RECIPES
Speedy banana loaf
INGREDIENTS
1 stick butter, melted
½cup sugar
2 eggs
2 bananas, peeled and mashed
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1½ cups/225g
½cup/125ml milk
METHOD
1.Using the beater attachments, select speed 6 and cream butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until creamy and fluffy.
2.Gradually add the eggs, mashed banana and vanilla essence.
3.Add alternately the milk, flour and lemon rind.
4.Reduce to speed 3 and beat for 5 minutes.
5.Pour into a lightly greased 9 inch (23cm) loaf pan.
6.Bake in a moderate oven 350°F (180°C) for
7.Cool in pan for 5 minutes, turn out and cool on rack.
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Basic white bread
INGREDIENTS
1 cup/250ml water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2L cups/350g bread flour
1 teaspoon bread improver
1 tablespoon milk powder 1¼ teaspoons active dry yeast Extra flour, for kneading
METHOD
1.Place the water, oil, and then all the dry ingredients into a mixing bowl.
2.Using the dough hook attachments, select speed 1 and mix for 1 minute.
3.Remove the dough and place onto a floured surface to knead. Knead to a pliable dough.
4.Insert the dough into a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm position until the dough has doubled in size.
5.Remove the dough and knead to
6.Cover the dough lightly and place the pan into a warm position until the dough has doubled in size.
7.Bake in a moderately hot oven 400ºF (200ºC) for
NOTE
If the dough is too dry add an extra
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