Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Focaccia Bread

From: Allrecipes.com...

2 2/3 cup flour
1 t. sugar
1 t. yeast
1 t. garlic powder
1 t. dried oregano
1 t. dried thyme
1/2 t. dried basil
1 pinch of black pepper
1 T vegetable oil
1 cup water
2 T olive Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1. In a large bowl stir together the flour, sugar, yeast, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, basil and pepper.  Mix in the vegetable oil and water.
2. When the dough has pulled together turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic.  Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil.  Cover with a damp cloth and let it raise in a warm place for 20 minutes.
3.Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Punch dough down, place on a greased baking sheet.  Pat into a 1/2" rectangle.  Brush top with olive oil. Sprinkle with Parmsan and mozzarella cheese.
4. Bake in a preheated oven  for 15 minutes or until golden brown, serve warm.

Mom's Zucchini Bread


  • From: Allrecipes.com

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 1/4 cups white sugar
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Grease and flour two 8 x 4 inch pans. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. Sift flour, salt, baking powder, soda, and cinnamon together in a bowl.
  3. Beat eggs, oil, vanilla, and sugar together in a large bowl. Add sifted ingredients to the creamed mixture, and beat well. Stir in zucchini and nuts until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  4. Bake for 40 to 60 minutes, or until tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on rack for 20 minutes. Remove bread from pan, and completely cool.