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Bread



Bread Slurry


Makes 1 serving.

Ingredients:
1 Bread Slice
1/3 cup Milk or Juice
3/4 tsp THICKENUP®

Preparation:
1. Stir liquid briskly while slowly adding THICKENUP®. Stir until dissolved.
2. Use 1/3 cup slurry per serving. Pour 1/2 of slurry into pan or serving plate.
3. Place bread in single layer on pan.
4. Prick bread several times with a fork.
5. Pour remaining slurry over bread.
6. Cover and refrigerate at 40°F. or below until bread is completely saturated, at least one hour.
7. Hold for service at internal temperature of 40°F. or below.
8. Portion 1 slice per serving.

Variation:
In place of bread, use biscuits, dinner rolls, buns, or English muffins (cut each in half and prick both sides several times with a fork).
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Pureed Biscuit


Makes 1 serving.

Ingredients:
1 Biscuit, prepared
1/3 cup Milk
1 Tbsp. THICKENUP®

Preparation:
1. Crumble biscuit into small pieces and place into a bowl.
2. Pour milk over crumbled biscuit and allow to soak for 5 minutes.
3. Place in blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
4. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
5. Pour into a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
6. For warm biscuits - place in a microwave safe container, cover and heat to desired temperature.

Note:
If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.

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Quick Pureed Bread


Makes 1 serving.

Ingredients:
1/4 cup Bread Crumbs
1/4 cup Milk, Broth or Water

Preparation:
1. Combine bread crumbs with liquid and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Mix well and serve in place of regular bread. Heat in microwave if warm bread is desired.

Serving Suggestions:
  • Use for sandwiches - Spread 1/2 of the bread mixture onto a plate. Top with pureed chicken, tuna, or egg salad. Spread remaining bread mixture on top of filling.
  • Use as garlic bread - Add garlic seasoning to bread crumb mixture, heat and serve with pureed spaghetti and meat sauce.
  • Use in place of a pureed dinner roll - Shape bread mixture into a ball and serve.


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