Lemon Almond Buttermilk Loaf With Balsamic Strawberries Recipes

BUTTERMILK LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Optimally, have the buttermilk between 80 degrees F and no warmer than 105 degrees F.
• This is important for the yeast to activate.
• Too low a temperature and it won't activate.
• Too high and it will kill the yeast.
• In the measuring cup in which you've measured the buttermilk, add the yeast to the milk; stir to dissolve the yeast and set aside for now.
• In a medium bowl, combine all the dry ingredients.
• To the dry ingredients, slowly add the oil (stirring all the while) and then slowly add the milk/yeast mixture (also while stirring).
• Mix well; dough will look wet, thick, and pasty.
• Place dough into your well-greased 9- x 4-inch loaf pan.
• Wet hands and smooth out the top of the dough, then make an indentation down the center lengthwise of the loaf.
• I use the back of a wet spoon for the indent.
• Bake for 25-28 minutes.
• Loaf will just begin to brown.
• Test for doneness with a long toothpick, much as you would for a cake.
• Cool briefly before removing from pan.
• Finish cooling on a cooling rack.
• Refrigerate or freeze extra servings.

BALSAMIC STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Toss all ingredients in medium bowl. Let stand at room temperature until juices form, at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.