DAY Recipe

This bread uses a yeast starter, which enriches its flavor and texture. Be sure to prepare the starter one day ahead. Humidity makes the crust crisper, so the recipe calls for spritzing the oven with water; simply use a standard spray bottle and tap water.

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Makes 8 to 10 servings.

INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoonvegetable oil

1 pound medium shrimp - shelled and deveined

1/2 cup (1 stick)unsalted butter

1 cupchopped onions

1/4 cup diced celery

1/4 cupdiced carrot

4serrano chiles - de-ribbed, seeded and minced

6 clovesgarlic - minced

1/4 cupchopped chayote (optional)

1/4 [...]

Makes 1 loaf.

INGREDIENTS
3 cupsflour

1 tablespoonbaking powder

3 tablespoonssugar

1 teaspoonsalt

1 bottle (12 ounces)beer, at room temperature

1/4 cupunsalted butter, melted

DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 375°F.In a mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients.Add the beer all [...]

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