Kenmore Choice Easy Baking, Recipe & Instruction Booklet

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Page 3: ...ation that works best for you Although the quality of the bread should not be affected by the type source of water used extremely hard or soft water can determine whether a loafof bread is good or bad If your water falls in this category only make bread using bottled spring water with a low mineral content or try to substitute the water with low fat milk JUDGE IF THINGS ARE GOING WELL Development ...

Page 4: ...is always 70 to 80 F THE FINISHED PRODUCT For a crisp crunchy crust always remove the bread from the Bread Machine after the baking and cool down cycles Remove from the pan and let cool on a wire rack in a draft free location For a softer crust immediately place the baked loaf of bread in an open plastic bag or loosely wrap in foil The size of the baked loaf of bread will vary from loaf to loaf du...

Page 5: ...on bythe publisher Cookbook Resource USA is a registered trademark of Cookbook Resource USA Ltd Kenmore Edition August1993 Printed in the United States of America 24681097531 CONTENTS Introduction 5 Insider s Guide to Easy Baking 6 Yeast Breads Basic White Bread 10 Basic White Bread Variations 11 Cinnamon Nut Bread 12 Maple Walnut Wheat Bread 13 Rye Bread 14 Onion Bread 15 Chevre Cracked Pepper Br...

Page 6: ...tion of new foods and gadgets as well as many old favorites in new packaging There seems to be just one problem though We are pretty good at opening a package and popping it into the microwave Yet we are often lost when presented with a mixing bowl and a recipe Perhaps you have worked with various doughs and have not been completely satisfied with the results Or possibly the pace of a busy day lea...

Page 7: ...e Yeast is the leavening agent that causes dough to expand or rise Liquid and warmth bring yeast back to life When reactivated yeast releases carbon dioxide bubbles that make well kneaded dough rise Sweetener and Salt Never eliminate the sweetener in the recipe Yeast uses it as energy on which to grow Salt also plays an important role It helps stabilize the rising process so that the dough rises e...

Page 8: ...e to e cperience delicious results every timer I lease carefully read Owner s Manual before proceeding Refer to the Practical Solutions Guide on page 67 Remember when dieters declined bread because it was starchy and fattening Well nutritionists won a reprieve for bread when they reminded us that it s comprised of complex carbohydrates and full of fiber In fact four old friends bread cereal rice a...

Page 9: ...of Basic White Bread Let your imagination take wing Please note that when using a flavoring high in salt such as dried soup dip mix eliminate salt in the basic recipe After adding 11 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk for Basic White Bread add one or more of flavorings Adjust the amount according to taste but ease don t exceed the maximum amount stated Next add the butter margarine and water Now press ...

Page 10: ...ead will be ready in 4 hours and 4 minutes MAPLE WALNUT WHEAT BREAD One of our favorite restaurants makes all its own baked goods At dinner they feature a homemade loaf with a tantalizing flavor We finally discovered it s maple After dining in that exceptional restaurant many times this bread has become a must We have recreated it for you Add ingredients in the order listed All ingredients must be...

Page 11: ...e cup plus 3 tablespoons plus _z t_o poon water Press SELECT for Whole Grain Press BAKING CONTROL for Medium Press START Bread will be ready in 4 hours and 10 minutes ONION BREAD The humble onion is found in every cuisine Its most famous role is in French onion soup Today dried onion soup mix is added to recipes more often than served as soup So we tried it in yeast dough The resulting bread satis...

Page 12: ...oons plus 2 teaspoons water Press SELECT for Yeast Bread Press BAKING CONTROL for Medium Press START Bread will be ready in 4 hours and 4 minutes Pesto is Italian and means simply paste Our favorite is made of fresh basil garlic olive oil grated cheese and pine nuts We experimented and put it into bread dough The results are dramatic You ll find prepared pesto in most supermarkets Add ingredients ...

Page 13: ...true when it comes to bread Add ingredients in the order listed All ingredients must be at room temperature 2 teaspoons active dry yeast 3 cups bread flour 1 1 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons sugar 1 1 4 cups plus I tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon water El Press SELECT for Multi Logic Program The Kneading light will flash Press VH or AM to program 2nd Kneading time of 0 1st Kneading and 1st Rising are pre...

Page 14: ...ram mixing time of 10 Press Multi Logic Program to lock in the new program time Press START Appliance will stop mixing and will beep at end of 10 minutes Do not open lid Let dough rest for 15 minutes Place dough on lightly floured surface Cut into halves Press each evenly into a lightly greased 12 inch pizza pan Prick dough all over with a fork Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in a 400 F preheated oven u...

Page 15: ...ain to program Baking time of 0 Press Multi Logic Program to lock in the new program times Press START Dough will be ready for hand shaping rising and baking in 1 hour and 30 minutes BAGELS cont d Bring 3 quarts water to boil in a large pot Stir in 1 tablespoon barley malt syrup Remove dough from Bread Machine place on a lightly floured surface Cut dough into 9 equal pieces Roll each into a smooth...

Page 16: ...lace dough on a lightly floured surface Divide dough into thirds Roll each portion into a 14 inch rope Place ropes side by side on a greased baking sheet Braid ropes and tuck ends under securely Cover and place in a warm draft free spot to rise for 45 to 60 minutes or until doubled in size Brush braid with egg white Bake in preheated 375 F oven for 25 to 30 minutes until deep golden brown Whole Gr...

Page 17: ...ead will be ready in 4 hours and 10 minutes A dark moist loaf that s perfect for sandwiches Such is the reward when slicing into a loaf of 7 Grain Bread The machine s great kneading power makes it moist and the 7 grain cereal makes it full of extra fiber Add ingredients in the order listed All ingredients must be at room temperature unless otherwise noted 21 4 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 1 2 cups...

Page 18: ...lus 3 tablespoons warm 105 115 F water Press SELECT for Whole Grain Press BAKING CONTROL for Light Press START Bread will be ready in 4 hours and 10 minutes Now if you thought our 100 Whole Wheat Bread was good wait until you try this one Triplewheat triple treat Whole wheat flour wheat germ and wheat bran plus darkmolasses create a loaf brimming with fiber Add ingredients in the order listed All ...

Page 19: ...G CONTROL for Light Press START Bread will be ready in 4 hours and 10 minutes Connoisseurs of shredded wheat know their favorite cereal has no added sugar or salt It s just pure wholesome goodness in a delightfully crunchy form The idea of basing a bread on breakfast cereal was intriguing as is the spicy hint imparted by light molasses Add ingredients in the order listed All ingredients must be at...

Page 20: ...ugh will ready in i hour and 55 minutes On a lightly floured surface shape dough as desired or use one of the following suggestions Large Round Loaf Form dough into smooth ball Place on greased baking sheet After 1 hour rising glaze top of loaf with egg white and slash twice diagonally with a very sharp knife Bake in 375 F preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes Large Oblong Loaf Roll dough into 10 by...

Page 21: ...r and 55 minutes On a lightly floured surface divide dough into 9 equal portions Roll each piece into a ball and place in a lightly greased 9 inch square baking pan Cover pan with a clean cloth Place in a warm draft free spot to rise until doubled in size about 30 to 45 minutes Glaze tops of rolls with egg white Bake in 350 F preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until tops are deeply browned Quick ...

Page 22: ...es of pan if necessary After mixing lower lid and tent a piece of aluminum foil shiny side down over glass dome Loaf will be ready in 11 2hours The pale green flesh and delicate flavor of zucchini balance the sweetness of the chocolate chips in this recipe Premeasure ingredient groups sift together ingredient Group D Place in bowls near Bread Machine All ingredients must be at room temperature A B...

Page 23: ...es of pan if necessary Add ingredient Group D Scrape down sides of pan if necessary After mixing lower lid and tent a piece of aluminum foil shiny side down over glass dome Loafwill be ready in 11 2hours CORN BREAD Have you ever noticed how most quick breads resemble cake Well corn bread is one quick bread that can be described as savory rather than sweet Premeasure ingredient groups sift together...

Page 24: ... 1 D 1 1 2 1 2 E 1 _ large eggs cup finely grated carrots cup chopped pecans cups unbleached all purpose flour teaspoon baking powder teaspoon baking soda teaspoon ground cinnamon teaspoon ground nutmeg teaspoon salt cup milk Place ingredient Group A in pan Press SELECT for Quick Bread Press BAKING CONTROL for Light Press START Mix for 1 minute and 15 seconds scraping down sides of pan with spatul...

Page 25: ...I minute and 15 seconds scraping down sides of pan with spatula if necessary Add ingredient group B Mixfor 1 minute and 10 seconds scraping down sides of pan if necessary Add ingredient group C then D and then E Scrape down sides of pan if necessary Lower lid Loaf will be ready in 1 l ahours Cookies Bars We ve never met anyone who didn t care for cookies Perhaps it s a throwback to our kindergarte...

Page 26: ...ermix Drop dough by rounded teaspoons onto greased baking sheets Bake in 375 F preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes Yield 3 1 zdozen PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES Herds a recipe so peanutty you ll think it s right from the jar Natural peanut butter is really dynamite in this recipe Premeasure ingredient groups stir together ingredient Group C Place in bowls near Bread Machine All ingredients must be at room...

Page 27: ...th cookie cutters and place on greased baking sheets Sprinkle cookies with sugar if desired Bake in 350 F preheated oven for 5 to 6 minutes SHORTBREADS If you re a butter lover you ll adore shortbread the ultimate butter cookie of the world Our very simple recipe goes way back and has survived the test of time with flying colors Add ingredients in the order listed All ingredients must be at room t...

Page 28: ...flour 1 cupchoppeddates Place ingredient Group A in pan Press SELECT for Mixing Press START Mix for I minute scraping down sides of pan with spatula if necessary Add ingredient Group B and then C Mix for 1 minute scraping down sides of pan if necessary Gradually add ingredient Group D Mix for I minute scraping down sides of pan if necessary Add ingredient Group E Mix for I minute scraping down sid...

Page 29: ... rounded teaspoons onto greased baking sheets Bake in 350 F preheated oven 11 to 13 minutes until lightly browned Yield 5 dozen These delicious drop cookies are reminiscent of gingerbread Premeasure ingredient groups sift together ingredient Group D Place in bowls near Bread Machine All ingredients must be at room temperature A 1 2 cup butter 1 cupgranulatedsugar B 2 large eggs 1 2 cup dark molass...

Page 30: ... wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 2 teaspoon salt 1 2 cup wheat germ E 2 cups quick cooking oatmeal uncooked Place ingredient Group A in pan Press SELECT for Mixing Press START Mix for i minute scraping down sides of pan with spatula if necessary Add ingredient Group B Mix for i minute scraping down sides of pan if necessary Add ingredient Group C then gradually add ingredient Group D Mix for ...

Page 31: ...35 minutes While warm shake in bag containing 1 2cup con fectioners sugar Cool on rack Yield 2 1 2dozen Mention bar cookies and what immediately comes to mind Brownies of course those dense intense chocolate cakelike squares that drive us all to distraction Premeasure ingredient groups sift together ingredient Group D Place in bowls near Bread Machine All ingredients must be at room temperature A ...

Page 32: ...quare pan Scrape batter into pan spreading evenly Bake in 350 F preheated oven 30 minutes Yield 16 squares These bar cookies will fill your kitchen with wonderful aroma Premeasure ingredient groups sift together ingredient Group D Place in bowls near Bread Machine All ingredients must be at room temperature A B C D 1 cup butter margarine 1 2 cup granulated sugar 1 2 cup dark brown sugar packed 2 l...

Page 33: ... pan if necessary Add ingredient Group C then gradually add ingredient Group D Mix for 11 2 to 2 minutes or until well blended scrapping down sides of pan if necessary Press CLEAR STOP Do not overmix Quickly and carefully remove the pan from the Bread Machine and invert over a greased 13 by 9 inch pan Scrape batter into pan spreading evenly Bake in 325 F preheated oven 35 to 40 minutes until light...

Page 34: ...ling out Yield 2 9 inch pie crusts or I double crust pie if you love a rich pie crust you ll adore this one Not only is it bursting with butter it s also chock full of cream cheese This is a very smooth crust suitable for savory as well as sweet fillings Be sure to chill the dough after mixing as the cream cheese makes it very soft For best results butter and cream cheese must be chilled 2 cups un...

Page 35: ...UX Choux pastry is the fancy name for cream puffs and eclairs Our version is suited to sweet or savory treatments How about custard filled eclairs cream puffs oozing with whipped cream or a choux puff with chicken h la king Premeasure ingredients Place in bowls near Bread Machine All ingredients should be at room temperature 1 3 cup unsalted butter 1 cup water 1 cup unbleached all purpose flour 1 ...

Page 36: ...ient Group A in pan Press SELECT for Mixing Press START Add ingredient Group B Mix for 8 to 11 minutes until butter is cut into flour and mixture looks crumbly Add ingredient Group C and then Group D Scrape down sides of pan with a spatula if necessary Mix until dough is well blended and smooth Dough will be very soft and sticky Press CLEAR STOP Do not overrnix Place dough in a 5 quart bowl Place ...

Page 37: ...ked Be certain yeast is fresh check expiration date on back of package Do not reduce amount of sugar or sweetener called for in recipe do not use artificial sweeteners Too much salt used inhibiting dough to rise Use amount specified in recipe Low gluten flour used Unless otherwise noted always use bread flour High altitude Dough rose unevenly For every 1000 feet above 3000 feet sea level reduce th...

Page 38: ...e in warmer location Bread burns Baking temperature is too high Set Baking Control on lower setting Recipe has been modified Reduce amount of sweetener and shortening QUICK BREADS Problem Cause Solution Butter margarine Too hard All ingredients must be at room temperature unless does not blend in otherwise noted well with other ingredients Ingredients are not Ingredients were not added at appropri...

Page 39: ...in recipe Dough is too warm gluten is notrelaxed Dough isvery difficult to roll out and or is sticky Chill dough in refrigerator for appoximately hour or until firm This rest allows gluten to relax and butter shortening to harden This is very important so that crust will be light and flaky when baked Problem Cause Solution P_te _ choux dough is Dough is too soft Only use large eggs too thin and ru...

Page 40: ...tic breadmaking for Claudia She has created these recipes to enhance your baking pleasure Food has always played an important role in the life of Tom Lacalamita who was raised in a family of chefs and purveyors Tom has taken this knowledge and applied it to the world of appliances in pursuit of designing the ultimate in kitchen gadgets Being involved with automatic bread makers the past five years...