Bread Machine Magic (25 page)

3
. After the baking cycle ends, remove bread from pan, place on cake rack, and allow to cool 1 hour before slicing.

CRUST:
Medium

BAKE CYCLE:
Standard

OPTIONAL BAKE CYCLES:
Whole Wheat; Sweet Bread

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SLICE

Calories 167 / Fat 2.7 grams / Carbohydrates 31.7 grams / Protein 5 grams / Fiber 2.8 grams / Sodium 172 milligrams / Cholesterol 17.1 milligrams

 

Anne and Bill's Apple Oatmeal Bread with Raisins

Oatmeal and applesauce combine to make this a lush, rich-tasting loaf. It's a good snack for children and great for breakfast toast.

SMALL RECIPE

OLD
-
FASHIONED ROLLED
OATS
¹
⁄
₃
cup

WATER
½ to
⁵
⁄
₈
cup

UNSWEETENED APPLESAUCE
¹
⁄
₃
cup

SALT
1 teaspoon

BUTTER
OR MARGARINE
1 tablespoon

DARK
BROWN
SUGAR
1 tablespoon

BREAD
FLOUR
1¾ cups

NONFAT
DRY
MILK POWDER
1 tablespoon

RAISINS
¼ cup

GROUND
CINNAMON
1 teaspoon

R
ED
S
TAR
BRAND ACTIVE
DRY
YEAST
1½ teaspoons

MEDIUM RECIPE

OLD
-
FASHIONED ROLLED
OATS
½ cup

WATER
⁵
⁄
₈
to ¾ cup

UNSWEETENED APPLESAUCE
½ cup

SALT
1½ teaspoons

BUTTER
OR MARGARINE
1½ tablespoons

DARK
BROWN
SUGAR
2 tablespoons

BREAD
FLOUR
2¾ cups

NONFAT
DRY
MILK POWDER
1½ tablespoons

RAISINS
¹
⁄
₃
cup

GROUND
CINNAMON
1 teaspoon

R
ED
S
TAR
BRAND ACTIVE
DRY
YEAST
2 teaspoons

LARGE RECIPE

OLD
-
FASHIONED ROLLED
OATS
²
⁄
₃
cup

WATER
⁷
⁄
₈
to 1 cup

UNSWEETENED APPLESAUCE
²
⁄
₃
cup

SALT
1½ teaspoons

BUTTER
OR MARGARINE
2 tablespoons

DARK
BROWN
SUGAR
2 tablespoons

BREAD
FLOUR
3½ cups

NONFAT
DRY
MILK POWDER
2 tablespoons

RAISINS
½ cup

GROUND
CINNAMON
2 teaspoons

R
ED
S
TAR
BRAND ACTIVE
DRY
YEAST
2½ teaspoons

1
. Place all ingredients in bread pan, using the least amount of liquid listed in the recipe. Select Light Crust setting and press Start.

2
. Observe the dough as it kneads. After 5 to 10 minutes, if it appears dry and stiff, or if your machine sounds as if it's straining to knead it, add more liquid 1 tablespoon at a time until dough forms a smooth, soft, pliable ball that is slightly tacky to the touch.

3
. After the baking cycle ends, remove bread from pan, place on cake rack, and allow to cool 1 hour before slicing.

CRUST:
Light

BAKE CYCLE:
Standard

OPTIONAL BAKE CYCLES:
Whole Wheat; Sweet Bread; Raisin/Nut; Delayed Timer

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SLICE

Calories 114 / Fat .5 gram / Carbohydrates 23.8 grams / Protein 3.4 grams / Fiber 1.3 grams / Sodium 232 milligrams / Cholesterol .1 milligram

 

Granola Date Bread

We experimented with several different types of granola from our local health-food store. The plain granola made a very tasty loaf of bread but a raspberry apple granola turned this into an extraordinary breakfast bread!

SMALL RECIPE

GRANOLA
¹
⁄
₃
cup

BUTTERMILK
½ cup

WATER
³
⁄
₈
to ½ cup

BUTTER
OR MARGARINE
1 tablespoon

HONEY
1½ tablespoons

SALT
1 teaspoon

BREAD
FLOUR
1 cup

WHOLE
WHEAT FLOUR
1 cup

CHOPPED
DATES
¼ cup

R
ED
S
TAR
BRAND ACTIVE
DRY
YEAST
1½ teaspoons

MEDIUM RECIPE

GRANOLA
½ cup

BUTTERMILK
¾ cup

WATER
½ to
⁵
⁄
₈
cup

BUTTER
OR MARGARINE
1½ tablespoons

HONEY
2 tablespoons

SALT
1½ teaspoons

BREAD
FLOUR
2 cups

WHOLE
WHEAT FLOUR
1 cup

CHOPPED
DATES
¹
⁄
₃
cup

R
ED
S
TAR
BRAND ACTIVE
DRY
YEAST
2 teaspoons

LARGE RECIPE

GRANOLA
²
⁄
₃
cup

BUTTERMILK
1 cup

WATER
¾ to
⁷
⁄
₈
cup

BUTTER
OR MARGARINE
2 tablespoons

HONEY
3 tablespoons

SALT
2 teaspoons

BREAD
FLOUR
2 cups

WHOLE
WHEAT FLOUR
2 cups

CHOPPED
DATES
½ cup

R
ED
S
TAR
BRAND ACTIVE
DRY
YEAST
2 teaspoons

1
. Place all ingredients in bread pan, using the least amount of liquid listed in the recipe. Select Medium Crust setting and press Start.

2
. Observe the dough as it kneads. After 5 to 10 minutes, if it appears dry and stiff or if your machine sounds as if it's straining to knead it, add more liquid 1 tablespoon at a time until dough forms a smooth, soft, pliable ball that is slightly tacky to the touch.

3
. After the baking cycle ends, remove bread from pan, place on cake rack, and allow to cool 1 hour before slicing.

CRUST:
Medium

BAKE CYCLE:
Standard

OPTIONAL BAKE CYCLES:
Whole Wheat; Sweet Bread; Raisin/Nut

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SLICE

Calories 146 / Fat 2.1 grams / Carbohydrates 28.5 grams / Protein 4.1 grams / Fiber 2.4 grams / Sodium 267 milligrams / Cholesterol .5 milligram

 

Mixed Fruit Bread

If your friends don't care for the traditional gift of holiday fruitcake, this bread is a nice alternative.

SMALL RECIPE

100%
BRAN
CEREAL
¹
⁄
₃
cup

BUTTERMILK
⁵
⁄
₈
to ¾ cup

EGG
1

BUTTER
OR MARGARINE
1 tablespoon

HONEY
1 tablespoon

SALT
½ teaspoon

BREAD
FLOUR
2 cups

GROUND
CINNAMON
¼ teaspoon

MIXED
DRIED
FRUITS
,
FINELY
CHOPPED
½ cup

R
ED
S
TAR
BRAND ACTIVE
DRY
YEAST
2 teaspoons

MEDIUM RECIPE

100%
BRAN
CEREAL
½ cup

BUTTERMILK
1 to 1
¹
⁄
₈
cups

EGG
1

BUTTER
OR MARGARINE
1½ tablespoons

HONEY
2 tablespoons

SALT
1 teaspoon

BREAD
FLOUR
3 cups

GROUND
CINNAMON
¼ teaspoon

MIXED
DRIED
FRUITS
,
FINELY
CHOPPED
²
⁄
₃
cup

R
ED
S
TAR
BRAND ACTIVE
DRY
YEAST
2 teaspoons

LARGE RECIPE

100%
BRAN
CEREAL
²
⁄
₃
cup

BUTTERMILK
1¼ to 1
³
⁄
₈
cups

EGG
2

BUTTER
OR MARGARINE
2 tablespoons

HONEY
2 tablespoons

SALT
1 teaspoon

BREAD
FLOUR
4 cups

GROUND
CINNAMON
½ teaspoon

MIXED
DRIED
FRUITS
,
FINELY
CHOPPED
1 cup

R
ED
S
TAR
BRAND ACTIVE
DRY
YEAST
2½ teaspoons

1
. Place all ingredients in bread pan, using the least amount of liquid listed in the recipe. Select Medium Crust setting and press Start.

2
. Observe the dough as it kneads. After 5 to 10 minutes, if it appears dry and stiff, or if your machine sounds as if it's straining to knead it, add more liquid 1 tablespoon at a time until dough forms a smooth, soft, pliable ball that is slightly tacky to the touch.

3
. After the baking cycle ends, remove bread from pan, place on cake rack, and allow to cool 1 hour before slicing.

CRUST:
Medium

BAKE CYCLE:
Standard

OPTIONAL BAKE CYCLES:
Whole Wheat; Sweet Bread; Raisin/Nut

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SLICE

Calories 150 / Fat 1.9 grams / Carbohydrates 29.5 grams / Protein 4.4 grams / Fiber 1.8 grams / Sodium 208 milligrams / Cholesterol 15.9 milligrams

 

Orange Bread

After much trial and error, we finally came up with a winning orange bread. Try it with chicken salad or as a breakfast toast. (Note: When grating the orange peels, be sure to use the rind only and not the bitter white pith underneath.)

SMALL RECIPE

PEELED
AND
CHOPPED NAVEL
ORANGE
¾ cup

ORANGE
JUICE
1 to 2 tablespoons

EGG
1

BUTTER
OR MARGARINE
1 tablespoon

ORANGE
MARMALADE
3 tablespoons

SALT
1 teaspoon

BREAD
FLOUR
2 cups

GRATED
ORANGE
RIND
2 tablespoons

SLIVERED
ALMONDS
¼ cup

VITAL
WHEAT GLUTEN
(
OPTIONAL
)
1 tablespoon

R
ED
S
TAR
BRAND ACTIVE
DRY
YEAST
2 teaspoons

MEDIUM RECIPE

PEELED
AND
CHOPPED NAVEL
ORANGE
1 cup

ORANGE
JUICE
3 to 4 tablespoons

EGG
1

BUTTER
OR MARGARINE
1 tablespoon

ORANGE
MARMALADE
¼ cup

SALT
1 teaspoon

BREAD
FLOUR
3 cups

GRATED
ORANGE
RIND
3 tablespoons

SLIVERED
ALMONDS
¹
⁄
₃
cup

VITAL
WHEAT GLUTEN
(
OPTIONAL
)
1½ tablespoons

R
ED
S
TAR
BRAND ACTIVE
DRY
YEAST
2 teaspoons

LARGE RECIPE