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Southern Breads & Spreads Recipe

Name: Ella's Tables Southern Breads & Spreads Recipe
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 4 cups All-purpose flour; 2 tbs Active dry yeast; 1.5 cups Warm water; 2 tbs Sugar; 1 tbs Salt; 2 tbs Olive oil; 4 cups Fresh fruit (berries, peaches, etc.); 2 cups Sugar; 1 tbs Lemon juice; 8 oz Cream cheese; 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 2 tbs Chives, chopped; 2 cups Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, etc.); 2 cups Grapes; 1 cup Mixed nuts; 1 piece Honeycomb

Inspired by Ella's Table

Time3h

Serves8

house-made breads and seasonal jams, cheese spread, fresh berries, grapes, spiced nuts, honeycomb

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Ingredients

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Breads

4 cups 00 bread flour

2 tbs Active dry yeast

1 1/2 cups Warm water

2 tbs sugar

1 tbs Celtic sea salt

2 tbs olive oil

Seasonal Jam

4 cups Fresh fruit (berries, peaches, etc.)

2 cups sugar

1 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

Cheese Spread

8 oz Cream cheese

1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded

1 tsp Watkins garlic powder

2 tbs Chives, chopped

Fruits and Nuts

2 cups Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, etc.)

2 cups Grapes

1 cup Mixed nuts

1 piece Honeycomb

Method

Breads

Prepare the Dough

In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit until frothy, about 5 minutes. Add salt, olive oil, and flour gradually, mixing until a dough forms.

Knead the Dough

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

First Rise

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Shape the Bread

Punch down the risen dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan.

Second Rise

Cover the loaf with the cloth and let it rise again until doubled, about 30 minutes.

Bake the Bread

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the loaf for 25-30 minutes until golden and sounds hollow when tapped.

Seasonal Jam

Cook the Fruit

In a pot, combine fresh fruit, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the fruit breaks down and the mixture thickens, about 20-30 minutes.

Cool and Store

Allow the jam to cool before transferring it to sterilized jars. Store in the refrigerator.

Cheese Spread

Mix Ingredients

In a bowl, blend cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, and chopped chives until smooth and well combined.

Chill

Refrigerate the cheese spread for at least 30 minutes before serving.