¾ cup milk (80 to 90º F.)
¼ cup water (80 to 90º F.)
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup sugar
3 tbsp unsalted butter or margarine, cut into small pieces
1 tbsp grated lemon peel
1 tbsp grated orange peel
½ tsp salt
3 ½ cups bread flour
2 tsp. active dry or bread machine yeast
5 colored hard cooked eggs
Confectioners’ sugar frosting
1. Measure milk, water, egg, vanilla, sugar, butter, lemon and orange peel, salt, flour and yeast into bread pan in the order listed.
2. Insert bread pan securely into unit; close lid. Plug unit into wall outlet
3. Select Dough setting.
4. Push Start button.
5. The Complete Signal will sound when bread is done.
6. Using pot holders, remove bread pan from the unit; turn dough out on lightly floured surface and shape into a ball.
7. Invert large mixing bowl over dough and let rest for 10 minutes
8. Divide dough in half. On lightly floured surface, roll each half of the dough into an 18-inch rope. Place ropes together on lightly greased baking sheet. Twist ropes loosely; shape into a circle and pinch ends to seal. Place a colored egg nestled securely into the twists. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 45 minutes. Bake in preheated oven at 375º F for about 25 minutes or until golden and fully baked. (Bread will sound hollow when tapped.)
9. Cool on wire rack.
10. When cooled, drizzle with confectioners’ sugar frosting. Decorate with sugar nonpareils, if desired.
Makes one large coffee bread.
1 cup water (100 to 110º F.)
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
1 ¼ cups unsalted butter or margarine, cut into small pieces
½ cup non fat dry milk powder
1 ¼ tsp. salt
5 cups bread flour
4 tsp. active dry or bread machine yeast
1 ½ cups dark brown sugar
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 ½ cups coarsely chopped pecans
¾ cups raisins
¼ cup melted butter or margarine
1. Measure water, eggs, sugar, ½ cup butter, dry milk powder, salt, flour and yeast into bread pan in the order listed.
2. Insert bread pan securely into unit; close lid. Plug unit into wall outlet
3. Select Dough setting.
4. Push Start button.
5. The Complete Signal will sound when bread is done.
6. Meanwhile, in saucepan, melt remaining 3/4 cup butter. Stir in 1 ½ cups brown sugar and pecans. Pour mixture into 3 lightly greased 8-inch square or round baking pans. Set aside. In another bowl, combine ¾ cup granulated sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
7. Using pot holders, remove bread pan from the unit and place dough on lightly floured surface.
8. Invert large mixing bowl over dough and let rest for 10 minutes
9. Divide dough into 3 equal pieces. On lightly floured surface, roll 1 piece of dough into 10 x 12 inch rectangle. Brush dough with 1/3 of the melted butter and sprinkle with 1/3 of the cinnamon sugar mixture and ¼ cup raisins. Roll up jelly roll style to form a 12 inch roll. Pinch edges to seal. Cut into 12 1-inch pieces. Place cut side facing up into prepared pan. Repeat with remaining dough and fillings.
Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Bake in preheated oven at 350º F for about 25 minutes or until golden and fully baked. (Rolls will sound hollow when tapped.)
10. Immediately, carefully invert onto serving platter large enough to hold rolls and sugar glaze. Cool about 20 minutes before serving warm.
Makes 3 pans of 12 rolls in each.
When it comes to buying a coffeemaker, most people think that a cone-shaped filter equals better flavor in your coffee. But does a cone-shaped filter really make for a better cup?
In truth the best cup of coffee is a product of a variety of factors, so simply getting a cone filter doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re getting a better cup of coffee. After years of testing and trying both, the Black & Decker test kitchen and engineers created a basket-shaped filter system that brews the best cup of coffee in town. (more…)
You love your blender for all your favorite drinks, smoothies and shakes, but are you getting the most out of your appliance? If you have a multi-speed blender, drinks are only just the beginning. Here’s an easy guide to the best speeds to use for a variety of blender tasks: (more…)
Feeding baby the right food is a big challenge in any mom’s life. You want to make sure your baby is getting the best, most nutritious food possible to ensure a good start on a healthy lifestyle. You also want to give them a wide variety of food to expand their growing palate and catch any potential allergies early.
Making baby food at home lets you do all of this and more, because you’re in total control of what your baby is eating. Still, many moms shy away from doing baby food at home, because they’re concerned about not doing it correctly.
In truth, making your baby’s food at home is fast, easy and intensely rewarding as you introduce them to a whole world of tastes and flavors. Black & Decker wants to help with
this easy guide on getting the best baby food at home.
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Another big challenge in any mom’s life is how to keep kids happy, energized and engaged in the time between school and dinner. Kids get hungry after school, but you don’t want to ruin their appetite for the evening meal. You also don’t have a lot of time in everything you have to get done for your own afternoon schedule.
Black & Decker makes after-school snacking fast, easy and nutritious with a whole range of appliances that help you make snacks at the touch of a button. Your kids get hot and fresh snack options and you get done in a snap so you can tackle the rest of your day.
Blenders are great for making all your favorite drinks, smoothies and shakes, but are you getting the most out of that counter space you’re using? A really good blender lets you go beyond just drinks to make a variety of dips, salsas, sauces and even baby food in a snap.
The 10-Speed Die-Cast Blender (BL2020 series) takes blending to the next level by giving you a full spectrum of speed and power options for the ultimate versatility. Ten speeds and 450 watts of peak power still let you make drinks with that perfect no-chunk texture, but you also get the versatility to make hollandaise for breakfast, a quick salsa for a party, or even grind coffee beans with great results.
The 5-cup (42-oz.) glass blending jar is heat- and cold-resistant to handle a full range of temperatures and it’s the perfect size to serve your whole family. The blending system features our multi-level stainless steel blades that power through even your toughest ingredients, while providing added durability to extend the life of your blender.
And the best part—all the removable parts (jar, lid and even the blades)—are safe to put in the dishwasher for the ultimate in fast and easy cleanup. The die-cast base wipes clean with a damp towel and comes in silver (BL2020S) or red (BL2020R) to compliment any kitchen décor.
The 10-Speed Die-Cast Blender is available now in retailers nationwide or online. It makes a great gift, too, so order now for Mother’s Day, an upcoming spring wedding or even for your college-bound grad!
Cut green beans
- 1 lb. frozen or fresh cut green beans
- 3/4 cup water
- In medium saucepan, cook green beans in water until tender. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Drain green beans, reserving cooking liquid.
- Add green beans and about 1/3 cup cooking liquid to blender. Process on puree until smooth.
Squash/Sweet Potatoes
- 1 lb. fresh squash or sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3/4 cup water
- In medium saucepan, cook green beans in water until tender. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Drain green beans, reserving cooking liquid.
- Add green beans and about 1/3 cup cooking liquid to blender. Process on puree until smooth.
Whether you’re spring cleaning to freshen up the house or just don’t want to bother with the ironing board for your clothes, vertical steaming is a fast, easy and convenient way to get fabrics looking their best. Vertical steaming allows you to remove creases and wrinkles, as well as freshen fabrics like curtains, linens and drapes after the long months of winter.
Still, many people shy away from vertical steam, because they don’t feel they get as good of a result as they do on the board. In truth though, with the proper technique, you can get fabrics fresh and pressed with phenomenal results. Here’s how: (more…)
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