Milk Loaf Bread

This recipe came from a cookbook on my shelf: The Ultimate Bread Machine Cookbook.

Milk Loaf

1 c. milk, room temp. (or slightly warmed in microwave)
1/2 c. warm water
4 c. flour
1 1/2 t. salt
2 t. sugar
2 T. butter
1 pkt. rapid-rise active dry yeast

If making in the bread machine, follow the directions specified in your owner's manual with regards to what order the ingredients should be added to the bread pan. This is for a medium or 1 1/2 pound loaf.

1. Otherwise: in large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast packet in warm water; then add milk. Stir well.
2. Add the other ingredients and mix to form a dough.
3. On floured surface, knead dough until smooth.
4. Allow dough to rest, covered, in a warm place for 40 minutes to one hour, until doubled in size.
5. Punch down dough and knead again, 6 to 8 times.
   
6. Shape into desired loaf to fit dimensions of whatever pan you're using. (I used a round glass casserole dish.) Allow to rise again, covered, 30-40 minutes.
7. Carefully remove plastic wrap or waxed paper, so as not to "deflate" the dough. Bake at 400˚ for about 35 minutes. Bread will be done when the outside crust is a nice golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when you tap it with a knife.

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Almond Cream Cheese Squares

Borrowed from the Rhodes Bread website...this is a fantastic recipe and a great breakfast to serve to guests.

Almond Cream Cheese Squares

6 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed to room temperature
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
sliced almonds

1. Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
   
2. Combine 3 rolls together and roll into a 9x9-inch square. Place in a sprayed 9x9-inch baking pan.
   
3. Pre-bake crust at 350º 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
4. Roll remaining 3 rolls into a second 9x9-inch square. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest.
5. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar and almond extract and mix well. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over cooled crust.
   
6. Remove plastic wrap from second dough square. Place dough over cream cheese mixture. Brush with butter.
   
7. Combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the butter brushed dough and top with almonds.
   
8. Bake at 350º for 25-30 minutes. Let cool in pan and then cut into squares to serve.

linky:
http://www.rhodesbread.com/