Bread recipes that will be your favourites.

Bread is one of the most beloved food items in any culture around the world. Bread recipes are some of the most versatile and delicious recipes.  We all enjoy bread and it is a vast world of possibilities when it comes to cooking with the soft, yet doughy staple in our lives. Whether you're looking for a simple loaf of bread to serve with dinner, something more complicated to impress your guests, an easy weeknight meal or something special for entertaining, there’s a bread recipe out there that will fit the bill.

There are countless possibilities when it comes to cooking with bread. And the presence of flavorous spices and herbs will make you craving for more. You can use bread as a base for dishes like sandwiches or turn it into a sweet treat with a little help from some fruit and sugar. The options are truly endless!

If you're new to baking bread, don't be intimidated by the process. There are plenty of easy bread recipes that even beginner bakers can handle. And if you're short on time, there are also quick bread recipes that come together in a snap. So what are you waiting for? Get baking! This blog features two widely popular bread recipes that you can start cooking in your own kitchen today with ease. 

Garlic Bread Recipe:

Garlic bread is a scrumptious dish that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's easy to make and it tastes simply great. It is a favourite dish for those who love fast food and love the combination of Garlic and Cheese. Garlic Bread is available as a starter in most restaurants and as a fast food item in mostly all cafes. The strong flavour of garlic bread perfectly complements almost every pasta dish. 

If you want to make your own garlic bread, there are several ways to do it. You can make it with either garlic cloves or garlic powder or Garlic Bread Ready Mix. 

Ingredients of Garlic Bread:

• Butter

• Re:fresh Garlic Bread Mix or 1-1/2 Re:fresh Garlic Powder

• Bread slices

For Toppings:

• Chopped Capsicum
• Sweet Corn
• Bell Peppers
• Re:fresh Oregano Herbs
• Re:fresh Chilli Flakes
• Mozzarella cheese or processed cheese

Instructions to prepare Garlic Bread:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) or heat a pan.
2. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; add Re:fresh Garlic Powder in melted butter or you can even use Re:fresh Garlic Bread Mix in melted butter to prepare a paste. 
3. Place bread slices on a medium flame on a hot pan or a baking sheet. Using a basting brush add the melted paste of butter and garlic to the bread. 
4. You can even add some chopped capsicum, sweet corn, bell peppers as a topping on the bread. (this is optional) to make the recipe more tempting.
5. Sprinkle some dried Re:fresh Oregano Herbs and Re:fresh chilli flakes to enhance the experience.
6. If you are using the oven, bake the bread in the preheated oven until lightly toasted for about 10 minutes.
7. Grate mozzarella cheese or any other processed cheese on top of the garlic bread and let it cook until cheese is melted and bread is lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
8. Remove the bread from the pan / oven and serve irresistible cheesy garlic bread.

Garlic bread is a great way to add flavour and substance to any meal. If you're looking to make your own garlic bread at home you must try the above recipe and enjoy its crunchy and garlicky taste at home. 

Indian Style Bruschetta Recipe:

Bruschetta is a famous Italian starter dish consisting of grilled bread slices topped with vegetables, salt, masalas, garlic butter and cheese. Though its Italian flavour is mesmerizing, we Indians love a slight desi touch in almost everything. Indian-style Bruschetta is made with a touch of flavorous Indian masalas. This dish is good for kitty parties and birthday parties and can be served as a starter.

Ingredients of Bruschetta:

• 1 tsp Butter
• 1 tsp Oil
• 1 Onion
• 1 Capsicum
• 1 Tomato
• 2 Green Chillies1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
• ½  tbsp black pepper powder
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp coriander  
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp Re:fresh Indian Kitchen King Masala
• 1 tbsp fresh coriander
• Re:fresh Himalaya pink salt to taste
• 1/4 Cup grated paneer
• 1/2 lemon juice
• 1/2 cup pizza cheese
• Bread slices

For Flavoured Butter:

• 1/4 Cup Melted Butter

• 5-6 Re:fresh Garlic granules

• 1/2 tsp Re:fresh Chilli Flakes

• 1/2 tsp Re:fresh Oregano

• 1/2 tsp Re:fresh Basil leaves

• Re:fresh Himalaya Pink Salt

Instructions to prepare Indian Style Bruschetta:

To begin making the Cheesy Indian Style Bruschetta, firstly, let’s begin with toppings,

1. In a bowl take some butter and add cumin, chopped tomatoes, onions, capsicum, basil/cilantro, black pepper powder, green chillies, turmeric powder, coriander-cumin powder, red chilli powder, Re:fresh Indian kitchen king masala and a pinch of Himalaya pink salt, some coriander and grated paneer.
2. Nicely blend all the ingredients.
3. Lastly add dried oregano, lemon juice and your topping for Bruschetta is ready.

For Garlic Butter,

1. To prepare Garlic Butter, take 1/4 Cup Melted Butter, add Re:fresh Garlic Powder or 5-6 Chopped Garlic Cloves, chilli flakes, Re:fresh Oregano Herbs, Himalaya Pink Salt and mix it well.
2. Take bread slices and spread the garlic butter paste on each slice. Add the Bruschetta topping to the bread slice.
3. To make it more scrumptious, add some processed cheese or pizza cheese.
4. Bake the Garlic bread slices with stuffing until the cheese is melted.
5. Your Indian Style Bruschetta is ready to serve.

Serve Cheesy Bruschetta with Re:fresh Tomato Ketchup and enjoy this cheesy appetizer anytime at home.

Summing it up:

No matter what you're in the mood for, these bread recipes will help you get the meal on the table quickly and easily. So, next time cravings for something delicious bread dishes strike, do give these recipes a try.