Holiday Breads, Rolls & Crackers: Luxury, Family & in-between

Even the most disciplined dieter is unlikely to resist a bit of bread during the holidays, especially if it is a mouthwatering offering from the archive. 

This post includes unforgettable items which pack a culinary punch when trying to impress guests, tasty wallet-friendly treats for family meals and something in-between when rewarding family for good behaviour! 

And guess what?  Many of the items are ultra easy and take little time to prepare(kids will love getting stuck in). 

67goingon50's favourite celebration breads:

INDULGENCES 

Luxuriuous Date & Nut Crackers: for cheese

Vegetarian, Dairy-free option, fat-free: prep ahead; slice & bake as needed

The stuff of heaven, a crispy take on fruit and nut breads.  Crunchy and delicately earthy; the crackers require a bit of a financial outlay if you haven't a store of nuts and seeds on hand.  That said, the recipe makes 50-70 crackers.  

Cranberry Nut Oatmeal Molasses Bread: 

an essential for the cheese course; easy-peasy

Versatile: a centrepiece on a cheeseboard, a healthier alternative - or addition - to the usual Cinnamon buns Or pick-me-up toast the morning after indulgent evenings. 

Exquisite home-made cream crackers: egg-free, easy, prep ahead, dairy-free option

Crisp white shards - broken not cut - are a stunning surprise: so far above shop-bought in taste and texture as to be a different animal. As easy as scones; the  dough can be frozen for a month.

 

 

SNACK BREADS

Dad's Latin American Cornbread 

with corn niblets, chilli & spring onions, 1 bowl wonder

Tender and slightly sweet but with a kick of heat; it's low-sugar, yeast-free and comes in slices or muffins; perfect for brunch, dinner and pot-lucks.  The version pictured has a small amount of wholemeal flour but you can stick with plain white.  

No-knead Olive Foccacia

This one is for foccacia-lovers who don't like kneading and will wait 24 hours (or more) for the dough to rest.  (It's worth it!!)

Heavenly foccacia with very little effort;

SIMPLE DAILY BREADS: quick prep: even tweenagers can make them

                          Cheese & Nut Light Wholemeal Loaf

An easy-peasy light healthy loaf; a stir or two and it's virtually ready for baking.  Ambrosial warm from the oven.   

                             Lower-sugar Sweet Bread/Rolls

Sweetened with dried fruit not sugar, this lovely bread is for a leisurely holiday breakfast/brunch with family & guests 

                  'Midi' Soda Breads for Singletons & Small Households

Quick & Easy rustic soda breads are terrifically versatile and egg & butter free (from left: Olive; Walnut & Seeds; Dried Cherry with Nuts & Seeds)

Perfect for small households - freezes well!

Thrifty More-ish Soda Bread with Oatmeal & Seeds:

Irish Soda Breads are a lifesaver in busy households: there's no kneading or rising; no preservative and the amount of salt is controlled. 10 mins prep, max.  It's uber tasty and beautifully textured - make it top of your home baking list. 

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This recipe has been developed by B  Lee/ Bright Sun Enterprises and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the author's written permission.