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Pizza Dough

Pizza Dough
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Homemade Pizza is great. Here is a good recipe for the dough.
Prep Time
45 minutes
Prep Time
45 minutes
Pizza Dough
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Homemade Pizza is great. Here is a good recipe for the dough.
Prep Time
45 minutes
Prep Time
45 minutes
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and honey in 1/4-cup warm water.
  2. In a mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the flour and the salt. Add the oil, the yeast mixture, and the remaining 3/4 cup of water and mix on low speed until the dough comes cleanly away from the sides of the bowl and clusters around the dough hook, about 5 minutes. (The pizza dough can also be made in a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Pulse once or twice, add the remaining ingredients, and process until the dough begins to form a ball.)
  3. Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface and knead by hand 2 or 3 minutes longer. The dough should be smooth and firm. Cover the dough with a clean, damp towel and let it rise in a warm spot for about 30 minutes. (When ready, the dough will stretch as it is lightly pulled).
  4. Divide the dough into 4 balls, about 6 ounces each. Work each ball by pulling down the sides and tucking under the bottom of the ball. Repeat 4 or 5 times. Then on a smooth, unfloured surface, roll the ball under the palm of your hand until the top of the dough is smooth and firm, about 1 minute.
  5. Cover the dough with a damp towel and let rest 15 to 20 minutes.
  6. At this point, the balls can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
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Ultimate Cinnamon Rolls

Ultimate Cinnamon Rolls
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One of the "Best" Cinnamon Roll recipes we've seen!
Prep Time
45 minutes
Prep Time
45 minutes
Ultimate Cinnamon Rolls
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One of the "Best" Cinnamon Roll recipes we've seen!
Prep Time
45 minutes
Prep Time
45 minutes
Ingredients
Dough
Frosting
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Add the warm water to the yeast and soak 10 minutes.
  2. Scald milk; pour over the shortening. Add sugar and salt and cool to tepid.
  3. Add the dissolved yeast and beaten egg. Add 4 cups flour adding one at a time beating after each addition. Dough should be soft yet firm enough to handle. Knead on floured board until elastic and smooth. Avoid too much flour.
  4. Turn dough into well oiled bowl. Let rise for 1-1/2 hours.
  5. Press dough down and divide into workable size. Roll dough out into a rectangle. cover with melted butter.
  6. Layer with a generous thick layer of brown sugar. Sprinkle on cinnamon as desired. If you like raisins, layer on a layer of raisins.
  7. Roll up jellyroll fashion. Using a scissors or a piece of string, cut off slices about 1 to 1-1/2 inches thick.
  8. Place slices in an 8 or 9 inch round greased cake pan. Place one slice in the middle and other slices around it. Press rolls down to even out and fill pan. Let rise until the rolls fill the pan generously...about another hour.
  9. Bake in a 350 degree F oven about 15 - 20 minutes. If rolls get too brown, cover with a piece of tin foil until the end of baking. Do not over bake rolls.
  10. Remove immediately from pan by inverting onto a place and then tip over onto another plate.
  11. Frosting: Stir in enough milk or cream to reach a thick, hardly able to stir consistency. Spread over warm rolls as soon as they are placed on a plate to let the frosting melt and run into the rolls.
  12. Enjoy!
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Monkey Bread

Monkey Bread
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A special dessert bread that the whole family will enjoy.
Servings Prep Time
8 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 30 minutes
Monkey Bread
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A special dessert bread that the whole family will enjoy.
Servings Prep Time
8 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 30 minutes
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Sprinkle pecans evenly in the bottom of a well greased bundt pan and set aside.
  2. Combine sugar and cinnamon. Cut biscuits into quarters.
  3. Roll each piece in sugar mixture and layer in pan.
  4. Combine brown sugar and butter -- pour over top layers of biscuits.
  5. Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes.
  6. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes

The reason that mine tastes a little different than the recipe is that I add more pecans in between the layers and make up a little more of the brown sugar and melted butter. otherwise everythings the same

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Funnel Cake # 1

Funnel Cake # 1
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This is a Pennsylvania-Dutch recipe, and was printed in the food section of the September 25, 1986 Austin American-Statesman.
Servings Prep Time
8 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 30 minutes
Funnel Cake # 1
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This is a Pennsylvania-Dutch recipe, and was printed in the food section of the September 25, 1986 Austin American-Statesman.
Servings Prep Time
8 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 30 minutes
Instructions
  1. You also need oil for frying, and powdered sugar.
  2. Into a large bowl, sift together: 1 1/3 cup of Flour, 1/4
  3. teaspoon Salt, 1/2 teaspoon Soda, 2 tablespoons Sugar and
  4. 3/4 teaspoon Baking powder. Next, in another bowl blend
  5. together: 1 Egg -- beaten, and 2/3 cup Milk -- or more as needed.
  6. Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ones. Beat until smooth.
  7. Fill a skillet or pan with 1 inch of cooking oil and heat to a temperature of 375F.
  8. Now cover the small hole of a clean funnel with a finger. Then fill the funnel with the batter. Carefully move your finger away from the hole in the funnel, allowing the batter to flow into the skillet. Move the funnel to form patterns with the batter. fry until golden brown, about 1 or 2 minutes, turning once with two spatulas.
  9. Remove to paper toweling to drain.Place on a plate and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve Hot and repeat the process until all of the batter is used up.
Recipe Notes

It is hard to know if this should really be called a cake, but it has historically been called a cake, so it is a cake, even if it is fried. This desert appeals to children of all ages, it is a homey, and homely, classic ~ attractive in its own strange way, and very tasty. I have seen it served with whipped cream and fruit toppings, so let your imagination run wild with the toppings. This is a Pennsylvania-Dutch recipe, and was printed in the food section of the September 25, 1986 Austin American-Statesman. This recipe was credited to Laura Worm, Louise Lightsey, and Jeanene Demel. 

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Shirley’s Banana Bread

Shirley's Banana Bread
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A great recipe for banana bread. An old fashioned favorite!
Servings Prep Time
1 Loaf 30 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Servings Prep Time
1 Loaf 30 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Shirley's Banana Bread
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A great recipe for banana bread. An old fashioned favorite!
Servings Prep Time
1 Loaf 30 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Servings Prep Time
1 Loaf 30 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: Loaf
Instructions
  1. Sift dry ingredients together.
  2. Blend in blender the eggs, shorting, bananas, and sugar together.
  3. Pour blended ingredients over the dry ingredients just to combine. (do not over mix).
  4. Turn into a greased loaf pan (8 X 4) and bake in a preheated (350º) oven for 45 minutes.
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Injera

Injera
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Ethiopian Flat Bread similar to the Mexican Tortilla. Very tasty and goes well as a side dish bread.
Prep Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Injera
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Ethiopian Flat Bread similar to the Mexican Tortilla. Very tasty and goes well as a side dish bread.
Prep Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Combine the flours and yeast in a ceramic or glass bowl. Add the warm water and mix into a fairly thin, smooth batter. Let the mixture sit for three full days at room temperature. Stir the mixture once a day. It will bubble and rise.
  2. When you are ready to make the injera, add the baking soda and salt and let the batter sit for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Heat a small, nonstick 9-inch skillet. When a drop of water bounces on the pan’s surface, take about 1/3 cup of the batter and pour it in the skillet quickly, all at once. Swirl the pan so that the entire bottom is evenly coated, then return to heat.
  4. The injera is cooked only on one side and the bottom should not brown. When the moisture has evaporated and lots of "eyes" appear on the surface, remove the injera. Let each injera cool and then stack them as you go along.
  5. If the first injera is undercooked, try using less of the mixture, perhaps 1/4 cup, and maybe cook it a bit longer. Be sure not to overcook it. Injera should be soft and pliable so that it can be rolled or folded, like a crepe.
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Hushpuppies

Hushpuppies
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Good old fashioned Hushpuppies. A Southern Favorite!
Prep Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Hushpuppies
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Good old fashioned Hushpuppies. A Southern Favorite!
Prep Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Mix dry ingredients together, add rest of the ingredients.
  2. Mix to form a smooth batter. Drop by teaspoon full into
  3. hot oil, don't crowd, and cook until golden brown. You can
  4. actually add any seasoning that you would like such as
  5. sage, basil, oregano, etc. Use about 1 teaspoon of each to
  6. add flavor. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce such as
  7. Ranch, Ketchup, Gradma’s Dressing, Honey, etc ....
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Bruschetta With Tomatoes, Cucumbers, And Basil

Bruschetta With Tomatoes, Cucumbers, And Basil
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A Wonderful Italian Appetizer!
Servings Prep Time
4 30 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 30 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Bruschetta With Tomatoes, Cucumbers, And Basil
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A Wonderful Italian Appetizer!
Servings Prep Time
4 30 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 30 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. 1. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and basil; season lightly with salt and pepper. Add olive oil and vinegar, and toss well to combine. Let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour, but no longer than 2.
  2. Heat broiler or grill pan.
  3. Cut bread diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil; grill or broil on both sides until toasted.
  4. 3. Rub hot bread lightly with garlic cloves on one side only. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and top with tomato mixture. Let stand a few minutes to allow juices to soak into bread before serving.
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Naan Bread

Naan Bread
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Simple Flat bread
Servings Prep Time
4 20 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 20 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Naan Bread
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Simple Flat bread
Servings Prep Time
4 20 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 20 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. In a glass-measuring cup, combine the yeast and sugar. Add the water and stir well. Let rest until foamy, about 5
  2. Sift together the flour and salt into a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the flour and pour the yeast mixture and oil into the center. Mix together with
  3. your fingers until a smooth dough forms, working in a small amount of additional flour as needed. Knead for 3 minutes.
  4. Oil a small bowl with the remaining butter or oil. Place the dough into the bowl, turning to coat, and let rest until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  5. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  6. Divide the dough into 6 pieces and gently roll into 6 circles on a lightly floured surface. Bake on a baking stone, or a lightly greased baking sheet, until just golden brown and puffed, about 12 minutes.
  7. Serve immediately.
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