From the pantry ..........Cinnamon Raisin and Applesauce Bread.

I keep trying to get back to this blog but, 2013 is busy, full of changes, and crazy weather patterns that are turning my world like a top.Could I possibly have too much I my plate? That is something I will NEVER admit to. So having all this spare time on my hands I decided to try a few new breads. I got this one from a blog call NEVER HOMEMAKER Always on the lookout for something a little more healthy and natural this bread seemed to have it all.

One reason for giving this bread a try was the ingredient flax seed. When I worked at "the barn" we had quite a few customers that were extremely knowledgeable in nutrients  and flax seed was touted as the best protection to guard against several cancers.Click HERE if you would like a little more info.Most important when using flax is to crush with a mortar and pestle and soak for at least 15 min before using in any recipe.It seems the shell is so tough that it will pass through your system before you could get any benefits so do the best you can to break as many of those shells as possible.



Kosher salt and Extra Virgin Olive Oil  also known as EVOO in this house is a good thing so being in this bread was a plus. White and wheat flour ? I'm hearing crunchy granola in my head. Can I take all this good stuff.

Raisins and cinnamon and homemade applesauce with NO extra sugar added..........how healthy is that? I have to say .......I take my hat off to all you homemakers out there who are able to keep up with bread making as a regular chore in their daily lives. The bread was tasty ,looked great, and was enjoyed by all. 

However I just can't seem to find the time to do bread on a regular basis. Fortunately this recipe made 2 loaves so.......hiding one in the freezer will give the impression that I made it again. SHHHH. This will be our secret ..............said the hobbit

RECIPE FOR CINNAMON RAISIN AND APPLESAUCE BREAD

 2 1/4 TEASPOON ACTIVE DRY YEAST
1/2 CUP WARM WATER
1 1/2 CUPS APPLESAUCE
3 CUPS WHITE FLOUR
3 CUPS WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR
1/2 CUP OLIVE OIL
2 TBLS FLAX GROUND AND SOAKED IN 1/2 CUP HOT WATER
2 TEASPOONS COARSE SALT
1 CUP OF RAISINS
 2 TEASPOONS CINNAMON.

Soak the flax..........then make the applesauce using 4 apples peeled and cored and simmered in an inch of water. Should take about 10 to 20 minutes.
In bowl of your mixer combine the yeast and warm water.allow to get frothy.
Mix cooled applesauce into yeast all to sit 4 to 5 min.
Add the sifted flours, salt, flax with water,EVOO, mix till combined and pulls away from the side of the bowl
Turn onto a flour board and shape into a rectangle. MAKE  2 RECTANGLES if you want 2 loaves.Sprinkle   with the cinnamon and raisins and keep folding till combined. Place in loaves cover and allow to rise 2 hours.
Bake at 410 degrees 30 to 35 minutes or till golden brown.Cool before slicing.

It's bittyful Friday...............or is it?

Life was so perfect..........just me and my space. Doing my thing when and where I wanted and then......

 I came into my living room and what did I see?
Someone was sitting in my window and sleeping on my rug.

Meet Hobbs ............she came to live here with her mummy ...........Sarah, and she's not alone. She has a sister Cassie who happens to be a little shy. We're still waiting for her to come down and sit in the window with us..............not happening yet. Hobbs looks pretty mean but, I think I've got her number.........I hope.

BITTY ON SUNDAY

COMPUTER IS MISBEHAVING SO WE ARE HAVING TO SPEND THE WEEKEND LOOKING OUT OUR WINDOW DOING THE BEST WE CAN.

Sunday........What a beautifful day

 I can't even tell how bad this corner of the cellar was before I started. Canning has become a regular happening in this house and like everything else if you don"t keep your eye on it.,soon you have a monster in your midst.

So everything got pulled off the shelve .......did a bit of vacuuming and wiping clean and then started the chore of choosing what stays and what goes.

 Finally decided on dehydrator and special bottles and canning books on the top shelf. Canning jars on the second shelf and that left 2 shelves empty..........

What have we here .............ah yes, my soup supplies. Emptied boxes, consolidated bags and casserole to-go pans and can you believe it????

Corner #1 of the cellar looking pretty good. ................Started the day with mass at 7:15 am whew!! Did my chores and then Trader Joe's was calling my name. At least that's what hubby said .......so off we went to enjoy a beautiful day . It feels better knowing we made some progress on cleaning up the house.
This week garden is first priority..........................'That's the plan.........said the hobbit

IT'S BITTYFUL FRIDAY

JUST TRYING TO DO A LITTLE CLEANUP AND THEY HAD TO SNAP A PICTURE.GOOD THING SHE DIDN'T GET MY FACE.........I HADN'T PUT MY MAKEUP ON!!!