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Banana Bread with Figs

Banana Bread with Figs

I love simple recipes, alas my blog name, but seriously we don’t need to complicate things.  This simple Banana Bread with Figs is delicious and easy and with most of the things you probably have in your kitchen just grab fresh figs from the store.  read more

GF Banana Pumpkin Bread

GF Banana Pumpkin Bread

You will keep making this banana pumpkin bread with chocolate chips, nuts, and seeds this fall season because it is so good. For this delicious GF Banana Pumpkin Bread, I used Gluten-Free 1:1 Flour; however, if you are not allergic to or sensitive to gluten, read more

Spinach and Feta Cornbread Muffins 

Spinach and Feta Cornbread Muffins 

Spinach and Feta Cornbread Muffins

I love cornbread, especially when it’s made into Spinach and Feta Cornbread Muffins. Almost everyone I know enjoys cornbread, except for my youngest.

I am not sure why he dislikes it but i never pushed for him to eat food if he doesn’t like eating. Maybe because I don’t like many cooked veggies and some seafood so in a way I understand when texture and taste don’t sit well with us.

Anyway, the rest of my family devour these muffins until there are none left. Truly, making this bread is simple and it’s very satisfying so I try to make it often during colder weather.

Spinach and Feta Cornbread Muffins

 

I personally like to add spinach and feta, but you can use different cheeses if you prefer. To be honest, the combination of spinach and feta is just perfect for me so I don’t try to change it.

I don’t mean to brag, but I genuinely think these are fantastic as is. Do you not agree with me? haha

Well, friends, I hope you give this recipe a try during the fall and winter months. These stunning savory gold and green muffins would shine on your table, especially for a Thanksgiving feast

Hey, if you decide to make these Spinach and Feta Cornbread Muffins, please let me know in the comments or share it with me on social media such as Instagram or Facebook; @sandraseasycooking with the same hashtag #sandraseasycooking.

Spinach and Feta Cornbread Muffins

Yield: 6 Servings

Spinach and Feta Cornbread Muffins 

Spinach and Feta Cornbread Muffins 

Easy and tasty Savory Spinach and Feta Cornbread Muffins

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 3 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs, mixed
  • 3 ounces of feta cheese, 85 g
  • 3 ounces spinach, 85 g, defrosted
  • 1 cup whole buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup water, or cold milk
  • 1 cup of all purpose flour, 130 g
  • 2 teaspoons of pink salt
  • 1 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal; no sodium added, no Jiffy or similar. Look at labels!
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil + 2 more for greasing
  • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat over to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200C)
  2. In the large bowl mix eggs and combine with buttermilk and water.
    In another bowl combine AP flour, yellow cornmeal, salt, sugar, baking soda, and baking powder.
  3. Combine dry mixture with wet and mix well, but no need to over-mix.
    Then crumble feta cheese, and add defrosted (water squeezed out).
  4. In a muffin tin add a drizzle of oil, then a 1/2 slice of unsalted butter, then add the muffin tin to a preheated oven so the butter can melt, 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Add 3/4 of the muffin cup so the muffins have enough space to grow.
    Bake for 20 to 22 minutes. My muffin tin was larger or deeper so I made 6 jumbo muffins, and it took me 22 minutes. Baking time also depends on your muffin tins and oven. I would keep an eye on them after 18 minutes.
  6. Remove them from the oven and let them cool down for 5 minutes. I used a small bamboo skewer to poke around so I don't scratch my muffin tin.
  7. After you loosen sides, I used a spoon to carefully scoop them out. This is just in case they get stuck, and you haven't used muffin liners, which I rarely use.

Notes

You can make 6 jumbo muffins or about 10 to 12 regular sizes.

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Banana Chocolate Chip Bread

Banana Chocolate Chip Bread

  I don’t eat breakfast, but a toasted slice of Banana Chocolate Chip bread topped with a silky smooth spread of butter with my morning coffee always hits the spot.   To be honest, I don’t eat bread often either. At one point in my read more

Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread cookies are the most popular cookies during the holiday Xmas season at my house. It is a shame that I never posted on my blog. The thing is I always thought that there are so many recipes online why would you even make mine. read more

Easy Homemade French Bread

Easy Homemade French Bread

Easy Homemade French Bread

I do not think that there is anything better in this world than freshly baked bread, especially my Easy Homemade French Bread.

Well, my dutch oven for beginners and no-knead bread recipes are amazing, as well.

Anyhow, after many trials and fails, I finally got a winning recipe. I take pride in my bread recipes, so I tested this bread many times. This recipe is more of a “store-bought” copy-cat recipe rather than a true French artisan crunchy baguette.

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With that being said, it is still very delicious bread that I know you will love.

Anyhow, you guys seem to love my easy bread recipes and that makes me so happy. Trust me, you do not have to be a rocket scientist to bake a loaf of bread.

Yes, we all have to measure it in the beginning, but later you will just know what is what.

Easy Homemade French Bread

I must say, without bragging that I probably could make bread with my eyes closed. Well, that’s because I have been baking bread for a very long time.

Not that I am old as a bible, but I was 12 going toward 13 years old when I made my first bread.

I am almost 40 years old, so you see it has been a while since I made my first bread with the messy kitchen and flour all over the floor.

It was a rather unforgettable experience, and as you would typically expect to see on the I Love Lucy show.

baking

With that being said, I have grown a bit and you can say got some experience making bread.

You can make this bread dough with a stand mixer using hook attachment however, you may use a bowl and a wooden spoon as well as your trusty hands to knead it.

I must admit my kids and husband are just like me. We love bread so much, but ever since we went low carb I avoid making it.

Easy Homemade French Bread

The only reason I would bake bread these days is to bring to my neighbors or friends.

However, sometimes I just dearly crave it. I use it my treat. It is nostalgia so I make a couple that we usually finish eating in one day. I know! We have a problem.

If you like this recipe then you might also like these:

No-knead Homemade Bread

No-Knead Homemade Whole Wheat Bread

Dutch Oven Bread for Beginners

Irish Soda Bread

Low Carb Keto Friendly Bread

Easy Homemade French Bread

If you make my amazingly Easy Homemade French Bread, please tag me on Instagram. @sandraseasycooking using hashtag #sandraseasycoooking.

Thank you so much in advance. I cannot wait to see your creations.

Just to add, as some found it quite unusual that I add oil to my dough. I like the dough much better with a drizzle of oil, however, traditional long baguette or French Bread does not contain any oil or fat whatsoever.

My mother-in-law only uses 4 ingredients to make bread; yeast, flour, salt, and water. Your bread will come out just as good.

Baking Pan: Stainless Steel French Baguette Bread Pan, Non-Toxic Perforated Loaf Pans for Baking 15″x10″

Yield: Makes 2 to 3 Loaves

Easy Homemade French Bread

Recipe

Easy Homemade French Bread

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Rise Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), 500ml (more if needed)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons oil, for greasing if you're using reg. baking pan
  • 3 teaspoons salt, approx. 15g
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour + for dusting

Egg wash is optional

  • 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoon cold water
  • You may also dust it with extra flour

Instructions

  1. Measure, then combine flour and salt. Stir.
  2. Add yeast and sugar with a splash of warm water to your stand mixer bowl. Mix it to combine then let the yeast activate. I do this even if I am using instant yeast and before adding the flour mixture.
  3. Add flour to the stand mixer bowl, little by little, using a stand mixer with a hook attachment. Then add oil which optional. Traditional Frech Bread does not contain any oil or fat.
  4. Add more warm water as needed. Add the water slowly, 1/2-1 cup at the time until you reach the thickness; NOTE: It all depends on what type of flour you have, how old it is, the air & humidity, etc. So if I say 2 cups of warm water, it might be less, so please add water slowly until you reach soft and sticky texture, but not looking like pancake batter.
  5. Keep increasing speed on the stand mixer. Mix until the dough starts pulling away from the sides of the bowl. Drizzle a bit of oil, cover and allow it to rise. You may transfer it to a different bowl.
  6. Let it rest and rise for an hour to up to 2 hours in total. I advise you to keep your down in microwave or (turned off) oven. This will help the dough to rise better.
  7. You can make two or three loaves, depends on the size. If you make 2 then cut the dough in half. Dust your working surface with flour, then using a rolling pin stretch dough in a thinner rectangular shape. You do not need to press it too hard.
  8. As you can see on my pictures, roll the dough, then shape it. You may tuck ends if you wish.
  9. If you do not have a French Loaf baking pan, then grease your baking pan and put the dough in or line up a pan with parchment pepper or use a silicone mat.
  10. Allow dough to proof in the baking pan for the next 20 to 25 minutes. Be patient because this is an important step. You may brush proofed loaves with egg white + water, egg wash or just dust with more flour like I did. It is great either way. You may even add some herbs and seeds if you like.
  11. Slash the dough with a blade or a very sharp knife to allow it to expand during baking. The purpose is primarily to control the direction in which the bread will expand during “oven spring.”
  12. Meantime, Preheat oven to 400F (200C). If your oven is steam oven add water into a little dish that comes with the oven. I will link the below in the notes, an article that I found informative regarding steam while baking bread. Great info so please check it out before baking.
  13. Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown. Sometimes I like it more deep brown and crunchy and sometimes I like the light golden color of my bread. This depends on your preference.
  14. Allow it to COOL DOWN at least for at least 20 minutes before slicing the bread. This is really important as well. I love hot bread but if you open it too soon while still piping hot the bread could possibly become dense and sticky. Just wait! I like to place my bread on the cookie rack then covering with a cotton kitchen towel.

Notes

You may check out how I make bread without a stand mixer. HERE

Check out this ARTICLE about steam and bread

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Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Bread

Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Bread

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the National Peanut Board. All opinions are entirely my own. This gluten-free peanut butter chocolate bread topped with oats is simply divine. You can toast slices of bread in a pan, make French toast or perhaps a delightful breakfast strata with day old bread. I must admit read more

Spiral Twist Bread Rolls

Spiral Twist Bread Rolls

All Purpose Dough Recipe included with Spiral Twist Bread Rolls I just love baking homemade bread. So many amazing bread recipes that we can make with different shapes just like these tasty spiral twist bread rolls. I find it relaxing when I am under stress. read more

Keto Bread- Easy and Delicious Low Carb Bread

Keto Bread- Easy and Delicious Low Carb Bread

Keto Bread- Easy and Delicious Low Carb Bread

You all probably heard about Low Carb KETO Bread, so I just made my version of the same bread.

When carboholic decide to join the low carb club and cannot live without a slice of bread. That would be me. I just had to clean up my act and start the most strict form of carb cleanse because I felt like I was out of control. 

Have you heard of Keto Bread? I am almost certain that you all probably heard about it, so I just made my version of the same bread.

You guys know that I was baking a homemade bread almost every single day. If not bread than some kind of rolls, focaccia or flatbread.

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I am one of those people that would eat heartily bread with pasta. Yup! Guilty as charged… but that was it! It was a time for me to change.

Keto Bread- Easy and Delicious Low Carb Bread

Well, I am entering my fourth week and I feel freaking fantastic. I lost lots of inches, a nice chunk of weight for a beginner, not too much like some people, but it is going slow and steady which I like the most.

My sleep and energy level drastically improved, I no longer snore, I have far fewer cramps and no headaches. Overall, so far so good!

I know we all have different successes and even failures, some see amazing results in a shorter period of time and for some of us takes time. That’s okay. We are all different and unique.

What can I say? I have never felt better, however, yes, I missed bread the most so I made my own. We tried to experiment for a week with it, and I think this is it. I absolutely love this version.

Keto Bread- Easy and Delicious Low Carb Bread

The first one that I made was too eggy and buttery, so I dropped to six-room temp eggs, added ghee instead of coconut oil, and used a bit of sour cream to make it rise up a bit more.

My family wanted to support me so they join Keto Fun as well. So now, I need one fridge just for bacon and eggs because they literally ate over the weekend my week supply of both.

Also, they sincerely love this bread as well and it was gone for lunch. Like, seriously?! I could eat this bread all week long. LE SIGH!

Check out my MINI KETO EVERYTHING BAGELS 

Anyhow, It is utterly scrumptious and so tasty! I know this bread is for sure going in the rotation as long as we are on Keto. I might do some updating like adding cheese or herbs.

Keto Bread- Easy and Delicious Low Carb Bread

It tastes like cornbread meets savory pound cake, but way less eggy taste… Hey, it replaces reg bread beautifully, so you can eat it once a day or every other day.

I hope you guys like this bread as much we do. With that being said, please, comment and tag me if you make it.

Or just post a pic and tag me so I can re-post. I really want your feedback; good, bad, and ugly! Can’t wait to see your creation. Thanks!!!

P.S. I am affiliated with Amazon so those links below in my recipe form I linked personally. It is not an ad but purposely added a link by me.

I will add things that I used in the past, or that are in the recipe if I can find it on the Amazon website. 

Keto Bread- Easy and Delicious Low Carb Bread
Keto Bread- Easy and Delicious Low Carb Bread
Yield: Makes 1 Loaf, 8-10 Servings

Keto Bread- Easy and Delicious Low Carb Bread

Keto Bread- Easy and Delicious Low Carb Bread

It is utterly scrumptious and so tasty! I know this bread is for sure going in the rotation as long as we are on Keto. I might do some updating like adding cheese or herbs.

It tastes like cornbread meets savory pound cake, but way less eggy taste…Hey, it replaces reg bread beautifully, so you can eat it once a day or every other day.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 200 g Almond Meal Roughly 2 cups
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Guar Gum or 1/2 teaspoon Xanthan Gum
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 50 g Ghee softened
  • 30 g Unsalted Irish Butter room temperature/softened
  • 1 tbsp. Whole Sour Cream
  • 6 Large Organic Eggs Simple Truth, Cage Free, room temperature

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F
  2. Measure everything, mix eggs, and softened ghee and butter.
  3. Combine one by one, start with almond meal flour, then add baking powder, salt, guar gum or xanthan gum; Mix it then add, butter/ghee, sour cream, and eggs.
  4. Line the baking pan with parchment paper or just lightly grease a nonstick baking loaf pan.
  5. Bake for 35 minutes, or until it is golden on the top.
  6. Take it out of the oven and slide on the cooling rack. Allow it to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and eating.
  7. Store in the fridge for up to a week. Make sure it is in the airtight container or ziplock type of bag

Notes

Use Room Temp Eggs. Just leave them on the countertop for 15 minutes or you may drop them in the warm water for 5 minutes to warm up. The bread turns much better.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

2

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 304Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 271mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 4gSugar: 2gProtein: 11g

Nutrition information isn’t always 100 % accurate since it is an automatic calculation. We try our best to correct and recheck before posting. Thank you for understanding.

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Breakfast Brioche Bread Pudding

Breakfast Brioche Bread Pudding

Is there anything more comforting than a warm, sweet bread pudding for breakfast? This Breakfast Brioche Bread Pudding is rich, soft, slightly crisp on top, and perfectly sweet—ideal for cozy mornings, weekend brunch, or holiday gatherings. I like to think of bread pudding as a read more