That's a pretty loaf of bread, Len! I'll have to look up that recipe in my book and give it a try.
A braid is really just like a stromboli - but the dough is rolled out into a rectangle, then the filling put down on the middle third of it, the sides cut into 1" or so slits, and then braided over the filling. I think KAF has (or had) directions a few years ago for how to do that, with photos. You can put whatever you like into the filling. I used a basic chicken salad (with dill, onions and bell peppers), with shredded cheddar added. I also have made it with ham, cheese, and chopped dill pickles. You could put whatever you prefer for a filling and even make it vegetarian. I just use my basic pizza dough -- 3 cups of flour (1 whole wheat) and about a cup of water, a little salt. Sometimes I add herbs/spices into the dough. A good combo is Italian-style deli meats with spinach, olive salad (I think that's what most people call it, a muffaletta mix) and cheese. Now - I'm hungry, although I just ate dinner! - I think a muffaletta braid is going on our menu for next week!
BakerAunt, I've not had much luck in the past finding used bread machines in any of the local "thrift shops", but tomorrow I'll check in a shop near the bookstore where I volunteer every week.
Today I made a chicken-broccoli braid., split into two smaller loaves. I've been watching chicken prices -- they have not gone up, but neither are the local stores having sales on chicken.
Today I made two loaves of pumpernickel bread. I think my bread machine is quitting! I've had it about 10 years so I guess it's time to get a new one. I've never baked in it, I just use it for mixing and kneading, and since I have arthritis and do not have a stand mixer, I do need to replace it.
Dinner tonight was liver, onions, and pan-fries with a salad of chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, onions, black olives, feta and Italian dressing.
Joan, your stromboli looks great! I almost made stromboli today, but decided to wait until after my grocery shopping trip later this week to get some Italian deli meats.
I spent the morning making a huge pot of chili for the fishing derby workers tomorrow, and a huge pot of corn chowder for some of our meals the next few days. We are predicted to get another storm of 5 inches or so of snow overnight. We are just about finished cleaning up after Thursday's five inches.
Dinner was roasted salmon with a wild rice mix and fresh green beans.
Len, that grilled cheese on rye looks good enough to eat! I need to make a rye loaf -- soon.
Joan, that sounds like the perfect meal for a southern boy!! And you're a good Mom!
We had salads for dinner: broccoli, corn and beans, and seafood.
Pizza night here!
I've spent a lot of time practicing how to shape sub buns, and mine still look about the same yours, Patty. Luckily, shape does not seem to affect the taste!
Our dinner tonight was roasted chicken thighs with baked potato and broccoli.
Happy Birthday, BakerAunt! Wonderful that you treated yourself to extra cherries and chocolate chips! I'm sure you enjoyed them.
I made turkey soup from last of our turkey breast, with rye rolls from the freezer.
