{"product_id":"country-farm-white-bread-machine-or-oven-mix-with-directions-for-lu-anns-cinnamon-crisp-french-toast","title":"Country Farm White Bread Mix (for LuAnn's Cinnamon Crisp French Toast)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.preparedpantry.com\/collections\/specials\/products\/country-farm-white-bread-machine-mix\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the reviews for this bread!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Make Lu Ann's Cinnamon Crisp French Toast Two Ways\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLou Ann is an expert in the kitchen. She is the only person we’ve ever known who would purchase a cookbook, start with the first recipe, and then bake her way through the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer original recipe called for battering and deep-frying. If you would like to make it without deep-frying, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.preparedpantry.com\/blogs\/how-to-bake\/the-making-of-lu-ann-s-crispy-french-toast\" title=\"stuffed french toast\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee this version of Lu Ann's French toast\u003c\/a\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLu Ann’s Original Recipe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients for the French Toast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 ounces cream cheese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 tablespoons sugar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/4 cup \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"cinnamon chips\" href=\"https:\/\/www.preparedpantry.com\/collections\/specials\/products\/cinnamon-chips-11-oz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecinnamon chips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 slices of bread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 large egg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 cup cold milk • 1\/2 cup flour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 teaspoon vanilla • butter for frying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients for the batter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 cups flour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 ½ tablespoons baking powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e½ teaspoon salt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 large eggs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 2\/3 cup water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil for frying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections for making the batter and deep frying\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn another bowl, combine the eggs and water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour the water mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients and stir until the batter is smooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet aside and heat the oil in a pan for deep frying. The oil should be at least two inches deep. Heat the oil to 340 degrees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the sandwiches into halves or fourths. Dip each piece in the batter until covered, then, using tongs, immerse the battered French toast in the oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook the pieces, turning a couple times, until each is lightly browned, about four minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the pieces on paper towels to absorb oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e************************************************************************\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is better bread. Better tasting. Better for your family. And your family will love it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an everyday bread—the bread you have on hand every day. We work hard to make it very affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works for toast, for sandwiches, and for French toast. It's been around for generations. It's the bread our mothers and grandmothers made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's soft, wholesome, and delicious. This is a likable, lovable bread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003eFour out of five people gave this bread five stars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-rev__content\"\u003eThis is a great product! The taste is great and it’s extremely easy to make in the bread maker. I would highly recommend this product.  --\u003cspan class=\"jdgm-rev__author-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jdgm-rev__author\"\u003eDuane Smith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jdgm-rev__author-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-rev__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-rev__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-rev__body\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMakes the house smell good and then your taste buds get to enjoy it. It's a very good bread, will buy again.  --\u003cspan class=\"jdgm-rev__author-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jdgm-rev__author\"\u003eScott Schlemer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-rev__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-rev__body\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat can I say. The best and easiest homemade bread I ever made or had. Easy to follow directions. My family loves it. I will be ordering again and again.  --\u003cspan class=\"jdgm-rev__author-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jdgm-rev__author\"\u003eCharity Barton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Country Farm White Bread\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(15, 150, 53);\"\u003eThis is the least expensive bread. I want the best bread. Are the others better?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003eSometimes, simpler is better. You won't find a better white bread. That's why we sell thousands of these mixes. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 150, 52);\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003e It tastes like homemade bread, like your grandmother made--much better than store bread.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(11, 153, 51);\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003eWhat's this bread like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003e Well, it's a creamy-white loaf with a bronze-colored crust. Even the crust is soft, not crunchy or chewy like an artisan bread. The interior is soft and white and moist.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.05remrem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(16, 158, 56);\"\u003eWhat makes it creamy-white instead of pure white?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.05remrem;\"\u003eIt's the touch of butter that you add.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.05remrem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(28, 140, 12);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo, I add butter. What else do I add?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Just butter and water. The yeast is in a little red SAF yeast packet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(12, 150, 51);\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.05remrem;\"\u003eHow tall is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.05remrem;\"\u003e With the right water temperature, it's six or seven inches tall in your bread machine.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(12, 153, 52);\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.05remrem;\"\u003eWhy is the water temperature important?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.05remrem;\"\u003e The ideal temperature for yeast is 79 degrees.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 153, 53);\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.05remrem;\"\u003eWhat if I don't have a bread machine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.05remrem;\"\u003e It's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.preparedpantry.com\/blogs\/how-to-bake\/how-to-make-bread-in-the-oven-in-3-easy-steps\" title=\"make bread in your oven\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eeasy to make in your oven\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.05remrem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(19, 158, 33);\"\u003eIt says \"sweetness.\" Where does that come from?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.05remrem;\"\u003eIt's the milk. Dairy gives a sweet taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.05remrem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(22, 163, 62);\"\u003eIt says \"no preservatives.\" How long will it last?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.05remrem;\"\u003eIt doesn't have three weeks of preservatives like in the stores.  We recommend not more than five days on the counter. If you're not going to use it all, slice it and put it in the freezer.  Thaw it in the toaster.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eDennis Weaver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSuggestions for Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0932\/0785\/files\/picture_047_Tuna_Salad_Sandwich_on_pan_toasted_bread_-_Copy_600x600.jpg?v=1711034962\" alt=\"Tuna sandwich on Texas toast\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTuna Sandwich on Texas Toast\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"jdgm-row-profile\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry Farm White Bread is a perfect bread for tuna sandwiches, grilled or not. This is not a grilled sandwich, though you can make it so. It's made on Texas toast.  Texas toast is simply bread toasted in a hot skillet with butter added.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make Texas toast in a skillet, first add a little garlic powder to softened butter and then melt the butter in a heavy skillet. (You can omit the garlic powder if you prefer.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFry thick slices of bread in the butter, infusing the bread with the melted butter. Continue frying the bread until it becomes a little crispy and the crust becomes crunchy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also make Texas toast on a baking sheet in a 350-degree oven.  Brush the melted butter onto both sides of the bread before placing it in the oven. Check the toast frquently so you don't burn the butter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEither way, it's a delightful way to prepare homemade bread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the tuna\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe prefer albacore white tuna. It's incredible, almost like eating chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet all the oil or water out of the tuna. That's where the fishy, salty taste is. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you take the lid off the can, turn it upside down and squeeze the lid into the can, pressing the water or oil out of the meat. You can also dump the tuna into a small strainer and press the tuna with the back of a large spoon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the tuna salad \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor me, the basic is a good mayonnaise. Usually, that's good enough, but I'm generous with the mayo. If we have it, I use low-fat mayo or avocado mayonnaise. I often add sweet pickle relish, sometimes a little horseradish, and occasionally, sour cream. Ranch dressing is fine addition. It's fun to be creative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMerri Ann likes her food more seasoned than I do. She will add minced onion, garlic, or chives and sometimes a little spice or chopped herbs. Chopped basil is good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI tend to be creative. Try chopped apples or dried cranberries. Don't get carried away with the savories. Chopped cashews are incredible. If you want a little kick, add Thai sweet chili sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll have a fabulous tuna sandwich with great bread, quality tuna, and a little creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e__________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0932\/0785\/files\/bread-loaf-7_600x600.jpg?v=1704859545\" alt=\"baked loaf of bread\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"how to make bread in the oven\" href=\"https:\/\/www.preparedpantry.com\/blogs\/how-to-bake\/how-to-make-bread-in-the-oven-in-3-easy-steps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow to Make Your Bread in the Oven in Three Easy Steps \u003c\/a\u003e    \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMore Suggested Uses\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0932\/0785\/files\/163877094_l_normal_none_black_currant_jam_600x600.jpg?v=1721328817\" alt=\"black currant jelly\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.preparedpantry.com\/blogs\/how-to-bake\/adventure-jams-live-beyond-the-edge\" title=\"jams and jellies\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJams and Jellies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart the morning with toast and jam. But it doesn't have to be an ordinary jam. Choose your perfect jam from these \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.preparedpantry.com\/blogs\/how-to-bake\/adventure-jams-live-beyond-the-edge\" title=\"jams and jellies\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erare and hard-to-find spreads\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"overnight baked french toast\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0932\/0785\/files\/Picture_046_600x600.jpg?v=1720821887\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.preparedpantry.com\/blogs\/how-to-bake\/swedish-vanilla-overnight-french-toast\" title=\"overnight french toast\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOvernight Baked French Toast\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is breakfast without the prep. Assemble it on, say, Wednesday evening and stick it in the oven on Saturday morning., All the work is done.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"overnight French Toast\" href=\"https:\/\/www.preparedpantry.com\/blogs\/how-to-bake\/cranberry-vanilla-french-toast\"\u003eSee The Busy Mom's Favorite French Toast\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eChoose a Bread Pudding\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"bread pudding\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0932\/0785\/files\/210839358_l_normal_bread_pudding_bbffc4a3-31d0-4700-88c7-589e85cdf406_600x600.jpg?v=1711653916\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever throw stale bread away, even a few slices. Put it in a plastic bag and freeze it. If you collect all the leftover bread from your kitchen, soon you'll have enough for a bread pudding.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a syrup or sauce to it, or put a scoop of ice cream on top, and you'll soon have a dandy dessert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"how to make bread pudding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.preparedpantry.com\/blogs\/how-to-bake\/cranberry-vanilla-french-toast\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChoose a recipe and create a pudding they will love. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-rev__header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-row-profile\"\u003eThis is way better than store bread. If your family is into soft white bread, this is your bread. Give it a try. We guarantee your family will love it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jdgm-row-profile\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Prepared Pantry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52812716474643,"sku":"M17-1","price":4.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0932\/0785\/files\/stuffed_french_toast.jpg?v=1765946041","url":"https:\/\/www.preparedpantry.com\/products\/country-farm-white-bread-machine-or-oven-mix-with-directions-for-lu-anns-cinnamon-crisp-french-toast","provider":"The Prepared Pantry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}