Marvelous Recipes

This is a wonderful bread to serve at breakfast or brunch. I enjoy it best slightly warm with my morning coffee.

1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
4 large eggs
1 cup canola oil*
1/3 cup water
4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups granulated sugar
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

1. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, eggs, oil and water; mix well stirring by hand. Sift together the pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar and flour. Add the flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture a little at a time blending well after each addition. Stir in the raisins and nuts.

2. Divide batter evenly between 2 greased and floured 9 x 5-inch loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 1 hour or until wooden toothpick or knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Makes 2 loaves.**

* You may use 1/2 cup of oil and 1/2 cup of applesauce instead of the 1 cup of oil, if desired.

** This bread freezes well. Just wrap in plastic wrap then put into a zipper seal freezer  bag.

Emily

This lightly cinnamon flavored bread is great “as is” hot from the oven or add a pat of butter for extra eating pleasure. I enjoy it for breakfast or brunch with a hot cup of coffee.

1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Pinch of salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons cooking oil

1. In a large mixer bowl, combine the oats, flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and cinnamon with a wire whisk until well blended. Stir in the remaining ingredients; blend well. Pour into a well greased or buttered round cake pan.

2. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 18 to 20 minutes. Cut into 8 wedges; serve hot. Makes 8 servings.

Emily

Whether you serve this delicious Betty Crocker French toast recipe for breakfast or for brunch, it is sure to be a winner with family and friends alike!

8 slices cinnamon bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
8 eggs
1 cup milk
2-1/2 cups real maple syrup
1 teaspoon rum extract
6 ripe bananas, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 cup chopped pecans

1. Spray bottom of 13×9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange bread cubes in baking dish. In large bowl, beat eggs, milk and 1/2 cup of the maple syrup with wire whisk. Pour over bread in baking dish. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.

2. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Uncover; bake 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown along edges. Let stand 7 to 10 minutes before serving.

3. Meanwhile, in medium microwaveable bowl, microwave remaining 2 cups maple syrup uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until warm. Stir in rum extract.

4. Sprinkle banana slices and pecans evenly over bread, drizzle with warmed syrup mixture. Serve immediately. Makes 8 servings.

Emily

Enjoy this wonderful bread with your morning coffee!

2 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sour cream
1 cup peeled chopped apples
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. In a large mixer bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. In a separate medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt; blend well.

2. Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, alternately with the oil and sour cream. Beat well after each addition; batter will be  stiff.

3. Stir in the chopped apples, pecans and vanilla extract. Spoon the batter into a greased and floured 9-1/4 x 5-1/4 x 2-3/4-inch loaf pan.

4. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the middle of loaf comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan 5 minutes; turn out onto wire rack to cool completely. Makes 1 loaf.

Emily

My family enjoys this wonderful cheese bread with soup or stew. It’s also great as an accompaniment to dinner.

6 slices bacon
3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 cups milk
2 large eggs

In a 10-inch skillet, cook the bacon until crisp; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of the pan drippings. Crumble the bacon.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; mix well. Stir in the bacon, shredded cheese and onion.

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the reserved pan drippings, milk and eggs. Add to the flour mixture, stirring just until moistened.

Spoon into a greased 5×9-inch loaf pan. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 1 hour. Invert onto a wire rack immediately. Makes 12 servings.

Emily