This round was pretty simple. I started out with making a simple loaf of bread.
The bread was rich and delicious and had a wonderful nutty softness to it. We used it to make these paninis (what else!)
Inspired by Cooking Light, it is loaded with spinach, bacon, caramelized red onions and garlic, and a low-fat white cheddar. Talk about a rich and hearty sandwich, I was full for the rest of the night!
Later in the week I made an Epi shaped loaf of bread. It was fun and amazingly easier to make. It was also fun to tear off the individual "grains" and eat them as rolls. Again, wonderful wheaty flavor.
Coming in last, and probably my favorite were these great crackers. Rolled very thin and dusted with kosher salt and chili powder, they were crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside and great with lowfat cheddar cheese or cottage cheese. My kids also loved them!
So far, I'm very excited about this book!
Be sure to come back Monday, I have a long overdue giveaway that I'm absolutely giddy about!
26 comments:
How fun! I've really wanted to start doing this. All of your creations look incredible. I love fresh, homemade bread! Way better than anything store bought! That craving ellie pizza from your last post looks fantastic too! What a fabulous week of eats ;)
Teresa, love the bread idea. However, it's the crackers that are sending me over the edge. Those look really good. Perfect for entertaining.
those paninis look great! and with your bread, I'm sure its super delish!
Neat idea!!! Isn't breadmaking fun!! My goal for this year is to start making sourdough.
your bread looks excellent!
Everything turned out SO good! I love all the flavors on your panini and your crackers are perfect!
Ben was just reading this post over my shoulder and said "She MADE crackers?!" he's pretty impressed! You rock girlfriend! I admire you!
Wow, that bread looks great! Would love to use it for a grilled cheese sandwich!! :D
The panini sandwich looks so good and a meal in itself! Epi is wonderful and very nicely shaped and your crackers are too die for!
Teresa don't forget to link up in the Bread Braid so that all our members can enjoy your breads.
I love all your breads, especially the crackers. Oh I so have to jump on this bandwagon:)
You did a great job on everything! That sandwich sounds killer! Love the epi! Wish now that i had made one.
wow you did a great job love it, it is a great group so pleased I joined, smiles rebecca
i love epi bread, i've never thought of baking it myself! so cool
all your breads turned out great! I haven't made the epi yet. I hope mine comes out 1/2 as beautiful as yours
Wow! Your crackers and epi look terrific! I'm so happy I made the investment in this cookbook. I can't believe how easy the recipes are. I've got a batch of dough from the "Artisan Bread" book in my fridge right now. My husband requested the "crusty white bread" for our soup supper tonight!
That looks like a book I need too. All of the food looks delicious. I've never made crackers before, but am intrigued by your picture and description!
Love the idea of making whole wheat crackers! It all looks delicious!
Everything turned out great and looks delicious! I've never made my own crackers before - definitely have to change that.
Wow....very very cool! I also got a 'bread book' for Christmas....will have to dig that up. Similar concept also!
Great breads, and delicious sammie!
I really want some of those crackers!!
Nice job! I need to get my hands on that book! :)
What a cool idea!! That sounds like a great, must-have cook book. I love easy!!
I love epi bread, so impressive that you made your own.
I went and bought the Healthy Artisan Bread Book! After I saw this and watch a few videos on Youtube how could I not!? I have the dough in the fridge ready for me to come home tomorrow afternoon and whip up something! (garlic knots on the top of my list! Yummm!) Thank you!
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