Saturday, April 14, 2012

Homemade Wheat Thins

I tried this recipe yesterday, really out of pure boredom.  I do have to say tho, that I was pleasantly surprised!  I LOVED them and so did my kids.  And to make it even better, they were easy, my kids were able to help and it took NO time at all.  ENJOY!
HOMEMADE WHEAT THINS
(Original recipe can be found here.)
1 1/4 cups (5 oz) 100% whole wheat flour
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus extra for sprinkling on
1/4 teaspoon paprika
4 tablespoons Earth Balance (I used soy-free) or butter
1/4 cup + 2 tbsp water (or a tiny bit more if dough is too dry)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla

1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a non-stick mat.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, paprika, salt).
3. With a pastry blender (or two forks), cut in the Earth Balance or butter into the flour mixture until crumbly. See image below. Now mix together the water and vanilla and then pour into the flour and Earth balance mixture. Stir this mixture until it comes together. I got in there with my hands and really squeezed the dough to help it come together. If it appears dry add a touch of water, but you don't want it sticky.
4. Split the dough in half. On a floured surface or on a non-stick mat, roll out one half of the dough very thin (1/16th inch). Using a pizza cutter, cut into whatever shape you desire. Using a splatula, place the crackers on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat as necessary. Sprinkle with more salt and sesame seeds if desired.
5. Bake for 8-10 minutes, watching closely. Half way through baking rotate the pan to ensure even baking. My crackers took 10 minutes, but if you do not use a baking mat it will likely take less time for you. Be careful because they burn quickly. Cool completely. Makes about 64 crackers for this full recipe. Store in an air-tight container.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

English Muffin Bread

Do you like english muffins?  Then, this bread is just simply to die for!  Not to mention, one of the easiest breads to make, EVER!  Don't believe me?!  Try and see for yourself!  This is where I found this awesome recipe!  ENJOY!  I sure did and so did my neighbors!
ENGLISH MUFFIN BREAD

5 1/2 cups warm water
3 packages RAPID RISE yeast
     (Update: You can use regular yeast, but you will need to let is rise TWICE. Once in the bowl, til it reaches the top…and then again in the pans, til it reaches the top. With the RAPID RISE you only need to let it rise once in the pans.)
2 Tablespoons salt
3 Tablespoons sugar
11 cups all purpose flour

Mix altogether in a large kitchen aid or very large bowl.  (Dough will be very sticky.)  Spoon into 3 9x5 loaf pans or 4 smaller loaf pans. Let rise in pans until dough reaches the top of the pans.  Bake in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until golden brown. 10 minutes before done, brush with melted butter.
Makes 4 small loaves or 3 large ones. Bread will be moist at first. Allow to COOL COMPLETELY before toasting. Makes terrific toast.
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