BREAD!

Hey Folks! Want to bake? You know I do! ;-)

Kripalu Herb Cheese Bread

2 3/4 C very warm water

1 T active dry yeast

3 T honey

1 C unbleached white flour

1 1/2 C whole wheat flour

1/4 C canola oil (or butter, or olive oil)

1 T salt

1 t dried oregano (any of these fresh is great, just add more, like a T)

1 t dried basil

1 t dried thyme

1 t dried dill

1 t dried marjoram

1/2 C grated mozzarella cheese

1/2 C grated cheddar cheese

1/2 C grated parmesan cheese

1) Mix honey with warm water and add yeast, let sit for 2-3 min. If it bubbles and foams in the middle, you know you're yeast is good.

2) Add flour, oil, and salt. Let stand 10 min.

3) Lightly flour a surface (and have some spare flour in a bowl if dough is too wet) and knead dough for 10 min. (yeah, it's a work-out)

-after 2-3 min. of kneading, add herbs

-after 7 min. of kneading, add cheese

4) Place in well-oiled bowl and cover with clean cloth. Keep in a warm place for 40-60 min. rising time (or until dough has doubled in size).

5) Punch down dough and shape into a mound. Let rise again another 30 min.

6) Roll out and place in 2 oiled pans, or shape to your liking (I like to roll some garlic or tapenade inside for extra fancy times).

7)Bake at 375 Farenheit for at least 45 min. If you can knock on the bread and it sound hollow, you should be good...check bottom of bread to make sure. When bread is done, remove off pan immediately and let cool on rack.

Sunflower Oatmeal Bread

1 1/4 C warm water

1 pkg. or 2 1/2 t active dry yeast

1 1/4 C warm buttermilk (you can use milk or yogurt, or make some buttermilk)

1/4 C honey

2 T molasses

2 T butter (room temp)

1 C whole wheat flour

1 C regular rolled oats

3/4 C sunflower seeds

1 egg beaten

2 t salt

5 1/4-5 1/2 C all-purpose flour

1) mix warm water with a little of the honey, add yeast and proof.

2) add other wet ingredients, in another bowl mix dry, and then mix all.

3) cover and let rise until double (~1 1/2 hours).

4) punch down and divide into 3. Let rise 10 min.

5) shape and brush with beaten egg (i don't always do this, because there is often left over egg, but you can always fry up the extra for a small snack:) ).

6) sprinkle with sunflower seeds, oats.

7) let rise until doubled.

8) bake @ 375 Farenheit for 30-35 min. until bread sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from pan and let cool on rack.

PS Sorry lyss kiss, I am unsure of any alterations for gluten-free baking. I hope to learn more soon!

LOVE!