Best Grilled Cheese Sandwiches – The Kids Love It!

June 18, 2020 by Busy Moms Helper Team Leave a Comment

Grilled cheese sandwiches are a busymom’s go-to recipe when the kiddos are feeling hungry and there is not enough time to cook. Everyone loves grilled cheese sandwiches and there’s no doubt about that. However, making the best grilled cheese sandwiches requires a couple of special ingredients that you might not realize can mix together. Here is where my expertise in the kitchen comes in. I love making grilled cheese sandwiches and today I will share you with my favorite one.

What is the Best Bread for Grilled Cheese?

Even though you might think that the cheese is what makes the sandwich delicious, the bread actually plays an important role too. Using the right type of bread is going to make your kiddos love grilled cheese even more than they already do! The best types are white bread and sourdough. However, you can even go with a thick slicked boule if you have it around the home.

What is the Best Cheese for Grilled Cheese?

When it comes to the delicious taste of these sandwiches, it’s all about the cheese. My favorite is American cheese, but I also make sure to drop some cheddar in the mix to add a bit of flavor. You can also use creamy processed cheese or leftover brie if you have some in the fridge.

Cooking Instructions

Making the best grilled cheese sandwich is super simple. You only need a couple of minutes and the right ingredients. Follow the tips below:

Use low heat so that the bread can cook until it gets a golden crust and that the cheese has enough time to melt;
Make sure to cook the grilled cheese sandwich open-faced. This might take some time because you have to start with the top slice of bread and wait for it to be covered a couple of minutes before getting to the bottom slice, but it’s all worth it;
The golden rule of making grilled cheese sandwiches is to not skimp on the cheese. Use as much as you have to spare.

Flourless Bread – Say Goodbye to Carbs!

April 23, 2020 by Busy Moms Helper Team Leave a Comment

Even though baking bread might seem like a daunting task for novice bakers, the rewards are more than worth it! Truth be told, bread is one of the easiest and most satisfying bakes that you can make in your kitchen. It might seem challenging at first, but we guarantee that you will find it difficult to go back to the bread that you find at your local market after you find out just how delicious home-cooked bread can be.

What makes bread special is the fact that it goes great with nearly all types of food. On the downside of things, bread is rich in carbs and this can be a problem for people who are on a diet or just trying to lose weight. Luckily, there is an alternative solution. Do you know that you can cook bread without flour? This makes it possible for you to enjoy the delicious taste of bread without having to feel guilty about eating carbs.

How to Make Flourless Bread

Here are ingredients that you need:

4 eggs;
90 grams of sesame seeds;
90 grams of pumpkin seeds;
90 grams of walnuts;
90 grams of flaxseed;
a pinch of salt;
half a teaspoon of baking soda;
100 ml of water.

The ingredients for baking flourless bread are quite common and you should have most of them in your kitchen pantry. If you don’t, then you don’t need to worry about it because they can be found in every market. Furthermore, they are cheap.

Baking Instructions

Now that you have all your ingredients, the next step is to get baking. The first thing that you want to do is to beat the egg whites in a bowl and then to add a pinch of salt. The salt gives it more flavor. Next, you need to add the baking soda and the water to the mix.

Ground the seeds until they transform into a fine flour and then mix all the ingredients together. Bake the bread for 50 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius and that’s it. The last thing left for you to do is to enjoy a healthy and delicious flourless bread.

The Benefits of Baking Flourless Bread

The most important benefit of baking flourless bread is the fact that you are eating healthy. Carbs are no longer going to be a problem for you. We also want to mention that you will end up saving lots of money in the long run. A single loaf of bread costs 2-3 dollars and this adds up. Not only that, but you no longer have to visit the local market every morning to get fresh bread.

Best bread machines you can buy on amazon 2020

April 15, 2020 by Busy Moms Helper Team Leave a Comment

Is there any better way to wake up in the morning than with the smell of freshly baked bread? It’s invigorating! The amazing thing about baking bread is that you don’t need to be an expert chef to do it. Anyone can do it, even with zero experience in the kitchen. This is thanks to the fact that bread machines are equipped with automatic programs that don’t require anything else than the ingredients in order to prepare delicious bread.

Nowadays, more and more people are choosing home-made products. Local markets are running out of stock as a result of the strange times that we are living in. Buying a bread machine is one of the best things that you can do. It will help you save lots of money in the long run by not having to spend $5 a loaf every single day. Not just that! You will also avoid having to visit the store regularly. With that said, today we are going to present the best bread machines that you can buy from Amazon in 2020.

Top 5 Best Bread Machines on Amazon

#1 Zojirushi BB-PDC20BA Home Bakery Virtuoso Plus Breadmaker

The Zojirushi BB-PDC20BA Home Bakery Virtuoso Plus Breadmaker is the best choice for people who are not experts in baking bread. This bread machine features multiple rapid courses that allow you to bake a loaf of white or whole wheat bread in just 2 hours and 25 minutes! To top it all off, the machine includes various healthy course settings. You can bake multigrain, whole wheat, rapid whole wheat, gluten-free, salt-free, sugar-free and vegan dough.

Another important factor that makes this bread machine great for beginners is the user-friendly design. The machine features an easy-to-read LCD screen that displays all the information that you need about baking bread. Information such as settings, timer and the heat level. We also want to highlight that the electrical rating of the machine is rated as 120 volts / 700 watts.

#2 Panasonic Bread Maker Home Bakery

This product is one of the best-rated bread machines on Amazon and there is a good reason for that! Thanks to its compact design, the Panasonic bread machine is easy to carry and you won’t have any problems finding a good spot for it on the kitchen counter. Additionally, the Panasonic bread machine ships with a multiple-button layout. This is great because it makes it easy for users to find the settings and modes that they need to bake delicious bread.

Since the machine is manufactured by Panasonic, which is a Japanese based tech company, the menu and the settings are in Japanese. Therefore, you will need to pay close attention to the instruction manual before using it. The advantage of purchasing an imported machine such as this is the fact that it is selling for an affordable price.

#3 Brod & Taylor Folding Bread Proofer and Yogurt Maker

If you are looking for a product that is going to do much more than bake bread, then you can’t go wrong with the Brod & Taylor Folding Bread Proofer and Yogurt Maker. This bread machine features a compact design that is made from a reinforced polypropylene body and an aluminum tray. The durable materials withstand high levels of heat without melting. This makes it possible for the bread machine to feature a temperature range of 70-120 Fahrenheit.

The Brod & Taylor Folding Bread Proofer and Yogurt Maker is categorized as a multi-functional machine. Therefore, it excels at preparing much more than bread. You can also use it to make home-made yogurt, chocolate, and even keep chips, crackers and cookies crisp longer. Thus, we think it’s safe to say that having this machine in your kitchen is going to take your cooking skills to the next level.

#4 EZ DOH Bread Dough Maker

Are you looking for something that is more budget-friendly? If yes, then EZ DOH Bread Dough Maker is the perfect bread machine for you. Despite not being an expensive machine that ships with multiple modes and settings, it’s still multi-functional. You can use it for a variety of recipes. For example, you can use this machine to make dough for bread, pizza, pretzels and many other foods. Furthermore, you don’t need more than 3 to 5 minutes to mix and knead your dough.

If there is something that you can be sure about when it comes to the EZ DOH Bread Dough Maker, then it has to be the fact that you will eat delicious bread and that your kitchen is going to stay clean. To make things even better, this machine doesn’t require any electricity and it does not make noise. We also want to highlight that the folks at EZ DOH are so confident in the performances of their product that they are offering a lifetime warranty on all parts.

#5 DosaMaker Flatbread & Wrap Maker

Whether you are baking sourdough, gluten-free, whole grain or traditional bread recipes, your home kitchen is going to greatly benefit from this product. What makes this machine stand out from all the other models featured on our list is its versatility. You can use it to prepare gluten-free, plant-based, keto-friendly and all other types of recipes. The limits go beyond bread making!
The flatbread wraps varieties are basically endless! You can turn them into sweet and delicious deserts or healthy snacks. It’s all up to you. If you are not that experienced in the kitchen, then you should be pleased to know that the folks at DosaMaker have your back! They are offering tens of instructional videos and tutorials on their website. Additionally, the machine features three temperature settings and it runs at 1500 watt / 120 volts.

Printable Banana Bread Recipe Chalkboard Art

June 18, 2018 by Kelly Dedeaux

Banana bread has always been a popular favorite, and there’s so many variations out there that it’s really fun to try in new ways. If you’re a fan, you’ll want to nab this Free Printable Banana Bread Recipe Chalkboard Art! Not only is a tasty classic recipe, but it’s also a cute display to print off and use as decor in your kitchen, or even as a fun gift for any occasion.

Give it a try and see how delicious it is – plus how FUN! I’m a huge fan of the chalkboard design printables, and hope you’ll enjoy this as much as I do.

Click HERE to download and print off your printable banana bread recipe

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Scone Recipes for Busy Moms

May 3, 2018 by Kelly Dedeaux

Weekends are the time when we have the ‘better’ breakfast recipes – mostly because we have more time. Whether you’re looking for something new to try for your Saturday, or an easy-yet-delicious option for a weekday morning, these Scone Recipes for Busy Moms are sure to please!

I love a good scone recipe, but use to just think of honey or jam to go with them. Now that we’ve branched out more with our search for a wider breakfast variety, I’m a HUGE fan because there’s so many to choose from! Hubby is all over the pumpkin scones (of course) while I can’t wait to try the chocolate chip cream cheese ones. I know the chocolate chunk orange scones would be a big hit with the kiddos – so there’s something for everyone in this list of great scone recipes for busy moms!

1. Raspberry Scone Cookies – Barefeet in the Kitchen

2. Pumpkin Scones with Spiced Glaze – Brown Eyed Baker

3. My Favorite Blueberry Scones – Sally’s Baking Addiction

4. Maple Glazed Gingerbread Scones – Pinch of Yum

5. Chocolate Chunk Orange Scones – Cookies and Cups

6. Clean Mocha Chocolate Chip Scones – Amy’s Healthy Baking

7. Lemon Buttermilk Scones With Lemon Glaze – Jo Cooks

8. Caramel Apple Scones – Recipe Girl

9. Ginger Persimmon Scone Muffins – Love and Olive Oil

10. Vegan Banana Nut Scones – Cookie + Kate

11. Mint Chip Scones – Crazy For Crust

12. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Scones – Chelsea’s Messy Apron

13. Caramel Apple Cinnamon Scones – Sally’s Baking addiction

14. Dairy Free Berry Vanilla Scones – Fashionable Foods

15. Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Scones – Cookies & Cups

Garlic Parmesan Knots

February 26, 2018 by Kelly Dedeaux

Are you a garlic fan? We sure are, especially garlic bread with spaghetti or other red-sauced pasta. I don’t often like spending tons of time, though, so these super-quick Garlic Parmesan Knots are perfect! (originally shared March 2014)

I know I just did a recipe using refrigerated crescents/biscuits the other day with these Super Quick Beignets, but they’re just SO HELPFUL when you’re trying to make something in a hurry! Seriously, I keep some packages stocked in my fridge at all times. At the moment there are……12 packs! Yup, that’s about normal here!

I love baking up these Garlic Parmesan Knots often because they’re so quick and easy. Plus, delicious! Serve them along with some spaghetti or red-sauced penne pasta. Or, just a flavorful side roll! And read on to find another variation I do that is super sweet and tasty!

Ingredients

2 cans Refrigerated Crescent Rolls (or Biscuits)
1/4 cup Olive Oil
3 tbsp. Parmesan Cheese (grated, or the shaky kind)
1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
1 tsp. Oregano Flakes
1 tsp. Parsley Flakes

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 Degrees F. Spray two cookie sheets; set aside.
Take the Crescent Rolls/Biscuits and roll into a long, skinny rope. Tie the rope into a knot, sticking the ends into the ball.
Place the knots onto the prepared cookie sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown. Make sure the middles aren’t doughy/uncooked.
Mix the remaining ingredients in a bowl, then brush onto the knots while they’re still warm.

Notes: Makes about 20 knots, depending on the size of the rolls/biscuits package you choose.

VARIATION JUST FOR FUN: Roll the dough into ropes, spread with some butter/cinnamon/sugar mixture. Tie in a knot, cook as above. Drizzle/brush with a good cinnamon roll frosting 🙂

20+ of the Best Roll Recipes

November 16, 2017 by Kelly Dedeaux

I have to admit, I use to be terrified to make rolls. I’d had so many different ones others would make, I was intimidated, convinced it would be a challenge. Then I gave it a try, and realized it was so EASY! With Thanksgiving coming up soon, I now happily volunteer to bring rolls every time – and am always eager to try new, delicious variations! Now YOU have all the help you need with picking the perfect roll recipe this holiday season, with 20+ of the Best Roll Recipes!

20+ Best Roll Recipes for the holidays or any occasion #rolls #bread #recipe #food #thanksgiving #holidayfood #sidedish

I love good rolls! You can serve them with so many different dishes, and really switch it up with jelly, honey, butter, glazes, you name it! They shouldn’t be a huge headache to make, though, especially during the holiday season. I mean, really…you have enough other foods to worry about like the turkey, stuffing, not to mention a dozen or so desserts! Who needs to also stress about making the perfect roll?! Not me anymore, thanks to this collection of 20+ of the Best Roll Recipes!

Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls w/Honey Butter Glaze

20+ of the Best Roll Recipes / by Busy Mom's Helper

Garlic Feta Bacon Crescent Rolls

Lion House Rolls (aka: Best Roll Recipe Ever)

Best Homemade Rolls Ever

Brioche Thins

Quick & Tasty 60 Minute Dinner Rolls

Hawaiian Sweet Rolls

Fluffy Bread Machine Rolls

Jalapeno Cheddar Dinner Rolls

Cake Mix Rolls

Make-Ahead Potato Crescent Rolls

10 Minute Rolls

Garlic Dinner Rolls

Sweet Potato Rolls

How to Make the Best Cinnamon Rolls

My New Favorite Dinner Roll Recipe

30 Minute Dinner Rolls

Butternut Squash Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls

Potato Rolls

Homemade Dinner Rolls

Pesto Rolls

30 Minute Rolls

Crescent Rolls

Habanero Cheesy Bread

September 28, 2017 by Kelly Dedeaux

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #KingOfFlavor #FieldToBottle #CollectiveBias

Guys, it’s FINALLY cooling down here in Texas and I’m thrilled because that means we can go outside more – without melting, at least. This means more picnics, barbecues, and get-togethers….and all of those mean tasty food! One great dish to whip up for a fun gathering outside is this delicious Habanero Cheesy Bread – super easy to make, and full of incredible flavor, it’s sure to be a huge hit for any occasion!

If you’re a big fan of regular cheesy bread like I am, you’re going to be thrilled to give this recipe a try because the El Yucateco® sauce enhances the flavor, making it a definite winner in the tasty food category. For this batch, I used their El Yucateco® Green Chile Habanero sauce because I love the green chile flavor mixed with the cheesiness of the bread. Pure deliciousness!

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El Yucateco®’s ingredients come from Field to Bottle. It includes no artificial colors, but the same great taste that makes it the King of Flavor since 1968. I grabbed a few from Target – so be sure to stock up next time you’re there running errands. This cheesy bread recipe would be great to try the different flavors with, so don’t be scared to mix it up a bit to see how each kind accents the flavoring in a unique way.

The different flavors they have are:

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El Yucateco^® Caribbean Habanero
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El Yucateco^® Chipotle
El Yucateco^® Jalapeno

Maybe I’m dorky, but I love the bottles they come in – they’re so convenient, and you can easily throw it in your purse for on-the-go to your next outing!

Note: makes 1 bread loaf

Ingredients

3 cups All-Purpose Flour
1 tbsp. Baking Powder
1 tsp. Salt
2 tbsp. Sugar
8 oz. Cream Cheese, softened
2 tbsp. El Yucateco^® Green Chile Habanero
1 cup Milk
1 tbsp. Vegetable Oil
For cheese topping: 1-2 cups Shredded Cheese, 1/4 cup Butter, melted

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 Degrees F. Spray or line a bread pan, set aside.
Combine the first 8 ingredients (flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, cream cheese, milk, vegetable oil & El Yucateco® sauce) and mix until well-combined and a dough forms. If too sticky, add a little more flour until it’s a nice, doughy consistency.
Scrape dough into bread pan and bake about 40-50 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove and CAREFULLY (will be very hot) cut a checkered pattern on the top.
Mix the cheese and butter (you can add a little El Yucateco® sauce if desired), then stuff all over the top of the bread and into the cut parts. Cover with foil and bake about 15 more minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Allow to cool, then enjoy on your next adventure!

I’m eager to try this with other flavors to see how the taste changes, and to find out which is my favorite!

Check out all that cheesy goodness!

Another perk to this cheesy bread recipe is that you don’t need to let it rise forever (or at all) like some breads – I’m all for quick and easy baking 🙂

Be sure to grab some El Yucateco® sauce the next time you’re at Target so you can whip up this amazing Habanero Cheesy Bread for your next outdoor party or gathering.

What flavor El Yucateco® sauce would YOU use in this recipe?

20 Easy Homemade Jam Recipes

July 31, 2017 by Kelly Dedeaux

I’m in Utah visiting my relatives right now, and one thing we’ve enjoyed together is picking fresh berries from my sister’s garden. The kids absolutely LOVE it! We plan to make some freezer jam this week with her tasty raspberries, so I thought it’d be great fun to share 20 Easy Homemade Jam Recipes so you can whip some up for yourself!

Some of the recipes can probably be switched up depending on which product you have available, others may have to wait until a certain type is in season. Either way, there’s plenty of delicious jam recipes to choose from in this list!

3 Ingredient Strawberry Chia Jam from wellplated.com
Slow Cooker Bacon Jam from chilipeppermadness.com
Blackberry Chia Seed Jam from twopeasandtheirpod.com
Apple Jam from farmtotablela.com
Clementine Jam from theviewfromgreatisland.com
Peach Freezer Jam from recipegirl.com
Rose Petal Jam from feastingathome.com
Habanero Nectarine Jam from theviewfromgreatisland.com
Habanero Pepper Jam from chilipeppermadness.com
Easy Strawberry Jam Recipe With No Pectin from scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com
Homemade Low Sugar Cinnamon Plum Jam from happyfoodstube.com
Blueberry Jam With Mint from afarmgirlsdabbles.com
Triple Berry Refrigerator Jam from pinchofyum.com
Easy Strawberry Jam (no Pectin) from sweetandsavorybyshinee.com
Old Fashioned Strawberry Jam Recipe from mypoppet.com.au
20-minute Refrigerator Jam from greenhealthycooking.com
Pear And Ginger Jam (small Batch) from domesticgothess.com
Apple, Cinnamon And Cranberry Jam In Bread Machine from sourdoughmovement.com
Homemade Apple Jam from anncoojournal.com
Canned Vanilla Spiced Pear Butter from thehappyflammily.com

What flavor jam is YOUR favorite?

Sweet N Spicy Breadsticks

December 8, 2016 by Kelly Dedeaux

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone #FreschettaFresh #CollectiveBias

Can I just vent for a minute guys? The past month has been INSANELY busy – more so than the normal holiday-type of busy. Between the regular holiday stuff with parties, school projects, work and pending Christmas break, we’ve also gotten further in our adoption process and hopefully in the next few weeks will be adding 3 kiddos to our family, becoming a family of NINE! Yup, busy. Luckily, we have some tasty Freschetta pizza stocked up in the freezer that we can easily put in the oven, then whip up these Sweet ‘N Spicy Breasticks for a delicious – and easy – dinner!

Since our family has varying tastes, we make sure to have a variety of the yummy flavors offered, like Freschetta Naturally Rising Canadian Bacon and Pineapple or the Freschetta Naturally Rising Pepperoni Pizza. We also always have some Freschetta Naturally Rising 4-Cheese Pizza on-hand for those who like their toppings simple-yet-tasty. Don’t forget to use this awesome Savings Offer HERE and stock up the next time you’re at Walmart to make those extra busy nights a bit easier!

I’ve always loved the undeniably better choice in frozen pizza for when you need a good dinner in a hurry. It’s freshness you can taste, and everyone in our family loves it – I’m certainly grateful for something quick that pleases our whole, big family. They rise naturally because of the perfect blend of 3 grains kneaded and rolled for the dough. And my fellow tomato-lovers will appreciate that the sauce is made using 4 vine-ripened tomatoes. All of that, mixed with 100% REAL provolone and mozzarella cheeses makes for one great meal!

Now you just need to add an amazing side to go along with it – like these delish Sweet ‘N Spicy Breadsticks!

Ingredients

1 tbsp. Chili Powder (more or less, depending on how spicy you want it – this is pretty middle)
1 tsp. Cumin
3 tbsp. Brown Sugar, packed
Salt & Pepper, to taste
Olive Oil – roughly 1/4 cup
Cornmeal or baking spray for pan

Directions

First make your breadstick dough (my dough recipe is here)
Spread cornmeal on a baking sheet or pizza pan, or just spray it well. Once the dough is ready and risen, roll it out round (or square) to about the thickness of a regular pizza crust, maybe 3/4-1 inch. Place on prepared baking pan. Preheat oven to 350 Degrees F.
Combine the ingredients together, adding more or less olive oil until it’s moist enough to be spreadable. Use a basting brush (or spatula, whatever you have) to spread it around almost to the edges.
Bake for about 12-18 minutes, depending on how cooked you want it. I typically do 15 in my oven for cooked-yet-soft breadsticks. Cut and enjoy warm with your pizza!

You can always adjust the amount of chili powder you put in to increase or decrease the level of spiciness. I did the 1 tbsp, and it was just right for the kids – a little kick to it, but still mild and sweet enough that they were asking for seconds! And thirds, and…well, you get the idea.

I’m hoping to get a bit more on top of my schedule by the holiday break (which is fast approaching!) so I can more fully enjoy my family time, especially with everyone bonding when our new kids join in. I’m so glad dinner isn’t one of the things for me to stress about as I’m getting it all done!

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Cake Mix Rolls

November 22, 2016 by Kelly Dedeaux

I’m a sucker for a good roll! They go along with so many dishes, and they’re just so…deliciously satisfying. I especially love how these Cake Mix Rolls have not only the perfect, soft texture like a roll should, but they also aren’t really sweet, so you can serve them alongside anything! Originally shared a few years ago, but resharing since this is a perfect dinner roll recipe for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any meal!

Cake Mix Rolls / The perfect dinner roll recipe for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any meal! This is a super easy roll recipe!

Adapted from Sugar N’ Spice Gals

Note: originally shared this amazing roll recipe in May 2013. No text except this blurb have been changed from the original posting.

This is our current situation: we just moved here in January, and are building a house. While that’s happening, we’re living in a small apartment with a one-person-only-or-your-bumping-each-other kitchen. As such, we don’t have visitors/family over very often. Or at all, I guess! My wonderful uncle and aunt, that don’t live terribly far (and on the same street our house is being built on), who live closer to our church building, have made it a habit of inviting us over for dinner after church on Sundays. I can’t tell you how WONDERFUL this is!!! I not only love it because 1. we get to see them and spend time (they have a new baby about 4 months old, and she’s so cute!) and 2. we don’t have to wait longer to eat dinner, but also 3. I get to try out fun new things to bring to go along with dinner, whether a side dish or dessert. LOVE IT!!!

We were having chicken enchiladas one week, and I decided that some rolls would be a great accompaniment. Problem was, I’d never made rolls in my life! I found this amazing recipe on Sugar N’ Spice Gals, and automatically thought ‘Rolls with cake mix…..who could resist that?!’ They turned out so delicious, there was a small discussion over who got the last roll (Wonder Woman ended up with it, I think because she did the cute guilty look thing)!

Ingredients

1 1/4 cup Yellow cake mix
1/2 tbsp. Active dry yeast (or one .25 oz. packet)
1 1/2 cups Warm water
3 1/4 cups Flour, plus some for dusting
1/4 cup Butter, melted (for brushing)
Oil, for brushing

Directions

In a large bowl, mix the yeast into the warm water and let it stand about 10 minutes. Add the flour and cake mix and mix until well combined. Spread some flour on a counter or board, then knead the dough until no longer sticky. Add more flour if necessary.
Lightly oil a large bowl, and place the dough ball in. Roll it around until all sides are covered with oil. Cover with a wet towel (paper towel is fine) and let rise for about an hour, or until it’s double in size.
Place on board and roll into a large rectangle. (I realized our rolling pin was still packed away in storage, but made it work with a cup). Cut rectangles into about 2″ x 4″ pieces. Brush each piece with butter, then roll up short end to short end. Pinch the seam to help it stay closed, then place seam-side down on sprayed baking sheet.
Cover with a wet towel (again, paper towels work great) and let rise for about 30 minutes, or until double in size.
Preheat oven to 350 Degrees. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until lightly browned. Brush tops with more butter and ENJOY!!!

Makes about 1-2 dozen

Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bread

November 21, 2016 by Nikki Cole

It’s fall and you know what that means? Yes pumpkin everything! I love pumpkin but not till recently had I ever tried making bread and especially never thought to make pumpkin bread with cream cheese. I now have a new favorite pumpkin recipe of Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bread that is a complete melt in your mouth fall favorite recipe that makes a perfect dessert or even a nice breakfast.

Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bread is incredible bread that will be perfect for any dinner, dessert, or even a quick grab and go breakfast, and it is pretty simple to make. With the recipe it only makes one loaf but I hate putting a partial can of pumpkin in the fridge, well I bought the big can that was 29 ounces, anyways so I ended up tripling the recipe, made three loafs but kept the bread mix in three separate bowls so it was easy to split into the bread pans. If you are good at measuring things out you can triple it in one bowl, make just a single loaf, whatever fits your needs.

Bread – Ingredients

1 egg
1 cup pumpkin puree
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup coconut oil, melted
¼ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda

Cream Cheese Filling – Ingredients

1 egg
4 ounces softened cream cheese
¼ cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons flour

Directions

Preheat oven to 350. Spray a bread loaf pan with non-stick spray and then dust it with flour, the flour makes it a lot easier to get the bread out of the pan.
For the bread, mix the first 10 ingredients well in a large bowl.
Add in the flour, baking powder, and baking soda, gently stir in just until combined; don’t overmix.
Pour about 2/3 of the batter into the prepared pan spreading it smooth and pushing it into the corners. Set aside.
For the cream cheese filling put all ingredients into a mixer and cream until nice and fluffy, usually about five minutes.
Evenly pour the cream cheese filling mixture over the bread, be careful not to push the filling into the pumpkin mixture but getting it to all the edges.
Top the cream cheese layer with the remaining pumpkin batter, smoothing the top without pushing it into the cream cheese layer and again still covering the cream cheese getting the pumpkin mix to all edges.
Bake for about 50 minutes or until the bread slightly starts to pull away from the edges.
Allow the bread to slightly cool in the pan, then gently run a spatula along the edges and turn over onto a wire rack to finish cooling. Enjoy!