Nannie Rubys Dago Bread Recipes

DAGO BREAD

Steps:

• 1. Let frozen bread thaw and double in size.Pat each loaf out in 9x13 pyrex dishes. Spread 1/2 jar mexican cheese whiz on each loaf.[you may have to heat cheese so it will spread easily] Brown ground beef,onions,and chopped green pepper. Drain, Put meat mixture 1/2 on each loaf. Top with pepperoni and mozarella cheese. Fold bread dough over the filled side and press edeges to seal. Bake til brown 400 degrees 15 to 20 minutes

BASIC HOMEMADE BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1/2 teaspoon sugar in warm water; let stand until bubbles form on surface. Whisk together remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, salt and 3 cups flour. Stir oil into yeast mixture; pour into flour mixture and beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 8-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 1-1/2 to 2 hours., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough in half. Shape each into a loaf. Place in 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, 1 to 1-1/2 hours., Bake at 375° until golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped or has reached an internal temperature of 200°, 30-35 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

NANNIE RUBY'S DAGO BREAD

Steps:

• Mix flour, yeast and salt.
• Dissolve honey in one cup warm water.
• Add two cups warm water and olive oil to honey mixture.
• Add liquid to dry ingredients and mix by hand or KitchenAid mixer using dough hook.
• Knead dough about 5 minutes. Place in bowl with a little olive oil in the bottom. Turn dough to coat with oil. Place in warm, draft free area to rise(about 50 min).
• Take dough out of bowl and knead a second time about 2 min on a floured surface. Place back in bowl, turning dough to coat with oil. Let rise a second time(about 30 min).
• Knead third time - gently about 2 minute
• Divide dough into four parts. Smear butter on work surface. Knead each dough ball with fingertips on buttered surface. Each ball of dough should be rolled up like a jellyroll. I add butter to the work surface as needed.
• Place dough into greased pans. We use PAM to grease the pans.
• Let dough rise again about 30 minutes. I always cover the loaves with a dish cloth while they rise.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minute Lower to 300 degrees and bake 10 minute longer.
• Brush tops of loaves with slightly beaten egg whites.