I made this bread, “Bloomer” Multigrain Bread a couple days back and it’s been sitting on the kitchen whispering every day, “use me”, very lovingly. Or creepily, depending who is listening. Ok, back on track. It’s been beckoning me to make a sandwich. Now my normal breakfast every day is plain oatmeal. But, the smell…
Bread Recipes
Nothing else can compare to the satisfaction of baking bread. Be it a simple puffed up Indian Roti or a labor-intensive Naan and Baguette, that feeling of accomplishment is incomparable.
With step by step instructions, these bread recipes are easy to make. To start, try the Paneer – Pistachio Spinach Pesto Parathas or the Butter Milk Corn Muffins (quick bread) and move on to baking the chewy and salty Focaccia.
“Bloomer” Multigrain Bread
I realized late one evening that I had nothing in the house for breakfast. No eggs, no bread, no cereal and no dosai maavu. I was low on flour too, whole wheat, all-purpose. What I did have was a Multigrain Flour that my friend had given me which she said she would never use. So…
Paneer – Pistachio Spinach Pesto Parathas
The Paneer – Pistachio Spinach Pesto Parathas are an easy put-together main course. High in beneficial fats, Vitamin B6, potassium and a good source of fiber, protein, and antioxidants. And they are delicious. Friends ask me all the time, how to to use sauces in different ways. I think of a sauce as a blank canvas…
Focaccia – Chewy, Salty Deliciousness
Focaccia is a chewy, salty flat but soft Italian bread, that derives its flavor from good olive oil. Herbs and Parmesan cheese are often added to make it sing! It is SO delicious when done right. So take your time. If you don’t succeed at first, try, try again. That is the mantra for baking…
Delectable Buttermilk Corn Muffins
These delectable Corn Muffins are fluffy, a little sweet, a perfect canvas for a variety of relishes and a treat on their own. I love corn muffins. They are like cornbread with a tender crumb and a firm, slightly crunchy top. And extremely versatile. I have added broccoli and cheddar cheese to completely transform them….
Traditional Challah Bread – chewy deliciousness!
Challah Bread is an egg and butter-rich, sweet brioche-like bread, that is chewy in texture and delicious. You can eat it straight up, or make sandwiches. A day or two old Challah is a preferred bread for making that delectable, perfect French Toast. Challah Challah is a special bread in Jewish cuisine, served especially during…
Spinach and Tur Dal Parathas
Spinach and Tur Dal Parathas are my solution for that Monday morning madness. They are a wholesome meal by themselves full of protein and greens, just the right, much needed boost to start your week right. They are easy to make and a nutritious choice for your family. My kids love these in their lunch…
Basic Whole Wheat Flour Dough for Indian Breads
Basic Whole Wheat Flour Dough for Indian Breads – the everyday rotis and parathas. No, Indians don’t eat Naan every day. In fact, they prefer going to restaurants to eat Naan. They do eat nutritious flatbread rolled out into thin discs and cooked on the skillet on a daily basis. They can be made with…
My Skillet Naan Bread
Naan is a leavened, oven-baked flatbread. The Persian word nān means bread. Nothing beats making Naan in a Tandoori oven (a cylindrical clay or metal oven, heated up by charcoal or wood burning fire, with temperatures reaching 900F) but I don’t have one at home. So making it at home is challenging. I have tried making it in…
Whole Wheat Honey Bread – simply awesome!
The warm, crusty, smell, the tantalizing taste and oh! the sense of joy that fills you is nothing short of awesome. I know! I am waxing poetic but baking bread gives you a wholesome satisfaction that is indescribable. And Whole Wheat Honey Bread is awesome! Baking takes immense patience, in fact, more than other methods…