Ya Know....We Need Another Cooking Topic!

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[rgfixit]

Yeah, looked that. Not what I’m looking for..

[Raquettedacker]

Last night Mindy made pork chops in red sauce with brown rice and 3 loafs of brown bread… And Watergate salad..

[gotagetm]

What’s a Watergate salad?

[Raquettedacker]

What’s a Watergate salad?

 It’s a dessert or side dish. I don’t know if it’s Italian but Mindy learned it from my grandmother and mom..

[gotagetm]

Thanks…sounds good!

[Raquettedacker]

Thanks…sounds good!

It is and easy to make .
 And I stand corrected. Mindy said she learned it from her grandmother and mother because it’s a Dutch thing..
 And that’s coming from the little Dutch girl..  😎

[hunts2long]

The wife makes Watergate salad, it is a standard on one of the holidays but I can't re-call which one....h2l

The wife just got up, we have the Watergate every Easter.

The pork chops look pretty good.

[fishinator]

It’s a dessert or side dish. I don’t know if it’s Italian but Mindy learned it from my grandmother and mom..

never knew it had a name. Mother in law has made it for years.  We just call it green stuff.

[IFF]

Thanks for the suggestion.   Pork chops it is  in golden mushroom soup over fried potatoes, tossed salad and fresh baked blackberry pie

[rgfixit]

Had a request for the bread recipe. I was making some for my Bride and I.
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House smells awesome. We love this bread.

[MILLERMANKT]

I thought you were posting the recipe . That picture was just a tease

[rgfixit]

This was the original post.

I've made this recipe 4 times now with only one failure. My attempt to use whole wheat flour.

Other than that, it's produced a loaf that rivals the best "Artisan" loaf produced locally. It's crispy with a sort of chewy texture and a really pleasant taste. Makes good sandwiches and great toast.

I'm making French Toast with it tonight for dinner.

Super simple cook.
3 c. Unbleached all purpose flour
1/2 tsp active yeast
1 tsp table salt
1 tbsp sugar
1 1/2 c. Hot tap water

Mix dry ingredients
Add hot water
Blend to a shaggy dough
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit on the counter for 4-6 hours.

Preheat oven and a Dutch oven to 450 degrees
Turn dough out onto a piece of parchment paper., place in hot Dutch oven, cover with lid and return to oven for 30-35 minutes.

That’s it,

I've added toasted sesame seeds and a light coat of butter to the dough. I just can't leave anything alone.

I’ve learned a couple things since the original post.

I like King Arthur bread flour. A bit more dense loaf.
2 tsp of yeast
I cook the bread in a corningware deep dish casserole lined with parchment paper.
30 minutes at 400 deg covered
15 minutes at 400 deg uncovered

Bride approved! It’s the only bread she likes for breakfast.

Cooking is so rewarding in so many ways.

[gotagetm]

Sure is bob...thanks again

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Bob:
Have you, or anyone else, made your recipe in a bread maker instead of the Dutch oven?