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I’m back! And talking Thanksgiving on Paige’s blog… something doughie! Check out my homemade one-hour dinner rolls on her site for an easy Thanksgiving staple. Stay tuned for more posts coming up on the blog!
Happy 3rd Monday of the month! If you keep track of Not So Doughie’s schedule, you know this means my monthly contribution to A Dose of Paige. On her blog, I decided to avoid the pumpkin obsession, but dive into another fall favorite: apples. It was chilly and very fall-like the other evening so I decided to whip of a creation of Apple Cinnamon Bread. I based the recipe off of a basic banana bread recipe of mine and this came out fabulously. So deliciously fall. Head on over to her site to get the recipe!
{okay, it’s a little doughie}
There’s this rack at the Kroger I frequent that has intensely marked down items. Typically, bananas are on the shelf and are practically brown & cost about 89 cents. Every smoothie I make has a banana in it so I buy the bushel and freeze them. The most recent bushel I bought had about 8 bananas on it.
I already had a huge stock of frozen bananas so I decided I would make one of my favorite desserts/breakfasts: banana bread. As you can see, I am not an avid sweet eater. I would give up sweets and sugar thirty times over before giving up salty. I just am not that into it, which I guess isn’t a terrible thing.
However, I definitely have a few sweets that are tucked away on my favorite list. Such items include: cheesecake (topped with cherries), out of the oven chocolate chip cookies, a strawberry cheesequake blizzard from Dairy Queen, and banana bread. I am not sure if I should classify the banana bread as dessert though because nothing beats a warm piece of banana bread for breakfast.
Sunday morning called for just this sweet breakfast treat. I love classic banana bread, but I wanted to give it a little bit of a twist. Cue the strawberries. Who doesn’t love strawberries and bananas together?? I wanted to attempt to make the recipe not so doughie, but I strongly believe that there are some recipes that need just left alone. I am willing to try a healthier one, but after being pretty dedicated to bikram and cleaning eating, I deserved a nice slice of something doughie.
I am proud to say that this is my very own recipe, completely made up by yours truly, Doughie. For those who know me and my past baking experiences, you probably are pretty shocked right? I know I certainly am proud & the likes and comments I have received on social media made me want to post the recipe immediately. So here it goes!
Recipe by: Sara
Hands on Time: 10 minutes /// Cook Time: 60 minutes /// Servings: 8 /// Oven Temp: 350 degrees
Ingredients:
{a new link-up!}
Sunday night blogging led me to stumble upon this link-up hosted by Jessica & Ashley called Taste of Tuesday. It’s a pretty simple concept that is right down my alley. Each Tuesday post a little something related to food, whether it is a new restaurant to try, a healthy snack, or a delicious recipe. Those participating will linkup on their blogs. I look forward to increased traffic with this fun new hangout.
For my first Taste of Tuesday, I am sharing with you my copycat Olive Garden bread sticks ***Warning: this is a D O U G H I E recipe*** I mean come on, IT IS DOUGH!
I will share that I greatly despise the Olive Garden. However, I am a fan of their salad and bread sticks. I wanted to try to bake bread sticks for a while and did a little research before I dove in. These really are excellent and, in my opinion, are pretty damn close to the ones the serve. I hope you enjoy & be sure to check out Blissfully Miller & Let’s Get Bananas!
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups warm water (105-115 degrees, no more no less)
1 packet yeast
3 1/2 cups bread flour
2 Tbsp white sugar
2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp salt
For topping
3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp salt
2 tsp garlic powder
pepper
sprinkle of parmesan cheese
DIrections
1. In a standing mixer (or bowl), combine yeast, water, and a small pinch of the sugar. Let stand 10 minutes or until frothy.
2. Add 1 cup of the flour, melted butter, salt and sugar. Attach bread hook.
3. Slow start mixing on low, adding remaining flour until combined.
4. Allow dough to be kneaded on medium speed for about 2 minutes. Adding additional flour if dough is too sticky.
5. Place dough in an oiled bowl, covered tightly with plastic wrap. Let sit in a warm area for at least an hour. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
6. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and divide into 12 equal pieces.
7. Roll each piece into a thick snack and place on a greased baking sheet.
8. Bake for about 8-12 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Combine all ingredients for topping, except parmesan in a small bowl.
10. As soon as bread comes out of the oven, use a kitchen brush to paint the butter mixture on the cooked bread sticks. Sprinkle with a bit of Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
enjoy.
