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    Peach-Pecan Quick Bread

    A generous dose of sweet peaches and buttery Schermer Pecans both in the batter and on top keeps the bread moist and crunchy for days after baking. This recipe makes two loaves, so you can enjoy one now and save the other for later or share with a friend! What better way to celebrate National Pecan Month than by baking this stunning bread?
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    Peach-Pecan Quick Bread

    Makes 2 (9×5-inch) loaves

    3 cups (375 grams) all-purpose flour2½ cups (500 grams) granulated sugar2 teaspoons (10 grams) baking powder1½ teaspoons (4.5 grams) kosher salt½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) baking soda1½ cups (360 grams) whole buttermilk, room temperature1 cup (224 grams) vegetable oil3 large eggs (150 grams), room temperature1 teaspoon (4 grams) vanilla extract1½ cups (336 grams) puréed peeled fresh peaches (1 to 2 large peaches)1 cup (113 grams) plus 2 tablespoons (14 grams) toasted chopped Schermer Pecans, divided1 large fresh peach (225 grams), halved, pitted, and sliced ¼ inch thick (peeled if desired)

    Preheat oven to 350° (170°C). Spray 2 (9×5-inch) loaf pans with cooking spray. Line pans with parchment paper, letting excess extend over all sides of pan.In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Fold buttermilk mixture into flour mixture just until dry ingredients are moistened. Fold in puréed peaches and 1 cup (113 grams) pecans. Divide batter between prepared pans (about 3¾ cups or 1,006 grams each), spreading smooth.Bake for 30 minutes. Place peach slices on top of batter, and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons (14 grams) pecans. Bake until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs, 45 minutes to 1 hour more, loosely covering with foil to prevent excess browning, if necessary. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans, and let cool completely on wire racks. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or tightly wrap in plastic wrap, and freeze for up to 1 month. LEGGI TUTTO

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    Lemon-Poppy Seed Streusel Bread

    The delicate crunch of the streusel topping gives way to an aromatic, soft crumb. With added texture from the poppy seeds, you won’t be able to get enough of this Lemon-Poppy Seed Streusel Bread loaf. It’s great for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or an anytime treat.

    Lemon-Poppy Seed Streusel Bread

    Makes 1 (8½x4½-inch) loaf

    Streusel:¼ cup (31 grams) all-purpose flour2 teaspoons (8 grams) granulated sugar1 teaspoon (3 grams) poppy seeds1½ tablespoons (21 grams) cold unsalted butterBatter:1¼ cups (250 grams) granulated sugar3 tablespoons (9 grams) lemon zest½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened3 large eggs (150 grams), room temperature½ teaspoon (2 grams) vanilla extract2¼ cups (281 grams) all-purpose flour1½ tablespoons (13.5 grams) poppy seeds2 teaspoons (10 grams) baking powder½ teaspoon (1.5 grams) kosher salt½ cup (120 grams) whole buttermilk, room temperature2 tablespoons (30 grams) fresh lemon juice

    For streusel: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and poppy seeds. Using a pastry cutter or 2 forks, cut in cold butter until incorporated and mixture is crumbly. Refrigerate until ready to use, at least 30 minutes.Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray an 8½x4½- inch loaf pan with baking spray with flour. Line pan with parchment paper, letting excess extend over all sides of pan.For batter: In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together sugar and lemon zest by hand until sugar is fragrant. Add butter; using the paddle attachment, beat at medium speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes, stopping to scrape bottom and sides of bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition and stopping to scrape sides of bowl. Beat in vanilla.In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk and lemon juice. With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture to sugar mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture, beating just until combined after each addition. Spread batter into prepared pan. Firmly tap pan on a kitchen towel-lined counter to settle batter. Top batter with streusel.Bake for 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (180°C), and bake until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs and an instant-read thermometer inserted in center registers at least 205°F (96°C), 50 to 55 minutes more. Let cool in pan for 15 minutes. Remove from pan, and let cool completely on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. LEGGI TUTTO

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    Honey-Orange Parker House Rolls

    In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat 1⅓ cups (167 grams) flour, sugar, 1 tablespoon (9 grams) salt, and yeast at medium-low speed until well combined.In a medium saucepan, heat milk, ⅔ cup (160 grams) water, and ¼ cup (56.5 grams) butter over medium heat until butter is melted and an instant-read thermometer registers 120°F (49°C) to 130°F (54°C). Add warm milk mixture to flour mixture; beat at medium-low speed for 2 minutes, stopping to scrape sides of bowl. Add 1 egg (50 grams); beat at medium-high speed for 2 minutes, stopping to scrape sides of bowl. With mixer on low speed, gradually add 2⅔ cups (333 grams) flour, beating just until combined and stopping to scrape sides of bowl.Switch to the dough hook attachment. Beat at medium-low speed until a soft, somewhat sticky dough forms, 6 to 8 minutes, stopping to scrape sides of bowl and dough hook; add up to remaining ¼ cup (31 grams) flour, 1 tablespoon (8 grams) at a time, if dough is too sticky. (Dough should pass the windowpane test [see Note on page 85] but may still stick slightly to sides of bowl.) Turn out dough onto a very lightly floured surface, and gently shape into a ball.Spray a large bowl with cooking spray. Place dough in bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place (75°F/24°C) until doubled in size, 35 to 50 minutes.Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 2 (17½×12½-inch) rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.In a medium saucepan, heat honey, orange zest, remaining ¼ cup (56.5 grams) butter, and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt over medium heat, stirring frequently, until butter is melted and mixture is well combined. Remove from heat; stir in almond extract. Set aside.Punch down dough; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Divide dough in half, covering 1 portion with plastic wrap. On a lightly floured surface, roll uncovered half into a 10×9-inch rectangle. Turn dough so smoothest side is facing downward, and reroll into a 10×9-inch rectangle, if necessary. Using a pastry wheel or pizza cutter, cut dough into 10 (4½×2-inch) rectangles, trimming edges slightly, if necessary. Brush each rectangle with honey mixture, leaving a ¾-inch border on one short side. Starting with short side opposite border, roll up strips, jelly roll style, and pinch seam to seal. Place, seam side down, at least 1½ inches apart on a prepared pan. Repeat procedure with remaining dough. Reserve remaining honey mixture. Cover dough, and let rise in a warm, draft-free place (75°F/24°C) until nearly doubled in size and dough holds an indentation when poked, about 25 minutes.In a small bowl, whisk remaining 1 egg (50 grams). Brush top of dough with egg wash.Bake, one batch at a time, until light golden brown, 13 to 16 minutes, loosely covering with foil to prevent excess browning, if necessary. Brush and serve with any remaining honey mixture. LEGGI TUTTO

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    Sesame-and-Green Onion Knots

    In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together 2 cups (254 grams) flour, sugar, 1 tablespoon (9 grams) salt, and yeast by hand.In a medium saucepan, heat milk, 1⁄2 cup (120 grams) water, and butter over medium heat until an instant-read thermometer registers 120°F (49°C) to 130°F (54°C). Add hot milk mixture to flour mixture; using the paddle attachment, beat at medium speed until combined. Add 1 egg (50 grams), beating until combined. With mixer on low speed, gradually add 2 cups (254 grams) flour, beating just until a shaggy dough comes together and stopping to scrape sides of bowl.Switch to the dough hook attachment. Beat at low speed until a soft, smooth, somewhat sticky dough forms, 20 to 23 minutes; add up to remaining 1⁄4 cup (32 grams) flour, 1 tablespoon (8 grams) at a time, if dough is too sticky. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface, and shape into a smooth round.Lightly oil a large bowl. Place dough in bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place (75°F/24°C) until doubled in size, 40 minutes to 1 hour.Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with baking spray with flour.Punch down dough, and let stand for 5 minutes. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into an 18×12-inch rectangle, one long side facing you.In a small bowl, stir together green onion, sesame oil, garlic, and remaining 1⁄4 teaspoon salt.Using a pastry brush, brush melted butter onto dough. Sprinkle green onion mixture evenly onto bottom half of dough, leaving a 1⁄2-inch border along bottom long side. Fold top half down, lightly pressing to adhere. Trim 1⁄8 to 1⁄4 inch off short sides of dough; cut crosswise into 12 strips (about 1½ inches wide each).Leaving 1⁄2 inch intact at folded end, cut 1 dough strip into 3 strands. Loosely braid strands, pinching end to adhere. Carefully tuck loose end of braid under to create a knot. Place in a prepared muffin cup. Repeat with remaining dough strips. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place (75°F/24°C) until puffed, 30 to 45 minutes.Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).In another small bowl, whisk together remaining 1 egg (50 grams) and remaining 1 tablespoon (15 grams) water. Using a pastry brush, gently brush egg wash onto rolls; sprinkle with sesame seeds.Bake until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted in center registers at least 190°F (88°C), about 20 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Serve warm. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. LEGGI TUTTO

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    Black Pepper-and-Rosemary Angel Biscuits

    In a small bowl, stir together warm buttermilk and yeast. Let stand until mixture is foamy, 5 to 10 minutes.In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups (250 grams) flour and sugar. Add yeast mixture, and stir until just combined. Let stand for 5 minutes.Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.In a large bowl, whisk together 3 teaspoons (3 grams) rosemary, kosher salt, baking powder, 1½ teaspoons (4.5 grams) pepper, baking soda, and remaining 2½ cups (313 grams) flour. Add cold butter, tossing to coat. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut in cold butter until pieces are smaller than peas and mixture is crumbly. Stir in yeast mixture. Using your hands, knead dough in bowl until dough just comes together.Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface; press or roll into a 1-inch-thick disk. Fold dough in half; press or roll into a 1-inch-thick disk. Using a 2½-inch round cutter dipped in flour, cut dough without twisting cutter, and place about 1½ inches apart on prepared pan. Reroll scraps once by pushing scraps together, folding in half, and pressing or rolling to 1-inch thickness. Discard remaining scraps. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place (75°F/24°C) until puffed, about 15 minutes.Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).In another small bowl, whisk together sea salt, remaining 1 teaspoon (1 gram) rosemary, and remaining 1 teaspoon (3 grams) pepper. In a third small bowl, whisk together egg and 1 tablespoon (15 grams) water. Brush egg wash onto biscuits; sprinkle with sea salt mixture. 8. Bake until golden brown, 10 to 14 minutes. Let cool on pan for 5 minutes. Serve warm. LEGGI TUTTO