Mrs Bairds Blog

Mrs Baird’s Enhances Entire Wheat Bread Line

Mrs Baird's — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:46:22 +0000

Mrs Baird’s, the Texas-based baking legend, is launching its enhanced line of delicious wheat bread varieties, included: 100%Whole Wheat, Honey 7 Grain, Split Top Wheat, Honey Wheat, and Sugar Free Whole Grain Wheat.

The enhancement includes removing high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and artificial preservatives, providing even more options for our health-focused consumers.

“Many of our customers have told us they prefer products with natural sweeteners, and that’s exactly what we are giving them with this improved Wheat Bread line,” said Stace Sendra, Mrs Baird’s Brand Manager. “This change will not affect the taste or texture of our products. The only change consumers will notice is the labeling on the bag and the satisfaction of knowing our wheat breads are now even better for you.”

Free Bread for a Year Contest through May 20

Mrs Baird's — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:58:39 +0000

Back by popular demand and to celebrate the rollout of our no high fructose corn syrup and no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives wheat breads, we’ve brought back our Free Bread for a Year contest.

Visit Facebook.com/MrsBairds to enter for a chance to win 52 coupons for $3.00 off any Mrs Baird’s product. We’ll randomly select the winner each week through May 20. Enter daily to increase your chance to win.

If you haven’t ‘liked’ us on Facebook, we hope you will do so and take advantage of the first of many summer contests and giveaways.

We’re in Rodeo Heaven – Fort Worth then Houston

Mrs Baird's — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:39:15 +0000

Mrs Baird’s has a long standing relationship with the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. For decades we’ve been a sponsor of the Stock Show and it wouldn’t be the new year without them as part of our kick off.

On selected Mrs Baird’s products in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, look for $2.00 off on your admission price. Just take the empty package with you when you go get your ticket.

March is RodeoHouston, sponsored by the Houston Stock Show and Rodeo, and this year, Mrs Baird’s in partnership with Houston’s KHOU Channel 11 is giving aware 6 pairs of tickets to a suite. Fans of Mrs Baird’s and the Rodeo can enter using the QR code found on Mrs Baird’s Country breads or by visiting our sweepstakes sitelet. Interested parties can enter daily from January 16 through March 11.

Mrs Baird’s Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Mrs Baird's — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:32:54 +0000

Whether you’re fond of dressing on the side or like to stuff your turkey, we have two wonderful recipes that include both corn bread and Mrs Baird’s Bread. Our Old-fashion Corn Bread Dressing comes from one of our moms, who learned from her mother. They’ve been using Mrs Baird’s White Bread for three generations. We love the legacy of handing down recipes (and Mrs Baird’s) from generation to generation and hope you’ll enjoy this recipe as much as we have.

If you prefer wheat bread, you can use one of our soft wheats such as Mrs Baird’s Honey Wheat.

Our other recipe, Mrs Baird’s Corn Bread Stuffing, is courtesy of Mrs Baird’s fan Lori MacNeel. We think she must have a very large family for this much stuffing!

Fall Salad w/ Grilled Cheese

Mrs Baird's — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 23:19:42 +0000

Here’s a lovely salad for the beginning of fall, or end of summer for us Texans, that can be served with your favorite grilled cheese on Mrs Baird’s Honey Wheat or with a panini on Mrs Baird’s Grillin’ Thins. Try it our way or come up with something that is uniquely yours and share it with us. We love to hear how our recipes work in your busy schedule.

Fig & Mozzarella Salad:

a ball of fresh mozzarella, packed in water
a few fresh figs, quartered
2-3 vine ripe tomatoes, sliced
basil leaves
sea salt & pepper
arugula leaves for garnish

Slice mozzarella. Quarter your figs, slice your tomatoes, garnish with basil leaves on a large plate. Salt and pepper to taste. Dribble dressing on all. Enjoy!

Dressing:

3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
5 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
salt & pepper

Fruit Pie with a Twist

Mrs Baird's — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:04:42 +0000

Saw a fun recipe for kids this morning.

Take two pieces of your favorite Mrs Baird’s bread, add 2 tbsp of apple sauce to a slice, then a few fresh fruit like raspberries or blueberries in the center of the sauce. Place the second piece of bread on top. Trim off the crust. Use a fork to close the edges together.

Brush lightly with canola oil and sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar. Bake in 350 oven for 10-15 minutes (length of time will probably depend on your oven).

Looked yummy. Think we’ll give it a try. Let us know if you do and what fruit you add.

Our Mrs Baird’s Grillin’ Thins Recipe Winners

Mrs Baird's — Tue, 24 May 2011 19:12:06 +0000

It was a tough decision that had the judges wanting to award more than just two winners, yet it came down to something sweet and something savory for the two winning recipes of our Mrs Baird’s® Grillin’ Thins™ Recipe Contest.

Angelique Moore’s Tasty Tropical Thins was a perfect recipe for the Grillin’ Thins. We loved the grilled pineapple and the red pepper flakes added enough of that extra touch that took it from just another sandwich to one with a little zip! Get recipe!

We were all pleasantly surprised when the other winning recipe was a sweet treat. Easy and very tasty, Vanessa Washington’s Apple Oven Grillin’ Thins was a huge hit. If you love apple pie with cheddar cheese, you’ll love this recipe with a scoop of no-sugar-added vanilla ice cream. Get recipe!

It was actually tough to pick just two winners. We had six recipes in our final taste test and they were all very good. So we wanted to acknowledge the four semi-finalists for their efforts:

Donna Hill – Grilled Margherita Sandwich Supreme
Rey Avila – Texas Burger
Shirley Quinn – Apricot Chicken Salad
Allie Van Wagoner – Meaty Brown Sugar Sloppy Joes

All recipes will be added to our Mrs Baird’s recipe section.

Roasted Tomatoes with Mrs Baird’s Whole Wheat Breadcrumbs

Mrs Baird's — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:01:46 +0000

All good recipes come from another one you’ve read, then tinkered with so that it becomes your own. At Mrs Baird’s we’re not much different. We find recipes that sound good. Try them, then re-test them incorporating one of our Mrs Baird’s wheat breads. This recipe was adapted from a recipe blog titled Stacey Snacks.

What we loved about this very simple recipe was that it could make a great addition to your holiday meal. Serve it with beef, pork, lamb or even grilled chicken.

Tomatoes & Breadcrumbs

Serves 4

Preheat oven to 450F
8 Roma tomoatoes, cut in half lengthwise, salt & olive oil
2/3 cup of breadcrumbs, recipe below

Breadcrumbs:

4 slices of your favorite Mrs Baird’s wheat bread (we used the 100% Whole Wheat)
3 tbsp fresh minced flat leaf parsley
2 garlic cloves
2 tsp fresh oregano (or 1 tsp dried)
3 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Pulse the bread in your food processor to make coarse crumbs. Set aside. Pulse the parsley, garlic and oregano (if fresh) until minced. Add all the ingredients together – bread, parsley, garlic, oregano and parmesan – and mix well.

Slice the tomatoes in half lengthwise and lay them in a roasting pan or on a foil lined baking sheet. Drizzle liberally with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt, kosher salt or just salt (for Diabetics, lose the salt entirely). Spoon some of the prepared garlic breadcrumbs on top of each tomato and pat down with your hands.

Roast the tomatoes in a 450F oven for 20-25 minutes until they are bubbly and golden on top (mine got a bit brown on top so watch them after 20 minutes).

To serve, you can let them cool slightly then peel off the skins or if the skins don’t bother you, leave them on and serve as is. They make a flavorful and colorful addition to any meal.

Whole Wheat Bread and Dieting – A Natural Fit

Mrs Baird's — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 22:06:47 +0000

As summer approaches many of us place renewed attention on eating healthier and losing weight. An easy idea for accomplishing these goals is adding whole wheat bread to your diet. Along with its hearty flavor great for sandwiches, here are a few delicious ways to add some whole grain goodness to your everyday:

Healthy Start

Healthy whole wheat bread definitely has a place at the breakfast table. Try some toasted with peanut butter for an easy choice if you don’t have a lot of time. Add banana slices for a well-rounded breakfast. If you prefer something a bit sweeter, think about the “just fruit” version of preserves or a flavored cream cheese. Remember moderation when adding spreads or other toppings!

Top Your Salad

How about homemade croutons made with whole wheat bread? Avoid the heavy oil when making them and opt for a drizzle of olive oil with a seasoning of oregano or fresh pepper (limit the salt). This is an excellent way to add a “healthy” and flavorful crunch to your salad for lunch.

And For Dessert…

Whole wheat bread can even sneak into your dinner menu by making it into bread pudding. Here’s a great low calorie bread pudding recipe that you can use. Top it with some low fat ice cream and your meal comes to a perfect end.

There are many easy ways to add whole wheat bread into any meal of the day. Experiment with it – you’ll come up with more delicious ideas to make it part of your daily diet. Who knows, it may be a great way to build healthier eating habits with the kids!

Mrs Baird’s® Wheat Bread Favorites

Mrs Baird’s® Bakeries offers a variety of wheat breads, with a range of nutritional benefits, including 100% Whole Wheat with 15gr of whole grain per slice and a good source of fiber. For some added texture and crunch, Mrs Baird’s bakes Honey 7 Grain, which provides 8gr of whole grain per serving. Then there’s our new Mrs Baird’s 100% Whole Grain Grillin’ Thins™.

To top that, selected Mrs Baird’s wheat bread varieties are also Rich in Antioxidants Vitamins A&E!

And For The Kids…

Mrs Baird’s® popular white bread is also available in a variety made with whole grain. It has the softness, look and taste of white bread, with the added benefits of 8gr of whole grain and an excellent source of Calcium and Vitamin D per serving.

The Bakery Tour – A Mrs Baird’s Tradition, See It Fresh From The Start!

Mrs Baird's — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:35:27 +0000

Mrs Baird’s® Bread has been a part of families’ lives since 1908. But have you ever wondered how such a delicious and wholesome loaf of bread is made? If so, we would love to invite you and your family to come tour one of our bakeries and see for yourself just how we make many favorites, like Mrs Baird’s nutritious wheat breads.

Bakery tours are a great way for home school moms, organizations and teachers to provide a FREE, fun and educational field trip. The smell of fresh-baked bread can’t be beat and it’s a wonderful learning opportunity for the kids to see a bakery in action, not to mention a nostalgic trip down memory lane for many of those who were raised on Mrs Baird’s Bread, and toured the facilities as children.

Fun For The Whole Family
Kids and adults will be fascinated by the large machines and equipment that we use to make bread. You’ll watch the process of the ingredients being mixed into a giant dough (we’re talking 1,500 lb. batches!). Then into the oven and finally to the packaging as the fresh baked bread leaves for the store shelves. We bake over 3 million loaves of bread a week…seriously that takes a lot of wheat! You’ll see Mrs Baird’s doesn’t take short cuts, as it takes 6 hours, from start to finish, to bake a loaf of bread!

Here’s what everyone loves … At the end of the tour, we offer you a warm slice of fresh bread right out of the oven! Now that is YUMMY!

How To Set Up A Tour
If you would like to come and see for yourself how your favorite bread is made, fill out our online form and contact the bakery 2-3 weeks in advance to schedule your tour. Children 6 years of age and older are welcome to go on this fun bakery adventure tour.

If you’re bringing a group, please make sure there is at least one adult (18 years or older) for every 10 children on the tour. In order to stay safe, we ask that you make sure your legs are covered, and to not wear any open toed or open heel shoes. If the weather is hot, taking a tour in the morning is more comfortable than in the afternoon.

So plan some time to come visit Mrs Baird’s. We certainly look forward to meeting you.