Amandas Pizza Bread Recipes

ANADAMA BREAD

Steps:

• Combine 1 cup water, the cornmeal, molasses and 4 tablespoons butter in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble, about 3 minutes. Transfer to the bowl of a stand mixer and let cool until lukewarm (105 degrees F to 110 degrees F), stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
• Sprinkle the yeast over 1/2 cup lukewarm water (105 degrees F to 110 degrees F) in a small bowl and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add to the cornmeal mixture along with 1 cup flour and the dry milk; mix with a wooden spoon. Cover with a kitchen towel and set aside in a warm place until the dough increases slightly in volume and is bubbly, about 30 minutes.
• Mix the dough with the dough hook attachment on medium-low speed, then mix in the salt and the remaining 3 to 4 cups flour, 1/2 cup at a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition, until the dough comes together into a firm, tacky ball. Increase the speed to medium high; knead the dough until it pulls away from the bowl, about 2 minutes. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead by hand until smooth and pliable, adding more flour as needed, about 5 minutes. Brush a large bowl with vegetable oil; add the dough, cover with a kitchen towel and set aside in a warm place until doubled in size, 1 hour to 1 hour, 30 minutes.
• Brush a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with vegetable oil. Punch down the dough and turn out onto a clean surface. Shape into a smooth 4-by-8-inch loaf, then transfer to the pan. Cover loosely with oiled plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place until the loaf rises above the pan by 1/2 inch, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Uncover the pan and transfer to the oven. Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F and bake until the bread is golden and sounds hollow when tapped, 35 to 45 minutes. (Cover loosely with foil if it is browning too quickly.) Brush with melted butter and let rest in the pan, 10 minutes. Turn out onto a rack and let cool before slicing or freezing.
• MAKE IT AHEAD Let the bread cool completely, wrap in plastic wrap and foil, and freeze for up to 2 weeks. To serve, unwrap and thaw at room temperature for 2 hours. Reheat, wrapped in foil, at 300 degrees F until warmed through, 30 minutes.

ITALIAN FEATHER BREAD PIZZA DOUGH

Steps:

• Beat water, olive oil, yeast, sugar, and salt together with an electric mixer until evenly combined, about 2 minutes. Add flour, 1 cup at a time, stirring with a wooden spoon after each addition, until dough almost comes away from the sides of the bowl.
• Knead the dough with your hands until soft and smooth. Lightly oil a bowl and place dough in the bowl, flipping to coat all of the dough. Let dough rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

NO-MESS PIZZA BREAD IN A BAG

Steps:

• For the dough: Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray.
• Add the sugar, yeast, 1 cup of the flour and 1 cup warm water to a gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Press down to remove excess air from the bag. Close the bag tightly and squish the ingredients in the bag until well mixed. Let the bag sit for 10 minutes to activate the yeast.
• Add the butter, oil, salt and another cup of flour to the bag, close the bag and mix well. Add the last cup of flour and mix again until all the ingredients are well incorporated and the dough begins to pull away from the bag.
• For the topping: Mix together the pepperoni and Italian seasoning in a small bowl.
• Pour the dough out of the bag onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead the dough until it comes together and is not sticking to the board. Using your fingers, flatten out the dough into a circle about an inch in thickness. Sprinkle the pepperoni mixture on top of the dough. Gently roll the dough (like a burrito) to make the shape of a loaf. Tuck the sides of the dough under to keep the pepperoni mixture inside. Place the dough seam-side down into the prepared loaf pan and cover with a kitchen towel. Let the dough rest and rise for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Once the dough has risen, remove the towel, top with the shredded cheese and bake until golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in the pan. Serve the bread with warm pizza sauce.

NAAN BREAD PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 200C/400F/Gas 7.
• Place the naan on a baking tray.
• Spread the pesto all over the naan.
• Scatter the tomatoes, olives and cheese over the top.
• Sprinkle with oregano on black pepper.
• Place in the oven and bake for 7-9 minutes until the cheese is bubbling.
• Enjoy.

AMANDA'S BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Grease a 9 x 13-inch pan. Scald the milk and the half and half. Add the 1/2 stick butter and the 1/2 cup sugar. Pour over the four cups of French bread, raisins and pecans. Let sit for 15 minutes.
• Whisk together eggs, vanilla nutmeg and cinnamon. Pour over bread mixture. Bake for 350 degree for 45 minutes.
• To make the whiskey sauce over medium heat the 1 stick of butter, 1 cup sugar, evaporated milk and egg yolk. Remove from heat and then stir in 3/4 cup of whiskey.

AMANDA'S VEGAN FLAT BREAD

Steps:

• Mix dry ingredients.
• Add oil and soy milk, mix
• Knead on floured board for about 1 - 2 minutes.
• Press onto oiled cookie sheet.
• Smear topping on.
• Bake at 375 for about 20 minutes or until golden on top.