Okay, I'm on a variation of Pane Bianco kick. Last week we went to visit Ms. Carol, our sister, and I told her I wanted to try to make a variation of a traditional New Orleans Muffuletta,and she was game. I used the dough from the Pane Bianco, but from there I went my own way. Once the dough was rolled out I put a layer of Genoa salami, provolone, ham, and mozzarella, then did a light sprinkling of Boscoli olive salad. (Don't criticize my ham; I live in the sticks and it was the best I could get, and don't even mention mortadella.) I rolled it up, shaped slashed it, let it rise, and baked it. The finished product was delicious. It was a stuffed bread muffuletta. This would be a great bread for a party or watching the Saints play (Who Dat!).
Since the recipe for the Pane Bianco makes two loaves, I once again did the second loaf as a dessert bread. I stuffed it with grated apple, sugar, chopped walnuts, sliced almonds, and apple pie spice, then glazed it with a boiled cider glaze. For grins I topped it with some Halloween sprinkles and sliced almonds. It was very good. If I do this again, I would cut back on the apple pie spice, and brush my dough with some melted butter.
We wrapped up the breads and took them to Picayune with us. Both of the variations taste better when warm, and unlike many breads, these warmed nicely in the microwave oven. Just a few seconds and they were perfect. We love visiting with Carol, but I also get my dog fix when I go there. I get to play with Carol's little 65 pound lap dog wannabe whose name is named Jack. I brought Jack a new squeaky toy. He is so funny. To see this big moose of a dog run around with a floppy green squeaky frog was hysterical. Jack is also very verbal. You can see him trying to speak English, but it just comes out as woofs, whines, and whimpers. I love to watch him peek around corners. He is such a sweet boy, but he is very protective of his "mama." Carol told us about Jack's reaction to someone on a tv show knocking on a door. Jack thought it was someone knocking on the door of the house, and would not be satisfied until he patrolled the property to be sure no one was there. Too bad all dogs aren't like Jack. As a matter of fact Jack has his own Facebook page - Jack's Place for Pets - The voice for those who have none. There's info on pets looking for homes, lots pets, and pet related events. Give his page a look. Maybe your pet will be featured on the page. This is a pic of my puppy nephew, Jack, opening his box of homemade "cookies" I made for him.
