Best 5x3 Recipes

4-INGREDIENT SPONGE CAKE (VIDEO RECIPE)

Steps:

• Preheat Oven to 350˚F. Line bottoms of two 9″ cake pans with parchment paper (do not grease the sides).
• In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment (this is the one I have), beat 6 large eggs for 1 minute on high speed. With the mixer on, gradually add 1 cup sugar and continue beating 8-10 minutes until thick and fluffy.
• Whisk together 1 cup flour and 1/2 tsp baking powder then sift this mixture into fluffy egg mixture one third at a time. Fold with a spatula with each addition just until incorporated. Scrape spatula from the bottom to catch any pockets of flour and stop mixing when no streaks of flour remain. Do not over-mix or you will deflate the batter.
• Divide evenly between prepared cake pans (it helps if you have a kitchen scale to weight the pans). Bake at 350˚F for 23-28 minutes (my oven took 25 min), or until top is golden brown. Remove from pan by sliding a thin spatula (here's the one I love for cakes) around the edges then transfer to a wire rack and remove parchment backing. Cool cakes to room temperature then slice layers equally in half with a serrated knife.

MINI BANANA NUT BREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with banana. Fold in walnuts. , Transfer to a 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA MINI LOAVES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 3 (5 3/4x3-inch) mini loaf pans; set aside.
• Combine sugar and butter in bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add eggs; continue beating until well mixed. Add bananas and vanilla; beat at low speed until well mixed. Stir in all remaining ingredients.
• Spoon batter into prepared pans. Bake 33-38 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely. Spread sliced bread with Butter with Canola Oil, as desired.

MINI PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP LOAVES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 4 to 6 (5x3-inch) loaf pans with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, mix flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, mix sugar, oil, eggs, pumpkin and water with whisk until blended. Add egg mixture to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. Stir in chocolate chips. Divide batter evenly among pans.
• Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, at least 1 hour.
• Wrap loaves tightly and store at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate up to 10 days. To serve, cut each loaf into 6 to 8 slices.

MINI ZUCCHINI BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and baking soda. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, zucchini, sugar, oil, molasses and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in nuts., Transfer to two greased and floured 5x3-3/4x2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 38-42 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to a wire rack.

EASY WHITE BREAD FOR LARGE 13" PULLMAN PAN

Steps:

• Select Dough setting on your bread machine.
• Put ingredients in the machine in the order suggested by your machine manufacturer. Let rise. about 90 minutes, until double in size.
• Meanwhile, generously butter your Pullman Pan and lid.
• Remove dough from machine. Handle dough with greased hands. Form into a log approximately 12-13 inches long. Place in pan, pressing the ends into corners and pan edges.
• Place lid on, leaving open about an inch so you can peek.
• Let rise until about 2/3 full, or about an inch and a half from the pan top. About 60 minutes. Near the end of the rising time, preheat your oven to 350.
• Close lid fully. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove lid. Bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown or desired crust color is achieved.
• Internal temp of bread should be 190 f when tested with an instant read thermometer.
• Remove from pan to rack. If desired, brush crust with butter for a softer crust. Let cool before slicing. Store in airtight bag.