Views From The Porch - Summer 2010

 

Summer at Harbor House Inn

"Views from the Porch" highlights "snapshots" from each season at the Harbor House Inn. Here we'll share recent views of the channel, as seen from our porch; seasonal recipes from our kitchen; tips from the Inn's gardener; and other snippets that celebrate Grand Haven's diverse beauty.

Blueberry Orange Bread

Fresh Michigan blueberries make this recipe terrific. 

Enjoy all of the fresh produce you can this summer!

2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
2 Tbl butter cut up
1/4 cup boiling water
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup fresh blueberries

Grease the bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of a 4 1/2 X 8 1/2 inch loaf pan.

In a large bowl stir together flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Make a well in the center and set aside. Stir
butter and boiling water till butter melts.

In a medium bowl combine egg, sugar and orange juice, stir in butter mixture. Add to dry ingredients just until moistened.
Fold in blueberries. Spoon into the prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees about 60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes and remove from pan.

Meanwhile, combine 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in a small bowl. Poke holes in top of warm bread with a toothpick; drizzle glaze evenly over top of bread.

Let stand 10 minutes, remove from pan. Cool completely.

Summer Edition - June 2010

 

 


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