Best Maxs Loaf Recipes

CLASSIC MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
• Combine the meatloaf mix, breadcrumbs, parsley, eggs, onion, garlic, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, 1 tablespoon of the Worcestershire, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, mix together until well combined.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and form it into a compact oval-shaped loaf about 9 inches by 5 inches. Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.
• Stir the brown sugar together with the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire in a small bowl for the glaze. Brush the top and sides of the meatloaf all over with the glaze. Return to the oven and bake until the glaze starts to caramelize and a thermometer inserted in the center of the meatloaf registers 160 degrees F, about 25 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

THE BEST MEATLOAF I'VE EVER MADE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion and garlic 5 minutes, until onion is tender. Remove from heat, and season with salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, mix the onion and garlic, beef, crumbled bread, crushed crackers, egg, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 can tomato sauce. Gradually stir in the milk 1 teaspoon at a time until mixture is moist, but not soggy. Transfer the mixture to a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
• Bake uncovered in the preheated oven 40 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), and continue baking 15 minutes, to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
• In a small bowl, mix the remaining tomato sauce and ketchup. Pour over the top of the meatloaf, and continue baking 10 minutes.

MAX'S LOAF

Steps:

• Combine honey, buttermilk, water and salt in bowl of an electric mixer. Stir to melt honey. Add yeast, flour and toasted sunflower seeds.
• Start beating, using dough hook, at moderate speed for 15 minutes. If dough seems a bit sticky, do not add more flour. It will become firm as it is kneaded and in rising.
• Lightly flour work surface and put dough in center. Knead briefly and shape into ball.
• Lightly flour top and bottom of ball and place it on baking sheet. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let stand in warm but not too hot place for 20 minutes. Knead briefly, gather into ball and let rise a second time about 40 minutes.
• Knead dough briefly, shaping into loaf or small rectangle. Blend egg yolk and milk. Brush top with egg mixture.
• Lay out untoasted sunflower seeds on flat surface. Invert loaf onto sunflower seeds.
• Lightly grease inside of 1 1/2-quart loaf pan with melted butter. Carefully place loaf in pan, arranging so seeds remain on top. Cover lightly with clean towel or plastic wrap. Let stand in nondrafty place for 45 minutes or until risen about an inch above top of pan.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place loaf in the oven and bake about 40 minutes.
• Unmold bread and let it stand seed side up on rack until cool.