the necessary texture. The orange flavor really makes this cookie.





    3 cups sifted flour


    1 teaspoon baking powder


    1/2 teaspoon baking soda


    1 cup butter


    1 cup granulated sugar


    1 tablespoon orange rind


    1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice





    In small bowl, sift together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, soda; set aside.


    Grate oranges to remove rind.


    After grating, squeeze juice; set aside.


    Cream together butter and sugar.


    Blend in orange rind and fresh orange juice.


    Add dry ingredients slowly and mix well.


    wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour (I usually chill longer).


    Roll out on well-floured pastry cloth or cutting board. Use flour to keep the dough from sticking to fingers, board, etc.


    Cut cookies with assorted cookie cuttesr.


    Place on an ungreased cookie sheet.


    Sprinkle with sugar, etc. (or whatever) before baking.


    Bake at 400掳 for 5-7 minutes. Be careful, as these can go from almost done to burnt very quickly.


    Makes approx 6 doz cookies, depending on the size of your cut-outs. I've never timed the prep process, as it's done in 2 stages
    1 cup butter, unsalted


    1 cup white sugar


    2 eggs, lightly beaten


    1 teaspoon vanilla


    3 cups flour


    2 teaspoons baking powder


    1 teaspoon salt


    In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs and vanilla.


    In a second bowl, combine and mix well the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir flour into butter mixture 1 cup at a time. Chill dough for 3 to 4 hours.


    Roll out dough and cut into shapes with cookie cutters or a knife. Brush with milk and sprinkle with colored sugar. Bake on a sheet pan or a parchment lined sheet pan in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 10 to 15 minutes depending on the size of the cookie. Remove cookies to a rack to cool completely.

    Whats the best snickerdoodle recipe? w/cream of tarter or light corn syrup?

    i never know which snickerdoodle recipe to use, because a few say to add cream of tarter, and a few call for using light corn syrup. which one do you think is the preferred method?Whats the best snickerdoodle recipe? w/cream of tarter or light corn syrup?
    I much prefer the cream of tarter versions.Whats the best snickerdoodle recipe? w/cream of tarter or light corn syrup?
    cream of tartar is a lot better





    SNICKERDOODLE COOKIES





    INGREDIENTS


    1 cup shortening


    1 1/2 cups white sugar


    2 eggs


    2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour


    1 teaspoon baking soda


    2 teaspoons cream of tartar


    1/2 teaspoon salt


    2 tablespoons white sugar


    2 teaspoons ground cinnamon





    DIRECTIONS


    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).


    In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and 1 1/2 cups sugar. Stir in the eggs. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until well blended. In a small bowl, stir together the 2 tablespoons of sugar, and the cinnamon. Roll dough into walnut sized balls, then roll the balls in the cinnamon-sugar. Place them onto an unprepared cookie sheet, two inches apart.


    Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Edges should be slightly brown. Remove from sheets to cool on wire racks.

    Do you have a recipe for really light fluffy white bread?

    No bread maker recipes pleaseDo you have a recipe for really light fluffy white bread?
    Soft and Fluffy White Bread


    This recipe is adapted from King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion. It produces a fine-textured loaf, very soft, fluffy and definitely delicious. And it's easy too. You may do it by hand/mixer/bread machine. Instructions are given for hand-method as i usually make manually. Update - I've included instructions for cinnamon rolls and ham %26amp; cheese buns.


    3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (12 3/4 oz)


    2 teaspoons instant yeast


    1 1/4 teaspoons salt


    3 tablespoons sugar


    4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened


    1 1/8 cups lukewarm milk (1 cup + 2 tablespoon)


    1/4 cup potato flour (1 1/2 oz)


    16 servings





    1. Combine all ingredients (reserve about 1/2 cup of flour) and mix thoroughly in a large mixing bowl.


    2. Add reserved flour a tablespoon at a time to mixture until a soft, smooth dough is formed.


    3. You may not need the whole amount or you may need more.


    4. Anyway, add JUST enough flour until dough comes away from bowl and it doesn't stick to your fingers (ie the dough becomes manageable) Remember, the more flour you add while kneading, the heavier and drier your loaf will be.


    5. Turn dough out on lightly greased surface and knead for a while, about 10mins.


    6. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour, until puffy (dough might not double in bulk).


    7. Transfer dough to a lightly greased surface and shape it into a 8'; log.


    8. Transfer log to a lightly greased loaf pan (8 1/2'; x 4 1/2';), cover the pan with plastic proof cover (i just cover with a greased cling wrap, loosely).


    9. Let dough rise for about 1 hour, until outer edge has risen about 1'; over the rim of the pan.


    10. Preheat oven to 350F.


    11. Uncover pan and bake for 35-40mins, tenting lightly with foil for the final 10-15mins if the top is browning too quickly.


    12. Remove bread from oven, take it out of the pan, and cool on wire rack.


    13. After 15mins, brush with butter, if desired; to give loaf an exceptionally soft crust.


    14. NOTE 1: I've tried substituting 2 tbsp lecithin granules for half of the butter (2 tbsp lecithin+ 2 tbsp butter)- it makes an even more tender loaf, and extends the shelf life a bit.


    15. NOTE 2:You may also use 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk+ 1 1/8 cup of lukewarm water to replace the milk called for in recipe.


    16. NOTE 3: Potato flour (1/4 cup) may be replaced with 1/3 cup potato flakes.Do you have a recipe for really light fluffy white bread?
    I'm sorry i don't know the recipe, but i used to buy bread from a friend who is a priest and he used potatoes as one of the ingredients, but i don't know if that affects the fluffines, but that bread used to taste so good.

    Looking for a stuffed portobello recipe that is healthy/light?

    If you have one to share, thank you so much!Looking for a stuffed portobello recipe that is healthy/light?
    Roasted Portobello Mushrooms with Blue Cheese - YUM YUM!





    2 portobello mushrooms, stems removed


    1 tablespoon soy sauce, or to taste


    freshly ground black pepper


    3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese





    Serves 2.





    Preheat oven or toaster oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).


    Place mushroom caps, gill side up, on baking sheet. Drizzle with soy sauce and add a few grinds of black pepper to each cap.


    Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from oven, and sprinkle 1 1/2 tablespoon blue cheese onto each cap. Return to oven and bake an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is fully melted.


    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Looking for a stuffed portobello recipe that is healthy/light?
    This is one of my favorites.





    Start by cooking pork or turkey Italian Sausage until it's well browned. Remove sausage, saute chopped onion, then mix sausage back into the onions.





    Add tomato sauce (original recipe used red wine) and red pepper flakes to onion/sausage mixture and cook a few minutes while you chop the spinach. Then add chopped spinach, which will look like a lot at first.





    After a few minutes the spinach has cooked down and looks like this. Turn off heat and stir in chopped chopped basil and parsley.





    Then brush both sides of the mushrooms with olive oil, put mushrooms on the grill inside facing down and cook about 4 minutes before you stuff them.





    Bobby Flay's version of this used fresh mozarella with tomatoes on top, and it looks delicious. There are no garden tomatoes here yet, and I substituted grated mozarella which is a bit more widely available. The stuffed mushrooms cook on the grill for about 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and starting to brown, mushroom is cooked through, and stuffing is hot.





    Sensuous Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms





    2 tablespoons olive oil


    1 leek, white parts only, diced


    1 shallot, minced


    4 large Portobello mushrooms


    1 cup broccoli, chopped


    1 cup spinach (fresh or frozen, thawed), chopped


    1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley


    1/2 teaspoon dried thyme


    1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese


    1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs


    2 tablespoons butter





    Preheat oven to 350F. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add leek and shallot and saute, stirring often, until they are softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove mushroom stems from caps and chop stems. Add chopped stems and broccoli to the pan and continue to saute, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes more, until broccoli is crisp-tender but still bright green. Add spinach and saute a few minutes more, until wilted. Add parsley and thyme, stir well to combine, and remove from heat. Place mushroom caps, gill side up, in a lightly-oiled baking pan. Mound saut茅ed vegetables evenly in caps. Top with crumbled goat cheese. In a small skillet, melt the butter and add breadcrumbs, stirring to coat evenly. Sprinkle buttered crumbs over the tops of the mushrooms. Bake in preheated oven for 25 - 30 minutes, until crumbs are golden brown and cheese is melted. Serve immediately





    Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms





    6 large portobello mushrooms (about 12 oz.)


    22 SNACKWELL'S Cracked Pepper Crackers, crushed (about 3/4 cup crumbs)


    1/3 cup chopped red pepper


    2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives


    2 Tbsp. reduced calorie margarine, melted


    1 tsp. chopped garlic


    1 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard





    BROIL mushrooms 2 minutes on each side. MIX cracker crumbs, red pepper, chives, margarine, garlic and mustard. Top each mushroom with 2 Tbsp. crumb mixture. BAKE at 400掳F for 8 to 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.








    Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Zesty Tomato Sauce





    * 1 (3 1/2-ounce) package herbed goat cheese


    * 1/2 cup sliced almonds, roasted*


    * 6 large Portobello mushrooms, stems removed


    * 1 tablespoon olive oil


    * Salt and pepper to taste


    * 1 cup favorite spaghetti sauce


    * 8 grape tomatoes, halved


    * 2 teaspoons minced fresh basil, plus more small leaves to garnish if desired


    * 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano





    Preheat grill to medium.** Meanwhile, combine herbed goat cheese and almonds in a small bowl. Brush mushrooms all over with olive oil, and season lightly with salt and pepper.





    Combine spaghetti sauce, tomato halves, basil and oregano in a small saucepan, and bring to a simmer. Cook just until tomatoes are soft, and keep sauce warm until serving.





    Place mushrooms on grill, caps up. Grill 5 minutes, then remove from grill and scoop a tablespoon of goat cheese and almond mixture into each cap. Return to grill, caps down, and cover. Grill 4 to 6 minutes, until mushrooms are soft and cheese is melting. Divide mushrooms among plates, top with sauce, garnish with additional basil leaves if desired, and serve.








    Italian Stuffed Portobello Salad





    5 large portobello mushrooms, divided, stems removed and discarded


    1 Tbsp. Bertolli庐 Classico鈩?Olive Oil


    1/2 lb. sweet Italian sausage links, removed from casings and crumbled


    1 small onion, finely chopped


    1 jar (7 oz.) roasted red peppers, drained and chopped


    1/2 cup Wish-Bone庐 Italian Dressing


    2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil leaves or parsley, divided


    2 Tbsp. Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs


    2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese


    6 cups arugula or baby spinach leaves





    Preheat oven to 425掳. Finely chop 1 mushroom cap. Heat Olive Oil in 12-inch skillet and cook chopped mushroom, sausage and onion, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until sausage is browned. Add roasted peppers and cook 2 minutes. Stir in Wish-Bone庐 Italian Dressing and simmer 1 minute. Stir in 1 tablespoon basil. Arrange remaining 4 mushrooms caps on baking sheet. Evenly top with sausage mixture, then sprinkle with bread crumbs and cheese. Bake 20 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon basil. Evenly divide arugula on 4 plates, then top with mushrooms. Serve, if desired, with additional Dressing.
    This is a WeightWatcher recipe:





    2 sprays cooking spray


    5 large portobello mushroom(s), stems removed


    1 medium carrot(s), diced


    1 medium onion(s), chopped


    3 1/2 oz shiitake mushroom(s), stems removed, thinly sliced (5 mushrooms)


    3/4 cup dry textured vegetable protein, TVP


    1 1/4 cup vegetable broth, or water


    1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar


    1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice


    1 Tbsp basil, fresh, chopped, plus more for garnish


    1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste


    1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste


    1 1/4 cup canned tomato sauce, seasoned





    Directions








    1. Preheat oven to 400掳F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and roast 4 portobello mushroom caps until tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Chop remaining mushroom cap and set aside. Remove mushroom caps from oven and keep warm.





    2. Meanwhile, coat a nonstick stick skillet with cooking spray and set over medium heat. Add carrot and onion; cook until soft and starting to brown, about 10 minutes. Add reserved chopped portobello cap and shitake mushrooms and cook to soften mushrooms, about 4 to 6 minutes.





    3. Add TVP and broth (or water) to mushroom mixture. Cook until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Add vinegar and lemon juice. Stir in fresh basil and season to taste with salt and pepper.





    4. Arrange portobello caps in a shallow roasting pan. Scoop 1/2 cup of TVP filling over each mushroom and top each with 1/3 cup of tomato sauce. Warm in oven 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil before serving. Yields one stuffed cap per serving.





    OR





    Stuffed with spinach...hmmmm...yummy





    4 large portobello mushrooms


    1/4 cup chopped onion


    2 eggs, lightly beaten


    1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream


    1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry


    1 cup crushed seasoned stuffing


    1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese


    1/2 teaspoon garlic salt


    3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese








    Line a baking sheet with heavy-duty foil; coat the foil with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Remove stems from mushrooms; set caps aside and chop stems. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chopped mushrooms and onion. Cover and microwave at 50% power for 1-2 minutes or until tender, stirring every 30 seconds.





    In a small bowl, combine the eggs and sour cream. Stir in the spinach, stuffing, feta cheese, garlic salt and onion mixture. Spoon into mushroom caps. Place on prepared baking sheet.





    Bake at 350掳F for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until mushrooms are tender and cheese is melted.
    This is stuffed with herbs, tomatoes and a bit of bread crumbs so it's lighter and healthier than meat stuffed ones





    Ingredients





    * 3 tablespoons olive oil


    * 1 cup coarse fresh bread crumbs


    * 1 medium onion, finely chopped


    * 1 tablespoon minced garlic


    * 4 medium portobellos, stems finely chopped


    * 3 canned plum tomatoes, chopped


    * 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh sage


    * 1/2 cup dry white wine





    Directions





    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over moderate heat until hot, but not smoking, and lightly brown bread crumbs, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a large bowl. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and saute onion, stirring, until tender.





    Add garlic and saute, stirring, 1 minute. Add chopped mushroom stems, and salt and pepper, to taste, and saute, stirring, until tender, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, sage, and 1/4 cup wine and cook, stirring, until almost all liquid is evaporated. Set aside half of bread crumbs and stir mushroom mixture into remaining bread crumbs.





    Heat remaining tablespoon oil over moderately low heat until hot but not smoking and cook mushroom caps, gill sides down, covered, 5 minutes. Turn mushroom caps over and add remaining 1/4 cup wine and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, covered, until just tender but still juicy and mound filling in caps.





    Heat mushrooms until hot, about 3 minutes. Serve sprinkled with remaining bread crumbs.
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  • Can someone give me a recipe for a light fluffy lemon cream ?

    i want to use it as cream for a cakeCan someone give me a recipe for a light fluffy lemon cream ?
    Do a a lemon infused cream by peeling 1 lemon, removing white bitter pith and simmering in 100 ml cream for 4 minutes until thick and reduce by half. Pass through a strainer to get all of the essential oils out and chill the cream. With 150 ml cream, beat till stiff peaks form. Add 1 tbspn real lemon jiuce and zest 1 lemon and beat again to stiff peaks. add 2 tbspns caster sugar and the lemon infused cream and beat gently to stiff peaks. sorry for the long answer on this it will work, will be yummy and light. A little gelatine dissolved in hot water added to cream will help the setting properties. This style of cream works with ginger, vanilla, orange, lime, almost anything you wish to infuse!!Can someone give me a recipe for a light fluffy lemon cream ?
    Why not try a pot of cream freich with 1 lemon juice and zest stirred in - for a lighter, zestier, healthier version.

    I need a sub bun recipe. I want light and flufffy sub buns.?

    I would like a recipe for light and fluffy (not Dense) sub bun recipe.I need a sub bun recipe. I want light and flufffy sub buns.?
    I assume you have a bread maker or are ready for a workout:


    If you prefer plain rolls, omit onion ingredients.';


    Soft Onion Sandwich Rolls





    INGREDIENTS


    3/4 cup lukewarm milk


    5 tablespoons lukewarm water


    3 tablespoons butter, softened


    1 1/2 teaspoons salt


    3 tablespoons white sugar


    1 teaspoon onion powder


    3 tablespoons dried minced onion


    1/4 cup instant potato flakes


    3 cups all-purpose flour


    1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast


    1 egg white


    1 tablespoon water


    1/4 cup dried minced onion


    DIRECTIONS


    Place the milk, water, butter, salt, sugar, onion powder, 3 tablespoons of dried onion, potato flakes, flour and yeast into the pan of a bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select the Dough cycle, and press Start.


    When the cycle has completed, remove the dough from the machine, and knead on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 8 equal pieces, and form into balls. Gently flatten the balls until they are 4 inches in diameter. If they keep shrinking back, just let them relax for a minute before flattening. Place on a baking sheet, and cover loosely with a towel. Set in a draft-free place to rise until doubled in size, about 40 minutes.


    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Whisk together the egg white and water in a cup. Brush over the tops of the risen rolls, and sprinkle with remaining minced onion.


    Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Cool completely, then slice in half horizontally before using.I need a sub bun recipe. I want light and flufffy sub buns.?
    Kittencal's Sub/Sandwich Buns





    3/4 cup warm water


    1 teaspoon sugar


    2 tablespoons dry yeast (use 2 tablespoons yeast, even 1-3/4 tbsp will do fine)


    1/4 cup Crisco shortening, melted


    1 cup full-fat milk


    1 1/2 teaspoons salt


    4 tablespoons sugar


    4 cups all-purpose flour (more as needed)





    Prepare a heavy-duty stand mixer fitted with a kneader attachment.


    Place about 3-1/2 cups flour in the bowl.


    Melt the shortening in the microwave; add to the bowl with the flour.


    In a measuring cup, measure out 1 cup milk, then add in 4 tablespoons sugar and the salt; heat until quite warm in the microwave, stirring to dissolve the sugar and salt.


    Pour the milk into the bowl with the melted shortening and flour; cover the bowl with a towel to keep ingredients warm.


    Proof the yeast in a 3/4 cup warm water with 1 teaspoon sugar for about 8-10 minutes or until foamy.


    After proofing, add to the bowl and start kneading for about 3-4 minutes, then add in more flour as needed to create a soft semi-sticky dough, knead about 8 more minutes until smooth.


    Place the dough on a very lightly floured counter or board; let rest for 5-10 minutes, covered with a clean tea towel.


    Grease a large bowl, then place the dough into bowl to rise in a warm place for about 50-60 minutes (because of the amount of yeast, the dough should take a shorter rising time in a warm place).


    Punch down dough.


    Cut into pieces (I usually cut into 6 pieces), and shape large balls.


    Let dough balls rest for about 4 minutes (or just enough time to make shaping easier).


    Shape the dough into desired length for buns.


    Sprinkle a large cookie/baking sheet with cornmeal, or lightly grease with cooking spray.


    Place the long pieces of dough on a baking sheet (shape once again if you need to).


    Cover and let rise for about 25 minutes, or until doubled.


    Set oven to 375 degrees.


    Bake for about 22-25 minutes, or until dark golden brown.


    If desired after the second rising and just before baking, beat one egg white with 1 teaspoon cold water, then brush on buns and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

    Recipe for coffee with only a light flavor of the coffee beans?

    Does anyone know where I can find a recipe for coffe with only a light flavor of the mocha (or whatever flavor coffee is)? and what is brewed coffee? if it's a long process then i want a recipe without brewing. I just need a quick pick me up in the morning but i don't really enjoy the taste of coffee too much =]Recipe for coffee with only a light flavor of the coffee beans?
    Brewed coffee is any kind that uses grounds, not instant. It has a much nicer flavor, but doesn't have to be strong. We use an automatic drip coffee maker that makes 8 cups, and we use only 3 coffee measures, because we don't like it strong, either. We mix vanilla flavored coffee grounds with regular coffee grounds half %26amp; half, to get a nice flavor that is more light than the usual coffee taste. Everybody who drinks coffee at our house always compliments us and wants to know what kind of coffee this is. It isn't any special brand, just the way we mix it and measure it.





    I also like to use lots of Coffee Mate (or generic brand) powdered coffee creamer, with just a small amount of sugar.


    It gives the coffee a very nice mellow flavor.








    Good luck!!Recipe for coffee with only a light flavor of the coffee beans?
    You need tea not coffee.
    I dont like the taste of coffee either....so I put a teaspoon on vanilla extract in the cup with just enough milk to lighten it and add some sugar.
    ';coffee'; is the bean or ground bean. ';brewed coffee'; is when the coffee is steeped in hot water to produce the drink. For convenience, we just say ';coffee'; for both.





    You can buy a small, inexpensive electric coffee maker at kitchen stores, Wallmart, etc. It will have directions for how to brew coffee. You just put some ground coffee in the basket, put some water in the reservoir, and turn it on.





    For a coffee drink, I'd recommend microwaving a mug of milk until its warm, then adding just a bit of coffee.





    You might like General Foods International Coffee, Suisse Mocha. It's a small can of instant stuff that's like instant hot chocolate with a bit of instant coffee in it (only better). Just add hot water!
    Mocha is coffee with chocolate added. If you don't like coffee so much try the reverse. Make hot cocoa and add a little bit of instant coffee to it. You can adjust the flavor as you like.

    Do you have this book - Good Housekeeping Light & Healthy, I need this recipe -PLEASE?

    I am looking for a recipe from this cookbook - I believe it is called Whole Wheat Honey Oatmeal Bread (I think this is what it is called or something similar) - Thanks!!Do you have this book - Good Housekeeping Light %26amp; Healthy, I need this recipe -PLEASE?
    Whole Wheat Oatmeal Bread





    -2 cups warm water (105 degrees to 115 degrees)


    -2 packages active dry yeast


    -1/2 teaspoon sugar


    -1/2 cup honey


    -4 tablespoons butter or margarine


    -1 cup quick-cooking or old fashioned oats, uncooked


    -1 tablespoon salt


    -4 cups whole- wheat flour


    -1 large egg


    -2 1/2 cups approx. all purpose flour or 2 cups bread flour





    Directions:





    1. In large bowl, combine 1/2 warm water, yeast and sugar, stip to dissolve. Let stand until foamy about 5 min. Stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups warm water, honey, butter, oats, salt, and 2 cups whole-wheat flour until smooth. Stir in eggs. Gradually stir in remaining 2 cups whole wheat flour, then 2 cups all-purpose flour or 1 1/2 cups bread flour.





    2. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth but slightly sticky, about 7 min. working in enough remaining 1/2 cup flour just to keep dough from sticking.





    3. Shape dough into ball; place in greased large bowl, turning dough to grease top. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let dough rise in warm place ( 80 degrees to 85 degrees F) until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.





    4. Punch down dough. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and cut in half; cover and let rest 15 minutes. Grease large cookie sheet.





    5. Shape each dough half into 7' by 4' oval; place on prepared cookie sheet. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.





    6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. With serrated knife or single- edge razor blade, cut three to five 1/4 inch deep criss cross slashes across top of each loaf. Lightly dust tops of loaves with all- purpose flour. Bake until loaves sound hollow when lightly tapped on bottom, 35 to 40 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool. Makes 2 oval loaves. 12 slices each.





    Each slice: About 177 calories (15% calories from fat), 5g protein, 33g carbohydrate, 3g total fat (1g saturated), 14mg cholesterol, 315mg sodium.





    Couldn't believe that I actualyl had this cookbook! ENJOY!!Do you have this book - Good Housekeeping Light %26amp; Healthy, I need this recipe -PLEASE?
    Is it this one?





    http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksea鈥?/a>
    I don't have that cook book, but maybe the recipe for a multigrain loaf that has whole wheat, oats and honey in it from Good Housekeeping happens to be the right recipe...or similar enough for you to use.

    Light vs dark rum for a recipe?

    I don't drink rum so is there a huge difference in taste between the two? I'm cooking something that requires the dark rum but I only have the light stuff so will the flavor be really different or just the color?Light vs dark rum for a recipe?
    the flavor will be off slightly, but you can mask it by adding just a bit of molasses or dark brown sugar to the rum. I'd suggest about 2 tsp of brown sugar or 1/2 tsp of molasses. If you don't have either, don't worry, the dish will be fine, just a little less ';authentic.';Light vs dark rum for a recipe?
    The difference will be enormous. Dark rum has the aroma of molasses while white rum is only slightly perfumed. Use the dark one!

    Light healthy dinner ideas/recipes?

    Anyone got any light and healthy dinner ideas and recipes?Light healthy dinner ideas/recipes?
    The Eat Better America profile on Tablespoon.com is a list of a bunch of healthy recipes (snacks, lunches, dinners).





    Here is one of the dinner recipes I think looks pretty good:





    Lemon-Pepper Pasta and Asparagus


    2 cups uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta (4 ounces)


    1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil


    1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)


    1 pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces


    1 teaspoon grated lemon peel


    1/2 teaspoon salt


    1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper


    3 tablespoons lemon juice


    1 can (15 to 16 ounces) navy beans, rinsed and drained


    Freshly ground pepper, if desired








    1 Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.





    2 While pasta is cooking, heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook bell pepper, asparagus, lemon peel, salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in oil, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.





    3 Stir lemon juice and beans into vegetable mixture. Cook until beans are hot. Add pasta; toss. Sprinkle with pepper.Light healthy dinner ideas/recipes?
    Veg stir-fry, use any veg you like, chopped. fresh garlic, ginger,chili, heat wok with spray oil stir fry garlic, ginger and chili add a little water to stop it from sticking. Add veg, soy sauce and a splash of terryakey sauce (optional) and a little fresh coriander, serve with wholegrain rice or noodles. very healthy and tasty. Add some chicken or prawns or nuts to the veg for a very filling dinner.
    Chicken or fish with a tossed salad with a light dressing. I have been making pasta salads also with the fresh produce being in season. I also make won-ton soup just because I love it and feel it is good at anytime and for any meal.
    turkey wrap, with a whole wheat tortilla, lettuce, tomato, and a little mozzarella cheese. maybe have a fruit salad along with it. filling and healthy.
    Grilled chicken salad.
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  • Need recipe for something light for church lunch containing turkey?

    maybe with gravy? I don't want it to be a heavy meal, just something light. Thanks if you can help.Need recipe for something light for church lunch containing turkey?
    * 4 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta


    * 1 tablespoon butter or margarine


    * 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour


    * 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules


    * 1/4 teaspoon pepper


    * 1/8 teaspoon salt


    * 3/4 cup milk


    * 1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese


    * 3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese


    * 1 cup diced, cooked turkey


    * 10 fresh asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces


    * 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms





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    DIRECTIONS





    1. Cook pasta according to package directions. In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, bouillon, pepper and salt until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheeses and stir until smooth. Stir in the turkey, asparagus and mushrooms. Cook until heated through. Drain pasta and place in a serving bowl. Pour sauce mixture over pasta; toss gently to coat.Need recipe for something light for church lunch containing turkey?
    I made small swedish meatballs with ground turkey once for a church affair. (served in teriyaki sauce) Nothing fancy, but they were gobbled up quickly. Everybody's favorite.