Best 5 Moms A To Z Bread Recipes

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Welcome to the delightful world of baking, where the aroma of freshly baked bread fills the air and creates a warm, inviting atmosphere. In this article, we embark on a culinary journey to explore the secrets behind creating the perfect "Mom's A to Z Bread." This classic recipe, passed down through generations, promises a delectable treat that will tantalize taste buds and bring back cherished memories. Join us as we delve into the details of this treasured bread, uncovering the techniques, ingredients, and stories that make it so special. Let's gather in the kitchen, put on our aprons, and embark on a baking adventure that will produce a loaf of "Mom's A to Z Bread" that will be the star of your table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

A-TO-Z BREAD



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An extremely versatile bread. Very moist and delicious. It's a great way to use up odd and ends of frozen berries.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 loaves, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 43

2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup walnuts, chopped
2 cups apples, grated (optional)
2 cups applesauce (optional)
2 cups apricots, chopped (optional)
2 cups bananas, mashed (optional)
2 cups carrots, grated (optional)
2 cups cherries, pitted and chopped (optional)
2 cups fresh coconut, grated (optional)
2 cups dates, pitted and chopped (optional)
2 cups eggplants, grated (optional)
2 cups figs, finely chopped (optional)
2 cups seedless grapes (optional)
2 cups honey (omit the sugar) (optional)
1/2 cup lemon juice (optional)
2 cups marmalade (omit 1 cup of the sugar) (optional)
2 cups mincemeat (optional)
2 cups oranges, chopped (optional)
2 cups peaches, chopped (optional)
1/2 cup of fresh mint (optional)
2 cups pears, chopped (optional)
2 cups crushed pineapple, drained (optional)
1 cup prune, chopped, pitted (optional)
2 cups canned pumpkin (optional)
2 cups raisins (optional)
2 cups raspberries (optional)
2 cups rhubarb, chopped (optional)
2 cups fresh strawberries (optional)
2 cups frozen strawberries, drained (optional)
2 cups sweet potatoes, grated (optional)
2 cups cooked tapioca (optional)
2 cups tomatoes (add and extra 1/2 cup sugar) (optional)
2 cups yams, cooked and mashed (optional)
2 cups yogurt (optional)
2 cups zucchini, grated (optional)

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, oil and eggs; mix well.
  • Stir in A-to-Z ingredients of your choice and vanilla.
  • Combine flour cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into liquid ingredients just until moistened. Stir in nuts.
  • Pour into two greased 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 325 F for 55-65 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 34.9, Sodium 261, Carbohydrate 44.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 25.4, Protein 4.7

A-TO-Z BREAD



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From apples to zucchini, no matter what you have on hand, chances are it will be fantastic in this bread. -Marcelle Okawa, Carson City, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 33

1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups A to Z ingredients (choose from list below)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
A to Z INGREDIENTS:
Apples, peeled and shredded
Applesauce
Apricots (dried), chopped
Bananas (ripe), mashed
Carrots, shredded
Sweetened shredded coconut
Dates, pitted and chopped
Figs (dried), chopped
Grapes (seedless), chopped
Oranges, peeled and chopped
Peaches, peeled and chopped
Pears, peeled and chopped
Pineapple (canned), crushed and drained
Dried plums (prunes), pitted and chopped
Pumpkin, canned
Raisins
Raspberries, unsweetened fresh or frozen
Rhubarb, chopped fresh or frozen
Strawberries, fresh or frozen
Sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed
Zucchini, peeled and grated

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the sugar, oil and eggs. Stir in A to Z ingredients of your choice and vanilla. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into liquid ingredients just until moistened. Stir in nuts. Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. , Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts :

MOM'S A-TO-Z BREAD



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We love this recipe around my house because we can change it from one day to the next on a whim. Just throw whatever fruit is in season into the mix, and you've got a tailor-made treat! -Christine Saxe, Ada, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 33

1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
3 eggs
2 cups A to Z ingredients (choose from list below)
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
A TO Z INGREDIENTS:
Apples, peeled and shredded
Applesauce
Apricots (dried), chopped
Banana (ripe), mashed
Carrot, shredded
Sweetened shredded coconut
Dates, pitted and chopped
Figs (dried), chopped
Grapes (seedless), chopped
Oranges, peeled and chopped
Peaches, peeled and chopped
Pears, peeled and chopped
Pineapple (canned), crushed and drained
Dried plums (prunes), pitted and chopped
Pumpkin, canned
Raisins
Raspberries, fresh or frozen
Rhubarb, chopped fresh or frozen
Strawberries, fresh or frozen
Sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed
Zucchini, peeled and shredded

Steps:

  • Combine the sugar, oil and eggs in a large bowl. Stir in A to Z ingredients of your choice and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; stir into liquid ingredients just until moistened. Stir in walnuts. Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans., Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

A TO Z BREAD



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Make bread with your own combination of flavors! Recipe from "Grace in the Kitchen" cookbook (Grace Episcopal Church, Bainbridge Island, WA) and "Sharing Our Best" (Salvation Army, San Francisco, CA).

Provided by cowpants13

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 teaspoons cinnamon (optional)
3 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup nuts, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325. Grease 2 loaf pans well.
  • Sift together flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon (if using). Set aside.
  • Beat eggs in large bowl. Add oil, sugar, and vanilla; cream well.
  • Add 2 cups total of A to Z ingredient(s), except as indicated. Beat well.
  • A to Z ingredients: * Apples, grated * Applesauce * Apricots (fresh or canned), chopped * Bananas, mashed * Carrots, grated * Cherries, pitted and chopped * Coconut, fresh, grated * Dates, pitted and finely chopped * Eggplant, grated * Figs, finely chopped * Grapes, seedless * Honey (omit sugar) * Lemon juice (use only 1/2 cup) * Marmalade (omit 1 cup sugar) * Mincemeat * Oranges, chopped * Pears, chopped * Peppermint (use only 1/2 cup) * Pineapple, crushed, well drained * Prunes, chopped (use only 1 cup) * Pumpkin, canned * Raisins * Raspberries * Rhubarb, finely chopped * Strawberries, fresh (or frozen, well drained) * Sweet potato, grated * Tapioca, cooked * Tomatoes (use only 1/2 cup sugar) * Yams, cooked, mashed * Yogurt, plain or flavored * Zucchini, grated, well drained.
  • Stir in sifted dry ingredients; mix well. Stir in nuts (if using).
  • Pour into pans. Bake for 1 hour, until skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes, then turn out on cooling rack.

DAUGHTER'S A-TO-Z BREAD



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I love my Mom's A-to-Z Bread, but the original recipe was a bit heavy on sugar and oil for my family. My version lowers the sugar and fat but retains all the flavor folks rave about! -Emily Carney, Grand Ledge, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
3 eggs
2 cups A to Z ingredients (choose from list below)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
A TO Z INGREDIENTS:
Peaches, peeled and chopped
Pears, peeled and chopped
Pineapple (canned), crushed and drained
Dried plums (prunes), pitted and chopped
Pumpkin, canned
Raspberries, fresh or frozen
Raisins
Rhubarb, chopped fresh or frozen
Strawberries, chopped fresh or frozen
Sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed
Zucchini, shredded

Steps:

  • Whisk the sugar, oil, applesauce and eggs in a large bowl. Stir in A to Z ingredients of your choice and vanilla. Combine the all-purpose and whole wheat flours, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into liquid ingredients just until moistened. Stir in nuts. Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans., Bake at 325° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
  • Measure your ingredients accurately: Baking is a science, so it's important to measure your ingredients accurately. Use measuring cups and spoons that are specifically designed for baking, and be sure to level off your measurements.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients you use, the better your bread will be. Look for fresh, high-quality flour, sugar, butter, and eggs.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make your bread tough. Mix the dough just until it comes together, and then stop.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place: The dough needs to rise in a warm place in order to double in size. If your kitchen is too cold, the dough will not rise properly.
  • Bake the bread at the right temperature: The temperature of your oven is critical to the success of your bread. Be sure to preheat your oven to the correct temperature before baking the bread.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing it: Once the bread is baked, let it cool completely before slicing it. This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Baking bread is a rewarding experience, and with a little practice, you can master the art of making delicious, homemade bread. Just remember to follow the tips above, and you'll be sure to have success. So what are you waiting for? Get started baking today!

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