Ooops! I almost forgot Derby Day!
May 5th, 2006 by Tink
I live in Kentucky and an oversight of this magnitude is enough to earn me a ticket outta town!
Let me quickly make amends and offer a Yeast Bread recipe to honor the *Run for the Roses* While I won’t be in L’ville on Derby Day, I’ll be there in spirit! ;-)
| ILovetoBakeBread.com MINT JULEP BREAD |
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| Add a NEW tradition to your Kentucky Derby Celebration! | |
| Ingredients | |
| â— 1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast or 2 1/2 teaspoons â— 3/4 cup warm water â— 3 cups all-purpose flour â— 1 tablespoon granulated sugar â— 1 teaspoon salt â— 3 tablespoons mint, chopped â— 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel â— 2 large egg whites â— 1 tablespoon vegetable oil â— 2 tablespoons bourbon â— 1 teaspoon brandy |
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| Equipment | |
| Large Mixing Bowl Small Mixing Bowl Measuring cups Measuring spoons |
One 9×5 inch loaf pan, greased Wire cooling rack |
| Step by Step | |
| â— Preheat oven to 350F â— Dissolve yeast in warm water in small mixing bowl. â— In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, chopped mint, grated lemon peel, egg whites, oil, bourbon, and brandy. â— Stir in the yeast mixture and knead to form a soft dough. â— Place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat, cover, and allow to rise until doubled; about 1 1/2 hours. â— Punch down; form in a greased loaf pan, and allow to rise again; about 1 hour. â— Bake at 350*F for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is browned. â— Let cool and enjoy! |
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Next year I’ll plan a bit better and have a lot more to offer!
Happy Derby and may all of your horses win!Tink
*When I dream, I cook and bake like an artist…*
Happy Derby and may all of your horses win!Tink
*When I dream, I cook and bake like an artist…*