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Dry Bread Crumbs

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Dry Bread Crumbs

Dry Bread Crumbs

Ingredients

  • 2 slices
  • Bread, white, or wheat

Instructions

    1: Toast bread. Allow to cool.
    2: Break cooled toast into pieces.
    3: Place toast in a food processor or strong blender.
    4: Blend or process until you have fine bread crumbs. If you use a blender, start on low and slowly increase the speed to high.

Notes

Try a variety of breads for different bread crumb textures and flavors. I often use whole wheat bread with a few nuts and seeds.

Learn how to make dry bread crumbs at home with this simple and easy method! Whether you’re looking to avoid food waste or want a quick way to have fresh bread crumbs on hand, this recipe is perfect. Homemade bread crumbs are great for coating, topping, or adding texture to your favorite dishes.

In this cooking video, Karen Breyer will show you how to dry the bread, grind it, and store the crumbs for future use. It’s a basic recipe, but one you’ll be glad to have ready in your kitchen!

Honey Butter

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Honey Butter

Honey Butter

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened (or a soft vegan butter)
  • 1/4 - 1/3 cup honey
  • Pinch of salt (or to taste)

Instructions

    1. Add the butter and honey to a mixing bowl.
    2. Using a hand mixer, beat the honey and butter until creamy and well combined.
    3. Stir in a pinch of salt.
    4. Transfer the honey butter to a serving dish or airtight container once it is smooth and evenly mixed.
    5. Serve the honey butter immediately with warm bread, rolls, biscuits, cornbread, or muffins.
    6. Store extra honey butter in the refrigerator. Bring it to room temperature to soften before serving.

Notes

Salt helps balance the sweetness and enhances the flavor of the honey butter, but you can omit it if you prefer.
You can beat the butter and honey with a spatula, but achieving a smooth consistency requires more effort.
You can also use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment instead of a hand mixer.

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Discover how to make creamy, delicious honey butter with just three simple ingredients: butter, honey, and a touch of salt! This quick and easy recipe is perfect for spreading on bread, pancakes, muffins, or cornbread. Whether you’re hosting a family breakfast, preparing snacks, or adding a special touch to your meals, this homemade honey butter will be your new go-to favorite. This easy recipe comes together in minutes. The hint of salt perfectly balances the sweetness, making it a delightful treat to elevate your everyday cooking and baking. Watch this cooking video and make this deliciously sweet honey butter today!

Fluffy Whole Wheat Bread in a Bread Machine

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Fluffy Whole Wheat Bread in a Bread Machine

Fluffy Whole Wheat Bread in a Bread Machine

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup warm water (about 110 degrees)
  • 2 tablespoons oil (a neutral oil)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 3 cups stone-ground whole wheat flour
  • 2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

Instructions

    1. Add the ingredients to the bread machine (bread maker) in the following order: warm water, oil, honey, salt, stone-ground whole wheat flour, vital wheat gluten, and active dry yeast.
    2. Select the whole grain or whole wheat setting on your bread machine.
    Choose the 1.5-pound loaf option.
    4. Select your preferred crust color if your bread machine has this choice.
    5. Start the bread machine. It will likely take 3 - 4 hours.
    6. Once the cycle is complete and the bread is baked, remove it from the bread machine and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

Use stone-ground whole wheat flour with this recipe. Regular whole wheat flour may result in a dryer, less flavorful loaf.
Use a neutral oil like olive or grapeseed.
I used Kosher salt in this recipe. Use another type if you prefer.
A bread machine is also called a bread maker.

Looking for a healthy, delicious, and fluffy whole wheat bread recipe? In this cooking video, Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Fluffy Whole Wheat Bread in a Bread Maker! Using stone-ground whole wheat flour and a neutral oil, this bread is both nutritious and simple to prepare. The result is a fluffy, flavorful loaf that’s ideal for sandwiches, toast, or just enjoying fresh from the bread maker.

This beginner-friendly recipe is perfect for anyone who loves homemade bread but wants the convenience of using a bread machine. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a beautiful loaf with minimal effort. Plus, using stone-ground flour gives the bread a rustic, hearty flavor that makes each bite truly satisfying. Watch this cooking video and make this delicious Whole Wheat Bread today!

Rice Cooker Breakfast Quinoa

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Yield: 4 servings

Rice Cooker Breakfast Quinoa

Rice Cooker Breakfast Quinoa

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
  • 14-ounce can coconut milk (full-fat or lite)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt (or to taste)

Instructions

    1: Stir all the ingredients together in a rice cooker.
    2: Set the rice cooker on the white rice setting. Cook.
    3: Serve. Top with fruit, nuts, or milk (any type) if desired.

Notes

Adjust the water to your desired thickness.
You can double or triple the recipe if your rice cooker is large enough.

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Start your morning with this easy, healthy Rice Cooker Breakfast Quinoa recipe! In this cooking video, Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Rice Cooker Breakfast Quinoa. It’s quick to prepare – simply add the ingredients, stir, and turn on your rice cooker. You’ll have a delicious and nutritious breakfast ready to go in less than an hour. You can even do something else while it cooks!

Once it’s done, stir and serve. You can customize your quinoa with your favorite toppings, such as fresh fruit, nuts, or milk.

By the way, it’s filling and will keep you energized all morning! Perfect for those looking for a healthy, easy-to-make breakfast. Watch this cooking video and make this delicious Rice Cooker Breakfast Quinoa today!

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