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Potato Stick Candy (Hay Stacks)

Potato Stick Candy (Hay Stacks)
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A Candy made with "Potato Sticks". This is one of our favorites at Christmas Time
Prep Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Potato Stick Candy (Hay Stacks)
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A Candy made with "Potato Sticks". This is one of our favorites at Christmas Time
Prep Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Melt chips and peanut butter together in microwave oven, then add peanuts and potatoes.
  2. Spoon on to wax paper and let harden. This never fails.
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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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Mocha Ice Cream Cake

Mocha Ice Cream Cake
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A Delicous Ice Cream Cake
Servings Prep Time
8 60 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 60 minutes
Mocha Ice Cream Cake
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A Delicous Ice Cream Cake
Servings Prep Time
8 60 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 60 minutes
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Line ladyfingers around side of 9" springform pan. Mix
  2. Mix softened ice creams together. Add coffee granules, liqueur and crushed toffee bars.
  3. Pour into springform pan. Spread a thin layer of chocolate sauce on top.
  4. Freeze for at least 1 hour.
  5. Before serving, spread cake with whipped cream.
  6. Do not let this cake defrost before serving. Serve immediately upon removing from freezer.
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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 (350ยบ) oven for 45 minutes.
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