Tuesday, February 10, 2009

French Bread


6 cups white flour (or use some wheat and it's still great)
2 1/4 c warm water
3 tsp salt
3 TBSP yeast
a bit of olive oil

Put the warm water and yeast in the Bosch-let it set for about 2-3 minutes
Put the rest of the ingredients in-mix for 10 minutes
Put the dough in a pam sprayed bowl and let it rise-2x or 3x size
Put the dough on a cookie sheet with parchment paper beneath it
Let the dough double in size
Slightly cut top of bread at angles to make lines on bread.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cook for 15 minutes. Should be golden brown

White Bean Chicken Chili






3 cans Great Northern Beans, undrained
3 cans chicken broth
1 TBSP chicken bouillon
1 TBSP olive oil
2 onions, chopped
4-6 cloves garlic, chopped
4 oz canned diced green chilies
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
3 chicken breasts, cooked and diced (can use canned chicken)
1 cup sour cream (optional)
3 cups grated cheese (optional)

In a large pot over medium heat combine beans, chicken broth and bouillon. Meanwhile, saute onions and garlic in olive oil until onions are translucent, then add to the pot. Add green chilies, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, and chicken to the pot. Simmer for 1-2 hours or until hot. Just before serving add sour cream and cheese. Stir until completely combined.

Recipe is still good without the sour cream and cheese.