So I have this thing for bread. I love it! I can’t get enough, especially when it comes to specialty breads. I love the little loaves they bring in the nice warm basket when we dine out at the steakhouse. I literally ration out what I have to when the family starts wanting some- but for the most part, I don’t like to share. Since it’s been a while since we have been able to dine out like that- I decided I would just make my own. I really love the smell of the dough rising, I love kneading it & then there is the smell of it baking. Oh my- my stomach is growling as I’m writing this. So – you get it, I like bread- a lot. I don’t need to say it anymore. At least for now.
Honey Pumpkin Spice Black Bread
Honey Pumpkin Spice Black Bread
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 c warm water
- 2 tbsp butter - softened
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour if you have it
- 1-2/3 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tbsp cocoa
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 pkt Starbucks Pumpkin Spice instant coffee
- 1-1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tsp instant yeast - I like Red Star Platinum or 3 tsp quick rise yeast - proofed
- Oats to sprinkle
Instructions
- In mixer bowl- combine all ingredients.
- Stir together until dough begins to pull away from sides of bowl.
- Knead dough - I found by hand is easier - about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth.
- Place in lightly oiled bowl - turning to coat all sides. Cover & allow to rise until doubled in size- about 60 minutes
- Divide your dough into 6-8 pieces. Shape into desired loaves or ball shapes
- Dough will be fairly soft & sticky- use some flour on hands & work surface.
- Like baking sheet with parchment & lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Place loaves on prepared sheet & cover. Allow to rise another hour until lightly puffy. Not doubled in size
- Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees 20-30 minutes- until darker brown. Will sound hollow when tapped.
- Cool on wire rack or serve warm with butter.
Enjoy!!! These are great as a side to just about anything.
Or if you are like me- all by themselves is great too.
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 Oh my goodness- I could eat the whole batch in one sitting.
Oh my goodness- I could eat the whole batch in one sitting.
















 I also made some regular JELL-Oยฎ in Grape & Lime & layered it in these jars with some Whipped Cream & Gummy Worms.
I also made some regular JELL-Oยฎ in Grape & Lime & layered it in these jars with some Whipped Cream & Gummy Worms.
 They had such a great time helping me with making them too.
They had such a great time helping me with making them too.



 




















 




 









 

 We shopped for it as a family – which was nice because we rarely do the market as a group.
We shopped for it as a family – which was nice because we rarely do the market as a group. For the pot roast.
For the pot roast.










 Since I was using the dslr for the video so I could have it in HD I had to take pics with my phone during the process.
 Since I was using the dslr for the video so I could have it in HD I had to take pics with my phone during the process. 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 




 Preheat your oven to 350 degrees & coat your 9×13 glass pan with cooking spray.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees & coat your 9×13 glass pan with cooking spray. Put your cake mix, butter & evaporated milk in your mixer & beat well until it is thoroughly combined.Add in 1 cup of the Milky Ways bites & beat in on high.
Put your cake mix, butter & evaporated milk in your mixer & beat well until it is thoroughly combined.Add in 1 cup of the Milky Ways bites & beat in on high.






 
 

 The salt mixed with the rich flavors of caramel & pumpkin spice is the perfect blend.
The salt mixed with the rich flavors of caramel & pumpkin spice is the perfect blend.



 
 

















 
 I have this propped on the hearth- looks so cozy & brings in the feel of the season.
 I have this propped on the hearth- looks so cozy & brings in the feel of the season.







 


 
 






















 The heat made a week long return after we had such fall like temps.
The heat made a week long return after we had such fall like temps.



 
 First I painted the whole thing in blue.  Then I cut the can top & bottom off & then down the side.
First I painted the whole thing in blue.  Then I cut the can top & bottom off & then down the side.



 
             
             
             
             
            