Big Sur Carrot Tangerine Bread Recipes

BIG SUR CARROT TANGERINE BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350º.
• Grease and flour 2 bread pans.
• In a separate bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
• Beat eggs and sugar until thick and light colored.
• Add oil and beat hard until volume is doubled.
• Add vanilla, tangerine juice and zest;
• fold in grated carrots.
• Stir dry ingredients into wet and continue stirring until smooth and well combined.
• You may enhance the flavor by adding ½ cup: shredded coconut, diced dry apricots, raisins or nuts (finely chopped).
• Fill pans no more than 2/3 full and bake 50-60 minutes.
• Let stand in pans for 10 minutes - cool on sides completely.
• Wrap tightly in plastic or place in air-tight plastic bag and let stand at room temperature overnight before slicing - this will retain moistness and extend life. Enjoy!

OUTRAGEOUSLY EASY BIG BREAD

Steps:

• This recipe can be halved to make one loaf.
• Combine yeast and warm water in a small bowl without stirring, set aside.
• Sir together hot water, sugar and salt in a mixing bowl until dissolved. Add first 3 cups of flour and mix.
• Pour oil and yeast into bowl. Add remaining 3 cups of flour and mix well. Cover the bowl with towel and set aside to rise for at least 45 minutes.
• On a lightly floured surface, divide the dough into half. Shape into loaf and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Cover the dough with a towel and set aside to rise again for at least 45 minutes.
• Bake in a 375 degree oven for 23 minutes.