Sunday, March 17, 2013

Dave's Killer Bread Fake-Alike Recipe

   One of my favorite breads in the whole world is Dave's Killer Bread Good Seed. I've been missing it lately, but the cost (sometimes up to $6 a loaf!) has been stopping me from buying it. Using the nutrition information on their website, I've been able to come up with something almost the same.

1 1/2 c. warm water
1 T. yeast
2 T. cane sugar
1 T. gluten
2 T. powdered milk
3 c. whole wheat flour
1/4 c. old fashioned oats
1/4 c. shelled pumpkin seeds
1/4 c. shelled sunflower seeds
2 T. black sesame seeds
2 T. white sesame seeds
2 T. flax seed
1 egg
1 tsp. salt

Add in order to bread machine on regular/light crust cycle.

Enjoy!

Monday, March 4, 2013

Kitchen Antics

  I have a confession to make. I hate my crock-pot. So many women I know worship that stinking appliance, but I just can't. A friend of mine forced me to take one of hers a couple months ago because it "would save my life at dinner time". I've tried several different recipes, and while the turn it on and leave it angle appealed to me, I can't get behind the mushy quality of the food. Nothing is overcooked, it's just too soft. The meats fall apart too much and the veggies are goo. It's just not a great meal. There is no reason to have to eat like this when I can monitor a pot on the stove for half the time and twice the texture. Am I alone with my anti-crock feelings?