Saturday, April 25, 2009

Homemade Shake N' Bake

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs ( I used fine)
2 Tbsp Salt
1 Tbsp Basil
1 Tbsp Paprika
2 tsp Pepper
1 tsp Steak Seasoning (optional)
1 Tbsp Sage (optional)

Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl until well blended. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 2 months.

To Serve:
Rub 1/2 cup Bread Crumb Mixture with 1 tsp of Vegtable Oil until the crumbs are the texture of wet sand. Place crumbs on a plate and gently pat both sides of meat or fish into the mixture.

Pork Chops:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Coat both sides of pork chops (I did 6 with 1/2 cup crumbs). Arrange pork chops on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake until no trace of pink remains inside near the bone, about 20 minutes.

Chicken:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bake until no pink remains at center of the thickest part, about 15 minutes. (based on 1 1/4" thick boneless, skinless chicken breast).

Can also be used on Fish Fillets

Monday, April 6, 2009

Garlic Bread Sticks



Ingredients
2 tsp yeast
2 tbsp sugar
1 1/8 cup warm water
2 tbsp oil
3 tbsp Parmesan cheese
3 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp basil (fresh or dried)
3 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp butter melted

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Mix water, yeast and sugar in small bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes.
Mix oil, garlic, Parmesan cheese and basil in large bowl.
Add yeast mixture to oil mixture.
Add flour and salt.
Knead for about 10 minutes until smooth.
Divide dough into equal parts and roll into 9" ropes.
Place on grease pan, cover and let rise about 40 minutes.
Cook for about 18 minutes.
Brush melted butter on top, you can sprinkle more Parmesan Cheese on top or salt for flavoring.

Comment:
These didn't even last 24 hours in my house. Great for dipping in Chili or great addition to pizza night.