Category: Breads and Pastries

Bread Machine Jalapeno Cheese Bread

I’ve been inspired lately by my bread making expertise. Ok, not really. But I have been really happy with how great my last few loaves have turned out, like this bread machine jalapeno cheese bread. I make the dough in my bread machine, then roll it out, shape it, and let it rise again. Finally, into the oven and done! I’ve proven to myself too many times before that I should not make dough by hand. I let the bread machine do it. Like this jalapeno cheese bread. Not too spicy, and not too cheesy, but just right and the perfect texture for sandwiches.

Bread Machine Jalapeno Cheese Bread

I think you could substitute just about anything for the jalapenos and the cheese in your bread machine jalapeno cheddar bread. Chopped roasted poblanos and pepper jack cheese would make for a great combination. As would diced green chiles (drained very well first) and Monterey jack cheese. The options are pretty much endless. Just don’t use any ingredients that are extremely moist.

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Also try my bread machine garlic herb pepperoni bread and my Italian herb bread.

Bread Machine Jalapeno Cheese Bread
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Bread Machine Jalapeno Cheese Bread

I’ve been inspired lately by my bread making expertise. Ok, not really. But I have been really happy with how great my last few loaves have turned out, like this bread machine jalapeno cheese bread. 
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Keyword bread, homemade, spicy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 1 loaf
Calories 1693kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 1693kcal | Carbohydrates: 300g | Protein: 60g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 2686mg | Potassium: 555mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 1026IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 471mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Po Boy Bread from the Bread Machine

This is my go-to po boy bread dough recipe from the bread machine. No way am I enough of a baker to make a dough from scratch without a bread machine. I could never make something as good as this dough. It makes for the perfect po boy. The bread gets a nice crunchy, but thin, exterior. The insides are light, soft and airy.

I’ve made this po boy bread from a bread machine at least 30 times and every time it has come out great. Well, or it did after I got the hang of rolling it into a nice loaf shape. I also learned that cutting the slits isn’t just for making it pretty, the bread seems to keep a better shape.

Po Boy Bread from the Bread Machine

To get the slits just right you need to use a very, very sharp knife. You don’t want to manhandle the dough cutting it. You want the knife to go through it effortlessly.

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Check out The Southern Po’ Boy Cookbook for ideas on how to use your po boy bread. I love making the ham and Swiss po boy from the cookbook, among others! (And you have to use this bread when making my Cajun Muffaletta poboys!)

Also try my bread machine Italian herb bread.

Po Boy Bread from the Bread Machine
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Po Boy Bread from the Bread Machine

This is my go-to po boy bread dough recipe from the bread machine. 
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Keyword bread, homemade, sandwich
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings 1 loaf
Calories 1485kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

For the glaze

  • 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoon water

Instructions

  • Place ingredients into your bread machine in the order listed.
  • Process on the dough settings. After 5-10 minutes check the consistency of the dough. It should be sticky but not stick to the sides. If it is too dry add water, but in 1/2 teaspoon increments. If it is too wet add more flour 1 teaspoon at at time.
  • When the dough cycle is completed remove the dough to a lightly floured surface.
  • Roll the dough out into a rectangle that is approximately 16″ wide and 12″ deep.
  • Roll up the dough along the long edge.
  • Pinch the seam and ends closed and place onto a lightly greased baking sheet, seam-side down.
  • Cover with a cheesecloth and place into a warm place to rise until doubled, about an hour.
  • After about 30 minutes of rising preheat your oven to 425 F.
  • Uncover the bread and, using a very sharp knife, make a few 1/2″ deep slits along the top of the dough, about 2″ apart.
  • Whisk together the glaze ingredients and brush over the top of the dough.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Reduce the temperature to 350 F and bake another 5-10 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Let cool slightly before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 1485kcal | Carbohydrates: 283g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 3553mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 4mg

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

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 over-powered by just one.

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

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

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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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

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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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.

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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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

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.

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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Copycat Ruby Tuesday Croutons

Going to the salad bar at Ruby Tuesday is a treat for us. Luckily, there’s a Ruby Tuesday right down the street from our house. They always keep the salad bar super-duper cold and super-duper stocked. Never have I gone up with my plate and said “oh no! there’s only one pea left!” (I love peas on a salad).

When I get to the end of the salad bar, I find my two favorite things: Ranch dressing and pumpernickel croutons. Now, there’s an art and an order to putting them on your salad, mind you. You do NOT put the dressing on first. I used to think you had to to keep the croutons from sliding off. No, the croutons go first, and lots of them. Make sure you kinda wedge them in any nooks and crannies so they don’t fall off. Then drizzle with the dressing, getting half of the croutons nice and Ranchy while leaving the rest naked. Trust me on this. Do it next time you hit up the Ruby Tuesday salad bar.

Copycat Ruby Tuesday Croutons

I used a fresh loaf of pumpernickel bread when I made copycat Ruby Tuesday croutons. Fresh bread takes longer to bake but I think it makes for a better duplicate of the original: a little crunch but mostly soft and tender crouton. You do not want a hard, dry crouton that bursts into a billion pieces when you bite into it. If you do use older or stale bread, keep an eye on them while baking because they won’t take as long.

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Also try my fried goat cheese croutons. Oh yeah. They’re very good.

Copycat Ruby Tuesday Croutons
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Copycat Ruby Tuesday Croutons

I used a fresh loaf of pumpernickel bread when I made copycat Ruby Tuesday croutons. Fresh bread takes longer to bake but I think it makes for a better duplicate of the original: a little crunch but mostly soft and tender crouton. 
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Keyword croutons
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 cups
Calories 693kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Rachel Cooks

Ingredients

  • 4 cups pumpernickel cut into 1/2″ cubes
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus a bit more

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Place breadcrumbs into a large bowl.
  • Place butter into a small bowl. Stir in the garlic powder and salt.
  • Pour butter mixture over breadcrumbs and toss gently to coat.
  • Pour bread out onto a large baking sheet (or two) and spread out evenly.
  • Bake for 10 minutes and check for crispness. Bake longer if needed, but check every minute or so.
  • Remove and let cool before using. Sprinkle with more salt if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 693kcal | Carbohydrates: 113g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 1703mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 7mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Bread Machine Southern Biscuits

Only 1 in every 5 of my attempts to bake from scratch comes out successful. That’s up from 1 out of 6 a few years ago, but still not anything to brag about. So, the more I can use my bread machine, the better. And it’s even better when what I make comes out fantastic, like these bread machine southern biscuits. They have a great buttery flavor, light texture and smell absolutely divine. Now, they aren’t super light and flaky like dough you’d make by hand (if you weren’t me that is) but they are a great substitute for those biscuits you get in a tube, that’s for sure!

Bread Machine Southern Biscuits

You can substitute maple syrup for the honey and end up with the perfect biscuit for a sausage breakfast sandwich. And of course, bread machine southern biscuits are perfect for the best thing ever made, deep fried biscuits. Oh yes!

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Slather these bad boys with some bacon jam and you’ll be in for a real treat!

Bread Machine Southern Biscuits
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Bread Machine Southern Biscuits

The more I can use my bread machine, the better. And it’s even better when what I make comes out fantastic, like these southern biscuits. 
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Keyword biscuits, bread machine
Prep Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 213kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place in the ingredients into your bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer. For mine, I begin with the wet ingredients and then add the dry.
  • Process on the dough cycle until done.
  • Remove dough from bread machine and roll out until 1/2″ thick. Try to not over-work the dough.
  • Cut into desired sizes and transfer to a buttered sheet pan.
  • Let rise in a warm place until doubled, about an hour.
  • Preheat oven to 425 F.
  • Bake biscuits for 15 minutes or until lightly golden in color.

Nutrition

Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg

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

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.

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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Italian Herb Bread from the Bread Machine

I’ve been using my bread machine more and more lately. I’ve had it for years, and probably like a lot of people’s bread makers, mine spends a lot of time in the back of the pantry sitting quietly. That’s kind of sad, because it makes great stuff, like this Italian herb bread from the bread machine. Now my loaves don’t always turn out perfect like the perfect loaves I can get at the locally-owned bakery shop. But they’re mighty darned good and they leave the house smelling delicious.

Italian Herb Bread from the Bread Machine

This Italian herb bread has a tremendous aroma and taste. It made for the perfect sandwich bread. A nice light crust and soft insides, but not so soft that it can’t hold up to a mound of sandwich meat and cheese.

Any leftover ends or less-than-perfect pieces of this Italian herb bread from the bread machine got turned into fantastic croutons. Great croutons. So good in fact that I wouldn’t hesitate to make a loaf just for croutons.

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

Also try my bread machine jalapeno cheese bread and my garlic herb pepperoni bread.

Italian Herb Bread from the Bread Machine
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Italian Herb Bread from the Bread Machine

This Italian herb bread has a tremendous aroma and taste. It made for the perfect sandwich bread. A nice light crust and soft insides, but not so soft that it can’t hold up to a mound of sandwich meat and cheese.
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Keyword bread, homemade
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings 1 loaf
Calories 1996kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add ingredients to your bread machine in the order listed (check with your bread machine maker if it requires a different order for the dry and wet ingredients).
  • Select the French bread setting and start the bread cycle.
  • Let cool slightly after baking before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 1996kcal | Carbohydrates: 337g | Protein: 63g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 2747mg | Potassium: 706mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 248IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 424mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Bread Machine Brioche

I woke up one morning and said “That’s it. I am not ignoring my bread machine any longer”. Like a lot of folks, I keep my bread machine at the back of the pantry. Way in the back. Well, no more. I’ve been using it to make fantastic po boy bread dough and since my wife requested French toast, I also made a great loaf of bread machine brioche bread. My first time. And yeah, though it’s not like I worked the dough by hand, it still feels homemade and boy, was the French toast out of this world!

Bread Machine Brioche

This bread machine brioche is so soft and eggy inside. The crust is thin but a little crunchy. It holds up well for making French toast.

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

The key to this bread is determining when to add the butter. You’ll be adding 8 tablespoons (a stick), one tablespoon at a time at 1 minute intervals, during the last kneading cycle. For our bread maker the second (last) kneed cycle ends 35 minutes after starting the machine. That means I add the first tablespoon of butter after 27 minutes. You’ll want to consult your bread machine manual to know when the kneading cycle ends.

Bread Machine Brioche
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5 from 1 vote

Bread Machine Brioche

I made a great loaf of bread machine brioche bread. My first time and boy, was the French toast I made from it out of this world!
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Keyword bread, homemade
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings 1 loaf
Calories 1926kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup lukewarm water plus 2 tablespoons
  • 2 eggs plus 1 egg yolk, lightly whisked
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 ¾ cups bread flour plus 2 tablespoons
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 ¾ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into tablespoon-sized pats, softened

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients except for the softened butter to the bread machine in the order specified by your bread machine maker. I have listed the ingredients in the order for my older model Regal bread maker.
  • Set your bread machine to ‘sweet’ or ‘regular’ if yours doesn’t have a ‘sweet’ setting and begin processing.
  • minutes before the second kneed cycle is completed start adding the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, 1 minute between adding each one. NOTE: My bread machine book has a chart showing the various cycle times. For mine, making sweet bread, the 2nd kneed begins after 15 minutes and last 20 minuets. So, I began adding the butter 27 minutes (15 minutes + 20 minutes – 8 minutes) after starting the bread.
  • Let machine finish and then open the top. Let the bread cool 20 minutes before removing to slice.

Notes

Follow the measurement amounts exactly to get the proper texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 1926kcal | Carbohydrates: 204g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 104g | Saturated Fat: 61g | Trans Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 568mg | Sodium: 1897mg | Potassium: 569mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 3278IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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