Lunch In A Loaf Recipes

LUNCH IN A LOAF

Steps:

• Combine 1 1/2 c flour, yeast, sugar, salt and basil.
• Beat eggs and oil together.
• Add egg mixture and hot milk to dry ingredients.
• Mix and then add remaining flour, turning out onto a board to knead when consistency allows.
• Return to bowl and set in warm place to rise (about 30 to 45 min).
• Punch down dough, divide into four balls.
• Roll each ball out into a 8" circle.
• Add filling to one half, fold over, pinch edges shut like a pie crust.
• Bake 20- 25 minutes at 350°F.
• Filling Suggestions:.
• I use whatever is left in the fridge! Beans, stew, veggies, meat. Here are a few "recipes".
• Cooked chicken breast, chopped in small pieces, canned corn, barbecue sauce.
• Tuna salad, cheddar cheese.
• Canned beef stew (the nice, thick kind) cheddar cheese.
• Make up your own!

CHRISTMAS LUNCH LOAF

Steps:

• Fry the onions in the butter for 15-20 mins until golden and softened. Butter a 900g loaf tin and put in the fridge to chill.
• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl, and work everything together to form a large meatball. Remove the loaf tin from the fridge and transfer the mixture to it - it will look like a lot, but should all fit if you pack it in. Use a spatula to shape the top, so that it resembles a loaf of bread.
• Cover with foil, then bake for 1 hr, or until the loaf reaches 70C on a meat thermometer. Heat grill to medium, then grill the loaf for 5-10 mins until golden on top. Leave to rest in the tin for 20 mins, then carefully tip the loaf onto a carving board or platter. Serve in slices with the usual trimmings, gravy and bread sauce.