Cajun Bread- Bread Machine

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Cajun Bread

1 1/2 Pound Loaf:

3/4 cup water
1/3 cup onion, chopped
1/3 cup green bell pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, chopped finely
1 tablespoon margarine or butter, soft
3 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 3/4 teaspoons yeast

1 Pound Loaf:

1/2 cup water
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, chopped finely
2 teaspoons margarine or butter, soft
2 cups bread flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon yeast

Measure all ingredients into machine according to manufacturer's directions. Select basic/white cycle. Use medium or light crust color. (Do not use delay cycles) Cool on wire rack.

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Dark Pumpernickel Bread - Bread Machine

1 cup +3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup whole wheat
1/2 cup rye flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon instant coffee
2 1/2 cups bread flour
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten
2 teaspoons active dry yeast (about 1 1/2 tsp bread machine or rapid yeast)
2 teaspoons caraway seeds, optional

Add ingredients to your bread machine according to manufacturer's suggested order.
Use medium crust setting.

Makes a 2-pound loaf.

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Hot Jalapeño-Cheese Bread

1 tablespoon Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 package (5/16-oz) yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup unbleached flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup bread flour
7/8 cup water
2 tablespoons or less jalapeño peppers, chopped

Put all ingredients, in the order given, into the bread pan, select WHITE bread and push Start.

Warning-- this bread is hot! Use fewer jalapenos for a milder bread. It makes deliciously unusual sandwiches. The wild, spicy flavor contrasts well with cheese and cucumbers, cold roast beef, and chicken.

Makes a small loaf.