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Dissolve the yeast in the water and molasses. Let stand 4 to 6 minutes, or
until mixture is foamy. Add the flours, vital wheat gluten, salt and oil to the
bowl of a Cuisinart®Stand Mixer fitted with the dough hook. Mix on speed
3 to combine. With mixer on speed 1, slowly add the yeast mixture. Let
mixture come to a ball, add the flax seeds and raisins, and then increase
gradually to speed 3. Let dough knead about 8 minutes.
Place dough in a 1-gallon (4.5 L) sealable plastic bag with the air squeezed
out, or in a bowl covered with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place until it
has doubled, about 45 to 60 minutes.
Lightly butter a 10-inch (30 cm) round baking pan. Divide the dough into 15
equal pieces, about 2¼ ounces (65 g) each. Roll into smooth rounds and
arrange in the prepared pan. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until about
doubled, about 30 to 40 minutes.
Preheat the Cuisinart®Convection Toaster Oven Broiler to 450°F (232°C) on
the convection bake setting with rack in position A.
Place in preheated oven and bake until golden brown, about 20 to 25
minutes. Remove from pan and let cool on a rack for about 10 minutes
for serving.
Nutritional information per roll:
Calories 210 (13% from fat) • carb. 42g • pro. 7g • fat 4g • sat. fat 0g •
chol. 0mg • sod. 310mg • calc. 24mg • fiber 5g
Whole-Wheat Banana
Chocolate Chip Bread
Makes one 9x5x3-inch (22.8 x 12.7 x 7.6 cm) loaf
1 cup (250 ml) chopped walnuts
nonstick cooking spray
1 cup (250 ml) unbleached, all-purpose flour
1 cup (250 ml) whole-wheat flour
¾ teaspoon (3.75 ml) baking soda
¾ teaspoon (3.75 ml) table salt
½ cup (125 ml) granulated sugar
½ teaspoon (2 ml) ground cinnamon
½ cup (125 ml) semisweet chocolate chips
6 tablespoons (90 ml) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
3 medium, very ripe, bananas, mashed
¼ cup (60 ml) sour cream
Preheat the Cuisinart®Convection Toaster Oven Broiler to 400°F (204°C) on
the bake setting with the rack in position B. Line the baking sheet with
aluminum foil. Arrange the walnuts evenly on the prepared baking sheet;
toast for about 3 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned. Reserve.
Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (176°C) on the convection bake
setting with the rack in position A.
Lightly coat a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Reserve.
In a small bowl, mix the flours, baking soda, salt, sugar, cinnamon, choco-
late chips and toasted walnuts; reserve.
Add the butter, eggs, vanilla, bananas and sour cream to the mixing bowl
of a Cuisinart®Stand Mixer fitted with the flat paddle. Mix on speed 1,
gradually increasing to speed 4, for 20 seconds, or until completely com-
bined. Reduce the mixer to speed 1 and add the dry ingredients. Mix until
just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 50 to 55 minutes, or until a cake tes-
ter comes out clean.
Nutritional information per serving (based on 12 servings):
Calories 330 (41% from fat) • carb. 45g • pro. 6g • fat 16g • sat. fat 6g • chol. 50mg
• sod. 230mg • calc. 27mg • fiber 3g
Apple, Cherry and Raisin Crisp
An old favourite with a twist.
Makes 8 servings
1 cup (250 ml) rolled oats
½ cup (125 ml) packed light brown sugar
1/3cup (75 ml) unbleached, all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon (1 ml) table salt
6 tablespoons (90 ml) unsalted butter, melted
1½ pounds (750 g) apples, peeled, cored, quartered and
cut into 1/4-inch (0.6 cm) slices*
1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
½ cup (125 ml) dried cherries
¼ cup (60 ml) raisins
½ cup (125 ml) granulated sugar
2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey
1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
Preheat the Cuisinart®Convection Toaster Oven Broiler to 350ºF (176°C) on
the bake setting with the rack in position A. Lightly coat a 9-inch (22.86 cm)
square baking dish with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, combine the oats with the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon
and salt. Add the melted butter and stir until the mixture is evenly moist-
ened. Use your fingers to pinch the mixture into large crumbs; reserve.
In a medium bowl, toss the sliced apples with the lemon juice, cherries,
raisins, granulated sugar, honey, and vanilla. Spoon the apple mixture
evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with the reserved
crumb mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until the apples are ten-
der and the filling is bubbling. Let rest for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature with vanilla ice cream, frozen yogurt, or
freshly whipped cream.
* For ease in slicing, use the Cuisinart®Food Processor fitted with the
4mm slicing disc.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 360 (23% from fat) • carb. 67g • pro. 5g • fat 10g • sat. fat 6g •
chol. 25mg • sod. 75mg • calc. 25mg • fiber 5g
Lemon Squares
Makes 16 servings
Crust:
nonstick cooking spray
½ cup (125 ml) almonds
1 cup (250 ml) unbleached, all-purpose flour
1/3cup (75 ml) confectioners’ sugar
½ teaspoon (2 ml) table salt
1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon zest
¼ cup (60 ml) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Lemon Filling:
5 large eggs
¾ cup (175 ml) granulated sugar
½ cup (125 ml) fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
½ teaspoon (2 ml) pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon zest
½ teaspoon (2 ml) baking powder
½ teaspoon (2 ml) table salt
¼ cup (60 ml) unbleached, all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons (30 ml) heavy cream
Preheat a Cuisinart®Convection Toaster Oven Broiler to 400°F (204°C) on
the bake setting with the rack in position B. Line the baking pan with
aluminum foil. Spread the almonds on the prepared pan and toast for 2 to
3 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned. Cool to room temperature.
Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (176°C) and move the rack to position A.
Coat a 9-inch (22.86 cm) baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; line with
2 pieces of parchment, leaving a 1 to 2-inch (2.5 to 5 cm) overhang on
each side. Reserve.
Pulse cooled almonds in a Cuisinart®Food Processor fitted with the metal
chopping blade until ground. Add flour, confectioners’ sugar, ½ teaspoon
(2 ml) salt and 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of lemon zest. Process for about