Pamela's Amazing Bread

Been busy today!!! I finally tested out my bread maker and used a package of Pamela's bread mix! :)  Let me say.....it smells DELICIOUS!!! I followed the directions on the package for bread makers which is as follows:

1 bag Pamela's Mix
1 yeast packet (enclosed)
water (per directions) - see below
2 eggs
1/4 cup oil (I used organic canola oil)

Settings: Basic White Bread, 2 lb loaf, Medium Crust.  Do not use Gluten-Free setting (although my bread maker uses the Basic setting for Gluten Free)

In a 2 cup liquid measuring cup, measure oil, add eggs then fill with warm water up to the 2 cup mark, plus add 2 TBSP additional water.  Pour all the liquids into the bread maker, add bread mix including yeast.  Start machine and scrape down sides and corners of pan while dough is mixing.  After baking, remove from pan and let cool before slicing.  (For High Altitude she says to use 2 cups total Liquid)

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Let me tell you, gluten free baking doesn't have to be scary or intimidating! Its SO fun and the outcome is all worth it! Your house will smell amazing and on top of it you will have tasty treats to indulge in!

So I had to try out my new hand mixer and I had some bananas that were too ripe to eat so I tend to use them for baking.  If you have any bananas you have that are super ripe and don't know what to do with them here is one of the many recipes you can test out. (from Pamela's baking and pancake mix package).

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Ingredients:
1-1/4 cups Pamela's Mix
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup honey/agave (or 1/4 cup sugar)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional) (I obviously used allergy free chocolate chips and sprinkled some on top after spooning into muffin tins)
1/2 cup fruit; bananas, peaches, berries, etc. (If using raisins or dried fruit, add 1/4 cup water in addition)
1 egg (I always bake with eggs at room temperature)
1 tsp vanilla (make sure its gluten free....100% pure vanilla)

Mix all ingredients together and spoon into greased or lined muffin pan 2/3 full and bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 mins.