07-21-2009, 08:51 AM
(This post was last modified: 07-21-2009, 09:42 AM by Joan of Arc.)
A family favorite. Tom and I recently started a small-scale maple syrup operation (we produced about 38 gallons of real maple syrup this year. New York State is second only to Vermont in maple syrup production in the USA. My ancestral homeland, Quebec, leads the way, by far, for North America) and are selling at local farmers markets. It is so much fun. We are also selling maple sugar, maple mustard, jams and preserves, quilts and sun bonnets and Tom's wood decoys and handmade wood toys. The children help all day Saturday and love to take people's money and count out their change. Cute "trad" girls in dresses and braids are a big selling tool :laughing:
Please do not use artificial maple syrup. It is nothing but corn syrup (which is awful for you) and artificial flavorings. Support maple syrup farmers, spend a little more and buy the real thing. The taste of real maple syrup is amazing
Maple Pecan Oat Bread
(makes 1 loaf)
Ingredients:
3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons hot water
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup butter (melted)
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
water
3 tablespoons maple sugar
Directions:
1. Mix the hot water (reserve 2 tablespoons), oats, pecans, butter, salt and cinnamon in a bowl.
in a separate bowl mix remaining hot water, maple syrup and yeast. Mix well until it resembles a creamy
foamy mixture
2. Add the flours and yeast to the other mixture and stir to form a dough. You may need to add more flour.
3. Knead the dough for 10 minutes on a floured board, table or counter until smooth and very elastic.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover and let it rise in a warm place to double its size, about 60-90
minutes.
5. Deflate (punch!! :jabs:) the dough, knead for 3-4 more minutes and form it into an 8 inch long log.
6. Place the dough into a greased loaf pan, cover and let it rise over the edge, about 60-90 minutes.
7. Brush the top with water and sprinkle with the maple sugar.
8. Bake in a preheated 350F for 35-40 minutes. Cover in foil after the first 15 minutes to prevent burning.
9. Let cool for 5 minutes and remove from pan.
Serve with maple butter. This is made by mixing 1-2 tablespoons of maple syrup to a stick of softened butter and beating vigorously.
http://www.nysmaple.com/
Please do not use artificial maple syrup. It is nothing but corn syrup (which is awful for you) and artificial flavorings. Support maple syrup farmers, spend a little more and buy the real thing. The taste of real maple syrup is amazing
Maple Pecan Oat Bread
(makes 1 loaf)
Ingredients:
3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons hot water
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup butter (melted)
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
water
3 tablespoons maple sugar
Directions:
1. Mix the hot water (reserve 2 tablespoons), oats, pecans, butter, salt and cinnamon in a bowl.
in a separate bowl mix remaining hot water, maple syrup and yeast. Mix well until it resembles a creamy
foamy mixture
2. Add the flours and yeast to the other mixture and stir to form a dough. You may need to add more flour.
3. Knead the dough for 10 minutes on a floured board, table or counter until smooth and very elastic.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover and let it rise in a warm place to double its size, about 60-90
minutes.
5. Deflate (punch!! :jabs:) the dough, knead for 3-4 more minutes and form it into an 8 inch long log.
6. Place the dough into a greased loaf pan, cover and let it rise over the edge, about 60-90 minutes.
7. Brush the top with water and sprinkle with the maple sugar.
8. Bake in a preheated 350F for 35-40 minutes. Cover in foil after the first 15 minutes to prevent burning.
9. Let cool for 5 minutes and remove from pan.
Serve with maple butter. This is made by mixing 1-2 tablespoons of maple syrup to a stick of softened butter and beating vigorously.
http://www.nysmaple.com/