Great Bread Spreads

Yield: 1 Recipe
Categories: Bread Machine, Butters, Spreads
BETTER BUTTER
Mix an equal amount of butter and olive oil or canola oil in a blender. Store in refrigerator. This butter substitute has 50% less cholesterol and 50% less saturated fat than solid dairy butter
INSTANT APRICOT BUTTER
In blender, combine equal amount of dried apricots with water. Process till smooth.
INSTANT PRUNE SPREAD
In blender, combine about 1/4 cup apple juice or orange juice with handful of pitted prunes. (Wonder- ful topping for breads, waffles, pancakes.
AVOCADO SPREAD
Lightly mash 1 avocado with 1 big spoonful of salsa for quick and colorful topping, perfect for Mexican cornbread.
GARLIC AND HERB SPREAD
1/2lbFirm tofu
1Garlic clove (1 to 2); pressed
2tsSoy sauce
1/4tsDried basil
1/4tsDried oregano
1/4tsDried chives
Blend tofu, garlic, and soy sauce in blender; place in bowl and stir in herbs. Great with thinly sliced raw veggies on savory breads.
OLIVADO SPREAD
2 1/2tbOlive oil
2Garlic cloves; pressed
1 1/2cBlack pitted olives
Pinch each of dried oregano, basil, rosemary and thyme
In blender, blend olive oil and garlic till smooth and creamy. Add olives and herbs and blend just until spreadable. Serve with herbed breads.
NUT BUTTERS
Many nut butters are now available, including peanut, almond, sesame seed, cashew, pistachio, and sunflower. These are simple, high-protein spreads that combine well with many whole grain, nutty, or sweet breads.
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