Sweet Tropical Loaves Food

HAWAIIAN SWEET BREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand until bubbles form on surface, 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat butter until melted. Add pineapple juice and whole milk and continue to heat gently until mixture reaches 110° to 115°. In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour, potato flakes, sugar, salt and ginger. Add yeast and butter mixtures to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs; beat until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough; dough will be sticky. , Turn dough onto a floured surface; with floured hands, knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes, adding more flour to surface and hands as needed. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds. Shape each into a ball. Place in 3 greased 9-in. round baking pans lined with parchment. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake until golden brown and internal temperature of loaves reaches 200°, 30-35 minutes, covering loosely with foil during the last 10 minutes of baking if needed to prevent tops from over-browning. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

INDIVIDUAL TURKEY MEATLOAVES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray.
• Grate the carrot and garlic on the small holes of a box grater into a large bowl. Add the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, parsley, thyme, paprika, eggs, scallions, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Mix with your hands until just combined.
• Divide the mixture into 6 even portions and form each into a small loaf shape on the prepared baking sheet. Mix the chili sauce and brown sugar in a small bowl and brush over the loaves. Bake until just cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.

SWEET-AND-SPICY MEATLOAVES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Pulse the bread in a food processor until finely ground; transfer to a large bowl. Add the onion and carrot to the food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to the bowl with the bread and add the turkey, beef, egg and 1/2 teaspoon each curry powder, salt and pepper. Mix by hand until just combined. Shape into 4 small oblong meatloaves on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Mix the ketchup and chutney in a small bowl and brush over the meatloaves. Bake until just cooked through, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook 4 minutes, then add the broccoli florets and stem; cook until the vegetables are just tender, about 6 more minutes. Drain; return to the pot. Toss with the olive oil and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon curry powder. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with the meatloaves.

MACADAMIA NUT MINI LOAVES

Steps:

• Finely chop enough of the macadamia nuts to measure 1/3 cup; set aside. Coarsely chop remaining nuts; toss with coconut and 1 tablespoon sugar. Set aside. , In a large bowl, cream butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla and reserved finely chopped nuts. , Spoon into five greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans. Sprinkle with reserved coconut mixture. Bake at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly). Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

TROPICAL SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cover sweet potatoes with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. , Peel the potatoes and place in a large bowl; mash. Add the pineapple, 2 tablespoons butter, salt and pepper; mix well. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Combine saltines, brown sugar, cloves and remaining butter; sprinkle over potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes.

COCONUT CREAM MUFFINS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°.
• Line 12 muffin tin with paper liners.
• Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
• In another bowl, combine cream with extracts and set aside.
• Beat butter in large mixing bowl on high speed for 1 minute.
• Gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy.
• Reduce mixer speed to medium and beat in eggs until well blended.
• On low speed, alternately beat in flour and cream mixture beginning and ending with flour just until mixed.
• Stir in coconut.
• Fill muffin liners 3/4 full and bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until they test done.
• Cool in pan on wire rack.
• For glaze, mix all ingredients and drizzle over muffins.