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Lunch in a Loaf

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My brother is in construction and needs an easy, high-protein, low mess lunch each day. I started making these for him in large batches and freezing them. He just takes one out of the freezer each morning and it's ready to eat by lunchtime!

by HerbofGrace·published 2006-02-07

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Lunch/Snacks

Servings

4 serving(s)

Total time

1h 25m

prep 25 min

Calories / serving

471 kcal

Ingredients (8)

serves

2 1/2 cups flour (I use half whole wheat)flour
1 tablespoon yeastyeast
1 teaspoon salt (optional)salt
1 tablespoon basil (or other herbs or spices)basil
1 tablespoon sugarsugar
1/4 cup oiloil
2/3 cup hot milkmilk
1 eggegg

Instructions (15 steps)

01Combine 1 1/2 c flour, yeast, sugar, salt and basil.
02Beat eggs and oil together.
03Add egg mixture and hot milk to dry ingredients.
04Mix and then add remaining flour, turning out onto a board to knead when consistency allows.
05Return to bowl and set in warm place to rise (about 30 to 45 min).
06Punch down dough, divide into four balls.

07Roll each ball out into a 8" circle.

08Add filling to one half, fold over, pinch edges shut like a pie crust.

09Bake 20- 25 minutes at 350°F.

10Filling Suggestions:.

11I use whatever is left in the fridge! Beans, stew, veggies, meat. Here are a few "recipes".

12Cooked chicken breast, chopped in small pieces, canned corn, barbecue sauce.

13Tuna salad, cheddar cheese.

14Canned beef stew (the nice, thick kind) cheddar cheese.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 471 kcal
Protein: 12 g
Fat: 17 g
Saturated fat: 3 g
Carbs: 66 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 41 mg
Cholesterol: 52 mg

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