I’ve seen Blue Ribbon Squares in the shops, but I’ve never been tempted to buy them… it’s only bread right? WRONG! We received a fabulous Blue Ribbon press drop last week and, believe me when I say, you’re missing out if you haven’t tried them. These squares are freakin’ delicious.
Yummy Blue Ribbon Squares Recipes
Blue Ribbon sent over a couple of yummy recipes to try and I just had to share. Oh, and I’ve heard that they make fabulous braaibroodjies too.
Apple Pie Stack
Ingredients
2 white Blue Ribbon Squares
1 apple
125ml sugar
60g butter
60ml cream
2 eggs
Cinnamon
30-60ml milk
Plain yoghurt
Method
- Peel and core the apple, then cut it into eighths
- Get a frying pan onto medium to high heat to make your caramel sauce
- Pour sugar into the pan and stir until it starts to dissolve and caramelise
- Whisk in the butter, then add the cream when it’s fully incorporated
- Keep whisking until your sauce is thickened and smooth
- Add the apple eighths and let them simmer in the sauce for about 5 to 10 minutes on low heat
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs together with a healthy pinch of cinnamon and 30 to 60ml of the milk, depending on your preference
- Put another pan on medium heat and throw in a knob of butter
- Soak each BB Square slice in the egg mix for 30 to 45 seconds, then add to the pan and cook until golden brown
- Cut the fried Square slices in half diagonally
- Layer the French toast slices, caramel sauce, apples and yoghurt
- Sprinkle with a little cinnamon for that final touch
Toad in the Hole
Ingredients
2 white Blue Ribbon Squares
200g cooked mince
4 eggs
Salt
Black pepper
4 tsp chopped parsley
Method
- Start off by preheating your oven to 180°C
- Grease a baking tray and place the four separated BB Square slices on top, crust side down
- Spoon your leftover cooked mince onto the slices, arranging it to leave a hole in the middle of each
- Break an egg into the centre of each mince ring
- Pop the baking tray into your oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked to your liking
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving
Creamy Avocado on Toast
Ingredients
1 brown Blue Ribbon Square
4 tbsp cream cheese
1 ripe avocado
Lemon juice to taste
1 sliced tomato
Pinch of salt
Black pepper to taste
Method
- Open one brown Blue Ribbon Square and toast each slice until golden brown
- Peel and chop avocado into a bowl, then add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper before smashing it all together using a fork
- Season the cream cheese to your liking with salt and pepper
- Spread each toasted Square slice with seasoned cream cheese
- Top with your freshly made guacamole
- Add the sliced tomato as the finishing touch
Enjoy!
xoxo