Sage Tea Bread Food

SAGE TEA

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil. Remove from heat and put sage in the water. Let steep for about 3-5 minutes.
• Strain, pour in cup, add lemon and honey, if desired, and drink. You may drink this hot or cold. Enjoy!

CANADIAN TEA BISCUITS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut in shortening with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir Cheddar cheese and chives into flour mixture; gradually stir in milk to form a soft dough.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and with floured hands, knead until smooth, about 15 times. Roll dough out to a 1-inch thickness with a floured rolling pin. Cut biscuits with a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter; place onto an ungreased baking sheet. Press dough trimmings together, roll out again, and cut remaining dough into rounds.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

WILD SAGE BREAD

Steps:

• Combine sugar, sage, salt, baking soda and flour.
• Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water.
• Beat egg and cottage cheese together until smooth.
• Add melted shortening and yeast.
• Add flour mixture slowly to egg mixture, beating well after each addition until a stiff dough is formed.
• Cover dough with cloth and put in warm place until double in bulk (about 1 hour).
• Punch dough down, knead for one minute and place in well-greased pan.
• Cover and let rise for 40 minutes.
• Bake in a 350-degree oven for 50 minutes.
• Brush top with melted shortening and sprinkle with crushed, roasted pine nuts or coarse salt.

LEMON-THYME TEA BREAD

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine milk and thyme. Microwave, uncovered, on high 1-2 minutes or until bubbly; cover and let stand until cooled to room temperature., Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with reserved milk mixture. Stir in lemon juice and zest. , Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. , In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over bread.

APRICOT TEA BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. , Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. Fold in apricots and pecans. , Spoon into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. For topping, combine flour and sugar in a small bowl; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over batter. , Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

SAGE POT ROAST

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, brown roast on both sides in oil. Season with sage, salt if desired, and pepper. Add beef broth. Cover and bake at 325° for 2-1/2 hours. , Add potatoes, carrots and onions. Cover and bake 1 hour longer or until the meat is tender and vegetables are cooked. Remove roast and vegetables to a serving platter and keep warm. , Combine water and cornstarch; stir into pan juices. Cook until thickened and bubbly. Serve with the roast.