French Bread Spread Food

INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS CHEESE GARLIC BREAD SPREAD

Steps:

• Microwave margarine in medium glass bowl for about 40 seconds or until its melted.
• Mix in all ingredients, using a fork.
• Spread the mixture over bread (I use a one of those long sourdough french loaves split in half lengthwise but I've also used plain thick cut bread or split dinner rolls).
• Place on baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes at 450, until the top is golden brown.
• Easy!

GARLIC BREAD SPREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a bowl, mix together the butter, Parmesan cheese, garlic, marjoram, basil, fines herbs mix, oregano, black pepper, and parsley until thoroughly combined. Split the Italian bread loaf in half lengthwise, and spread each half generously with the butter mixture.
• Bake the garlic bread on the top rack of the preheated oven until the butter mixture melts and bubbles, 10 to 15 minutes; turn on the broiler, and broil until the bread is your desired shade of golden brown, 1 to 2 more minutes.

FRENCH BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast and salt. Stir in 2 cups warm water, and beat until well blended using a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment. Using a wooden spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can.
• On a lightly floured surface, knead in enough flour to make a stiff dough that is smooth and elastic. Knead for about 8 to 10 minutes total. Shape into a ball. Place dough in a greased bowl, and turn once. Cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled.
• Punch dough down, and divide in half. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Cover, and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll each half into large rectangle. Roll up, starting from a long side. Moisten edge with water and seal. Taper ends.
• Grease a large baking sheet. Sprinkle with cornmeal. Place loaves, seam side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly beat the egg white with 1 tablespoon of water, and brush on. Cover with a damp cloth. Let rise until nearly doubled, 35 to 40 minutes.
• With a very sharp knife, make 3 or 4 diagonal cuts about 1/4 inch deep across top of each loaf. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven for 20 minutes. Brush again with egg white mixture. Bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until bread tests done. If necessary, cover loosely with foil to prevent over browning. Remove from baking sheet, and cool on a wire rack.

GORTON (FRENCH-CANADIAN PORK SPREAD)

Steps:

• Stir the pork fat, ground pork, onions, water, cloves, and nutmeg together in a large pot. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the pork is tender, at least 1 1/2 hours. Use a potato masher to mash the pork mixture every 15 minutes as it cooks.
• The longer you simmer the gorton, the better the flavor will be. Add water as needed to keep the mixture from boiling dry. When you're ready to stop cooking, let the liquid reduce as much as possible without letting it burn. Refrigerate the gorton overnight. Remove and discard the fat layer, or stir it into the meat for a creamier spread.

FRENCH BREAD SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine butter and mayonnaise and stir until well combined; stir in the grated cheeses, chives, black olives, garlic salt and pepper.
• Preheat broiler.
• Spread one side of each slice of bread thickly with butter mixture; lay the slices spread side up on a cookie sheet and slide under the broiler until the edges are brown, watching carefully to as not to burn the bread.
• Serve warm.

GARLIC FRENCH BREAD SPREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375'. Wrap the head of garlic in foil and place in oven for 30 minutes to roast.
• In a large bowl squeeze the garlic juice from the head of garlic (wrapped in foil).
• Remove garlic cloves and chop finely.
• Add chopped garlic, soften butter, mayonnaise, seasoning and parmensan cheese to large bowl. Stir well to combine.
• Slice bread long ways and spread each side with mixture.
• Place on cookie sheet and bake at 375 for 15 minutes.
• NOTE: If any mixture is left over, place in a plastic container with lid and place in ref. It will last for 2 months.

HERB SPREAD FOR FRENCH BREAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut bread in half lengthwise; spread herb spread on cut sides. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned.

FRENCH BREAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO SPREAD

Steps:

• Mix first 4 ingredients in bowl. Thin to spreadable consistency with sour cream. Season with generous amount of pepper. Mound cheese in crock or bowl. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
• Sprinkle cheese with thyme and walnuts. Serve with bread.

CHEESY FRENCH BREAD

Steps:

• Blend together butter and Old English cheese to make a paste.
• Line cookie sheet with foil and grease lightly.
• Cut crust off of top and sides of bread.
• (I use an electric knife.).
• Slice bread and spread cheese mixture on both sides of every slice.
• Put together and ice entire loaf.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes at 325 degrees, until golden brown.

SAVORY HERB FRENCH BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat Oven 350.
• Mix all ingredients (except bread and paprika)in a food processor until smooth.
• Split French bread length wise.
• Spread cheese mixture evenly onto both halves of the french bread and sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake uncovered on a cookie sheet 15-20 minutes until golen brown and bubbly.
• Remove and let cool for 5 minutes.
• Slice into 2-3" sections and serve!