SUNFLOWER

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 37

1/2 tablespoon yeast
1 cup heavy cream, warmed
1 cup soy milk, warmed
1 cup butter, melted
4 egg yolks, beaten
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 large acorn squash, cooked and seeded
1 cup sliced almonds
2 cups cornmeal
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup Chai green tea
1 cup chopped mango
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 cups chopped Swiss chard
2 cups goat cheese
2 cups chopped avocado
2 cups freshly chopped mint leaves
3 cups roasted sunflower seeds, divided
1 cup freshly chopped basil leaves
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup chopped currants
I cup chopped macadamia nuts
1 cup chopped almonds
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon pepper
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon brown sugar
8 slices Sunflower-shaped Acorn Squash Bread
4 tablespoons butter, melted
Lemon and olive oil, to taste
1 cup Mango Butter Sauce

Steps:

  • For the bread: In a large bowl, put the yeast and warmed heavy cream and soy milk. Let sit for a couple of minutes until the yeast is foamy. Add the melted butter and egg yolks to the mixture. Mix well. Add the cinnamon and mix well. Scoop the squash out of the skin and add to the mixture along with almonds and with a whisk, blend well into the mixture. Add the cornmeal and mix well. Add the flour, salt and sugar and mix well. Scoop the dough evenly into 2 (8 by10-inch) generously greased bread pans. Cover and let sit for 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Bake in a hot oven for 1 hour. Check for doneness by tapping the bottom of the loaf for a hollow sound. If not done, bake a couple of more minutes.
  • Oven temperatures vary, so keep your eye on the bread. Remove from oven when completed and allow to sit in bread pans for 15 minutes, then remove and cool a bit before serving.
  • For the Mango Butter Sauce: Melt butter in microwave or in a skillet. Prepare the green tea and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  • In a blender, put the melted butter, green tea, mango, cinnamon, and maple syrup. Blend until smooth. Serve with salads or over sandwiches.
  • For assembly: In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients but 1 cup of sunflower seeds and mix very well. Put the 1 cup of sunflower seeds off to the side. Place the bread on the plates and distribute the mixture in the bowl evenly among them. Drizzle the lemon and olive oil lightly over the sandwiches. Cover with the bread tops. With the 4 tablespoons of melted butter, drizzle 1 tablespoon over each center of the top of the sunflower bread. Take the extra cup of sunflower seeds and sprinkle evenly over the melted butter on the center of top of the sunflower bread. Serve wih Mango Butter Sauce, if desired. Decorate plate accordingly.

Mary E. Cason
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I'm giving this recipe one star because it's the lowest rating possible. This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. Don't bother making it.


jiwan kharal
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This was the worst recipe I've ever tried. The sunflowers were inedible and the dipping sauce was disgusting. I would not recommend this recipe to my worst enemy.


Adam Kasm
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This recipe is not worth your time. The sunflowers are bland and the dipping sauce is tasteless. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Alana Mason
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I followed the recipe exactly and my sunflowers turned out terrible. They were burnt and the dipping sauce was inedible. I'm very disappointed.


Hassnain Khan
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These sunflowers were a disappointment. They were soggy and the dipping sauce was bland. I won't be making this again.


Mian Sunny
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I found this recipe to be too complicated. There were too many steps and the instructions were unclear. I ended up giving up and making something else.


MD Nimool
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I wasn't impressed with this recipe. The sunflowers were bland and the dipping sauce was too spicy. I won't be making this again.


Mdabulkalammdkalam Mdkalam
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This was my first time making sunflowers and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the sunflowers were delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


Mani Baloch
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The sunflowers are crispy and flavorful, and the dipping sauce is the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe.


M.skhan khan
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These sunflowers were a great snack for my family. They were healthy and delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


Patience Klevor
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I followed the recipe exactly and my sunflowers turned out perfectly. The dipping sauce was also delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mr Roni Raj Roniraj
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These sunflowers were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making them again.


Yawer Ali
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The sunflowers were delicious and the dipping sauce was a great addition. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rajan Bhai94
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This was a fun and easy recipe to make. My kids loved helping me prepare the sunflowers, and they devoured them in no time.


Kent Marajah
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I've never had sunflower seeds like this before! They were so addictive, I couldn't stop snacking on them. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing.


Emir Alimi
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This recipe is a keeper! The sunflowers turned out perfectly crispy and flavorful, and the dipping sauce was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.


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