Homemade Wheat Bread and Honey Butter

If I can make this recipe - anyone can! :)  The bread recipe makes 4 loaves and can be halved to make 2 loaves!

Homemade Wheat Bread
2 Tbsp. dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1 cup brown sugar
1 Tbsp. salt
5 cups lukewarm water
1/2 cup oil
7 cups whole wheat flour (approx.)
8 cups white flour (approx.)

Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water and set aside.  Dissolve brown sugar in lukewarm water; add oil, salt and half the amount of whole wheat flour and white flour.  Then add the activated yeast.  Mix well.  Then add the other needed flour (add 1 cup at a time until the dough leaves the sides of the bowl so the sides are clean).  Dump dough out on floured board or counter and let stand 10 minutes.  Knead until smooth and elastic, place in covered bowl until doubled in size.  Punch down.  Turn out and divide into 4 loaves.  Place in greased loaf pans and let rise until dough reaches top of pan and is well rounded.  Place in pre-heated 350 degree oven for 45 minutes (30 minutes if you are using dark nonstick pans).  If cooking for 45, during the last 15 minutes loosely cover with foil to prevent from getting too brown, if necessary.  

Honey Butter
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup marshmallow cream

Beat butter until fluffy with electric mixer.  Gradually add honey and beat until smooth.  Beat in marshmallow cream at low speed.  Place in refrigerator to keep cold.

Asian BBQ Chicken

This is one of our favorite summer grilling recipes! The chicken always turns out flavorful and juicy! I got this recipe from one of my FAVORITE websites ourbestbites.com I LOVE all of their recipes that I have tried. If you have never looked at this site, go check it out!

Asian BBQ Chicken

1/4 C packed brown sugar

1/4 C soy sauce

2 T lime juice

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1/4 tsp curry powder

3-4 garlic cloves, minced (or you can use minced garlic from a jar)
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Combine everything but the chicken in a small bow. Whisk to dissolve the brown sugar. Place the marinade and the chicken in a zip-lock bag. Let it marinate for at least 4 hrs or overnight.

Preheat a grill (or an indoor grill pan or broiler). Spray the surface with cooking spray and cook each piece of chicken for 5-10 minutes per side (depending on the thickness of the chicken).

You can also double the marinade and reserve some to brush on the chicken as it cooks.

This goes great with rice, potatoes, veggies, you name it!