Family Favorite:
White(ish) Bread: I was gone this past weekend, so my goal was to leave the kids, and Clint, well stocked with good food. One request was “white” bread. I don’t think the boys realize that I replace at least half of the white flour with freshly milled whole grain. They think this bread is a treat! Perfect for when you want a fluffier loaf …. BLT’s, French toast, etc. The boys plow through this bread at the speed of light.
In addition to subbing out some of the white flour, I add a tablespoon of lecithin granules to the bread dough. This gives a great texture to bread, and improves shelf life. I’d also recommend using SAF instant yeast for a high rise that will delight you. If you have small bread pans, definitely divide this recipe into three loaves.
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(photo by BrownEyedBaker)
Amy’s favorite:
Pickled Cucumber and Onion: This isn’t fancy or exciting, but it’s a staple for me; I’m sad when there’s none in the fridge. It makes every sandwich or wrap infinitely tastier, and is also a wonderful stand alone side dish. If you like it spicy, add red pepper flakes or jalapeño.
- 4 Cucumber - pealed and thinly sliced
- ½ - 1 red onion - thinly sliced
- 1 Tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup granular sweetener (I've used use raw sugar, xylitol, ethritol or "Gentle Sweet" with success)
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon dill weed (optional, but I like it)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced (optional)
- Place thinly sliced ( I use a mandolin) cucumbers and onion in a colander, and sprinkle with salt. Place over sink, and allow to marinade for 1-2 hours; don't rinse the salt off, just gently shake the colander to drain any moisture.
- In a separate bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Place veggies and sauce in jar and refrigerate, agitating every couple hours the first day. This taste better after it's all soaked together a few hours.
- *note: I reuse the vinegar juice 1-2 times. After all the veggies are consumed, slice and salt new cucumber and onion and marinade in the vinegar juice leftover from the last batch.
