Hallullas - Chilean Bread

1/2 cup warm water
1 tsp sugar
1 Tbsp yeast
4 cups flour
1/2 cup warm water (yes more)
1/2 cup warm milk
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp shortening
1 egg yolk
1 Tbsp cold water

Mix 1st 1/2 cup water with sugar, sprinkle yeast on top, cover and let sit in warm place until the yeast proofs, about 10 mins.

Place flour in mixing bowl. Mix remaining water, milk & salt, pour into flour, along with the yeast water too. Mix. Add the shortening and continue mixing until smooth and soft.

Roll dough (use cooking spray instead of flour so it does not stick) until it is about 1/2 inch thick. Cut dough to form individual buns. Place on a greased baking sheet. Mix yolk and Tbsp water, paint the buns, and let rise in warm place for about 30 mins.

Bake at 400 F for 20 mins.

Garlic Naan - Indian

3/4 cup warm water (add more if needed)
2 tsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 garlic cube (like a bouillion) or 2 tsp garlic paste
1 1/2 to 2 tsp salt
4 Tbsp oil
1 1/2 to 2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
2 tsp chopped garlic
1 tsp nigella seeds
extra oil for frying the naan

Proof yeast in water and sugar.  Mix flours, garlic cube or paste, salt, oil, and lemon juice.  Add the yeast mixture, and mix until smooth*.
Cover with moist cloth and let rise for about 1:30 to 2 hrs.

When dough is double in size, make golf ball size balls.  Cover and let rest for 20 mins.

Mix cilantro, garlic and nigella seeds.  Take each ball and roll into a 2 inch circle. Press disc onto the cilantro mixture, remove and roll to a 5-6 inch circle.

Heat pan with some oil.  Place cilantro side down, and fry until browned and done.  Now hold naan with a tong and place the uncooked side directly on the fire.  Roast this side until browned.  Smear some oil on top of the naan.

*If dough looks too dry then add a little more water.

Cheesy French Bread - Alison Ward

1 loaf French bread

1 cube butter, softened

1 can old english cheese spread

Seasoning salt

Mix butter and cheese spread. Spread on French bread, and sprinkle with seasoning salt.

Broil for 5 min. or Bake at 350F for 10 min. or until the edges are golden brown.

I actually only use half of the mixture on one bread and it turns out delicious!