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Breads, Christmas Recipes, Desserts, Recipes

Heirloom Fruitcake Bread

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32 Servings Prep: 15 Min. Bake: 1 Hour + Cooling
    Ingredients

  1. 1/3 cup butter, softened
  2. 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  3. 2 eggs
  4. 3 tablespoons honey
  5. 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  6. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  7. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  8. 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  9. 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  10. 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
  11. 1 cup raisins
  12. 1 cup chopped dates
  13. 1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots, finely chopped
  14. 3 cups pecan halves

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    Directions

  15. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in eggs and honey. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, allspice and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with cream. Stir in raisins, dates, apricots and pecans.
  16. Pack into two greased and floured 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans. Place pans on middle rack of oven; place a shallow pan of hot water on lowest rack.
  17. Bake at 300° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan. Loosen edges with a knife and remove from pan. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Yield: 2 loaves (16 slices each).

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Eggnog Bread 

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16 Servings Prep: 15 Min. Bake: 70 Min.
    Ingredients

  1. 1/4 cup butter, melted
  2. 3/4 cup sugar
  3. 2 eggs, beaten
  4. 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  5. 2 teaspoons baking powder
  6. 1 teaspoon salt
  7. 1 cup eggnog
  8. 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  9. 1/2 cup raisins
  10. 1/2 cup chopped red and green candied cherries

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    Directions

  11. In a large bowl, combine butter, sugar and eggs; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir into butter mixture alternately with eggnog; mix only until dry ingredients are moistened. Fold in pecans, raisins and cherries.
  12. Spoon into a greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 70 minutes or until bread tests done. Yield: 16 servings.

 

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Christmas Bread

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16 Servings Prep: 20 Min. Bake: 70 Min. + Cooling
    Ingredients

  1. 1/2 cup butter, softened
  2. 1 cup sugar
  3. 2 eggs
  4. 2 cups all-purpose flour
  5. 1 teaspoon baking soda
  6. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  7. 1-1/4 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
  8. 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  9. 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  10. 1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries

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    Directions

  11. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Beat in the bananas just until combined. Stir in the walnuts, chocolate chips and cherries.
  12. Pour into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 70-80 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 1 loaf (16 slices).

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Maraschino Cherry Almond Bread

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12 Servings Prep: 25 Min. Bake: 50 Min. + Cooling

 

    Ingredients

  1. 1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries
  2. 1/2 cup butter, softened
  3. 3/4 cup sugar
  4. 2 eggs
  5. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  6. 2 cups all-purpose flour
  7. 1 teaspoon baking powder
  8. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  9. 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  11. ALMOND BUTTER:
  12. 1/2 cup butter, softened
  13. 1 tablespoon slivered almonds, finely chopped
  14. 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

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    Directions

  15. Drain cherries, reserving juice; add enough water to juice to measure 1/2 cup. Cut cherries into quarters; blot dry and set aside.
  16. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with reserved juice. Fold in cherries and almonds.
  17. Pour into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

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  18. In a small bowl, combine the almond butter ingredients. Serve with bread. Yield: 1 loaf (12 slices, 1/2 cup almond butter).

 

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Walnut-Date Quick Bread

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16 Servings Prep: 10 Min. + standing Bake: 1 Hour
    Ingredients

  1. 1 cup chopped dates
  2. 1 cup boiling water
  3. 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  4. 1 cup packed brown sugar
  5. 1 egg
  6. 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  7. 1 teaspoon baking soda
  8. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  9. 1 cup chopped walnuts

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    Directions

  10. In a small bowl, combine the dates and water; let stand for 15 minutes (do not drain). In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar; add egg and mix well. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with dates and liquid. Stir in walnuts.
  11. Pour into a greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 1 loaf.

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Banana Nut Bread

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12 Servings Prep: 10 Min. Bake: 1 Hour + Cooling
    Ingredients

  1. 1/4 cup butter, softened
  2. 3/4 cup sugar
  3. 2 eggs
  4. 3/4 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
  5. 1/2 cup sour cream
  6. 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  7. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  8. 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  9. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  10. 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

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    Directions

  11. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in bananas and sour cream. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Stir into banana mixture just until moistened. Fold in nuts.
  12. Transfer to a greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Yield: 1 loaf (12 slices).

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Breads, Breakfast Recipes, Recipes

Apple-Bacon Mini Loaves

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12 Servings Prep: 15 Min. Bake: 25 Min.+ Cooling
    Ingredients

  1. 1 cup all-purpose flour
  2. 2 tablespoons sugar
  3. 1 teaspoon baking powder
  4. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  5. 1 egg
  6. 1/2 cup 2% milk
  7. 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  8. 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  9. 1/3 cup crumbled cooked bacon
  10. 1/4 cup finely chopped apple

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    Directions

  11. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the cheese, bacon and apple.
  12. Transfer to two greased 5-3/4-in. x 3-in. x 2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Yield: 2 mini loaves (6 slices each).

 

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Apple Fruit Bread

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16 Servings Prep: 10 Min. Bake : 50 Min.
    Ingredients

  1. 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  2. 3/4 cup sugar
  3. 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  4. 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  5. 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  6. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  7. 1 egg, lightly beaten
  8. 1/3 cup apple juice
  9. 1 large tart apple, peeled and coarsely chopped
  10. 1/4 cup raisins
  11. 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  12. 1/4 cup maraschino cherries, halved

    13. Directions

  13. In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt. Combine egg and apple juice; stir into dry ingredients. Fold in apple, raisins, walnuts and cherries. Transfer to a greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan.
  14. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Yield: 1 loaf.

 

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Blueberry Muffins 

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Here’s another mouth-watering recipe for blueberries.

 

    Prep. 20 Min./Bake 25 Min.

     

    Ingredients

  1. 3/4 cup milk
  2. 1/4 cup lemon juice
  3. 2 cups all-purpose flour
  4. 3/4 cup sugar
  5. 1 tablespoon baking powder
  6. 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  7. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  8. 1 egg, lightly beaten
  9. 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  10. 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

    11. Directions

  11. In a small bowl, mix milk and lemon juice; set aside.
  12. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Set aside. Add egg and oil to milk mixture. Gently stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Fold in blueberries.
  13. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 22-24 minutes or a toothpick inserted in the muffin comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool. Yield: 1 dozen.

 

 

 

Breads, Chicken-Turkey, Main Dishes, Recipes

Biscuit Nugget Chicken Bake

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Servings 4-6    Prep./Total Time: 30 mins.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until heated through; keep warm.
  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the cheese, onion, parsley and paprika. Separate biscuits and cut into quarters; add to bag and shake to coat. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken mixture to a greased 8-in. square baking dish; top with biscuits. Bake, uncovered, for 10-13 minutes or until bubbly and biscuits are golden brown. Yield: 4-6 servings.