Category: Breads and Pastries

Bread Machine Italian Herb Bread

I am not a baker. That’s why I have a bread machine. I’m lucky even still to get something that resembles a loaf of bread. And I’m really lucky (and happy) if I get a loaf that tastes as fantastic as this bread machine Italian herb bread. The aroma from this bread as it bakes is insanely amazing. If I could bottle it I would and I’d put it into air fresheners or one of those oil infuser things. Herbs are throughout the bread so there’s no chance you take a bite and don’t get all that deliciousness.

Bread Machine Italian Herb Bread

Add A Bit Of Heat. If You Want To.

I wouldn’t change a thing about this bread machine Italian herb bread. Well, that’s sort of true. I sometimes sneak in a pinch or two or three of red pepper flake. Just enough for a bit of spiciness but not so much that the bread is ‘hot’. But trust me, the bread is fantastic just as it is. The herb flavor (and aroma) just cannot be beat. And neither can the flavors.

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Cuisinart Bread Maker Machine, Compact and Automatic, Customizable Settings, Up to 2lb Loaves, CBK-110P1, Silver,Black

I keep practicing making bread by hand, and sometimes I get it and most of the times it just comes out ok. Until I’m a master, I’ll keep using my trusty bread machine.

Bread Machine Italian Herb Bread
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Bread Machine Italian Herb Bread

I sometimes sneak in a pinch or two or three of red pepper flake.
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Keyword bread, herbs
Cook Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 259kcal

Equipment

Bread Maker Machine
Bread Maker Machine

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place ingredients into bread machine in the order listed.
  • Process on dough cycle.
  • Lightly flour a flat work surface and your hands. Remove dough from bread machine and work into a ball, folding with your hands.
  • Transfer to lightly oiled bread baking pan.
  • Cover loosely with plastic wrap that has been lightly sprayed with non-stick spray.
  • Transfer to a warm place and let rise until doubled, 45 minutes to an hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Carefully remove the wrap. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove and let cool slightly before slicing.

Notes

For best results, use freshly grated Parmesan.

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 347mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Brioche French Toast

It had been soooooo long since I had French toast. My wife suggested that I make some and I quickly put the things I needed on my grocery list. I started with homemade brioche bread, but you can use a loaf from the store or substitute another type of bread, such as challah. You’ll get the best results with day-old or slightly stale bread. My homemade brioche is nice and thick, absorbing loads of the egg batter, which is the key to a perfect French toast. You don’t just want a light coating on the outside, you want it all the way through, in each and every bite. I like my French toast thick and eggy. No point in going halfway.

Brioche French Toast

The Best French Toast

This brioche French toast checked off every box on my list of things that make for great French toast. A slightly crunchy crusty edge: check. Eggy creamy soft insides: check. Able to absorb tons of real Maple syrup: check and check again.

This dish is best prepared in a cast iron skillet. Nothing conducts heat better!

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Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron 3 Skillet Bundle. 12 inches and 10.25 inches with 8 inch Set of 3 Cast Iron Frying Pans

Also try my English muffin French toast and my cinnamon French toast bake! And if you have a Cuisinart Griddler, it makes the best (and easiest) French toast!

Brioche French Toast
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Brioche French Toast

My homemade brioche is nice and thick, absorbing loads of the egg batter, which is the key to a perfect French toast. You don’t just want a light coating on the outside, you want it all the way through, in each and every bite.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword French toast
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 565kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Alton Brown

Ingredients

  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons honey warmed
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 8 slices Brioche 1/2" thick stale bread works best
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • Your favorite toppings real maple syrup, powdered sugar, whipped cream, fruits, etc

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Add half-and-half, eggs, honey and salt to a pie pan. Whisk with a fork.
  • Working in batches, place bread in the egg mixture and let soak on each side for 30 seconds. Transfer to a wire rack over a sheet pan.
  • Working in batches, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet. Add 2 bread slices to the skillet and cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes. Remove to another wire rack over a sheet pan.
  • Transfer pan of bread to the oven and bake 5 minutes.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.

Notes

In a pinch you can substitute milk for the half-and-half.

Nutrition

Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 312mg | Sodium: 545mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1366IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Bread Machine Pizza Dough

I flat-out absolutely cannot bake. I’ve tried and tried. I am missing whatever gene is required to make perfect bread, dough, rolls or biscuits from scratch. So that’s why I have a bread machine. I’ve been using mine more and more lately. One of the recipes I love to make in it is this bread machine pizza dough.

Bread Machine Pizza Dough

Crunchy Down Below, Soft Up Top

This bread machine pizza dough is soft and a bit sweet, but with a little heat too. The bottom gets nice and crunchy while the top stays as soft as you can imagine.

This recipe makes a large pizza. I usually cut the dough in half and make two medium sized pizzas, cooking them on my Weber Performer grill using a pizza stone. If you are cooking your pizza on a stone, make sure to lightly dust the stone with corn flour before placing the dough onto it. It prevents sticking and helps you get a nice crunchy crust.

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Cuisinart Bread Maker Machine, Compact and Automatic, Customizable Settings, Up to 2lb Loaves, CBK-110P1, Silver,Black
Bread Machine Pizza Dough
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Bread Machine Pizza Dough

This dough is soft and a bit sweet, but with a little heat too. The bottom gets nice and crunchy while the top stays as soft as you can imagine.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword bread machine, dough, pizza
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings 1 pizza
Calories 1570kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the ingredients into your bread machine in the order listed.
  • Select the dough cycle on your machine.
  • When done, let the dough rest 5-30 minutes then remove.
  • Roll out to the desired shape and size.
  • Add toppings.
  • Bake in an oven at 425 F or on a pizza stone on a grill for 10-12 minutes or until done.

Notes

When making a pizza, less is more.

Nutrition

Calories: 1570kcal | Carbohydrates: 319g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2746mg | Potassium: 735mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 592IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 19mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Chipotle Garlic Cheese Bread

Until 15 minutes ago, our gotta-have-it-garlic bread was our favorite garlic bread. This chipotle garlic cheese bread is similar in that, boy, is it ever packed with flavor, but oh does it ever bring the cheese. It reminds me of the garlic cheese bread Pizza Hut used to have on the menu but with ten times the flavor and cheese (which reminds me… be sure to check out my copycat of Pizza Hut’s pan pizza). It’s seriously over the top, but really, when you make garlic cheese bread are you thinking ‘healthy’? It’s an indulgence. And then some.

Chipotle Garlic Cheese Bread

Make Ahead, Enjoy Later

You can make this chipotle garlic cheese bread ahead of time. Just wrap it in foil (loosely, so that the cheese doesn’t stick to the foil) and keep it in the fridge. When you’re ready to reheat it just toss it in a 350 F oven for 10-15 minutes until hot. Let it cool slightly before slicing or the ooey gooey cheese will run all over the place.

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Also try my buttery garlic herb knots, grilled garlic cheese bread and my super-easy garlic-cheese crescent rolls.

Chipotle Garlic Cheese Bread
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Chipotle Garlic Cheese Bread

This chipotle garlic cheese bread is packed with flavor, and oh does it ever bring the cheese.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword cheese, garlic bread
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 314kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 2 teaspoons Chipotle chili powder or more
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • ¾ cup green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped plus more for garnish
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 large French bread halved horizontally

Instructions

  • Combine the butter and chipotle chili powder in a large bowl. Add more seasoning if you want it spicier.
  • Add the remaining ingredients except for the bread (and parsley garnish). Gently fold to combine.
  • Place bread halves onto a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
  • Spread the cheese mixture onto the bread. Don’t be shy. If you have leftover mixture consider yourself lucky (not all loaves are the same size, so it happens!).
  • Place bread under the broiler until starting to brown, 3-5 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before garnishing with parsley and slicing for serving.

Notes

Substitute pepper jack for the cheddar for a nice little kick.

Nutrition

Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 339mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 810IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Chipotle Cornbread

I made a big ole pot of chili. I needed some cornbread. But not any ordinary cornbread. No, I wanted something different, with a bit of a kick to stand up to the definitely-kickin’ chili. This chipotle cornbread stepped up to the challenge in a big way. A hint of heat and a heat of smokiness. And the perfect texture to boot. Perfect for crumbling into my chili.

Chipotle Cornbread

That Great Cornbread Texture

Make sure that your buttermilk is super cold and that the melted butter has cooled before adding it to the buttermilk. The two will form an curd-looking mixture. Do not over mix it. You want a little texture to your chipotle cornbread.

For even more of a spicy kick add a fire-roasted diced jalapeno or two to the batter. For a bit more smoky flavor, use a shredded smoked cheddar cheese (I smoke my own cheese. It’s awesome!).

La Costena Chipotle Peppers 7oz.
La Costena Chipotle Peppers 7oz.

Although you can use pie plates as I mention in the recipe, this cornbread is also fantastic when made in a cast iron skillet.

Also try my grilled jalapeno honey butter cornbread and my not-grilled jalapeno cornbread..

Chipotle Cornbread
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Chipotle Cornbread

A hint of heat and a heat of smokiness. And the perfect texture to boot. Perfect for crumbling into my chili.
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Keyword cornbread, spicy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 332kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a round pie pan or 8″ x 8″ baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • In a large bowl combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt.
  • In another bowl combine the buttermilk, adobo, honey, eggs, chipotle pepper and butter. Add to the dry ingredients and stir until smooth and combined.
  • Fold in the cheese.
  • Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25 minutes or until done. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Substitute pepper jack for the cheddar for a little more kick!

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 1310mg | Potassium: 224mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 368IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 329mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Buttery Garlic Herb Knots

Yummy, buttery, garlicky, herby bread. All good things. And very easy to make since I used pre-made pizza dough. I’m not that great at tying knots into raw dough strips, it would seem. But that didn’t matter a bit. These buttery garlic herb knots came out tasting perfect.

Buttery Garlic Herb Knots

Get To Dippin’!

For the marinara I used my absolutely go-to homemade pizza sauce. It has the perfect pizza sauce flavor. I make it by the gallon (well, it seems that way at least) and freeze it in small portions so I always have it on hand. It’s perfect for dipping a few buttery garlic herb knots.

Serve a little warmed pizza sauce or marinara on the side for dipping the bread. I use these little sauce dipping cups. They’re the perfect single-serve size!

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(24 Pack, 2 Sizes) Small Sauce Cups, Stainless Steel Ramekin Dipping Sauce Cup, Commercial Grade Individual Round Condiment Cups (12 of – 1.5oz: 12 of – 2.5oz)

Also try my easy cheesy breadsticks.

Buttery Garlic Herb Knots
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Buttery Garlic Herb Knots

Yummy, buttery, garlicky, herby bread. All good things. And very easy to make since I used pre-made pizza dough.
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Keyword bread, garlic, rolls
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 16 knots
Calories 59kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Kelsey Nixon

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 F.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter.
  • Stir in the thyme, rosemary, 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan, and the garlic powder.
  • Lightly dust a work surface with flour.
  • Remove pizza crusts from tubes and unroll onto the surface. Roll out into rectangles.
  • Brush tops of dough with butter mixture. Fold dough over on top of itself.
  • Using a pizza cutter, cut each dough in half, then repeat until you have 8 strips about an inch wide. You don’t have to get too particular in how wide they are on how straight they are cut.
  • Grab ends of each strip and ‘tie’ them into a knot. Gently, don’t pull on the ends real hard or the dough will break.
  • Lay knots onto a baking sheet (you’ll need two pans) sprayed with non-stick spray. Fold the tips of the dough under the knots so they don’t cook too fast.
  • Bake 18-20 minutes or longer depending on how golden brown you want your knots.
  • Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Brush with remaining butter and sprinkle with remaining cheese and serve hot with warmed marinara sauce for dipping if desired.

Notes

Also great dipped in Ranch dressing!

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Boy, talk about something that flew off the table so fast that I was starting to wonder if we’d been robbed. We all thought that these copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay biscuits were even better than the restaurant favorite. They aren’t quite as crumbly, which was a bonus. They held up to dunking in pot roast gravy, and that’s saying something. Granted, you probably can’t find pot roast gravy at Red Lobster so it’s not really an issue at the restaurant!

Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Mighty Delicious!

I admit that when I made these copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay biscuits that I used a bit more parsley than the recipe below calls for. The biscuits are a little sweet (I’m not saying that in a bad way). The parsley gave a nice little herby contrast to that. Next time I might try cutting back on the parsley, but increase the cayenne. I do like a little heat! At that point they’re no longer a copycat, but they’re still mighty darned good!

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These biscuits are great for soppin’ up the broth from my NOLA smoked shrimp.

Also try my copycat of Red Lobster’s tartar sauce. It’s really yummy!

Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits
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Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits

 We all thought that this copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay biscuits was even better than the restaurant favorite. They aren’t quite as crumbly.
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Keyword biscuits, cheddar, copycat, Red Lobster
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 213kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

For the topping

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ tablespoon fresh parsley minced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 475 F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or use a silpat.
  • In a large bowl,whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, garlic powder and cayenne. Fold in the cheddar cheese.
  • In a separate bowl stir together the buttermilk and melted butter until the butter forms clumps.
  • Pour the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture and mix gently with a spatula just until a dough forms and there are no dry ingredients remaining.
  • Lightly spray a 1/4 cup measuring cup with non-stick spray. Scoop out 1/4 cup of dough at a time and place on the prepared baking sheet, 1″ apart.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and brush with melted butter parsley mixture.

Notes

Store any leftover biscuits in the fridge. Warm at 350 F for 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 308mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 453IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Black Pepper Biscuits

I’ve always wanted to make my own biscuits from scratch. I finally stepped up to the challenge after watching Trisha Yearwood make these black pepper biscuits on her TV show. I figured heck, I can do that. So I did. And I was so happy that I did. These black pepper biscuits are ‘meaty’. They are not your light and fluffy little light clouds of dough. They hold up to anything and they taste absolutely divine. Buttermilk and butter… oh pinch me.

Black Pepper Biscuits

Butter Perfection

The key to these black pepper biscuits is the butter. Make absolutely sure you cut the butter into small pieces. Big ones will not do. I cut the 6 tablespoon chunk into teaspoon pats first, then I cut each pat into 9 small pieces. That worked perfectly for me. If you leave the butter too big your biscuits might just fall apart. At the least you’ll have a hard time forming them into biscuits to start with. So, smaller is better! And when they come out of the oven all hot and yummy, drizzle them with my black pepper honey.

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If you want that great homemade biscuit flavor but without the work, try my bread machine southern biscuits too!

Black Pepper Biscuits
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Black Pepper Biscuits

These black pepper biscuits are ‘meaty’. They are not your light and fluffy little light clouds of dough. They hold up to anything and they taste absolutely divine. Buttermilk and butter… oh pinch me.
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Keyword biscuits, homemade
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 183kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Trisha Yearwood

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 F.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda into a large bowl.
  • Add the butter cubes. Break up any pieces that stick together. Use your fingers to combine the butter with the flour mixture.
  • Add the buttermilk and stir until a dough forms.
  • Lightly pack the dough with your hands and place onto a lightly floured surface. Use the palms of your hands to flatten out into a 1″ thick shape.
  • Use a 2 1/2″ biscuit cutter to cut the dough into rounds. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with a silicon mat or parchment paper. Use any remaining dough scraps by pressing them back together with your hands and cutting more biscuits.
  • Brush the tops of the biscuits with the heavy cream and sprinkle generously with the black pepper.
  • Bake until starting to turn golden brown, 10-12 minutes.

Notes

Use full-fat heavy cream and buttermilk for best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 410mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 272IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Bread Machine Garlic Herb Pepperoni Bread

Bread, glorious bread! You may not be excited, but any time I get homemade bread to turn out as great as this I am one happy guy! It helped a lot that the dough for this bread machine garlic herb pepperoni bread was about as foolproof as you can get. I need foolproof when it comes to bread. I need a bread machine to make sure I don’t make a big mess of it. My attempts at from-scratch bread are something to behold. Or hide. That’s why I have a bread machine.

Bread Machine Garlic Herb Pepperoni Bread

That Wonderful Aroma… And Flavor

The house filled with a wonderful aroma as the bread baked. I love the smell of fresh-baked bread. And pepperoni.

The right combination of Italian flavors, bread machine garlic herb pepperoni bread also has the perfect texture, color, crust, flavor… you name it. I thought about adding more chopped pepperoni, but I think I was right in not doing that. You want every bite to be filled with all of the flavors and not overpowered by just one.

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I’d make this again in a heartbeat! Also try my bread machine jalapeno cheese bread and my Italian herb bread.

Bread Machine Garlic Herb Pepperoni Bread
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Bread Machine Garlic Herb Pepperoni Bread

Bread, glorious bread! You may not be excited but any time I get homemade bread to turn out as great as this I am one happy guy!
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Keyword bread, bread machine, pepperoni
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 1 loaf
Calories 2339kcal

Equipment

Bread Maker Machine
Bread Maker Machine

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place ingredients into your bread machine in the order listed.
  • Select the dough cycle and let the machine do its job.
  • Lightly flour a work surface and add the dough. Punch down to flatten.
  • Use a rolling pin to shape the dough into a rectangle the width of your bread pan. Lightly oil the bread pan.
  • Roll the dough up into a tight log. Seal the seam and ends tightly and transfer to your bread pan.
  • Cover loosely with plastic wrap and place in a warm place to rise, doubling in size, about one hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Bake bread for 30 minutes or until the bread has a nice crust on it.
  • Remove to a wire rack to cook slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

You’ll need a bread pan for baking the bread. You can use the bread machine to bake the bread if you like but you’ll get a better crust and loaf if you transfer the dough to a pan and bake it instead.

Nutrition

Calories: 2339kcal | Carbohydrates: 302g | Protein: 80g | Fat: 89g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 3557mg | Potassium: 879mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 645mg | Iron: 6mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Bacon Biscuit Pull-Aparts

When I first saw these bacon biscuit pull-aparts on the Picky Palate, I thought, “These have to be illegal in most states. They look just too good.”. They have everything that is yummy in them: biscuits, cheese and bacon with warmed maple syrup on top. These biscuits are perfect for breakfast, or as a side for dinner.

Bacon Biscuit Pull-Aparts

Yummy Gooey Goodness

The result is soft, cheesy gooey yumminess. The bacon biscuit pull-aparts were just as good left over as they were the evening I made them.

I highly recommend that you shred or grate your own cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Shred it yourself and use the good stuff.

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I love making pull-apart breads. Try my pumpkin version. It’s perfect for fall. Actually, it’d be great for breakfast too!

Bacon Biscuit Pull-Aparts
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Bacon Biscuit Pull-Aparts

When I first saw these bacon biscuit pull-aparts I thought, “These have to be illegal in most states. They look just too good.”
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword bacon, biscuits
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 753kcal
Author From Picky Palate

Ingredients

  • 5 slices thick-cut bacon or 1/4th of a breakfast sausage roll
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tube biscuit dough
  • 6 fresh mozzarella sliced thin
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • maple syrup warmed (for serving)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Cook bacon (or sausage) and let drain on a paper towel.
  • Brush butter around the inside of a 9″ cast iron skillet.
  • Place biscuits in skillet. You’ll want to pack them in much like dinner rolls.
  • Top with mozzarella, the bacon (or sausage) and cheddar.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes.
  • Serve topped with warm maple syrup.

Notes

Use a 8″-9″ cast iron skillet for best results. You can use an 8″ skillet too, but you’ll have to use one less biscuit (trust me on this).

Nutrition

Calories: 753kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 1571mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Calcium: 271mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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