Amish White Bread

Cook time: 30 Min  Prep time: 2 Hr 30 Min  Serves: 24

Ingredients

2 c warm water

2/3 c white sugar

1 1/2 Tbsp active dry yeast

1 1/2 tsp salt

1/4 c vegetable oil

6 c bread flour **

Directions

1. In large bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water, then stir in the yeast, allow to proof until yeast resembles a creamy foam (about 10 min)

2. Mix salt and oil into yeast, Mix in flour one cup at a time. **This recipe calls for 6 cups but I used about 5, enough for the dough to be soft and pull away from the sides of the bowl and is slightly sticky.

3. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth.

4. Place into a well oiled bowl, turn to coat, cover with damp cloth and allow to rise until doubled (about 1 hour)

5. Punch dough down, knead lightly and divide dough in half. Shape into two loaves and place into well oiled 9x5 bread loaf pans, allow to rise until double about 40 minutes or until dough has risen 1 inch about the pans

6. Bake at 350 for thirty minutes or until golden brown on top and hollow sounding to the tap. after removing from oven brush tops lightly with butter.

Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

 

6 slices white bread

1 cup milk
2 lbs. ground beef
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup minced flat-leaf parsley (optional)
¼ tsp. salt
1/3 cup petite diced red and yellow bell pepper
½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
¼ tsp. seasoned salt
1 clove garlic, minced
4 eggs, lightly beaten
10 slices bacon
1½ cup ketchup
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. dry mustard
½ tsp. hot sauce
 

1.       Preheat oven to 350.

2.       Pour milk over bread slices in a small bowl; let stand 5 minutes.

3.       Combine bread, beef and next 8 ingredients in a large bowl. Shape mixture into a 9x5 loaf. Place on lightly greased rack in a foil-lined broiler pan. Arrange bacon over loaf horizontally, overlapping slices and tucking under loaf.

4.       Whisk ketchup and remaining ingredients in small bowl. Pour 1/3 of mixture over top of loaf; spread to cover. Bake 45 minutes. Pour 1/3 of sauce over loaf. Bake additional 15 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest portion reaches 160. Let stand 10 minutes. Slice and serve with remaining 1/3 sauce.

Taco Casserole

1 7oz. bag Nacho Cheese Doritos, crushed
1 lb. hamburger, browned
1 pkg. taco seasoning, mixed according to directions
1 (8 oz.) pkg. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (8 oz.) pkg. shredded Mozzarella cheese
Shredded Lettuce
Sliced tomato

Layer ingredients in 9 x 13 pan as listed - crushed chips, meat and seasonings, 2/3 of cheese, lettuce, tomato, and remaining cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.