Pecan Oatmeal Loaf Food

GINGER PECAN OATMEAL CRISPS

Steps:

• Grind the oatmeal and pecan pieces in a food processor until they resemble cornmeal--reasonably fine but with some texture. Whisk the whole wheat flour, cornstarch, ginger, salt and baking soda together in a medium bowl. Whisk in the oat/nut mixture.
• In another medium bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer until smooth and light, about 1 minute. Gradually add the granulated and light brown sugar; continue beating until evenly combined, about 3 minutes more. Add the vanilla and the egg.
• Mix in the dry ingredients to make a textured dough. Line a 1 1/2-quart loaf pan or 3 mini loaf pans with plastic wrap and pack dough into the bottom half of the pan. Press to level off the dough. Lay a piece of plastic wrap on top and refrigerate until completely firm, about 2 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
• Remove dough from the pan and unwrap. Slice dough in half lengthwise if using a large pan. Slice each log crosswise into 1/4-inch thick cookies. Place the cookies about a 1-inch apart on the prepared pans. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Transfer cookies to a rack to cool and crisp. Serve.
• Store cookies in a tightly sealed container for up to 1 week.

APPLE-PECAN-OAT QUICK BREAD WITH CREAM CHEESE GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly brush one 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan or three 6-by-3-by-2-inch mini loaf pans with melted butter and set aside.
• Combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Add the oats and pecans and toss together. Set aside.
• Whisk together the melted butter, yogurt, vanilla extract, eggs and grated zest if using in a small bowl. Stir in the shredded apples. Fold this mixture into the flour mixture until just incorporated.
• Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan(s). Tap the bottom on a hard surface a few times and smooth the top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes for the regular and 35 to 40 minutes for the minis. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 30 minutes, then turn the bread out and let cool completely on the rack.
• Whisk together the confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, milk and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
• Pour the glaze over the bread and allow to set at room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

OATMEAL-PECAN BREAD

Steps:

• Place ingrediants in bread machine in order given.
• Select Sweet or Basic/White.
• Use medium or light crust.
• Cool bread on wire rack.

MAPLE PECAN BAKED OATMEAL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F and spray an 8x8 inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
• Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the oats, half the pecans, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
• Add in wet ingredients: Add in the milk, maple syrup, egg, coconut oil, vanilla and bananas. Stir well to combine.
• Carefully pour oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish.
• Scatter the remaining pecans across the top.
• Bake: Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is nicely golden. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Portion and serve. Drizzle each portion with maple syrup if you want it a bit sweeter.

OATMEAL-PECAN LOAF FOR THE BREAD MACHINE

Steps:

• Measure carefully, placing all ingredients in bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
• Set crust color at Light. Size 1.5 pound loaf.

PECAN RAISIN BREAD

Steps:

• In bread machine pan, place the first eight ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. , Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). , Just before the final kneading (your machine may audibly signal this), add pecans and raisins. , Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze cooled loaf in foil and place in resealable plastic freezer bag. To use, thaw at room temperature.

HEARTY OATMEAL LOAF

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flours, 1/2 cup oats, sugar, baking powder and salt.
• In another bowl, combine the egg, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
• Spread batter into an 8 or 9 inch round baking pan that has been coated with a non-stick cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining oats.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Allow the bread to cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan. Cool on a wire rack.

PECAN LOAF

Steps:

• Mix onion, bell pepper, oats, pecans, brown rice, salt, and water.
• Add a little water, not too much, to make a paste consistency.
• Form into a loaf or put in loaf pan.
• Spread 4 tablespoons ketchup on top.
• Bake at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour.

BANANA PECAN OATMEAL CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Grease a 9x13-inch pan.
• Combine the flour, oatmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. Mix well and set aside.
• At medium speed of an electric mixer, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• At low speed, add the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk and mashed bananas, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Beat only until ingredients are blended; do not overbeat. Stir in the vanilla extract.
• Spread evenly in the prepared pan, and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
• Allow cake to cool for 10 minutes.
• Topping:.
• In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar, milk, coconut and pecans, and stir well. (Or, melt the butter in the microwave and combine with the remaining ingredients.) Spread the topping evenly over the cake.
• Place cake in a preheated broiler about 6 inches from the heat. Broil for 2 minutes or until golden brown.