Bread Machines For Dummies (33 page)
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Authors: Glenna Vance,Tom Lacalamita
The Kolache (koh-lotch-eh) has always been so much a part of the Czech and Slovak cultures. They serve Kolaches at every type of celebration or special occassion: weddings, funerals, holidays. One common sampler found in Czech kitchens is
Bez práce nejsou kolá_e
(“Without work, there are no kolacky”). Kolache, sometimes spelled Kolachy, means “several small fruit-filled goodies that you can hold in your hand.”
Preparation time:
Approximately 3 hours
Yield:
18 Kolache
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 Be sure that all ingredients are at room temperature before you place them in your bread pan in the order listed.
2 Select the Dough or Manual setting, and press the Start button.
3 After the machine has completed the cycle, remove the dough and place it on a lightly floured work surface.
4 Divide the dough in half.
5 Roll each half into a 12-inch square.
6 Cut each 12-inch square into nine 4-inch squares.
7
Spoon 1 tablespoon of a filling into the center of each square. (See the recipes that follow for the fillings.)
8 Fold one corner of the dough square into the center.
9 Moisten the top of the folded dough with water.
10 Fold the opposite corner over and seal.
11 Place on greased cookie sheets.
12 Cover and let rise until an indentation remains after touching the dough (about 15 minutes).
13 Bake in a preheated oven at 375° for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
14 Brush the tops of the Kolache with melted butter.
15 Remove from cookie sheets.
16 Serve warm or cold.
1 pound dried prunes
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
3 tablespoons of grated orange rind
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 In a small saucepan, cover the prunes with water and cook until soft.
2 Allow the prunes to cool before removing seeds.
3 Purée the prunes in a blender.
4 In a small bowl, blend the prunes with the remaining ingredients.
2 cups dry curd cottage cheese
2 slightly beaten eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter
1
In a small bowl, blend all ingredients together.
1 cup dried apricots
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 In a small saucepan, cover the apricot halves with water.
2 Cook over medium heat until the water is absorbed and the apricots are tender.
3 Purée the apricots in a blender.
4 In a small bowl, blend the apricots with brown sugar and cinnamon.
Per serving:
Calories 130; Protein 3g; Carbohydrates 22g; Dietary fiber less than 1g; Total fat 3.5g; Saturated fat 2g; Cholesterol 20mg; Sodium 140mg.
These little rolls are delicate treats. Tom often includes them with his buffet meals. They add a wonderful touch to any food gathering.
Preparation time:
Approximately 3 hours
Yield:
48 rolls
2/3 cup sour cream
4 egg yolks
2/3 cup soft butter
3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup sugar
4 cups flour
1 Be sure that all ingredients are at room temperature before you place them in your bread pan in the order listed.
2 Select the Dough or Manual setting, and press the Start button.
3 After the machine has completed the cycle, remove the dough and place it on a lightly floured work surface.
4 Divide the dough into four equal parts.
5 Roll each part into a nine-inch circle.
6 Cut into eight pie-shaped wedges.
7 Spread each wedge lightly with a nut filling (see the following recipe).
8 Starting at the wide end, roll each wedge toward the point.
9 Place rolls point side down on a greased cookie sheet.
10 Cover and let rise until an indentation remains after touching the side of a roll (about one hour).
11 Bake in a preheated oven at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes.
3 egg whites
1/4 cup sugar
dash salt
1 cup ground walnuts
1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
1 Beat the egg whites until stiff.
2 Combine the sugar, salt, and walnuts.
3 Fold the mixture into the egg whites.
Per serving:
Calories 130; Protein 3g; Carbohydrates 11g; Dietary fiber less than 1g; Total fat 9g; Saturated fat 3.5g; Cholesterol 40mg; Sodium 15mg.
Now this is an American favorite if ever there was one. Glenna made these one time when our family-at-large had rented several cabins on a lake. Wow, were they a hit! She wished she'd brought enough ingredients to make them for a treat every morning. Back then, she had to make a mess and use elbow grease to produce these rolls.
Now with a bread machine, it's a quick and easy task. And you should see what great fun it is to make these buns with Tom. We were licking our fingers and smacking our lips over these simple to make Sticky Buns.
Preparation time:
2 hours, 20 minutes
Yield:
12 buns
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup water
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 package active dry yeast
1
Be sure that all ingredients are at room temperature before you place them in your bread pan in the order listed.
2
Select the Dough or Manual setting, and press the Start button.
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 Combine all ingredients and divide the topping evenly into 12 greased muffin cups.
2 After the machine has completed the cycle, remove the dough and place it on a lightly floured work surface.
3 Divide dough into four equal parts, and then divide each part into three pieces.
4 Shape each piece into a smooth ball.
5 Place balls in muffin cups.
6 Cover and let rise until an indentation remains after lightly touching a bun (about 20 minutes).
7 Bake in a preheated oven at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown.
8 Remove from oven.
9 Cover the muffin pan with foil and invert onto cooling rack.
10 Allow the buns to set for one minute before removing muffin pan.
Per serving:
Calories 260; Protein 5g; Carbohydrates 34g; Dietary fiber 1g; Total fat 11g; Saturated fat 5g; Cholesterol 40mg; Sodium 210mg.
Stollen is a traditional German Christmas bread chock-full of candied fruit and nuts for the holidays. We have updated it with dried fruits, and we like it even better than with the candied cherries and citron. Of course, you get to decide how you like it best â candied fruit or dried fruit. Stollen is simple to make and is an excellent bread to give as a holiday gift.
Preparation time:
Approximately 3 hours
Yield:
18 to 20 slices
2/3 cup milk
2 eggs
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup sugar
3 1/4 cups bread flour
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1/3 cup dried fruit bits
Grated peel from 1 large orange
1/2 cup pecan pieces
1 Be sure that all ingredients are at room temperature before you place them in your bread pan in the order listed.
2 Select the Dough or Manual setting, and press the Start button.
3 After the machine has completed the cycle, remove the dough and place it on a lightly floured work surface.
4 Roll or pat the dough into a 14-x -8-inch oval.
5 Spread the dough with 1 tablespoon softened butter.
6 Fold in half lengthwise and curve the dough into a crescent shape.
7 Press the folded edge firmly to partially seal.
8 Place on a greased cookie sheet.
9 Cover and let rise until an indentation remains when touched.
10 Bake in a preheated oven at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes.
11 Remove the stollen from the cookie sheet and cool.
12 Drizzle with Powdered Sugar Glaze, and garnish with additional fruit and nuts.
Variation:
If you wish to use the candied fruit in place of the dried fruit bits, you may. We suggest the following proportions:
1/3 cup chopped candied cherries
3 tablespoons chopped citron
3 tablespoons raisins
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 to 4 teaspoons water
1 In a small mixing bowl, combine ingredients and mix until smooth.
Per serving:
Calories 130; Protein 4g; Carbohydrates 23g; Dietary fiber 2g; Total fat 4g; Saturated fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 125mg.
This recipe uses a simple shaping procedure and makes a fancy presentation. It's a dramatic show for any table. The flavor is slightly sweet and the texture is fine and soft.
Preparation time:
Approximately 3 1/2 hours
Yield:
18 to 20 slices
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
4 cups bread flour
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 Be sure that all ingredients are at room temperature before you place them in your bread pan in the order listed.
2 Select the Dough or Manual setting, and press the Start button. After the machine has completed the cycle, remove the dough and place it on a lightly floured work surface.
3 Roll the entire dough into a 36-inch-long rope.
4 Fold the rope in half, and twist it a couple of times.
5 Place the dough on a greased cookie sheet.
6 Cover and let rise until an indentation remains after touching side of the dough (about one hour).
7 Brush with an egg wash (1 egg whisked together with 1 tablespoon of water).
8 Bake in a preheated oven at 350° for about 45 minutes.
Per serving:
Calories 140; Protein 4g; Carbohydrates 25g; Dietary fiber less than 1g; Total fat 3g; Saturated fat 2g; Cholesterol 30mg; Sodium 190mg.