Bread Machine Magic (39 page)

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SLICE

Calories 147 / Fat 1.8 grams / Carbohydrates 29.2 grams / Protein 3.7 grams / Fiber 1.2 grams / Sodium 185 milligrams / Cholesterol .8 milligram

 

Oatmeal Spice Bread

Our husbands love this delicious, spicy breakfast bread. Try it toasted and spread with cream cheese. (Note: The small loaf is baked on the Rapid Bake setting.)

SMALL RECIPE

OLD
-
FASHIONED ROLLED
OATS
½ cup

WATER
⁷
⁄
₈
to 1 cup

OIL
1 tablespoon

DARK
BROWN
SUGAR
3 tablespoons

SALT
1 teaspoon

BREAD
FLOUR
2 cups

GROUND
CINNAMON
¾ teaspoon

GRATED
NUTMEG
¼ teaspoon

GROUND
GINGER
¼ teaspoon

GROUND
CLOVES
¹
⁄
₈
teaspoon

RAISINS
¼ cup

R
ED
S
TAR
BRAND ACTIVE
DRY
YEAST
1½ teaspoons

MEDIUM RECIPE

OLD
-
FASHIONED ROLLED
OATS
1 cup

WATER
1¼ to 1
³
⁄
₈
cups

OIL
3 tablespoons

DARK
BROWN
SUGAR
¼ cup

SALT
1½ teaspoons

BREAD
FLOUR
3 cups

GROUND
CINNAMON
1 teaspoon

GRATED
NUTMEG
½ teaspoon

GROUND
GINGER
½ teaspoon

GROUND
CLOVES
¼ teaspoon

RAISINS
½ cup

R
ED
S
TAR
BRAND ACTIVE
DRY
YEAST
1½ teaspoons

LARGE RECIPE

OLD
-
FASHIONED ROLLED
OATS
1¼ cups

WATER
1¾ to 1
⁷
⁄
₈
cups

OIL
¼ cup

DARK
BROWN
SUGAR
6 tablespoons

SALT
2 teaspoons

BREAD
FLOUR
4 cups

GROUND
CINNAMON
1½ teaspoons

GRATED
NUTMEG
½ teaspoon

GROUND
GINGER
½ teaspoon

GROUND
CLOVES
¼ teaspoon

RAISINS
¾ cup

R
ED
S
TAR
BRAND ACTIVE
DRY
YEAST
2 teaspoons

For the Small Recipe

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

For the Medium and Large Recipes

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:
Rapid Bake for small recipe; Standard for medium and large recipes

OPTIONAL BAKE CYCLES:
Raisin/Nut

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SLICE

Calories 180 / Fat 3.6 grams / Carbohydrates 33 grams / Protein 4 grams / Fiber 1.8 grams / Sodium 232 milligrams / Cholesterol 0 milligrams

Specialty Breads

 

Whole Wheat Hamburger and Hot Dog Buns

These are definitely 5-star hamburger buns. You'll never go back to the store-bought version once you've tried these.

SMALL RECIPE

WATER
⁵
⁄
₈
cup

EGG
1

SALT
½ teaspoon

SHORTENING
3 tablespoons

SUGAR
3 tablespoons

ALL
-
PURPOSE
FLOUR
1
¹
⁄
₃
cups

WHOLE
WHEAT
FLOUR
²
⁄
₃
cup

R
ED
S
TAR
BRAND
ACTIVE
DRY
YEAST
2 teaspoons

MEDIUM RECIPE

WATER
1 cup

EGG
1

SALT
¾ teaspoon

SHORTENING
¼ cup

SUGAR
¼ cup

ALL
-
PURPOSE
FLOUR
2 cups

WHOLE
WHEAT
FLOUR
1 cup

R
ED
S
TAR
BRAND
ACTIVE
DRY
YEAST
3 teaspoons

LARGE RECIPE

WATER
1
¹
⁄
₈
cups

EGG
2

SALT
1 teaspoon

SHORTENING
6 tablespoons

SUGAR
6 tablespoons

ALL
-
PURPOSE
FLOUR
2
²
⁄
₃
cups

WHOLE
WHEAT
FLOUR
1
¹
⁄
₃
cups

R
ED
S
TAR
BRAND
ACTIVE
DRY
YEAST
4 teaspoons

1
. Place dough ingredients in bread pan, select Dough setting, and press Start.

2
. When the dough has risen long enough, the machine will beep. Turn off bread machine, remove bread pan, and turn out dough onto a lightly floured countertop or cutting board.

For the Small Recipe

With a sharp knife, divide dough into 7 pieces for hamburger buns or 8 pieces for hot dog buns.

For the Medium Recipe

With a sharp knife, divide dough into 10 pieces for hamburger buns or 12 pieces for hot dog buns.

For the Large Recipe

With a sharp knife, divide dough into 14 pieces for hamburger buns or 16 pieces for hot dog buns.

3
. Grease a baking sheet. Roll pieces of dough into balls and flatten for hamburger buns or shape into 6-inch rolls for hot dog buns. Place on prepared baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm oven 30 to 45 minutes until doubled in size. (Hint: To warm oven slightly, turn oven on Warm setting for 1 minute, then turn it off and place covered dough in oven to rise. Remove pan from oven before preheating.)

4
. Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool on cake racks. When ready to use, split buns in half horizontally. These will keep in a plastic bag in the freezer for 3 to 4 weeks.

BAKE CYCLE:
Dough

Small recipe yields 7 hamburger or 8 hot dog buns

Medium recipe yields 10 hamburger or 12 hot dog buns

Large recipe yields 14 hamburger or 16 hot dog buns

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER HAMBURGER BUN

Calories 206 / Fat 6.1 grams / Carbohydrates 32.9 grams / Protein 5.1 grams / Fiber 2.4 grams / Sodium 168 milligrams / Cholesterol 30.4 milligrams

 

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER HOT DOG BUN

Calories 179 / Fat 5.8 grams / Carbohydrates 27.3 grams / Protein 4.4 grams / Fiber 2 grams / Sodium 142 milligrams / Cholesterol 26.6 milligrams

 

Onion Rolls

The distinctive taste of freshly sautéed onions makes these rolls infinitely better than anything bought in a package. They're dynamite with sliced deli meats, cheese, and mustard.

DOUGH

SMALL RECIPE

BUTTER
OR
MARGARINE
3 tablespoons

MINCED
FRESH
ONION
½ cup

WATER
½ cup

EGG
1

SUGAR
1 teaspoon

SALT
¾ teaspoon

NONFAT
DRY
MILK
POWDER
1½ tablespoons

ALL
-
PURPOSE
FLOUR
2 cups

R
ED
S
TAR
BRAND
ACTIVE
DRY
YEAST
1½ teaspoons

MEDIUM RECIPE

BUTTER
OR
MARGARINE
4 tablespoons

MINCED
FRESH
ONION
¾ teaspoon

WATER
¾ cup

EGG
1

SUGAR
1½ teaspoons

SALT
1 teaspoon

NONFAT
DRY
MILK
POWDER
2 tablespoons

ALL
-
PURPOSE
FLOUR
3 cups

R
ED
S
TAR
BRAND
ACTIVE
DRY
YEAST
1½ teaspoons

LARGE RECIPE

BUTTER
OR
MARGARINE
6 tablespoons

MINCED
FRESH
ONION
1 cup

WATER
¾ cup

EGG
2

SUGAR
2 teaspoons

SALT
1½ teaspoons

NONFAT
DRY
MILK
POWDER
3 tablespoons

ALL
-
PURPOSE
FLOUR
4 cups

R
ED
S
TAR
BRAND
ACTIVE
DRY
YEAST
2 teaspoons

1
. In a small skillet over medium heat, melt butter then add onion. Sauté onion about 10 minutes until tender but not browned.

2
. Remove pan from heat and allow onion to cool slightly.

For the Small Recipe

Reserve 2 tablespoons of the onion mixture. Place remaining onion mixture and the rest of dough ingredients in bread pan, select Dough setting, and press Start.

When the dough has risen long enough, the machine will beep. Turn off bread machine, remove bread pan, and turn out dough onto a heavily floured countertop or cutting board. Gently roll and stretch dough into a 12-inch rope. With a sharp knife, divide dough into 7 pieces.

For the Medium Recipe

Reserve ¼ cup of the onion mixture. Place remaining onion mixture and the rest of dough ingredients in bread pan, select Dough setting, and press Start.

When the dough has risen long enough, the machine will beep. Turn off bread machine, remove bread pan, and turn out dough onto a heavily floured countertop or cutting board. Gently roll and stretch dough into a 12-inch rope. With a sharp knife, divide dough into 10 pieces.

For the Large Recipe

Reserve 6 tablespoons of the onion mixture. Place remaining onion mixture and the rest of dough ingredients in bread pan, select Dough setting, and press Start.

When the dough has risen long enough, the machine will beep. Turn off bread machine, remove bread pan, and turn out dough onto a heavily floured countertop or cutting board. Gently roll and stretch dough into a 12-inch rope. With a sharp knife, divide dough into 14 pieces.

3
. Grease a large baking sheet. Roll each piece of dough into a ball and then flatten slightly. Place rolls on prepared sheet.