No Fat Basic Batter Bread |
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Prep Time: 50 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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I modified this recipe from one my mum gave me a few years ago when I was just learning how to bake for myself... the original called for 2 tbsp of shortening, but I replaced it with 2 tbsp of unsweetened applesauce. I actually think that the texture of my bread is better than the original's. If you want to change it up, pretty much anything can be added to this basic recipe - 1/2 a cup of raisins and 2 tsp cinnamon; various pinches of herbs; 1/2 a cup of cubed cheese; etc. Ingredients:
3 cups flour |
1 tablespoon sugar |
1 teaspoon salt |
2 1/4 teaspoons yeast (or 1 packet) |
1 1/4 cups very warm water |
2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce |
Directions:
1. Grease loafpan.
2. Mix 2 c flour, the sugar, salt, and yeast in a large bowl. Add water, applesauce, and any additives (raisins, cheese, herbs, etc).
3. Beat with electric mixer until smooth, scraping sides of bowl frequently.
4. Stir in remaining 1 c flour until smooth.
5. Spread batter into pan (will be sticky) and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place for ~40 minutes or until double.
6. Heat oven to 375°F.
7. Bake 40 minutes or until loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Remove immediately from pan and place on wire rack. Brush top with butter if so desired.
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