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Dierdre’s No Knead Bread

From a cookbook hand written by Rom’s mother, Dorothy Bennett. Over the years other recipes were added.  Deirdre McPharlan  worked with Rom at the national library and was a dear friend. It could be her hand.

Dierdre's No Knead Bread
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Produces a moist, grainy loaf, with a firm crust and a soft interior. No kneading is required and it rises in the oven.
Servings Prep Time
2 loafs 15-20 minutes
Cook Time
1-1.5 hours
Servings Prep Time
2 loafs 15-20 minutes
Cook Time
1-1.5 hours
Dierdre's No Knead Bread
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Produces a moist, grainy loaf, with a firm crust and a soft interior. No kneading is required and it rises in the oven.
Servings Prep Time
2 loafs 15-20 minutes
Cook Time
1-1.5 hours
Servings Prep Time
2 loafs 15-20 minutes
Cook Time
1-1.5 hours
Ingredients
Servings: loafs
Units:
Instructions
  1. Pour the milk into a bowl and add the brown sugar and 2 cups boiling water
  2. When warm sprinkle over the yeast
  3. Cover and place somewhere warm for 10 - 15 minutes. Deirdre suggests putting it in a sink half full with warm water.
  4. Mix together the flour rolled oats or substitute and the salt.
  5. Mix the milk mixture into flour, place in 2 loaf tins, well greased,
  6. Put into the oven THEN turn the oven on to 120c. Leave for for 20 - 30 minutes until well risen.
  7. Increase the heat to 190c and bake 40 - 60 minutes or until hollow when knocked.
  8. Allow to cool slightly and then turn out onto cooling racks
Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts
Dierdre's No Knead Bread
Amount Per Serving
Energy 16940kJ Energy from Fat 754kJ
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Sodium 32mg 1%
Potassium 1815mg 52%
Total Carbohydrates 838g 279%
Dietary Fiber 63g 252%
Sugars 6g
Protein 127g 254%
Calcium 23%
Iron 281%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Ginger Bread Men

These can be cut into different shaped biscuits and used as Christmas tree decorations. To do this, cut a hole in the baked biscuits while they are still hot. Leave to cool on a wire rack. When cool, thread through green and red ribbons and tie on to the Christmas tree.

 

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Servings Prep Time
120 biscuits 10 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
10 minutes 20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
120 biscuits 10 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
10 minutes 20 minutes
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Servings Prep Time
120 biscuits 10 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
10 minutes 20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
120 biscuits 10 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
10 minutes 20 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: biscuits
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Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4.
  2. Sift the flour, baking powder, salt and spices into a large bowl.
  3. Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the sugars, mix well and allow to cool.
  4. Beat the eggs and add to the mixture.
  5. Make a well in the dry ingredients and gradually add the butter and sugar mixture.
  6. Place in the refrigerator until completely cold.
  7. Cut into 4 equal pieces and roll each one out separately to the thickness of a fifty cent coin.
  8. Stamp into different shapes, such as stars, balls, angels, Christmas trees.
  9. Place on a greased baking sheet and bake in batches in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes.
Recipe Notes

This mixture should be made by hand. It is very easy to overwork.

Nutrition Facts
Ginger Bread Men
Amount Per Serving
Energy 130kJ Energy from Fat 75kJ
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Potassium 4mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugars 2g
Protein 0.3g 1%
Vitamin A 1%
Vitamin C 0.05%
Calcium 0.4%
Iron 0.4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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