All posts tagged: bread

Buttery Buns

Published by Monica

Warm and buttery buns straight out of your oven…These will be the talk of the table. Simple and easy to make they take just a little time, but it’s hard to mess these up! These pillowy buns are so dreamy and hard to resist! Try them and let me know! Makes 12-14 buns Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup warm water 2 tablespoons instant yeast 1/3 cup sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons of salt 2 eggs, at room temperature 1/2 cup butter, unsalted & softened 5 to 7 cups of flour 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted for finishing Method: In a bowl add the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, eggs, the softened butter and warm water. Using your hands mix everything together till a dough is formed. Flour your working surface, tip the dough and have fun kneading it for 8-10 minutes. If dough is too sticky gradually add more flour till you end up with a smooth and soft non-sticky dough. Shape the dough into a ball and place in a bowl. Cover and let it rest till …

Lemon, Mint & Zucchini Bread

Published by Monica

A lemon scented bread freckled with just a touch of minty green… The zucchini mildly flavors the bread but also helps to keep it enjoyably light. It pairs amazingly with fish and salads. Great for a tuna sandwich. Hope you give it a try! The recipe calls for a 1 kg loaf tin but if you have the 1/2 kg one just divide the dough in two 🙂 Ingredients: 200 gr zucchini, coarsely grated and patted dry with kitchen paper 500 gr all purpose flour or bread flour, plus more for dusting 1 lemon, zest only 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 1 teaspoon sugar 2 teaspoons salt Black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast 2 tablespoons olive oil 250 ml or enough warm water to make a soft dough Method: Put the flour in a bowl and add all the ingredients (except the water) and give it a good stir. Add the water, a bit at a time, till a soft dough form. Sprinkle some flour on your working surface and start kneading the dough …

Garlic & Basil Flat Bread

Published by Monica

I was at a friends home and was going through his books when i came across this recipe by Sara Lewis. The words ‘butter,garlic and basil’ caught my attention and right there i baked it, out of the blue, and it was sooo good I have been making it ever since. Make sure to eat this warm right out of the oven but if you want to do it in advance brush the hot bread with a little of the butter mix then leave to cool. Warm when needed and brush with more warm butter when ready to serve. Ingredients: For the Dough: 3 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon of salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup warm water, you might need more or less Sea Salt For the Finish: 50 gr butter 2 big garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped Method: Put the flour, salt, sugar and yeast in a bowl and mix to incorporate. Add the olive oil. Gradually add …

Feta & Spinach Twist

Published by Monica

I think this is becoming my signature bread as lately I have been doing all kinds of twisted breads and brioches; but I just can’t help it as they look so pretty and yummi!! Don’t be scared about the steps as its super easy to make and it will wow anyone, I guarantee this!! Ingredients: For the dough: 4 1/2 cups all purpose flour or bread flour 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup warm water, about For the filling: 250 gr frozen spinach, defrosted and pressed to get rid of the liquid 150 gr feta cheese, crumbled A handful pine-nuts or chopped almonds (optional) 1 egg yolk to glaze Salt and pepper A bit of grated nutmeg Method: Place flour, sugar, salt and yeast in a bowl and mix with a fork to combine. Add olive oil and add enough warm water to make a soft dough (you might need less water or more depending on temperature, humidity etc..) Knead well on a floured …

Fattet Hummos

Published by Monica

One of my favorite Middle Eastern dishes ever is fattet hummos. The crunch of the bread and fried nuts against the warmth and softness of the chickpeas topped with cool garlicky yogurt is just WOW! I like to call this ‘Layers of goodness in a plate’ Very easy comes together in no time! Quantities for 2: Ingredients: 2 cans chickpeas 2 cups yogurt 2 tablespoons tahini paste 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 medium size pita bread, cut into bite size pieces A handful of pinenuts, cashews or chopped almonds 1 teaspoon of butter Salt, cumin, sumac, dried mint, paprika Method: Preheat your oven on 180. Place the cut bread in a tray. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with some sumac & cumin. Toss all together and place in the oven to toast, about 5-7 minutes. Keep an eye on them as they get to burn quickly. While the bread is toasting warm the chickpeas by placing them, with their juices, in a pan on medium heat. Prepare the yogurt mixture: add the yogurt, …