Almond Poppy Seed Bread

I don't know if it's because I'm pregnant and I'm starting to get cravings for certain foods, but I have totally been craving Almond Poppy Seed Bread for the last couple of days. I planned on making it yesterday, but ran out of time, so I made it this morning. I can't wait until the bread cools down so I can dig in. YUMMY!


I made six mini loaves!


Here is the bread with the delicious glaze over top that makes it sinfully good!


Click here if you want the recipe for this delicious Almond Poppy Seed Bread!

Meal Plan Monday.......a little late!

Alright, so I'm a little behind in posting my Meal Plan's for this week, but I just did all my grocery shopping last night. My sister-in-law Sandee is arriving at our house this evening along with my adorable nephew Micah, so I am hoping to be a good host and make some delicious meals this week.

Monday: Homemade Whole Wheat Bread Sliced w/ Pizza Sauce & Cheese & Homemade Creamy Corn Chowder Soup

Tuesday: Burritos w/ All The Fixings, Chips & Guacamole

Wednesday: BBQ Chicken, Corn on the Cobb & Salad

Thursday: Steak, Sauteed Mushrooms, Sauteed Green Beans & Garlic Bread

Friday: Turkey Burgers, Tator Tots & Fresh Fruit

Homemade Whole Wheat Bread

My husband has been asking me for a long time to make homemade Whole Wheat Bread. I have tried a few times in the past, but never had any luck in doing so. Well, today I am happy to say my bread turned out so good! Even my boys wanted a slice of bread toasted w/ butter for a snack this afternoon. Not only is this bread alot healthier for our family, it will save us money towards our weekly budget of not buying anymore bread. Thank you Julie (my sister-in-law) for your AWESOME recipe!




WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

5 cups hot water
7 cups whole wheat flour

mix together & add:
2 TBSP salt
2/3 cup canola oil
2/3 cup honey
1 more cup of flour

mix together & add:
2 TBSP Yeast

Add 4-5 more cups of flour. Mix with wooden spoon until you can't stir anymore, then knead with hands. Spray 3 bread pans with a non-stick spray. Separate dough into 3 portions and put them in the bread pans. Cover with a towel & let it rise until 1/3 in Bulk. Bake 35-40 minutes at 350. Enjoy!

Meal Plan Monday

This week is a very busy week for us. I have 3 nights this week I will be gone, so I will be planning simple meals for my family.

Monday: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes & green beans (never made it last week)

Tuesday: Salmon, mixed veggies & corn muffins

Wednesday: BBQ chicken, baked potatoes & corn

Thursday: Crockpot Pork Chops, rice-a-roni & peas

Friday: Mini Pizzas