Shelly's Recipe

SMOKED SALMON MINI LOAVES

Category: Bread

1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/4 cups rye flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 large eggs (beaten)
1 cup half and half milk
2/3 cup smoked salmon
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh dill
1 tsp lemon zest

Topping:
1/3 cup cream cheese
1 tbsp fresh dill
1/2 tsp lemon zest

Preheat oven to 375 and grease 10 mini loaf pans.

In a large bowl combine the dry ingredients. Mix with a whisk till well blended.

In a separate bowl combine the milk, greens onions, beaten eggs, oil, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest and fresh dill. Mix with a whisk till well blended; pour mixture into the flour mixture. Add in the smoked salmon and mix just till blended with a wooded spoon. Do not over mix.

In a small bowl combined the cream cheese, dill and lemon zest with a spoon till well mixed. Set aside for the topping. Using a large spoon add the batter to the prepared loaf pans, 3/4 full.

Using a small mellon baller place a couple scoops of the cream cheese mixture on top. Place into the oven and bake for 20 - 22 minutes. Remove from oven and place on wire racks. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans. Allow to cool completely before eating.