Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Green Onion Beer Bread

  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 1/4 oz active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 12 oz bottle beer (we used Smithwicks)
  • 1 bunch onions

optional add ins:
  • 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes
  • red pepper flakes
Preheat oven to 400. Oil or spray a baking sheet. In a large bowl, stir together salt, pepper, paprika, cheese (if using), green onion, yeast and flour. Add the beer and stir until a dough forms. Shape into a round loaf and place on the greased baking sheet. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until the loaf is slightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Thanks to Rachel

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Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Cheese Soup in Breadbowls

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 cup beer
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (a vegetarian version is available at natural foods stores)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon tabasco sauce
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and saute vegetables until tender. Add flour, stirring constantly until flour is no longer raw. Reduce heat; stir in beer, worchestershire sauce, salt, mustard, and tabasco. Simmer 10 minutes. Add cheddar and parmesan cheese and stir until melted; do not boil. Ladle into bread bowls and serve.

Thanks to Elizabeth's kitchen

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