Breads Posts

Blueberry Crumb Muffins -- With just a smidge of fat and 1/3 fewer calories than the original, these muffins will get your day off to a great start!Ingredients:2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup packed light brown sugar1 tsp chai spice blend2 Tbsp + 1 cup buttermilk4 Tbsp butter, melted1 cup granulated sugar1-1/2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt3 egg whites1 container (6 oz) blueb...

Here are three fast fixes for Great Chili and some more ideas to fix Cornbread "in a snap".Classic Chili:12 oz lean ground beef1 cup diced bell pepper2 Tbsp chili powder2 tsp ground cumin2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes with green chiles1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, rinsedChicken Chili Verde:1 lb ground chicken1 cup chopped onion2 tsp minced garlic1 tsp ground cum...

Just imagine the aroma in your kitchen as the applesauce and spices bake together to form a delicious and nourishing treat like Apple Sauce Bread. There's a blog (http://www.bakerscommunity.com/blog/2009/11/29/apple-sauce-bread.html) that gives the recipe. The writer not only gives this one very good recipe for Apple Sauce Bread but describes another one that contains oatmeal and a filling made fr...

Try this easy and quick (30 minute) recipe for Irish Brown Bread to help you celebrate St. Paddy's Day. It's an authentic, hearty bread that's likely to become a household staple.Ingredients:1½ cups all-purpose flour1¼ cups whole-wheat flour¾ cup quick oats½ cup wheat germ2 tsp baking soda1 tsp salt1¾ cups buttermilk*2 Tbsp honeyDirections:1. Heat oven to 425ºF. Coat a large baking sheet with cook...

Use the slow cooker to make Reuben Sandwiches -- this hearty sandwich made with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian or Thousand Island dressing on rye bread. Ingredients: 1 package (2 pounds) refrigerated sauerkraut1 package (2 to 3 pounds) corned beef brisket1 cup Thousand Island dressing16 slices pumpernickel rye bread, toasted8 slices (1 ounce each) Swiss cheese Directions:...

This recipe for Banana Rolls is a light and luscious treat made with canned crescent rolls that could be served for breakfast or brunch. Ingredients: 3/4 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener 1 (8-ounce) package 1/3-less-fat cream cheese 2 bananas 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 (10-ounce) cans reduced-fat crescent rolls Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. 2.Mix Splenda® Granu...

This recipe for Pineapple Plantain Muffins is a light and luscious muffin that could be served for breakfast or brunch.Ingredients:1 large ripe plantain 1/4 teaspoon light butter 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon2 cups all-purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons light butter3/4 cup Splenda® Sugar Blend 1/3 cup Splenda®...

This recipe for Cheery Cherry Muffins is a light and luscious muffin that could be served for breakfast or brunch.Ingredients:1/2 pound fresh or frozen cherries, pitted1/4 cup margarine1/4 cup reduced-fat cream cheese1/2 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener1 large egg2 cups self-rising flour, sifted1 cup nonfat milkDirections:1. Preheat oven to 400ºF. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper l...

This recipe for Miniature Apple Muffins is a light and luscious muffin that could be served for breakfast or brunch.Ingredients:3/4 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener1 cup butter, softened2 teaspoons molasses2 large eggs1/3 cup apple juice concentrate, thawed2 teaspoons grated fresh lemon peel2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 teaspoon baking sod...

This recipe for Crispy French Toast is a light and luscious version of french toast that could be served for breakfast, brunch or anytime. After dipping the bread in egg mixture, it is dredged in crushed cornflake cereal and baked until crispy.Ingredients:1 cup 1% low-fat milk3/4 cup half and half1/2 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener2 tablespoons vanilla extract4 large eggs6 thick slice...