Cooking Exceptionally With Gin Lee

Savory Italian cheddar bread This is the perfect bread to serve alongside any of your favorite pasta dishes. It's truly yummy! To create the savory Italian cheddar bread, I add shredded cheddar cheese and Italian seasoning to my dough before the dough's ten hour rest. Ingredients: 2 cups of all-purpose flour 1 cup of whole-wheat flour 1 teaspoon of seasoning salt ¼ teaspoon of active dry yeast 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning 1-½ cups of warm water, add more if needed 1-½  cups of shredded Cheddar cheese Instructions: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, and add the yeast. Stir well. Then add the Italian seasoning and the seasoning salt; stir until all the ingredients are incorporated well. Now, add the warm water to the flour mixture; combine with a wooden spoon. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese into the dough mixture. Combine well until the dough comes together. Cover the bowl of dough with a clean towel or plastic wrap and allow the dough ...

Garlic rolls This recipe is so simple and fast to prepare. The garlic rolls pair amazingly well with spaghetti, ravioli, rigatoni, lasagna, fettuccine Alfredo, linguine, manicotti, cannelloni, chicken cacciatore, chicken ala king, as well as Italian pizza. I will be making six garlic rolls today. If you need a larger amount just double or triple the ingredients to make a bigger batch. I am also using stale leftover dinner rolls that I have on hand, but you can use fresh homemade or store-bought dinner rolls to create your very own garlic rolls. Ingredients: 6 dinner rolls 6 teaspoons of butter 4 to 6 teaspoons of minced garlic, amount depending on your tastes Instructions: First, cut a deep x-shaped pattern on the top of each dinner roll with a bread knife or clean kitchen scissors. Then smear a teaspoon of butter (or more depending on your preference) inside each dinner roll. Now, add as much or as little minced garlic as you like inside each dinner roll. Place each roll on a baking t...

The Ultimate Dough Recipe for Your Favorite Breads! Get ready to elevate your baking game with this unbeatable recipe that will take your breads to the next level. Ingredients: 2 cups of warm water 1 packet of active dry yeast 1/4 cup of granulated Splenda, or sugar 1/4 cup of canola oil 1 tablespoon of kosher salt 5 to 6 cups of all-purpose flour Instructions: 1. Activate the Yeast In a large bowl, mix the warm water, yeast, and granulated Splenda, or sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy. 2. Add the Oil and Salt Stir in the canola oil and kosher salt into the yeast mixture. 3. Mix in the Flour Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. Keep adding flour until the dough is no longer sticky. 4. Knead the Dough Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead it for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. 5. Let it Rise Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place...