Bacon Bread Recipes

BACON BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F. Oil a 9x5-inch loaf pan; set aside.
• Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until just crisp, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate; set aside to let cool.
• In a medium bowl, toss together flour, greens, cheese, baking powder, salt, pepper and cooled bacon.
• In a large bowl, whisk together milk, oil and eggs.
• Add flour mixture to milk mixture and fold together just until combined.
• Transfer to prepared pan and bake until cooked through and deep golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes.
• Set aside to let cool until warm; and then run a knife around the edges to loosen and turn out the loaf. Cut into slices and serve.

PULL-APART BACON BREAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat for 5 minutes or until partially cooked; drain on paper towels. Roll out dough to 1/2-in. thickness; brush with 1 tablespoon of oil. Cut into 1-in. pieces; place in a large bowl. Add the bacon, cheese, dressing mix and remaining oil; toss to coat., Arrange pieces in a 9x5-in. oval on a parchment-lined baking sheet, layering as needed. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes or until doubled., Bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Cover with foil; bake 15 minutes longer or until golden brown.

BACON BREAD

Steps:

• 1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat for 5 minutes or until partially cooked; drain on paper towels. Roll out dough to 1/2-in. thickness; brush with 1 tablespoon of oil. Cut into 1-in. pieces; place in a large bowl. Add the bacon, cheese, dressing mix and remaining oil; toss to coat.
• 2. Arrange pieces in a 9-in. x 5-in. oval on a greased baking sheet, layering as needed... I actually just find it easier to use a bundt pan Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes or until doubled. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Cover with foil; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until golden brown. Yield: 1 loaf--16 servings.

DEE'S BACON BREAD

Steps:

• Proof yeast in warm water with honey.
• Add rest of ingredients
• Knead until smooth
• Let rise until double.
• Punch down and put in bread pan that has been greased with bacon grease.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until bread is browned.

BACON DATE BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons in pan., Add green onions to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until tender, 1-2 minutes. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and cayenne. In another bowl, whisk eggs, sour cream and melted butter until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in 1 cup cheese, dates, bacon and green onions (batter will be thick)., Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Serve warm.