It got a bit messy over here today…
For my return to bread baking, I went with the Whole Wheat Apple Walnut Bread that I’ve made a few times now. This loaf was the one I improvised awhile back. See the old envelope with measurements written out? I thought the recipe was ready to publish but after making it again today, I think it still needs some tweaking.
I hadn’t made a loaf of bread in over a month and boy did I forget a lot of what I learned! I need to brush up on my own bread baking posts before my next loaf.
Like they say, no two loaves are the same. I used the same measurements that I used the last time I made this loaf, but it did NOT turn out the same. The dough came out oddly dry and I was worried it wouldn’t even rise!
5 hours later…
My doubts went out the window. This loaf came out soft and doughy. Success!
(Apparently, this loaf is very very hard to mess up!)
While my bread dough was rising, I walked over to the gym for 55 min. elliptical, 10 min. upper body strength training and a nice streeeeetch sesh. I may not have run very far yesterday but my legs were SORE!
Post workout, I guzzled down a Very Green Strawberry Smoothie.
- 1 cup spinach
- 2 T Very Green Powder
- 4 strawberries
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ice, water and stevia
Then I set out to make BBQ Tofu.
I cut up a container of Extra Firm Nasoya Tofu Plus (free w/ a coupon) and doused it in BBQ sauce.
I baked the cubes in the toaster oven for 375* F for ~25 minutes until crispy.
Paired with broccoli and 2 slices of fresh bread.
Check out all the apple and walnut chunks!
And then another 2 slices of bread disappeared into thin air/my stomach. This bread is so incredibly filling. I’ve got a bread baby!
My bread baby and I are waiting for American Idol to start…
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Tell me: What’s your favorite way to prepare tofu?
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you are a bread GODDESS. Pretty sure I’ve written that before on here. Oh well– I mean it!
That bread looks so, so soft and delicious! i am begging you to send me some bread courage – I’d love to make my own, but after my one and only try that went so terribly wrong…I’m scared
That loaf looks pretty much amazing!
My favorite way to make tofu is definitely in a stir fry but this way looks delicious, too.
Your bread looks fabulous!
Love apple bread. It reminds me of fall!
I love the plain crispy tofu from Daily Garnish. It has a nice crispy outside and a soft inside, reminds me of a chicken nugget! Your bread looks amazing! I especially love the picture of the whole loaf.
Your bread looks amazing! I can’t wait for the recipe
That dinner looks awesome – my favorite way to make tofu is the exact smae way yo udid it – marinated and then popped in the oven!!
Even though I just ate dinner, these pics of the bread and tofu are making me sooo hungry!
I usually marinate my tofu in copious amounts of BBQ sauce, Louisiana-style hot sauce, and a generous sprinkle of cracked pepper. I then pan fry or, if it’s the summer time, BBQ ‘em.
i love when you think something is gonna fail but it turns out to be a success! mmmmmmm i wish i had just out of the oven within my reach right now!
You are so talented! The apple walnut bread came out perfectly! There are so many great toppings that you could spread on it too!
Loving the apple: bread ratio in that loaf!!
I’m suprised your tofu soaked up all that sauce without you pressing it!
Bread looks great. I could imagine that in the morning toasted with some cinnamon butter
hahaha i love that you have a bread baby in your tummy! i bet it was worth it!
Looks like you haven’t lost your bread-making touch since you left on your trip!
that bread looks fabulous! I love breads with fruits and nuts in them! they add so much texture and chew!
I have got to try some of the BBQ tofu….roasted tofu is the best!
I love tofu pan-fried with olive oil, salt, and pepper. I used to be so scared to use eat tofu, but it really is delicious even with minimal seasoning.
The bread looks delicious too!
You are the bread master! The apple and walnut were like perfectly distributed in that bread! I cannot like tofu for the life of me!
BBQ is definitely my favorite way to eat tofu. Although, I have made a pecan encrusted tofu one time that I think you would LOVE!!!! I’ll have to send you that recipe.
I can’t wait for this recipe! The bread looks SO good!
Ooh apples in bread sounds so yummy!
I like to marinate tofu in sesame oil, soy sauce, and maple syrup then bake it.
Everytime you do a bread post, I am inspired to make pizza dough. Still haven’t of course, but maybe soon!
The bread turned out great! I need to try tofu, bbq way sounds like a good start!
Your bread looks FABULOUS! Love the Walnut and Apple chunks!
I love to use Tofu when I make Pumpkin Pie!
xoxo
Kathleen
ooh that bread looks soo good, moist and doughy yum o!
What a great meal, Allie! I like to bake my tofu, too. I find that give it the best consistency…
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