I was so looking forward to making the Red Beet Bread for HBinFive. **WOW** I was not disappointed in the least! This bread was over-the-top fabulous!
One thing this recipe taught me is that I am not a very tidy baker. But grating has never been one of my specialities and grating juicy, red beets is an accident just waiting to happen. I tried to keep the juice contained but honestly afterwards I felt like a member of a CSI team at a multiple murder investigation! Geesh, there were spatters of red beet and juice every where! I was careful to not use anything that could stain easily but one of my spatulas did suffer and it’s now a gorgeous shade of pale pink!
I made Hamburger Buns with the Red Beet Dough and served Grilled Turkey Burgers Deluxe. And to dress up the Turkey Burgers just a bit I made a Mayonnaise with Tarragon and Roasted Garlic which is definitely a keeper recipe!
Mayonnaise with Tarragon and Roasted Garlic
Recipe developed by BigBlackDog
6-8 large cloves of garlic, not peeled
4 large egg yolks
1 tsp Dijon Mustard
1 tablespoon water, or more if mayonnaise is too thick
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tsp dried Tarragon
5-6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups canola oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 Green Onions, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Topping: Save some of the chopped green onion stems for garnish.
Heat the oven to 375 degrees.
Take a small piece of aluminum foil. Put the unpeeled garlic cloves in the middle and fold the aluminum foil letter style so it covers the garlic cloves. Roast in oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the cloves are soft. Set aside.
In a food processor or blender add the egg yolks, mustard, water, Thyme, Tarragon, salt and pepper. With the machine running, drizzle the oils in a thin stream until completely blended. If the garlic has cooled squeeze out the softened garlic. Add softened garlic, onions, lemon juice and blend thoroughly.
With the Chocolate Espresso Bread I made Chocolate Cherry Pocket Pies and Mini Loaves of Bread which I sliced and served with fresh Kiwi Fruit drizzled with Ganache. Just click on the title to visit the post and recipe.
Mini Espresso Bread with Kiwi and Ganache
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Okay, now I HAVE to go get the book! Red beet bread?? Fabulous!!
xoxo Pattie
wow love the bread with the kiwi happy valentines Michelle
I am afraid that we don’t like beets at all so I made bread with chocolate ganache instead.
But I did make some red velvet cupcakes with beets!! LOL
Oh, Michelle… this is delicious and so tempting… that burger looks fabulous and the bread, too. All of it! I’ll be right over…
Happy Valentine’s Day to you and yours!
XO,
Sheila
Red beet bread, so interesting, what exactly did it taste like? I mean could you really taste the beets? It certainly is beautiful to look at. This combination just wows me. Should I spend my time printing all these recipes or are you just going to be coming out with your own cookbook soon? Just checking. Love tarragon, stealing this for sure.
I didn’t get to participate this time! I love your tarragon mayo!
Your bread looks amazing as usual! I had a few casualties with the beet juice…my fingers. And forearms. And my kitchen table.
But it’s all in the name of good bread right! And what could be more important than that.
That burger looks amazing!
That turkey burger looks so good, in fact all your bread looks good. I hope my link worked.
Hi Michelle,
I’m over the moon excited that you made the beet bread and love it! I love it too, but wasn’t sure anyone else would go for it!!! The burger buns are perfect!
Thanks and happy Valentine’s day! Zoë
That all looks so good! I got the book a few weeks ago…now I just have to open it up and read it!
always and forever instilling my beloved to reach to a higher plain, within the kitchen…we wish you joy this Valentine’s day!
i love the burgers you made with your beet buns. this is such a fun group!
kiwi! I had some in my fridge when I made the espresso bread. Why didn’t I think of that?! Great job on all of the breads. That burger looks really delicious!
Glad to see how you used the buns! Great job on that turkey burger! Yummy!
Oh, that looks so good. I wanted to see the CSI photos………..But I will use my imagination.
beautiful results. I am currious on what type of camera you are using.
Petra,
These pictures were taken a Point & Shoot, Canon Powershot SX200 IS. Most people think you need an expensive camera to take good photos but it’s really the lighting that makes the different. I do have a light tent with 2 continuous lights on 6′ light polls.
Your breads and photos always amaze and inspire me! The turkey burger looked ab-fab and mouthwatering.
I’ve been following your HBinFive posts and have put the cookbook on hold at the library, but it seems to be a very popular book. The red beet bread fascinates me. I’m afraid that I’d have a similar mess on my hands, but I’m willing to give it a try.
I love the CSI comment – I feel the same way after I prepare fresh beets.
I’m intrigued by the beets in the bread – what an unusual combination.
Wow, this is my first time visiting and I’m so impressed at your creative cooking! Looks like you have lots of fun baking at your house
I love to bake, too. I printed out your homemade mayo with roasted garlic recipe — it looks wonderful! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the great pictures – maybe this will give me courage to try the beet buns – although not sure I can handle the CSI stuff… Thanks for another great Challenge. BREAD365
Oh those buns look amazing!
Looks great Michelle!
Those turkey hamburgers look fabulous with the beet buns. We enjoyed the beet buns as dinner rolls.
Well done, Michelle! Especially love what you did with the chocolate espresso bread – inspired!
Bread with beets? I love beets but I would have never thought of that! How fun and creative, the photo makes want want to stop everything and eat this burger right now!
Those pocket pies are so cute, Michelle!
Waw,…Michelle!! I so love home made mayonaise but with a twist!!
Yours looks amazing!!
I also love the bread with the kiwi next to it!!
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM,…all the way!!
Yum… That burger looks fantastic. Your rolls are absolutely beautiful!
I would love to come over and have a burger and those little pies. Everything looks fantastic!
Your pictures look great! I have been curious about trying to make my own mayo. I may have to give your recipe a try. We certainly have enough eggs from our chickens!
~Jenny~
I’m having such a great time with this braid!! Of course everything you made looks fab! I love the flavored mayo…I’m gonna have to play with that recipe for sure.
Hey Michelle,
just stop through to see if you used the Coney Spice yet.
I still want to get your take on it and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate contacting me.
Thanks again,
Marty
Great bread!! I can’t wait to try the beet buns myself!! What a great idea to use them for your turkey burgers. Your chocolate bread looks DE-licious!
Thanks so much for posting my link while I was gone, Michelle! I’m still trying to get caught up. I love what you did the recipes. The bread and kiwi with the ganache drizzle – wow!