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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
Print Recipe
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 (350ยบ) oven for 45 minutes.
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Dabo Kolo (Crunchy Spice Bites)

Dabo Kolo (Crunchy Spice Bites)
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Crispy snacks made with Berbere.
Servings Prep Time
24 Bites 45 minutes
Servings Prep Time
24 Bites 45 minutes
Dabo Kolo (Crunchy Spice Bites)
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Crispy snacks made with Berbere.
Servings Prep Time
24 Bites 45 minutes
Servings Prep Time
24 Bites 45 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: Bites
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350หšF.
  2. In a bowl combine flour, berbere, sugar & salt. Gradually mix in about 2/3 c of water until a thick paste is formed.
  3. Dump the mixture onto a floured board & knead until you have a stiff dough.
  4. Make a well in the centre of the dough ball & pour in the oil. Fold the dough over the oil & knead for another 5 minutes.
  5. Cover the dough with a cloth to keep it moist.
  6. Break off chunks to roll into 1/4-inch round strips. Cut these strips into 1/2-inch long pieces, preferably using scissors so that the ends will be pinched.
  7. Bake on a flat sheet for 20 to 30 minutes until crisp. Stir 2 or 3 times to ensure even browning.
  8. When cool, store in an airtight container.
Recipe Notes

** Berbere (Ethiopian Spice Mix)

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Baked Plantain Loaf

Baked Plantain Loaf
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Slice and serve with salted peanuts or as an accompaniment to spicy dishes.
Servings Prep Time
6 People 60 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 People 60 minutes
Baked Plantain Loaf
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Slice and serve with salted peanuts or as an accompaniment to spicy dishes.
Servings Prep Time
6 People 60 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 People 60 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: People
Instructions
  1. Peel the plantains, cut them into small chunks and put into a large deep mixing bowl. Mash into a thick paste with your fingers or an electric blender. If using a blender, you may need to add 1/8 to 1/4 cup of water for smoother blending.
  2. Add the chilli sambal, rice flour, salt and mix well.
  3. Gently heat the corn oil in a frying pan and add the turmeric. Stir well, remove from the heat and blend into the plantain mixture which should be thick yet soft enough to pour. If it is too soft, add small amounts of rice flour or if too stiff, add small amounts of water until it reached the described consistency.
  4. Grease a loaf pan, and pour plantain mixture into it.
  5. Bake in the oven on medium to low heat at 350หš for 1 hr. or until cooked and firm.
  6. When cooked, remove from the oven and allow to stand for approximately 5-10 min. before turning it out on a wire rack.
  7. Slice and serve with salted peanuts or as an accompaniment to spicy dishes.
  8. peanuts or as an accompaniment to spicy dishes.
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Baked Flatbread With Garlic (Lahsooni Naan)

Baked Flatbread With Garlic (Lahsooni Naan)
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Naan with Garlic.
Servings Prep Time
12 Flatbreads 60 minutes
Servings Prep Time
12 Flatbreads 60 minutes
Baked Flatbread With Garlic (Lahsooni Naan)
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Naan with Garlic.
Servings Prep Time
12 Flatbreads 60 minutes
Servings Prep Time
12 Flatbreads 60 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: Flatbreads
Instructions
  1. Combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt. Set aside.
  2. Whisk water and egg replacer.
  3. Mix egg replacer, soy milk and canola oil in a large bowl.
  4. Add flour mixture to soymilk mixture and stir until dough forms a ball. Knead briefly, place in a greased bowl and cover with a damp towel. Let dough rest in a warm, draft-free area for 2-1/2 to 3 hours.
  5. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil
  6. Lightly oil baking sheets.
  7. Saute garlic in olive oil for 2 minutes. Set aside.
  8. Lightly coat hands with vegetable oil and knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth, about 3 minutes.
  9. Divide dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each into a ball.
  10. Flatten each ball with hands, roll into an oval about 3/8" thick and stretch ends to form a teardrop shape (wide at base and tapering to a point on top).
  11. Place on baking sheets and brush with garlic oil.
  12. Bake on middle rack for 6 to 8 minutes.
  13. After baking, place under broiler to brown.
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Hot Butter Rolls

Hot Butter Rolls
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Warm homemade rolls are a great addition to any meal.
Servings Prep Time
6 rolls 15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 rolls 15 minutes
Hot Butter Rolls
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Warm homemade rolls are a great addition to any meal.
Servings Prep Time
6 rolls 15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 rolls 15 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: rolls
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350หš
  2. Stir together the yeast and 1/4 cup of warm water. Let stand about 5 minutes.
  3. Mix together 1 cup flour, sugar, and salt until well blended.
  4. Add the yeast mixture, 1 egg, and milk until well blended.
  5. Add the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time until combined.
  6. Add enough of the remaining flour to the dough until it is no longer sticky.
  7. Place the dough in a well greased bowl, turning over to coat all of the dough. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about an hour or until the dough has doubled in size.
  8. Punch down dough and divide it into fourths. Shape each fourth into 6 1 inch balls. Place the balls of dough on a lightly greased 13 X 9 inch pan. Let rest 1 hour.
  9. Mix together 1 tablespoon of water, and the other egg, brush on top of the rolls, and sprinkle with the sesame or poppy seeds.
  10. Bake in a 350 degree preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  11. Rolls may be frozen up to about 3 months.
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Pumpkin Pineapple Bread

Pumpkin Pineapple Bread
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Delicious Pumpkin Pineapple Bread.
Servings
2 loaves
Passive Time
120 minutes
Servings
2 loaves
Passive Time
120 minutes
Pumpkin Pineapple Bread
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Delicious Pumpkin Pineapple Bread.
Servings
2 loaves
Passive Time
120 minutes
Servings
2 loaves
Passive Time
120 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: loaves
Instructions
  1. Mix flour, sugar, and dry ingredients.
  2. Add oil, eggs, pineapple, and pumpkin. Beat well, then add nuts.
  3. Bake at 325 for about 1 hour and 30 minutes in a greased and floured pans.
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Mini Pumpkin Cranberry Breads

Mini Pumpkin Cranberry Breads
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Makes 6 to 12 Mini Loaves
Mini Pumpkin Cranberry Breads
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Makes 6 to 12 Mini Loaves
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Combine flour, 1 Tbsp pumpkin spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in large bowl.
  2. Combine sugar, 2 tsp pumpkin spice, eggs, oil and juice in small mixer bowl; beat until just blended.
  3. Add the wet pumpkin mixture to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in cranberries and nuts.
  4. Fill each mini loaf pan no more then half way.
  5. Bake in preheated 350F oven for 50-55 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  6. Cool in pans for 10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool.
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Cheesy Onion Buns

Cheesy Onion Buns
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Onions and Chesse make these fresh buns wonderful!
Cheesy Onion Buns
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Onions and Chesse make these fresh buns wonderful!
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Combine yeast and 1 cup flour in a medium mixing bowl, set aside.
  2. Combine cheese spread, water, shortening , sugar, and salt in a small saucepan; heat to 105 degrees to 115 degrees, stirring constantly.
  3. Add cheese mixture, egg, and onion to yeast mixture; beat 1/2 minute at low speed of an electric mixer, scraping sides of bowl. Beat 3 minutes at high speed.
  4. Stir in remaining 1 cup flour. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. Shape dough into 12 balls. Place in well-greased muffin pans.
  6. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85 degrees), free from drafts, 1-1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
  7. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes.
Recipe Notes

Prep Time:15 Minutes
Rise Time:1 1/2 Hours
Baking Time: 15 to 18 minutes

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Fat Free Bagels

Fat Free Bagels
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These bagels are great, and fat free!
Servings
12
Servings
12
Fat Free Bagels
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These bagels are great, and fat free!
Servings
12
Servings
12
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 Cups Water Lukewarm หš(105ฬŠ หš to 115หš)
  • 1 Tablespoon yeast
  • 2 Tablespoon honey
  • 1 Tablespoon salt
  • 4 Cup flour Whole Wheat or Oat
  • 1/4 Cup corn meal for pan
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Let yeast proof in water for 5 minutes, then mix in the honey, salt and flour. Knead for 10 minutes until dough is slick.
  2. Rise, covered in oiled bowl for 15 minutes.
  3. Pat dough into rectangular slab 1 " thick and cut into strips. Join ends of strips together to form bagels.
  4. Let rise, covered, on oiled tray for 20 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and put a pot of water on to boil.
  6. After the 20 minute rise is done, drop bagels, one at a time, into boiling water. Take them out once they rise to the top of the water (Should be anywhere between 30 sec and 1 minute)
  7. While still wet, sprinkle on toppings of choice (onion, garlic, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and sea salt)
  8. Bake on tray with cornmeal to prevent sticking. They will be done in around 25 minutes (varies) - when tops are golden brown.
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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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