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Well….we are all unpacked and settling into the new place and the new job!  Last week I came home each night from work totally exhausted.  So needless to say I didn’t do much of anything except eat some dinner and go to bed.  I was going through my pictures the other day and came across this bread.  I can’t believe I forgot to post it earlier.  This was another one of the successes from the big baking weekend.  Along with these and these!

The flavor of this bread is so warm and comforting.  And I love the big chunks of apples!!  Other than peeling and chopping the apples, this bread comes together pretty quick.  It makes a yummy compliment to any morning coffee or tea.

Thanks for stopping by!  Happy Monday!!

 

(Printable Recipe)

Apple Cinnamon Bread

Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup applesauce
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups peeled and chopped apples (about 2 apples)

Topping

  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease an 8×4 inch loaf pan.  Line the bottom with parchment paper, then grease the parchment paper.  Set pan aside.

2.  In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, allspice, and cloves.  Set aside.

3.  In a large bowl, beat the eggs on medium speed for about 30 seconds.  Add in the oil, applesauce, and vanilla and mix until smooth.  Next, ad the sugar and mix until well combined.

4.  With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture and mix until the flour is just barley combined.  Gently fold in the apples with a rubber spatula.  Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

5.  In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, granulated sugar and cinnamon.  Sprinkle evenly over the batter in the loaf pan.  Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the loaf is golden and a thin knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

6.  Cool the bread in the pan for about 10 minutes, then run a dull knife around the sides of the loaf and turn it out on a cooling rack.  Remove the parchment paper and place right side up.  Cool completely before slicing.  Wrap leftover loaf in plastic wrap and store at room temperature.

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Oregano and Asiago Focaccia

I’ve been timid to make bread for some time.  The mere act of having to knead it, let is rise, knead it again, and so on just seemed so time-consuming.  It’s very rare that we have a Saturday with no plans so I usually can’t make anything over the weekend that takes a lot of time.  Well….yesterday we had no plans and I knew exactly what I wanted to make.

I heart focaccia!  I love how dense and thick it is, filled with herbs and cheese.  This recipe was just that.  After reading through the directions, I was happy to see there was no kneading involved.  YAY!  I altered the recipe a bit.  I only used 1 tbsp of olive oil and sprinkled some coarse salt on top before I put it in the oven.  I was so excited at how well this turned out.  Fresh, warm bread out of the oven is always good, so the true test came the next day……just as delicious!  If you are looking for a no fuss focaccia recipe, try this one out!!  Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Oregano and Asiago Focaccia

Recipe adapted from vegetariantimes.com

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil, plus more for greasing bowl
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp finely chopped oregano, plus 1 tbsp whole leaves, divided
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp salt
  • 1 2/3 cup warm water
  • 1 1/4 oz pkg rapid-rise yeast
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese

Rub large bowl with olive oil.  Set aside.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, chopped oregano, sugar, salt, yeast, and dried oregano.  Stir in 1 2/3 cup warm water and continue to stir for 2 minutes (dough may seem wet and sticky).  Transfer to prepared bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in size.

Line baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.  Stir cheese into dough.  Transfer to baking sheet and spread to sides of sheet with wet fingers.  Brush top with 1 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle whole oregano leaves on top.  Let rise 1 hour, or until dough is level with sides of pan.  Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown on top.  Cool 20 minutes on wire rack before unmolding and serving.

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