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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 70 Minutes |
Ready In: 100 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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My family loves stuffing. It occurred to me that if the traditional seasonings could be incorporated into the bread itself, I wouldn't have to start with plain bread cubes to make my stuffing. So I came up with this savory recipe. Last year, I gave loaves to friends as holiday gifts. They loved it. Ingredients:
3-1/2 to 4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 tablespoons active dry yeast |
2 tablespoons sugar |
1 tablespoon rubbed sage |
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon dried basil |
1 teaspoon dried thyme |
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard |
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
1/2 teaspoon paprika |
1-1/2 cups warm water (120° to 130°) |
2 tablespoons canola oil |
1 egg |
stuffing: |
3 eggs, lightly beaten |
1/4 cup butter, melted |
3 to 4 cups chicken broth or water |
Directions:
1. In a bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and seasonings. Add water and oil; beat just until moistened. Add egg and beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
2. Punch dough down. Shape into a large round loaf. Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 375° for 25-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
3. To make stuffing, cut cooled bread into 1-in. slices and then into cubes. Let stand for 24 hours to dry. In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, eggs, butter and enough broth to achieve desired moistness. Stir to blend. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 60 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Yield: 8 servings.
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