Recipes Maste 14

The easiest bread recipe I've created to date, and it's very versatile in that you can substitute the herbs, i.e. instead of rosemary, use thyme, fennel seeds, etc... Yield: 1 round loaf Prep: 10 Mins. 1st rise: 9-12 Hrs. 2nd rise: 1-1/2 Hrs. INGREDIENTS: Wet: 1-1/2 cups warm water 1/2 teaspoon active/rapid dry yeast (not regular) 1 TB amber agave (or honey) Dry: 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons dried rosemary (not ground) 1-1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper --1 TB melted butter, (to brush top while hot out of oven) METHOD: Note: I proof my bread (let it rise) in the oven, no heat ~ A must in Alaska as this method provides for more of a consistent, non-draft environment. Turn on pilot light in oven (no heat). In a 2-cup glass-measuring cup, measure the warm water. Add the active/rapid yeast and agave, and stir to combine; set aside. In a medium bowl, add the flour, salt, and pepper; whisk to evenly incorporate.   Add the wet mixture  and

The most creamy and decadent fudge ever! You can also sub out the coconut and marshmallows for chopped nuts, or the chips for other flavors... Yield: 36 squares Prep: 10 Mins. Cook: 5-10 Mins. Chill: 2 Hrs. INGREDIENTS 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 (14-oz can) sweetened condensed milk (not unsweetened evaporated milk) Pinch of kosher salt 1/2 cup finely shredded sweetened coconut 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract METHOD Line an 8" square baking dish with foil, leaving extension handles over edges of about 2". Place a heavy bottom medium saucepan over low heat, add the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and salt. Stir constantly, gently, until all chips have melted.   Remove from heat. Fold in vanilla, then the coconut and marshmallows. Spread mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Chill, uncovered, in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours before removing foil, then cutting into 36 squares (*see below). Store any leftovers i