Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Baked Bread Bites

Yesterday was a cold day and I was wondering what to prepare as snack to cope up with the chill weather. I had one packet of bread untouched for few days and thought of trying something new and simple with them. I made a filling with paneer and spinach which is our favourite and a classic combo. I use this combo to prepare Paneer Spinach Corn sandwich as well as in Paneer Spinach bonda. I baked them rather than frying which didn't take much time too. I was confused what to name these and finally decided on Baked Bread Bites. The bread was a little crunchy, filling was great and these hot bites were sure perfect for a cold evening. My hubby too enjoyed these a lot and was curious how I made the breads into these shapes :)



What you need?

8 Bread slices
1 cup grated Paneer
1/2 cup chopped Spinach
1 Onion chopped
1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
1 tsp Chilli powder
1/2 tsp Coriander powder
1/2 tsp Garam masala
1/4 tsp Chaat masala
1 tsp Oil
Salt


How to prepare?

Heat oil in a pan. Splutter cumin seeds. Saute onions until they become translucent. Add spinach and saute until spinach is cooked. Now add all the spices - chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala, chaat masala and the salt. Finally add paneer and combine everything well. Keep this filling aside to cool.

Take each bread slice. With a container lid, press on the bread surface so as to get a circular shape. Try using a lid with which you can make biggest circle out of the bread so that just the sides are wasted. Now using a rolling pin, gently roll on the bread to flatten it. Apply a little water along the circumference for sealing purpose. Keep the filling inside and fold the bread, seal the edge.

Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking tray with aluminium foil and lightly grease it. Transfer the breads to the tray and slightly brush some oil on them as well. Bake for about 12-15 minutes until they become slight brown. Serve hot with tomato sauce.

Serves 2-3

Notes:
* Gently handle the bread so that it won't tear off.
* It's better to use large sandwich breads.
* You can fold into any shapes you desire.
* You can deep fry or shallow fry also.






42 Tasty Comments:

Shobha Kamath said...

Lovely Bites! I have done somewhat similar (bread rolls). Will definitely try your version too.

Sumee said...

Those little bites look soooo good.. And so easy too. Nice job Sobha

Nalini's Kitchen said...

Interesting and innovative idea,looks tempting.Here its raining feel like eating with a cup of tea.

Prathima Rao said...

An innovative & such a delicious snack!!!
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Sravs said...

perfectly baked bread bites !! looks YUM !!

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Vineetha Sush said...

Just now only I was thinking that the chilly weather is making me hungry to eat some hot snacks...Its hard to survive chilly days without something to munhch on like this...

Hamaree Rasoi said...

Delicious and yummy looking bread bites dear.Loved the clicks.

Deepa
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Unknown said...

wow love it!...perfect when baked....


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Sangeetha M said...

healthy and yummy snack... wonderful filling and loved the preparation...yum..yum..

Unknown said...

Looks like a perfect 4 o clock snack. I love it and am going to try it soon.

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Hari Chandana P said...

Nice and healthy snack.. looks yummy :)
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MyKitchen Flavors-BonAppetit!. said...

Yumm Yumm Baked Bread Bites.Luks delicious.Luv it

Unknown said...

I love this idea, got to give it a try.

Suja Manoj said...

Makes me hungry,the filling sounds delicious

Priya Suresh said...

Guilt free bread bites, lovely filling..

Julie said...

lovely bread bites,perfectly shaped..n healthy n yummy filling!!

R said...

looks incredibly healthy and tasty!

cookingvarieties said...

hi sobha, you are quite innovative with bread :) looks very delicious, especially when eaten hot with coffee.
would love to try out your new recipe, thanks dear for sharing

Chitra said...

that looks so tasty crunchy and healthy

Rekha shoban said...

interesting n healthy bites!!

Reshmi Mahesh said...

A perfect snack to munch on with tea...yummy..

Gayathri NG said...

Delicious n perfect baked bites...

Elaichii said...

Nice evening snack!

Gayathri NG said...

Wow very creative n tempting bread bite...

Mélange said...

Seriously,I am hungry to have one bite atleast shobha..Filling looks extremely filling and tempting.

layaa said...

Innovative bread bites n healthy too.Lov ur space a lottt,glad to follow u.Do stop mine n join ur hands with me too.

Unknown said...

Crispy and yummy

vandana rajesh said...

wow looks so tempting..the filling is so good..healthy and tasty.

garlutti said...

Great recipe with lots of color ... beautiful pictures .. hugs Marimi

Santosh Bangar said...

innovative and healthybites

Jayanthy Kumaran said...

sounds amazingly tasty..
inviting cliks sobha..;)

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Sushma Mallya said...

They look really delicious and yum !

Plateful said...

Love the name as well as these scrumptious bites. And to think you baked them makes them even more appealing! :)

Jeyashris Kitchen said...

very new and innovative dish. quite filling

Kalyani said...

lovely bites and they looks so tempting .......

Amina Creations said...

looks fabulous... healthy and delicious... bookmarking this...

Urmi said...

I am feeling hungry seeing such a yummy and mouth watering bread bite.

Treat and Trick said...

Very creative and so yum!

Binitha said...

looks yumm n healthy..

Sensible Vegetarian said...

Looks wonderful and love the stuffing.

Square Meals said...

Hey Shoba,

I tried your recipe with small variations and it turned out great. Thank you for such healthy and tasty recipes.

Archana said...

looks delicious.
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