BIZZY BAKES

It is Donna Hay time again and I selected this week's recipe, this interesting bread.  I have to be honest, I made this weeks ago and I have completely forgotten what it is like.  I hope, I can find the photos.  I hope the other bakers liked it.  I will learn NOT to be so organized. I hope this is the bread. banana, hazelnut and chocolate bread  (adapted) 125g butter, softened 1 cup  brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 2 cups mashed banana ½ cup  toasted hazelnuts, chopped 1 cup  chopped dark chocolate 1¾ cups  plain (all-purpose) flour, sifted 1 teaspoon baking powder, sifted 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ⅓ cup  maple syrup Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F). Place the butter, sugar and vanilla in an electric mixer and beat for 8–10 minutes or until pale and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Gradually add the eggs and beat well to combine. Add the banana, hazelnuts, cho...

This is for Muffin Monday as well as CEiMB. I appreciate that  Ellie really does lighten up her recipes and I have not found the food lacking in flavor.  With Paula Deen and Ina Garten and other chefs who stress the butter, it is refreshing to find a recipe like this and in fact, a book of comfort food, all on the healthier side. This was actually, a quick bread but we find, it is much easier to eat a muffin.  As a result, I tend to make fewer breads and more muffins.  I made this for CEiMB, a group who cooks and bakes the wonderful recipes from Ellie Krieger.  Please, feel free to join us and link up, any Ellie recipe here . Zucchini-Walnut Muffins - Ellie Krieger - Comfort Food Fix (adapted) 1 1/2 cups gluten-free brown rice flour Mix 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2teaspoon nutmeg 1/3 cup canola oil 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce 2 eggs 1 small zucchini (6 oz), coarsely grated (about 1 1/4 cup) 1/3 cup chopped w...

I got my ingredients out, was creaming the sugar and oil (instead of butter) and my husband said, he did not want apples.  OK, I am flexible but this cake called for 3 cups of diced apples.  I did some scurrying.  I added a cup of ground walnuts and upped the chopped nuts to a cup.  I added another tablespoon  of oil and then I hoped for the best. I am sure the results are no thing like the apple cake, Taste of Home aimed for but I have to tell you, it is delicious.  It is like toffee, nice and chewy in the inside. I am sharing with you the correct recipe for this apple-nut cake. Apple  Nut Cake Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 cups diced peeled apples 1/4 cup chopped nuts Whipped cream  or  ice cream Directions In a la...