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Bready or Not: Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Posted by on Jan 19, 2022 in Blog, Bready or Not, cheese galore, quick bread, side dish | Comments Off on Bready or Not: Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Let’s state a truth up front: a visit to Red Lobster isn’t about the seafood. It’s about those Cheddar Bay Biscuits they bring out as an appetizer.

Bready or Not: Cheddar Bay Biscuits

I’ve used this recipe for about 10 years now. I posted it on my LiveJournal in the earlier iteration of Bready or Not, but now it’s time to share again with new photos and an easy-to-print format.

Bready or Not: Cheddar Bay Biscuits

These biscuits are incredible. Cheesy, crisp, tender. Buttery. I mean, you baste them in butter and seasonings for the final step. You know they will be good.

Bready or Not: Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Plus, these keep well in the fridge for days! In a pinch, you can heat them in the microwave, but they are far better warmed in an oven or toaster oven. That way the outside stays crisp and the interior texture stays just right.

Bready or Not: Cheddar Bay Biscuits

I bet if you give these a try, they’ll be a reliable side dish bread in your recipe repertoire, too!

Bready or Not: Cheddar Bay Biscuits

These biscuits are a copycat of the famous biscuits served at Red Lobster restaurants! Makes 9 big biscuits using a 1/3 measuring cup.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheese, quick bread
Servings: 9 biscuits
Author: Beth Cato

Equipment

  • parchment paper
  • pastry brush

Ingredients

Biscuits

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup buttermilk or soured milk*
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick, melted and cooled

Topping

  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat oven at 475-degrees. Line a big baking sheet with parchment.
  • In a big bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne. Fold in the cheddar cheese.
  • Fold the buttermilk into the dry ingredients, followed by the melted butter, scraping the bottom of the bowl well to make sure everything is mixed in. Grease a 1/3 cup and use that to scoop up portions of dough to place spaced out on the baking sheet.
  • As the biscuits bake for 11 to 13 minutes, until golden brown, prepare the topping. Melt the butter and stir in the garlic powder and parsley. As soon as the biscuits are out of the oven, brush on the topping to cover the nooks and crannies of every biscuit on the pan.
  • Eat right away. Leftovers will keep in a sealed container in the fridge for days. They can be microwaved, but are best warmed in an oven or toaster oven.

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    Notes

    *To make soured milk, place a few teaspoons of lemon juice or white vinegar in a cup, and pour in dairy milk or half & half to reach the 1 cup amount. Let sit for about 10 minutes at room temperature so that the mixture curdles, then use in recipe.
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    Bready or Not Original: Prosciutto-Parmesan Palmiers

    Posted by on Nov 3, 2021 in Blog, Bready or Not, cheese galore, pork, quick bread, side dish | Comments Off on Bready or Not Original: Prosciutto-Parmesan Palmiers

    The holiday season is nigh, and these Prosciutto-Parmesan Palmiers are the perfect appetizer for a couple or an entire gang!

    Bready or Not Original: Prosciutto-Parmesan Palmiers

    These really have three ingredients, plus some flour for dusting a counter. They take minutes to assemble. Stash them in the freezer for hours or days. They bake up fast. They make bellies happy.

    Bready or Not Original: Prosciutto-Parmesan Palmiers

    Plus, I daresay, they are downright pretty. I love the layers in puff pastry! Here, those crisp buttery layers are fantastic along with shredded cheese and thin slices of prosciutto.

    Bready or Not Original: Prosciutto-Parmesan Palmiers

    Honestly, these are dangerous. It’s hard to eat just one.

    Bready or Not Original: Prosciutto-Parmesan Palmiers

    However, if you can exercise restraint, the leftovers are delicious. They can be eaten cold (the prosciutto is the prominent flavor then), but are better with a brief warm-up in the oven.

    Bready or Not Original: Prosciutto-Parmesan Palmiers

    Make these your go-to game day, holiday event, or date night treat!

    Bready or Not Original: Prosciutto-Parmesan Palmiers

    This three-ingredient convenient and tasty appetizer can be prepared hours in advance and bakes up fast once company arrives. Plus, if there are any leftovers, they are still delicious!
    Course: Appetizer
    Keyword: cheese, pork, puff pastry
    Author: Beth Cato

    Equipment

    • parchment paper
    • knife

    Ingredients

    • flour to dust surface
    • 1 sheet puff pastry (half a box) thawed in fridge
    • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan packed
    • 2 to 3 ounces sliced prosciutto

    Instructions

    • Hours or days before baking day: Sprinkle flour on a flat, clean surface. Roll out the puff pastry to make a 12-inch square. Cut in half. Sprinkle cheese over both halves. Place prosciutto slices to completely cover cheese; if there is extra meat, layer on the additional pieces. Roll the short sides of each piece of pastry together to meet in the middle–from the end, it will look rather like a number 3. Repeat this with the other half.
    • Encase both logs in plastic wrap and freeze until firm, at least an hour, but as long as several days.
    • Preheat oven at 400-degrees. Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Pull out frozen logs to thaw for just a few minutes. While it is still mostly frozen, slice into 1/4-inch pieces and place spaced out on parchment. (Note that the end pieces may be sparse on filling and not presentable for company, but still worth baking up for private enjoyment.)
    • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until palmiers are golden brown and puffed. They are best eaten fresh, but leftovers can be refrigerated. They are okay cold, but better toasted briefly again in the oven.

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      Bready or Not Original: Marmalade Pecan Bread

      Posted by on Jun 2, 2021 in Blog, Bready or Not, breakfast, british, quick bread | Comments Off on Bready or Not Original: Marmalade Pecan Bread

      Orange marmalade is delicious stuff atop an English muffin or toast, and it’s also amazing incorporated into this Marmalade Pecan Bread.

      Bready or Not Original: Marmalade Pecan Bread

      If your jar is large enough, you can use some marmalade in the glaze, too–but worry not if your jar is smaller. Just use orange juice instead!

      Bready or Not Original: Marmalade Pecan Bread

      This bread has a tender, delicious crumb. You get some orange in every bite, and the pecans pieces add a great crunch for contrast.

      Bready or Not Original: Marmalade Pecan Bread

      This is ideal for a breakfast or brunch, but really, it would be a nice bedtime snack, too. Something cozy, delicious, and a touch sweet.

      Bready or Not Original: Marmalade Pecan Bread

      I cut the bread into slices and found it froze and thawed well, too. A tiny bit of glaze stuck to the plastic wrap, but it wasn’t that bad at all.

      Bready or Not Original: Marmalade Pecan Bread

      Modified from Taste of Home Church Potluck 2015.

      Bready or Not Original: Marmalade Pecan Bread

      The vibrant, citrusy bread is infused with a jar of orange marmalade! Pecans add a lovely crunch throughout. This is a great breakfast or brunch treat.
      Course: Breakfast, Snack
      Cuisine: American, British
      Keyword: citrus, pecans, quick bread
      Author: Beth Cato

      Equipment

      • 9x5 loaf pan
      • parchment paper

      Ingredients

      • 12 ounce orange marmalade jar or a 10oz jar with a modified glaze
      • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick, softened
      • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
      • 2 eggs room temperature
      • 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
      • 3 teaspoons baking powder
      • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
      • 1 teaspoon salt
      • 1/3 cup orange juice plus more, if needed for glaze
      • 1/2 cup pecans chopped
      • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

      Instructions

      • Preheat oven at 350-degrees. Cut a piece of parchment to fit long-ways in the loaf pan, extending up either side. Grease the pan, place the paper inside, then grease again. Set aside.
      • If using a 12 ounce jar of marmalade, measure out two ounces to set aside.
      • In a large bowl, beat together butter and brown sugar until blended. Add eggs, one at a time. Gradually mix in the 10 ounces of marmalade.
      • In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
      • Slowly beat the dry ingredients into the wet, until just combined. Fold in the pecans.
      • Pour batter into the loaf pan. Bake for 45 minutes; check on bread, and cover with foil if it is becoming too browned on top. Continue baking for another 15 to 20 minutes (that is 60 to 65 minutes total), until the very middle passes the toothpick test. Let rest in pan for about 10 minutes, then use the parchment sling to pull the bread out to set on a cooling rack.
      • After the bread cools completely, mix together the remaining marmalade and the confectioners' sugar to form a thick glaze; alternatively, if a smaller jar was used, add orange juice by teaspoons into the sugar until a thick glaze is formed.
      • Let set for 20 minutes before slicing in. Store at room temperature in a sealed beg or plastic wrap. Bread can also be sliced and frozen for later enjoyment.

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        Bready or Not: Honey Oat Pie with a Cinnamon Pie Crust

        Posted by on Mar 17, 2021 in Blog, Bready or Not, british, cheese galore, quick bread, side dish | Comments Off on Bready or Not: Honey Oat Pie with a Cinnamon Pie Crust

        This is a pie like none I have made before: like a gigantic chewy oatmeal cookie with a spiced crust, embodied with a refreshing zing of whiskey.

        Bready or Not: Honey Oat Pie with a Cinnamon Pie Crust

        This Honey Oat Pie in a Cinnamon Pie Crust will blow your mind in the best of ways. Texture wise, it is moist and chewy without being soggy (be sure to use old-fashioned/rolled oats!).

        Bready or Not: Honey Oat Pie with a Cinnamon Pie Crust

        Flavor-wise, you taste the toasted oats, a wonderful mix of warm spices, and the freshness of the whiskey. There’s only a tablespoon and a half in there but the flavor of the whiskey still comes through.

        Bready or Not: Honey Oat Pie with a Cinnamon Pie Crust

        I used Jameson Irish Whiskey, in keeping with the origins of the original version of the recipe: the July/August issue of Bake from Scratch Magazine, my favorite food magazine these days.

        Bready or Not: Honey Oat Pie with a Cinnamon Pie Crust

        I imagine you can omit the whiskey from the recipe without it being detrimental to the taste or texture, but I haven’t tried that myself.

        This is a great pie to have for breakfast (the alcohol’s effect burns off in baking), or snack, or dessert.

        Bready or Not: Cinnamon Pie Crust

        This basic pie crust comes together quickly and would complement many sweet pie recipes. Mix up, chill the dough for at least an hour (or freeze for much later), and you can form the crust and go from there! This makes enough dough for ONE pie shell. Modified from Bake from Scratch Ireland Issue July/August 2020.
        Course: Breakfast, Dessert
        Cuisine: American
        Keyword: pie
        Author: Beth Cato

        Equipment

        • food processor
        • pie plate
        • plastic wrap

        Ingredients

        • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
        • 1 1/2 Tablespoons white sugar
        • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
        • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
        • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick, cold, cut into chunks
        • 3 Tablespoons ice water plus more if needed

        Instructions

        • In a large food processor, pulse together the flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Add the butter pieces. Pulse until they are almond-sized, then add the ice water. Pulse until mixture can form a ball, adding a touch more water if needed to make it cohesive.
        • Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead to shape into a disk. Tightly encase in plastic wrap and let chill in fridge for at least an hour, or up to a few days. Dough can also be frozen for up to two months.

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          Bready or Not: Honey Oat Pie

          This rich and chewy nut-free pie is like an oversize oatmeal cookie with a pleasant zing of whiskey. That’s right, whiskey. Modified from Bake from Scratch Ireland Issue July/August 2020.
          Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
          Cuisine: American, irish
          Keyword: alcohol, oats, pie
          Author: Beth Cato

          Equipment

          • pie plate
          • parchment paper
          • pie weights

          Ingredients

          • single-layer pie crust
          • 1 1/3 cups old-fashioned oats also called rolled oats
          • 2/3 cup brown sugar packed
          • 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
          • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
          • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
          • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
          • 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
          • 1/3 cup honey
          • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Irish whiskey such as Jameson
          • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
          • 4 large eggs room temperature

          Instructions

          • Preheat oven at 400-degrees

          Prepare pie crust

          • Let pie dough soften at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes. Lightly flour a surface and roll out dough to a 12-inch circle and transfer it to a 9-inch pie plate. Press into plate to shape, crimping edges as desired. Freeze crust until firm, about 15 minutes.
          • Drape a large piece of parchment paper over pie crust. Fill to the top with pie weights.
          • Bake crust until edges are turning golden, about 10 to 15 minutes. Carefully remove weights and parchment paper.
          • Bake crust an additional 10 minutes to set. Cover the edges with foil if it is getting brown too quickly. Set aside on rack to cool while the filling is assembled.

          Prepare filling

          • Reduce oven temperature to 350-degrees.
          • Line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper. Place oats in pan.
          • Bake them until they are lightly toasted, about 10 minutes, giving them a stir or two during. Set them aside to cool.
          • Lower oven temperature again, this time to 325-degrees. Move the oven rack to the lower third of the oven.
          • In a big bowl, mix together the brown sugar, salt, ginger, and nutmeg. Add the corn syrup, melted butter, honey, whiskey and vanilla, making sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl. Add eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition, and end by incorporating the oats until they are coated. Pour everything into the parbaked crust.
          • Bake until the filling is set and slightly puffed, about 40 minutes. Check on the pie about halfway and cover the edges the foil if they are getting too brown. The done pie will register at 200-degrees if checked with an instant thermometer.
          • Let pie cool completely on rack before slicing in. Store covered by foil in the fridge or at room temperature. Keeps for several days.

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            Bready or Not Original: Honey Cornbread Loaf

            Posted by on Jan 27, 2021 in Blog, Bready or Not, quick bread, side dish | Comments Off on Bready or Not Original: Honey Cornbread Loaf

            Cornbread is good ol’ basic American comfort food, perfect to warm up bellies at this time of year.

            Bready or Not Original: Honey Cornbread Loaf

            Sometimes, though, you don’t want a huge batch of cornbread. Just enough for a meal or two, maybe. That’s where this recipe comes in.

            Bready or Not Original: Honey Cornbread Loaf

            It makes a 9×5 loaf pan of delicious cornbread. Leftovers keep well wrapped up at room temperature, and the bread can also be frozen to eat later.

            Bready or Not Original: Honey Cornbread Loaf

            This cornbread is soft with a strong cornbread flavor highlighted with a touch of sweetness. Heat it up, add some butter, and you’re set.

            Bready or Not Original: Honey Cornbread Loaf

            Eat it by itself for a warming snack. Make it to go along with chili or soup or a roast. However you eat it, it’ll be yummy.

            Bready or Not Original: Honey Cornbread Loaf

            This small loaf is perfect for one person or a small family. It keeps well at room temperature for days, and can be frozen for later enjoyment, too.
            Course: Side Dish
            Cuisine: American
            Keyword: quick bread
            Author: Beth Cato

            Equipment

            • 9x5x3 loaf pan

            Ingredients

            • 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
            • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
            • 1/4 cup golden flax meal
            • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
            • 1/2 teaspoon salt
            • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
            • 1/2 cup sour cream or substitute plain yogurt or crème fraiche
            • 1/4 cup honey
            • 2 large eggs room temperature

            Instructions

            • Preheat oven at 350-degrees. Line a 9×5-3 loaf pan with a parchment paper sling along the long side, with enough paper sticking up on each side to grip it.
            • In a medium bowl, stir together cornmeal, flour, flaxseed meal, baking powder, and salt.
            • In a big bowl, beat together oil, sour cream, honey, and eggs. Add in the dry ingredients until just mixed. Pour batter into the pan.
            • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the middle passes the toothpick test. Let cool at least 10 minutes before using paper sling to set cornbread on cutting board.
            • Cornbread keeps well for days well-wrapped at room temperature. It can also be frozen for later enjoyment.

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              Bready or Not: Cheese and Chives Yorkshire Puddings (Small Batch)

              Posted by on Dec 23, 2020 in Blog, Bready or Not, british, cheese galore, quick bread, side dish | Comments Off on Bready or Not: Cheese and Chives Yorkshire Puddings (Small Batch)

              Yorkshire puddings are what many Americans also know of as popovers–light, airy, crisp sponges perfect to eat with a roast and gravy!

              Bready or Not: Cheese and Chives Yorkshire Puddings (Small Batch)

              This recipe is for a small batch of puds. Since they are so airy (if they rise right), the six puddings of this recipe are perfect for two or three people.

              Bready or Not: Cheese and Chives Yorkshire Puddings (Small Batch)

              Cheese makes everything better, of course. I used Dubliner Irish Cheddar, as it is available at my nearest Costcos for a good price.

              Bready or Not: Cheese and Chives Yorkshire Puddings (Small Batch)

              Use a good quality cheddar here to really take these puddings to the next level.

              Bready or Not: Cheese and Chives Yorkshire Puddings (Small Batch)

              Modified from Bake from Scratch Magazine.

              Bready or Not: Cheese and Chives Yorkshire Puddings (Small Batch)

              These cheesy Yorkshire puds are perfect to serve with a holiday roast and gravy! Unlike many recipes, this makes a small batch of six puddings, enough for 2 or 3 people. These are light, airy, and oh-so-cheesy. Use the best cheddar you can find–you'll be able to taste the difference.
              Course: Side Dish
              Cuisine: British
              Keyword: cheese, quick bread
              Servings: 2
              Author: Beth Cato

              Equipment

              • metal muffin pan
              • blender

              Ingredients

              • 3/4 cup milk or half & half
              • 2 large eggs room temperature
              • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted, divided
              • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
              • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
              • 1/4 cup quality cheddar cheese (25 grams), freshly grated
              • 1 1/2 Tablespoons fresh chives chopped, plus more for garnish

              Instructions

              • Preheat oven at 425-degrees.
              • In the container of a blender, place milk, eggs, 1 tablespoon melted butter, flour, and salt; process just until smooth. Let rest for 10 minutes.
              • In a small bowl, toss together grated cheese and chives.
              • Place a 12-cup muffin pan in oven for 5 minutes to preheat.
              • Remove muffin pan from oven, and quickly spoon the remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter into the 6 muffin cups that are being used. Return pan to oven for 2 minutes.
              • Remove pan from oven. Working fast, spoon or pour batter into buttered muffin cups, dividing as evenly as possible. Top each with a spoonful of cheese mixture.
              • Bake until puffed and golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Garnish with more chives, if desired. Serve immediately. Yorkshires are best fresh as they deflate after baking.

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