Lisa Food Blog: June is Picnic Month

Lisa Food Blog: June is Picnic Month

Hello Food blog readers; June is National Picnic Month but maybe you don't like to Picnic or too Hot to enjoy the outside. This recipes of Mom's is also great for a Family Movie night or to take to a celebration: You can serve it pre sliced or Not with dipping sauce. Italian Sausage Bread [...]

Lisa Food Blog : Easter Egg Bread

Lisa Food Blog : Easter Egg Bread

What is the significance of Easter Bread? Italian Easter Bread when it is baked in the shape of a wreath it is to symbolize the crown of thorns worn by Jesus Christ. When the dough is braided with three pieces it represents the Holy Trinity. Adding an egg to the bread represents rebirth, Christ rising from [...]

GG Recipe Box: Soda Bread

GG Recipe Box: Soda Bread

The unique texture of soda bread is a result of the reaction between the acidic sour milk and baking soda, which formed small bubbles of carbon dioxide in the dough. The shape of soda bread is also steeped in tradition 4 C flour4 Tablespoon Sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1 Tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 C softened Margarine1 [...]

Rosemary Cheddar Soda Bread

Rosemary Cheddar Soda Bread

I am celebrating St Patrick Day with some tasty Soda bread with cheddar and Rosemary from my garden. Ingredients Olive oil for coating the skillet or baking sheet4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole-wheat flour can substitute additional all-purpose2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon kosher saltseveral turns of freshly-ground black pepper2 tablespoons fresh rosemary chopped2 cups sharp or mature cheddar cheese grated2 cups cold buttermilk plus extra for brushing Instructions: Preheat the [...]

Lisa Food Blog

Welcome to my Wednesday food blog post. Today's recipe is Sweet Potato bread. Why sweet potato? Well the first of the month the FDA mobile food pantry makes a stop here in town with grocery items . And I try to share on the towns Facebook page recipes to use for whats on the truck [...]

National Sourdough Day

National Sourdough Day

3 cups flour white whole wheat, whole wheat, unbleached, or a combo1 ¼ cups warm water*3/4 cup active sourdough starter1 tablespoon honey1 ½ teaspoons salt Mix all ingredients together in the bowl of a stand mixer (or large mixing bowl) just until combined and then let sit for 15 minutes.Using a dough hook, knead for 5 minutes. If making by hand, knead for 8 to 10 [...]

Saturday * Sourdough Bread

Saturday  * Sourdough Bread

Welcome to my Saturday ! It's been a busy week as January is ending. And I am changing my blogs over to February. Lots happen in February : Super Bowl Sunday, Valentine,President Day and Yes! Mardi Gras. What's you plan for the Super Bowl? Watching at home-with friends or Not watching it - well what [...]

Let’s Explore Bread! (Food Field Trips)

Let’s Explore Bread! (Food Field Trips)

Naan, sourdough, rye, pita . . . bread takes different flavors and forms all around the world. Experiment with yeast to learn why it makes breads rise, see how to knead bread, and follow a simple recipe to make your own loaf. Net Galley Cookbook This is a short book that explains the working of [...]

Sweet Bread Recipe

Sweet Bread Recipe

Today is National homemade bread day -so here's an easy recipe to try... Sweet Bread 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup buttermilk 6 tablespoons butter, melted 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3/4 cup white granulated sugar 2 eggs Whisk together the flour, baking powder and baking soda in [...]