Beautiful Brown Bread

1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) warm water

2 tablespoons (1 ounce) unsalted butter or margarine, softened

1/2 cup (6 ounces) honey

1 tablespoon molasses

2 cups (8 1/2 ounces) Bread Flour

1 2/3 cups (6 3/4 ounces) Whole Wheat Flour

1 tablespoon cocoa

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

2 teaspoons instant coffee (not espresso powder)

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast

Pour all of the ingredients into the pan of the bread machine. Run the dough cycle. Check the dough about half way through the kneading cycle. If it is sticky add more bread flour until it looks like a smooth dough. *I added about 1 1/4 cup more white flour. When cycle is complete, divide dough in to pieces (4 loafs, 8 mini loaves, 12 rolls). Allow to rise about 1 hour or until puffy but not doubled. 

Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes. The loaves will appear slightly darker on the top when they're done. 

All you need now is some nice spreadable butter!

Adapted from:
http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/honey-wheat-black-bread-recipe

Nutella "Brownies"

I am really thinking I should stay away from Pinterest. Every time I go on that site, there is some scrumptious looking goodies that I feel like I have to run to the kitchen and make. 

Case in point: Nutella Brownies

Only called for 3 ingredients:

1 cup Nutella

10 tbsp flour (also known as ½ c. plus 2 tbsp. If you are too lazy to count to 10 like me…)

2 eggs

Stir all ingredients together and bake in an 8”x8” pan or a muffin tin at 350°F for 20-30 minutes.

I did the muffin tin. I also added some vanilla. It suggested adding nuts, but no thank you.

My analysis: Not exactly what I would call a brownie, but a pretty good cupcake/muffin. My husband said he couldn't taste Nutella. However, being a chocolate purist, I can tell you I could taste that vague hint of hazelnut…

Next time, I think I will add some chocolate chips! Boost the chocolate factor! I also wondered what would happen if I replaced the Nutella with peanut butter, but that will have to wait for another day…

En Français:

Nutella “Brownie”

280 g Nutella

2 œufs

62 g farine de blé

Mélange tous ensemble. Mettre dans un moule de gâteau.

On peut mettre des noisettes dessous.

Fais cuire dans un four à  180°C pour 20-30 minutes.

Original recipe found here.