Baked Pretzels (ABM)

I was slightly disappointed with how these turned out. I thought they'd be darker in color. I think next time I'll try a dark beer (I used good ole Miller Lite). I also did not roll the dough into a rectangle and cut into strips, I formed mine into half-palm sized balls and rolled out into little "snakes" to make into pretzels. Both kids had fun making these. Eat quickly because they do not keep well.

For Dough:
1 cup beer
1 Tbsp margarine
2 Tbsp white sugar
1 tsp salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp active dry yeast

For baking:
1 egg
1 Tbsp warm water (around 110 degrees if you want to be anal)
2 Tbsp kosher salt

Place dough ingredients into bread machine. Mix using dough cycle.

When cycle is complete, remove dough to a lightly floured surface. If necessary, knead in enough flour to make dough easy to handle. Roll into a 14x9 inch rectangle. With a sharp knife, cut into 14x1/2 inch strips. Gently pull each strip into a rope 16 inches long. To shape into pretzels: Curve ends of each rope to make a circle. Cross ends at top. Twist ends once and lay over bottom of circle. Place on greased sheets. DO NOT LET RISE.

Combine lightly beaten egg and water, brush on pretzels. Sprinkle with salt. Bake in a preheated 350 deg oven for 18-20 minutes or until done. Remove from sheets and cool on wire rack.

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Whole Wheat Pizza Dough (ABM)

This recipe makes enough dough for two 12" pizzas. I usually divide the dough in half and freeze until needed. Thaw it out for 24 hours in the fridge and then warm on the counter for 30 minutes before rolling.

1 cup warm water
2 tbsp olive oil (or any cooking oil)
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 cups bread flour
3/4 tsp salt
1 tsp active dry yeast
cormeal for rolling dough out
(can add 1 tbsp italian seasoning to water for additional flavor)

Add all ingredients to bread machine. Select dough setting. When cycle is complete, remove dough from machine.

Roll dough to desired size and shape. Top pizza as desired. Bake on greased baking sheet at 425 degs for 15-18 minutes.

If you want a thicker crust, after placing dough on greased baking sheet, cover and let rixe in a warm place for 30-45 minutes. You will need to bake at 375 degrees for 18-20 minutes.

Strawberry Cream Cheese Bread (ABM)

This bread doesn't have enough strawberry or cream cheese taste for me. I'm looking forward to experimenting with this recipe to see if I can do better. Stay tuned folks...

1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup mashed strawberries
1/3 cup cream cheese
1 tbsp butter or margarine
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup oatmeal
1-1/2 cups bread flour
1-1/2 tsp active dry yeast

Load ingredients into bread machine. Bake using sweet cycle, light loaf color.

Classic White Bread (ABM)

1-1/2 lb recipe
1 cup plus 2 Tablespoons water
2 Tablespoons butter
3 cups bread flour
3 Tablespoons dry milk
2 Tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 tsp salt
2-1/2 tsp dry yeast

Measure all ingredients carefully and place in bread machine pan.
Select Basic/White cycle. Use Light crust color.
Removed baked bread from pan cool on wire rack.

Pizza Dough in Bread Machine

This dough is the perfect combination of crispy and chewy.

3/4 cup warm water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-3/4 cup flour (I used bread flour, don't know if all-purpose would work or not)
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon yeast

Place ingredients in bread machine on dough setting.

When done, dough can be stored in refrigerator for 24 hours for later use. Spray bowl with cooking spray and cover with sprayed plastic wrap so no air gets in.

Roll dough (or spread with fingers) with flour into pizza pan. Divide into fourths for individual pizzas. Prick dough lightly with fork to prevent air bubbles.

Cover with favorite sauces and toppings. Bake in 400 - 425 degree oven for 15 minutes.

Cinnamon Rolls (ABM)

**My picture (to be added later) only shows 9 rolls because I used an 8x8 pan and place the rest of the rolls on a cookie sheet, froze them for about an hour and then placed them into a freezer bag with the baking instructions written on them so I could make small batches later. These are incredibly easy, incredibly delicious and only take 20 minutes of work.**

In the bread machine:
1 cup milk
1 large egg
4 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 1/3 cups bread flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 envelope active dry yeast, bread machine yeast or fast rising yeast

For the filling:
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice
1/3 cup nuts, lightly toasted, chopped (I skipped the nuts)

For the icing:
1 cup powdered sugar
1-2 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Add the ingredients to bread machine as recommended by manufacturer. Program for the dough cycle. When cycle is done, place dough on floured surface. Knead dough about 1 minute, then let rest for 15 minutes.

Roll dough into a rectangle, about 15x10-inches. Spread 1/4 cup melted butter over dough to within 1 inch of edges. Then sprinkle 1/4 cup sugar, the cinnamon, nutmeg, and chopped nuts evenly over dough. Roll dough up tightly on long side. Press edges to seal and form into a 12-inch long, evenly shaped roll. With a knife or 8-inch long piece of dental floss, cut roll into 1-inch pieces.

Place rolls cut side down into a greased 13x9 inch baking pan. Cover and let rise in warm, draft free place until doubled in size, about 30 to 45 minutes.

Bake in preheated 375°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan on rack for 10 to 15 mimnutes.

While the rolls are cooling, make the icing by combining powdered sugar with 1 to 2 tablespoons milk and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla. Blend until smooth. If too thin, add more powdered sugar, too thin, add more milk, until desired consistency is reached.

Cut apart and remove from pan.

Butterhorns (in the bread machine)

Butterhorns
1 cup milk
3 beaten eggs
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4-1/2 cups bread flour
1 pkg (2-1/4 teaspoon) active dry yeast

Scald milk (heat milk on med-low until small bubbles form around edges of pan and milk leaves a slight film on pan - DO NOT BOIL!). Temper eggs and milk by slowling adding milk to eggs while continuously whisking. If you don't do this, your eggs will cook when added to the hot milk! Pour into bread machine pan. Add butter, sugar, salt and flour. Form pocket in flour for yeast granules, it's important not to get the yeast wet before mixing.

Carefully place bread pan into machine and select dough cycle. If you don't have a dough cycle, you can stop your machine after the first rise.

Remove dough from machine. Divide into thirds. Roll each third on lightly floured surface to 9" round. Brush with olive oil (or vegetable). Cut each circle into 8 wedge shaped pieces. A pizza cutter works awesome for this.

Roll each wedge, starting with wide end and rolling to point. Arrange on greased baking pans and brush with olive oil or egg wash (1 egg mixed with enough milk to make 1/4 cup, that's what I used, although the olive oil keeps your towel from sticking to the dough, LOL). Cover and let rise until very light (about an hour).

Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.