Marmies Roasted Red Pepper And Garlic Bread Butter Recipes

MARMIE'S ROASTED RED PEPPER AND GARLIC BREAD BUTTER

Steps:

• Gently cream all together and put in bowl for storage.
• Spread on toasted french or Italian bread.
• Can be made in large quantity and frozen beautifully for longer periods of time -- in the unlikely chance it lasts longer than one nighrt.

RED PEPPER BUTTER

Steps:

• Melt the 2 tbls. of butter in a small saucepan over moderate heat. Add the sweet red pepper, onion, and garlic; saute until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the rosemary and black pepper. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
• In a medium bowl, blend the red pepper mixture with the 1/2 cup butter using a wooden spoon. Transfer to a sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil; roll the foil around the mixture, forming a log 8" long by 3/4" in diameter. Tuck in the ends of the foil, label, and freeze. Will keep for up to 2 months at 0*F. Use to flavor rice and vegetables or to spread on bread or rolls. A 1/4" slice equals 1 teaspoon.

ROASTED RED PEPPER BREAD

Steps:

• Place red peppers in a food processor; cover and process until pureed. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the red peppers, 1 cup cheese, milk, butter, salt and 1-1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough into 6 pieces. Shape each into an 18-in. rope. Place 3 ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour., In a small bowl, combine egg and water; brush over braids. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining cheese. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.

ROASTED RED PEPPERS WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss peppers with 1/4 cup olive oil in bowl. Transfer peppers to large rimmed baking sheet. Roast peppers until partially charred, turning every 10 minutes, about 50 minutes.
• Transfer peppers to reserved bowl; cover tightly with plastic wrap. Cool 15 minutes. Peel and seed peppers over bowl. Tear each pepper lengthwise into 6 strips. Transfer pepper strips to heavy large skillet. Strain liquid from bowl into skillet. Add garlic, vinegar, and 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil to skillet. Simmer over medium heat until liquid becomes syrupy, stirring frequently, about 25 minutes. Cool. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; let stand at room temperature.)
• Transfer pepper mixture to platter. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

ROASTED RED PEPPERS WITH RICH GARLIC DRESSING

Steps:

• To roast peppers:.
• Place peppers on a baking sheet and broil, turning, until skin is charred. Remove from oven and either place in a paper bag, or in a bowl covered with plastic wrap. After 10 minutes, peel peppers, seed, and cut into quarters.
• Dressing:.
• Whisk together vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Begin adding oil very slowly while continuing to whisk so dressing can emulsify.
• Add more oil, still a little at a time, until desired taste is acquired.
• Serve over roasted red peppers.