French Brioche Bread

February 24, 2020 by madi Leave a Comment

French Brioche Bread – A light and fluffy bread with a rich flavor from eggs and butter. This bread is easy to make and is great to use for everything from french toast to sandwiches.

French Brioche Bread

Making bread is one of my favorite things to do. There is something so relaxing about the process and the result is very rewarding. Even when I make a mistake and end up with a flatter bread then intended or whatnot, it is always still delicious with a bit of butter spread on it.

When I was making my homemade challah bread a few months ago, I kept running across brioche being mentioned in the same sentence as challah and I knew that I had to add it to my list to try. I hadn’t ever made a brioche before but I always would get brioche burger buns from the grocery store. After having homemade brioche, I don’t think I am going to be able to go back to store bought after this! The flavor and texture was just so special and it was far better than anything I had had before. Go make some brioche, you won’t regret it!

Common questions about making brioche bread

What makes a brioche different from other breads?

Brioche is a special type of baked good called a “viennoiserie” which is a yeasted dough with added ingredients such as eggs, butter, sugar, etc that sets it apart from other baked goods such as sourdough bread which is made with just flour, water, and salt. By enriching the dough, you end up with a rich bread.

What is brioche bread good for?

Brioche bread is good for everything! Some popular ways to use it include making french toast with it, using it in a sandwich, or just serving it with jam or butter.

How do you make brioche bread from scratch?

It is pretty easy to make brioche bread from scratch but it is a time consuming. You have to start making the sponge which is lightly fermented to help give the bread a deeper flavor. Then after letting it sit for an hour, combine it with the remaining ingredients and let rise. Shape the bread and then let it do a final rise before covering it in egg wash and baking.

Are brioche buns good for burgers?

Yes! They are my favorite buns to use for burgers. If you want to make buns instead, I would guess you could divide into about 8-10 balls of dough that are about 2/3 the size of a burger bun during the shaping phase and then let them rise to full size. They will probably take a bit less time to bake than the bread loaf would (about 20 minutes?). There are plenty of recipes online for brioche buns so I would confirm how best to cook them elsewhere before embarking on that baking journey.

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Yield: 12 Servings

French Brioche Bread

Name: French Brioche Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 3 h 55 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 egg; 1 tablespoon water; 6 large eggs (room temperature); 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 cup unsalted butter (softened); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (or 1 0.25 oz packet); 1/2 cup milk*

French Brioche Bread - A light and fluffy bread with a rich flavor from eggs and butter. This bread is easy to make and is great to use for everything from french toast to sandwiches.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Additional Time 3 hours

Total Time 3 hours 55 minutes

Ingredients

Sponge

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (or 1 0.25 oz packet)
1/2 cup milk*

Dough

6 large eggs (room temperature)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)

Egg Wash

1 egg
1 tablespoon water

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ingredients for the sponge - flour, yeast, and milk. Mix together using the hook attachment. Once well combined, cover with plastic wrap and let sit for about 60 minutes.
After the dough has sat, add in the ingredients for the dough except for the butter - eggs, flour, sugar, and salt. Beat for about 10-12 minutes. The dough should be smooth, shiny, and elastic.
Slowly start to add in butter 1 tablespoon at a time, letting the butter fully combine with the dough before adding more. This should take another 12-15 minutes. Mix for about 5-7 more minutes or until you can pull the dough very thin and see through it without it ripping*. Cover the bowl and let rest another 60 minutes. It should double in size.
Punch down dough and then transfer it to a floured surface. At this point, there are a few different ways you can shape it to choose from.

Loaf - Grease a 9"x4" pan. Divide into 4 evenly sized pieces and then roll out to be about 8"x5". Fold in each of the long sides 1" and then starting on one of the shorter edgs, roll up and place in the pan. Repeat with remaining pieces of dough.

Circular Braid - You can bake this either on a sheet pan lined with a silicon mat or parchment paper or in a 9" pan. Divide dough into 3 evenly sized pieces. Roll into 14 inch tubes and places them all side by side. Starting at the top, layer all three on top of each other and then go about braiding them. Once you finish braiding them, tuck the ends of the dough underneath. Transfer into pan or onto a sheet pan by forming a circle with the braided dough, bringing the ends together.
Cover with plastic wrap and let proof 60-90 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Combine egg and water for the egg wash. Beat together using a fork and lightly spread over the entire bread.
Transfer dough to oven and bake for about 30-35 minutes. If you have a food thermometer, use it to make sure that the bread is between 190-205 degrees. Transfer to a wire rack to let cool before slicing into it.

Notes

* Heating liquids to between 120-130 degrees is an essential part of activating active dry yeast. Too hot can kill the yeast and too cold will not activate the yeast, leading to problems like the dough not rising enough. If you don't have a food-safe thermometer, you want it to be warm, but not hot to the touch.

* This is called the windowpane test. It helps a baker determine whether their bread has been kneaded enough. If it just rips instead, you need to continue to knead it and then try the windowpan test again.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 358 Total Fat: 19g Saturated Fat: 11g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 7g Cholesterol: 150mg Sodium: 403mg Carbohydrates: 38g Net Carbohydrates: 0g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 6g Sugar Alcohols: 0g Protein: 9g

This nutritional information can vary depending on the specific products you choose so this is a general guess of the correct nutritional information based on the products I used. Please keep that in mind when making the recipe.

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Lentil Meatballs

February 21, 2020 by madi Leave a Comment

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Lentil Meatballs

Did you know that February is Heart Health Month? It’s such an important aspect of maintaining good health that we don’t focus on enough, so I think having a month dedicated to it is a great way to gain awareness of it. Going into February, I have been trying to make some of my favorite recipes lighter and better for my heart by replacing just a few ingredients with ones that are better for me. A clinical study showed that Mazola® Corn Oil reduces cholesterol 2x more than extra virgin olive oil so I wanted to give it a try. To learn more about this claim, see Mazola.com. Once I heard about the study, I knew it was time to switch and give it a go in my next dinner recipe.

Mazola Corn Oil is an all-purpose, cholesterol free oil that is a smart heart-healthy* choice for your family. *See Mazola.com for more information on the relationship between corn oil and heart health. It has a variety of uses including baking, grilling, sautéing, stir frying, or mixing up a marinade or dressing. It’s smoke point is 450°F which helps with its versatility. Something many cooks don’t realize is that if you exceed the smoke point of an oil, it can negatively affect the food’s flavor and nutritional value.

With the American Heart Association recently putting out a presidential advisory on dietary fats and cardiovascular disease (CVD), it is strongly advised to replace saturated fats in your diet. This can include those found in things such as coconut oil while corn oil, which has polyunstaturated fat, is shown to reduce the risk of CVD by 30%. A clinical study showed Mazola Corn Oil reduces cholesterol 2x more than extra virgin olive oil. To learn more about this claim, visit Mazola.com. These kind of dietary substitutions can be as simple as substituting in Mazola Corn Oil in a recipe instead of butter!

For my recipe for Heart Health Month, I wanted to make a healthier spin on classic spaghetti and meatballs. For my version, I was envisioning using lentils instead of a blend of beef and pork along with substituting in Mazola Corn Oil for the olive or vegetable oil and using zoodles (zucchini noodles) instead of normal wheat noodles. Click here to see more recipes with Mazola Corn Oil.

This recipe is great because it is vegetarian and can even be made vegan by using a flax egg instead of a normal egg and by using vegan parmesan instead of traditional parmesan. The meatballs are easy to make and you can even make a double batch and freeze them before cooking if you want to have them a different day!

I like to top my lentil meatballs with a bit of homemade marinara sauce and a bit of parmesan. Zoodles are my favorite thing to serve them over but you can try out other spiralized vegetables too such as butternut squash, carrots, or even beets!

Yield: 4 Servings

Lentil Meatballs

Lentil Meatballs - A simple vegetarian spin on classic Italian meatballs using lentils instead of meat. Ready in just 30 minutes and perfect served topped with marinara sauce.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons + 1/4 cup Mazola® Corn Oil
2 tablespoons shallots (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 egg
1 1/2 cups cooked green lentils
2 tablespoons italian seasonings
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon breadcrumbs
1/3 cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium heat with 2 tablespoons Mazola® Corn Oil. Add in garlic and shallots and cook until fragrant (about 2-3 minutes).
In a food processor, combine the cooked garlic and shallots, egg, green lentils, italian seasonings, parsley, tomato paste, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Blend until combined, but not fully pureed so that there is a little texture left.
Roll into balls that are 1" across and set aside.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Add the remaining 1/4 cup Mazola® Corn Oil and the meatballs into the same skillet. Place in oven for about 15 minutes, pulling out every 5 minutes to give them a stir so they cooked on all sides.
Serve topped with marinara over zoodles (or any other vegetable or wheat based noodles).

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Korean Beef Fried Rice

February 17, 2020 by madi Leave a Comment

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Korean Beef Fried Rice

Korean Beef Fried Rice – A quick and easy meal inspired by a favorite Korean dish! All you need is less than 20 minutes and 6 simple ingredients.

Easy meals are always a go-to at my house. I want dinner to be filled with flavor but ready in just a few minutes so I can spend more time with family! One of my new favorite dinners to make on a busy night is Korean Beef Fried Rice, a simple spin on classic Korean beef.

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To pick up everything I needed for this recipe, I hopped over to my local Walmart. You can find all of the Minute® Ready to Serve Rice options in the rice aisle. Make sure to check out the other varieties too (Minute® Ready to Serve Cilantro & Lime Jasmine Rice and Minute® Ready to Serve Southwest Pinto Beans with White Rice and Vegetables), they are really tasty. Click on the image below to find Minute® Ready to Serve Rice varieties at Walmart.

Not only is Minute® Ready to Serve Rice real flavorful and real convenient, it is vegan with no artificial flavors, no preservatives, gluten-free, and BPA free cups. It really helps me make meals healthy, real, and simple with options that empower me to make the right decision on what to eat.

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Yield: 2 Servings

Korean Beef Fried Rice

Korean Beef Fried Rice - A quick and easy meal inspired by a favorite Korean dish! All you need is less than 20 minutes and 6 simple ingredients.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil
1 clove of garlic (minced)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 cup ground beef (cooked)
1 cup Minute® Ready to Serve Garlic & Olive Oil Jasmine Rice
Green onions (sliced)

Instructions

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 1-2 minutes or until the garlic becomes fragrant, stirring regularly.
Add in brown sugar and soy sauce. Cook until the sugar has fully dissolved, about 5 minutes. Add in cooked ground beef and stir everything together so that it is fully coated in the sauce.
Heat rice according to the instructions on the packaging.
Spoon rice into a serving dish and top with ground beef and sliced green onions. Serve immediately.

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Pasty Casserole

February 12, 2020 by madi Leave a Comment

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Pasty Casserole

Pasty Casserole – A delicious spin on a classic UP recipe! All of your favorite pasty ingredients in a casserole with a creamy cheese sauce.

In the Midwest, you can always tell the season by what’s on the table. A favorite up in the UP is a filling pasty during the cold months while we are bombarded by snow for months on end. A pasty is a staple up here that came over with Cornish miners back in the 1800’s and it has managed to be wildly popular to this day served warm topped with a bit of gravy.

Now, when I think of winter comfort foods, the other dish that comes to mind as a midwesterner is a casserole! My favorite casseroles all have one thing in common – Creamette® Extra Wide Egg Noodles! This winter, I wanted to combine a pasty with a casserole with all of the classic pasty ingredients such as beef, carrots, potatoes, onion, and rutabaga along with Creamette Extra Wide Egg Noodles 12oz and a cheesy bechamel sauce. Want to try Creamette Extra Wide Egg Noodles? Click HERE to earn on Ibotta at Walmart.

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I love Creamette Noodles because they soak in all of the rich flavors of any dish they are put in such as a casserole. Their noodles are perfect for everything from a holiday dinner with family to summer potlucks with friends, it adds a little heart to your hearty dishes! Check out the social hub to enter the sweepstakes* for a chance to win!

To get Creamette Extra Wide Egg Noodles, I popped over to my local Walmart. I found them right over in the noodle section with other Creamette Noodles.

This recipe is great to make in a big batch and reheat the next day. I think it’s almost better the next day because everything absorbs even more flavor!

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Yield: 8 Servings

Pasty Casserole

Pasty Casserole - A delicious spin on a classic UP recipe! All of your favorite pasty ingredients in a casserole with a creamy cheese sauce.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

Pasty Casserole

1 package Creamette Extra Wide Egg Noodles 12oz
1/2 lb ground beef
3 potatoes (skinned and diced)
2 large carrots (sliced)
1/2 rutabaga (skinned and diced)
1/2 yellow onion (diced)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Bechamel Sauce

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cup milk
Salt and pepper (to taste)
2/3 cup gruyere (shredded)

Instructions

Cook Creamette® Extra Wide Noodles according to the instructions on the packaging.
In a large pan, combine ground beef and onion over medium high heat. Cook until beef has fully cooked through.
In a large pot, combine oil, salt, pepper, potatoes, carrots, and rutabaga. Cook for 10 minutes over medium high heat, occasionally stirring.
While the root vegetables are cooking, place butter in a different small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until melted and then add in the flour, stirring constantly until the paste thickens.
Add in milk and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Once it is boiling, reduce the heat to low and add in salt, pepper, and gruyere. Continue to cook for about 2-3 minutes or until cheese has melted in and the sauce has thickened up.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine cooked Creamette® Extra Wide Noodles 12oz, beef, root vegetables, and bechamel sauce in a 9"x13" pan. Transfer to the oven and cook for 40-45 minutes.

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Flammkuchen (German Pizza)

February 3, 2020 by madi Leave a Comment

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Flammkuchen (German Pizza)

Flammkuchen (German Pizza) – A classic pizza recipe from the border of France and Germany! Homemade pizza dough, creme fraiche, bacon, onions, and gruyere.

Pizza is one of my absolute favorite things to make at home. I love how customizable it is and you can really have the flavors of anywhere in the world on it and it will taste amazing!

Whenever I make a homemade pizza, I also make a homemade crust. It may seem intimidating but really, it’s so easy to do. The recipe I am sharing today takes about 15 minutes total. That’s it! 15 minutes includes kneading time and rise time, it’s pretty crazy how quickly it comes together. I believe that you just can’t top baking it yourself, homemade is always best and the pure joy it brings make it worth it.
One of my favorite pizzas is a Flammkuchen (or Tarte Flambée) which goes back to my roots of being of French and German descent. This pizza is from the border of those two countries and is made with just a few simple ingredients – crème fraîche, lardons, onions, and gruyere. Now these ingredients may sound fancy and foreign but don’t worry. If you can’t find crème fraîche at your local grocery, sour cream is almost exactly the same and a really popular substitute for it. Additionally, lardons are a fancy way of saying bacon that is sliced into matchstick-like slices and gruyere is available at most stores but can be substituted for parmesan or a similar white, sharp cheese.

The secret to my perfect 15-minute dough? Fleischmann’s® RapidRise® Yeast. Fleischmann’s® Yeast has been trusted for all of your baking needs for 150 years. Their products are approachable and easy to use for those new to using yeast.
The important thing to note is that you need to be careful with the temperature of the water. The water needs to be heated to 120˚F-130˚F which can be checked using a food thermometer. If you don’t have a food thermometer, check to make sure it is not hot and not cold. If it is too warm, you can kill the yeast and if it is too cold, the yeast won’t activate. Additionally, always check that the yeast you are planning on using is not expired. This is very important and is often why dough doesn’t rise.
This recipe is an approachable way to get into making homemade pizzas and making it is one of my husband and I’s favorite things to do for a fun night at home. We make it together and then watch a movie with it. I think that getting everybody in the kitchen together and cooking can be such a rewarding and memorable experience! I hope that this becomes a part of a new family tradition for you! If you feel like baking some more things with Fleischmann’s® RapidRise® Yeast, try this Cheesy Garlic Herb Dinner Roll recipe!

Yield: 8 Slices

Flammkuchen (German Pizza)

Flammkuchen (German Pizza) - A classic pizza recipe from the border of France and Germany! Homemade pizza dough, creme fraiche, bacon, onions, and gruyere.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

Pizza Crust

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 envelope Fleischmann’s® RapidRise® Yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup very warm water (120° to 130°F)
3 tablespoons corn oil

Toppings

1/3 cup bacon
1 white onion
1/2 cup crème fraîche (or sour cream)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups gruyere

Instructions

Combine 1 cup flour, undissolved Fleischmann's® RapidRise Yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add warm water and oil, mixing until well combined, about 1 minute. Add in remaining flour until a soft dough ball forms. It will be a little sticky. Knead on a floured surface, adding extra flour if necessary, until smooth and elastic, about 4 minutes. Let rise for 10 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Roll dough on a floured counter into a 12-inch circle. Place on a greased pizza pan or baking sheet. Form a rim by pinching the edge of the dough.
Chop up bacon into thin, matchstick-like pieces and cook them in a pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes. They shouldn't be entirely crispy yet as they will cook more in the oven.
Slice onion into thin pieces and cook over medium heat in the same pan the bacon cooked in for about 10-15 minutes or until golden.
In a small bowl, combine crème fraîche and nutmeg. Spread onto pizza dough, leaving 1/2" without the sauce around the edge for the crust.
Top with onions, bacon, and gruyere.
Place pizza on the lowest oven rack for 12-15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and crust is browned. Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

Crust recipe adapted from Bread World.

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Hot Milk Cake

January 22, 2020 by madi Leave a Comment

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Hot Milk Cake

Hot Milk Cake – A classic cake that is a great way to use up extra milk that you have on hand! Made in less than an hour with simple ingredients, this is going to be a new favorite!

Classic cow’s milk is a favorite in our house and it seems like I can never keep enough of it stocked! Whether it is in cereal, oatmeal, mac and cheese, alfredo sauce, or even a glass of just milk, something about it is just so refreshing, creamy, and delicious. It just adds dimension to dishes and helps accentuate flavors. It’s a simple way to tap into your inner gourmet!

One of my favorite things to do when my milk is nearing the expiration date (or if I just have a sweet tooth) is to use it to make a hot milk cake. Now this classic American dessert is one that everyone needs to try making because it is SO simple, yet tasty. The secret to its magic is that you cook 1 cup of milk (I like to use whole milk) with butter in a pan over the stove before adding it into the batter. It may sound crazy, but what you get is a silky smooth cake! I love to serve it with a glass of 2% milk because it goes perfectly with a big slice of my hot milk cake!

To get everything I needed for this cake, I popped over to my local grocery store. They had a wide variety of dairy milks from local farms and I picked up some whole milk for the making the cake and some 2% for serving with the cake. It was easy to find, right in the dairy department by all of the other milks.

Something that’s worth noting is that this is a recipe that you can’t just substitute non-dairy beverages into. Dairy milk is naturally nutrient-rich with few alternatives being able to match the full list of nutrients that are found in milk such as calcium, phosphorus, protein, potassium, and B vitamins. Plus, I’ve found that using dairy milk delivers the consistency and flavor I’m looking for. Real milk has nutrients such as B vitamins (riboflavin, B-12, and niacin) which are needed to convert your food to energy and Vitamin A which helps maintain a healthy immune system.

Did you know that real dairy milk has just three simple ingredients? It’s just milk, vitamin A, and vitamin D with minimal processing! It’s very different some the ingredient list of some non-dairy alternatives that may include things such as salt, sugar, or thickeners such as gums. Even the sugar that you see on the nutrition label for a gallon of milk is naturally-occurring lactose unlike many types of non-dairy milk, like almond milk, which contain added sugars. Make sure to check and see if ingredients like cane sugar or cane juice are on the list, those are indicators of added sugars. Another great thing about dairy milk is that has the biggest bang for your buck in terms of nutritional value per penny of just about any other beverage. At about a quarter per serving, it beats out soy milk at $.44 per 8-ounce serving, almond milk at $.45 per 8-ounce serving, coconut milk at $.56, flax milk at $.61, and rice milk at $.79 (Sales data from IRI, calendar year 2017, and average online grocery prices for top markets and based on an average family size of 2.58 people per the 2010 US Census. Additional Reference: U.S. Department of Commerce Economics and Statistics Administration. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census Summary.).

Now my favorite way to serve up this cake is topped with homemade whipped cream and with fresh fruit on top. It is a great way to add in a pop of color and a bit more creaminess to the dish. Whenever I make this cake, my husband and I always sit down and enjoy it over a glass of milk and a movie as a tiny at-home date night. It is a part of creating special memories with those that I care about and I hope that it will be a part of making memories for you too. Enjoy!

Yield: 12 Slices

Hot Milk Cake

Hot Milk Cake - A classic cake that is a great way to use up extra milk that you have on hand! Made in less than an hour with simple ingredients, this is going to be a new favorite!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup milk (2% or whole milk)
12 tablespoons butter
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, beat eggs for about 5 minutes. Slowly add in sugar, vanilla extract, flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a small saucepan, combine milk and butter. Cook over medium heat until butter has fully melted, stirring occasionally.
Add butter and milk mixture into cake batter and beat until well combined.
Transfer batter to 9"x13" pan and then place in oven for 35-40 minutes or until you can put a toothpick into the cake and it comes back dry.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 342 Total Fat: 14g Saturated Fat: 8g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 5g Cholesterol: 94mg Sodium: 219mg Carbohydrates: 51g Net Carbohydrates: 0g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 33g Sugar Alcohols: 0g Protein: 5g

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Teriyaki Noodles

January 14, 2020 by madi Leave a Comment

Teriyaki Noodles – A quick and easy meal ready in just 20 minutes! Asian noodles topped with a delicious and simple homemade teriyaki sauce!

Teriyaki Noodles

One of my go-to’s on a busy weeknight is noodles. Something about them is always so comforting and delicious! Recently, I have been on a kick of making teriyaki noodles because not only do they taste amazing, but they only take 20 minutes from start to finish to make!

For this recipe, you will need just a few simple ingredients. The only one that you probably don’t have in you cupboard is mirin. If you don’t have it, it is okay to skip it. It is a sweet cooking wine that adds to the overall flavor, but it still tastes great without it!

Common questions about making teriyaki noodles

What is teriyaki sauce used for?

Teriyaki sauce is used for a wide variety of different dishes such as teriyaki chicken, beef, fish, etc. Traditionally, it is a cooking sauce, not a dipping sauce but in the west, it is a popular dip for things such as potstickers.

What goes with teriyaki sauce?

A wide variety of vegetable such as carrots, broccoli, cabbage, etc go well with teriyaki sauce and can easily be added into recipes such as this teriyaki noodle one to add some texture and color to the dish.

Is teriyaki Japanese or Chinese?

Teriyaki is a Japanese cooking technique in which foods are grilled with a sauce that combines soy sauce, mirin, and sugar.

What kind of noodles for best for teriyaki noodles?

Any type of noodle will work but some of my favorites include udon noodles, ramen noodles, and lo mein noodles. You can also substitute in a western noodles such as linguine or spaghetti.

Can teriyaki noodles be reheated?

Yes, to reheat teriyaki noodles, place them in a pan over medium heat and cook until they are warmed up. The sauce may have soaked into the noodles more than the previous night but they will still taste great.

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Yield: 4 Servings

Teriyaki Noodles

Teriyaki Noodles - A quick and easy meal ready in just 20 minutes! Asian noodles topped with a delicious and simple homemade teriyaki sauce!

Prep Time 3 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 18 minutes

Ingredients

Teriyaki Noodles

1 lbs noodles (such as udon, ramen, or lo mein)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or any neutral oil such as corn or canola)
1/3 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin
1 tablespoon sugar
3 cloves garlic (minced)

Toppings

Green onions (thinly sliced)
Sesame seeds

Instructions

Cook noodles according to the instructions on the packaging, drain, and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Mix until combined.
In a large pan or wok over medium high heat, add in sesame oil, vegetable oil, soy sauce mixture, and garlic. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add in noodles and toos to fully coat them in sauce. Serve immediately topped with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Honey Almond Oatmeal

December 30, 2019 by madi Leave a Comment

This post is sponsored by Greek Gods Yogurt but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

Honey Almond Oatmeal – A delicious and simple breakfast recipe made with oats, milk, Greek Gods Honey Yogurt, MaraNatha Almond Butter, and blueberries!

With new years right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about recipes that help you start the day off on the right foot. One of my favorite snacks to eat is Greek Gods Greek-Style Yogurt! I first had it about 7 years ago and I have been hooked ever since! My favorite flavor is the honey and I wanted to incorporate it into a breakfast recipe that would be a filling and delicious way to start the day.

I decided to whip up a honey almond overnight oatmeal as my simple breakfast recipe that I could whip up the night before and just eat right in the morning! All you have to do is combine oats, milk, honey yogurt, and almond butter overnight in a mason jar and then in the morning, pop it into a bowl and top with with some fresh blueberries and sliced almonds for even more texture and flavor.

To get everything I needed for this recipe, I popped over to my local Walmart! I grabbed a container of Greek Gods Greek-Style Yogurt, found in the yogurt section of the dairy aisle, on the lower shelf. Additionally, I picked up a jar of MaraNatha Almond Butter from the jam and spreads department.

This recipe can also be turned into a stovetop oatmeal recipe if you want to make it for a bigger crowd. If you choose to do that instead, you will need to follow the instructions on the packaging for the specific type of oats you are using such as old-fashioned, steel-cut, or quick oats as the amount of liquid and time needed to cook will vary with how many servings you need. Once done, serve topped with about 1/3 cup Greek Gods Honey Yogurt, 1/4 cup MaraNatha Almond Butter, blueberries, and almonds.

Something I love about Greek Gods Greek-Style Yogurt is that each serving has 9g of protein. It is also an excellent source of calcium and has seven different live and active cultures. The Greek Gods Brand products are not only rich, smooth and delicious; they are gluten-free and contain live and active cultures. Plus, The Greek Gods brand Greek-Style Yogurt are non-GMO, and made with milk from cows that are not treated with growth hormones. Plus, it is SO delicious and I’ve never had a flavor that I haven’t loved!

Yield: 1 Serving

Honey Almond Oatmeal

Honey Almond Oatmeal - A delicious and simple breakfast recipe made with oats, milk, Greek Gods Honey Yogurt, MaraNatha Almond Butter, and blueberries!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Additional Time 2 hours

Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients

1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup Greek Gods Honey Yogurt
2 tablespoons Maranartha Almond Butter
Blueberries
Sliced Almonds

Instructions

In a mason jar, combine oats, milk, yogurt, and almond butter. Mix until combine and refridgete for at least 2 hours.
Transfer to a bowl and served topped with blueberries and sliced almonds.

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Sugar Cookie Coffee

December 9, 2019 by madi Leave a Comment

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Sugar Cookie Coffee

Sugar Cookie Coffee – A great holiday drink recipe made with just a few simple ingredients! Tastes just like a sugar cookie!

My favorite part of the holiday season is getting together with friends and family. It’s a great time to make memories and connect over a cup of coffee. One of my friends and I have a holiday tradition that revolves around making a holiday-themed coffee drink together and watching a seasonal movie while sipping on our coffees and this year, I decided that we needed to try making sugar cookie coffee! What could be more festive and fun than combining my favorite holiday cookie with coffee?!

To get everything I needed, I popped over to my local Walmart. My coffee pot was on the fritz so after doing some research, I picked up a Mr. Coffee® Easy Measure coffee maker. Mr. Coffee® is easy to use, uncomplicated, creates reliable results that you can trust and only they keep it simple to make great coffee, so you can get on with life.

I know that I struggle sometimes to know how much coffee grounds to use and this coffee pot solves the problem! The Color-Coded Measuring System makes it super easy to use the correct amount of coffee grounds and water so that you have consistently great coffee every time. Plus, it has an Advanced Water Filtration system that helps improve the coffee’s taste by removing impurities and it has a 4-Hour Freshness Indicator that lets you know if it is fresh or not. It really helps consumers take the guesswork out of making coffee so you can always have delicious, consistent results.

Interested in getting a Mr. Coffee® Easy Measure coffee maker? Hover over the product in the image above!

The Mr. Coffee® Easy Measure 12 Cup Programmable Coffee Maker is the flagship of Mr. Coffee®’s brand refresh with their new Mr. Coffee® innovation items of 2019. It’s the very first to launch with all of the new designs and messaging. I think it is super cool to see where they are going as a company!

Some other things that I loved about this coffee maker are the programmable LED display, clean cycle and reminder, and that you can pause the brewing cycle and serve so that you can snag a cup of coffee before the brewing is finished. If you are like me and try to grab a cup of coffee before it’s done brewing and usually would make a complete mess, than this is the coffee maker for you!

Now to make this sugar cookie coffee recipe, you simply brew the coffee in your Mr. Coffee® Easy Measure coffee maker and make a creamer over the stovetop. The whole process takes just a few minutes and it can be a great drink to make for a crowd at a holiday party or for yourself! The recipe for the creamer can be doubled, halved, quartered, etc so there is a lot of flexibility there.

My favorite way to serve this coffee is with a dollop of homemade whipped cream on top and a dash of cinnamon but there are so many different options for what you can do! Enjoy! #NewellHomeRefresh

Yield: 4 Servings

Sugar Cookie Coffee

Sugar Cookie Coffee - A great holiday drink recipe made with just a few simple ingredients! Tastes just like a sugar cookie!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

12 cups coffee (made using Mr. Coffee® Easy Measure coffee maker)
2 cups half-and-half
1/2 cup good quality white chocolate chips
3 tablespoons vanilla syrup
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Whipped cream

Instructions

Brew coffee according to the instructions for the Mr. Coffee® Easy Measure coffee maker.
While the coffee is brewing, combine half-and-half, white chocolate chips, vanilla syrup, and almond extract in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until white chocolate chips melt, stirring regularly.
Pour coffee into mugs and add the sugar cookie creamer to taste. Top with whipped cream.

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Cheesy Garlic Herb Dinner Rolls

December 7, 2019 by madi Leave a Comment

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Cheesy Garlic Herb Dinner Rolls – Super easy dinner roll recipe ready in less than 90 minutes! Perfect for the holidays!

My favorite part of any meal is the bread! Whether it is the holidays or just a regular Tuesday evening, I always look forward to having some nice, warm bread with butter on top. Unfortunately, making homemade bread or dinner rolls was always a daunting process that I thought would be an all day affair letting the bread rise, kneading, and rising some more. I was shocked to find out that you could have dinner rolls on the table in just 90 minutes and that the process could be so easy!

The key to the speed and ease of this dinner roll recipe? Fleischmann’s® RapidRise® Yeast! You can “bake it yourself” because it doesn’t get any better than homemade baked goods! Fleischmann’s® has 150 years of experience in helping home bakers make quality, yeast recipes to share with friends and family.

Now Fleischmann’s® RapidRise® Yeast is super easy to use. One really important thing to note is that the water used is between 120˚F – 130˚F, which should be about lukewarm, not hot. Always use a thermometer to check. If the water is too hot, it will kill the yeast and your recipe will not rise correctly.

To jazz up this recipe, I added some fresh herbs and parmesan to the top. I didn’t want to overwhelm the rolls with too much because I wanted the flavor of the bread itself to shine through, but the herbs added a nice, subtle flavor while the parmesan brought in a bit of salt and crunch to the top. These are both simple additions that just take the recipe to the next level.

Apart from having to check the temperature of the water, working with yeast is really easy. The dough must have a rise time of 10 minutes or less and will need to be kneaded but if you have a stand mixer, that can be a big help. Additionally, make sure that the yeast isn’t expired. That can also cause the dough not to rise.

Looking for more bread recipes made with yeast? Check out these recipes!

Yield: 12 Rolls

Cheesy Garlic Herb Dinner Rolls

Cheesy Garlic Herb Dinner Rolls - Super easy dinner roll recipe ready in less than 90 minutes! Perfect for the holidays!

Prep Time 40 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Additional Time 30 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

2 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 packet Fleischmann's® RapidRise® Yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1/4 cup parmesan

Instructions

Combine 3/4 cup flour, sugar, Fleischmann's® RapidRise® Yeast, and salt in a large mixer bowl and stir until blended.
Combine milk, water, and butter in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH in 15 second increments until very warm but not hot to the touch (120°F - 130°F. Butter won't melt completely). Add to flour mixture.
Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer. Add 1/4 cup flour and then beat for 2 more minutes at high speed. Stir in just enough of the remaining flour ( 1 - 1 1/4 cups) so that the dough forms into a ball.
Knead on lightly floured surface, adding in the parsley, rosemary, and thyme. Knead until smooth and elastic, springing back when lightly pressed with 2 fingers, about 6-8 minutes. Cover with a towl and let rest for about 10 minutes.
Cut dough into 12 equal pieces and shape into balls using your hands. Place in greased 8-inch pan. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Sprinkle parmesan on top of the rolls and then place in the oven to cook for 20 minutes or until golden brown on top. Brush with butter (optional) and serve warm.

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