1 pkg. dry yeast1 c. warm water1/4 c. sugar3/4 c. canola oil2 c. buttermilk6 c. flour4 t. baking powder1/4 t. baking soda1 1/2 t. salt Dissolve the yeast in warm water. Then blend together with sugar, oil, buttermilk, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. At this point, you may store the mixture in a sealed dish in the refrigerator. When ready to use, let rise for 1-2 … [Read more...] about Sourdough Biscuits
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Bran Muffins
1 1/2 c. bran (or bran cereal, even raisin bran is fine)1 1/4 c. whole wheat flour1/2 c. honey1/3 c. oil1 egg3 t. baking powder1 1/2 c. milkbutter-flavored, non-stick cooking spray Mix all together thoroughly. Spoon 1/2 full into muffin pan that has been well-coated with non-stick spray. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes. Grocery List: … [Read more...] about Bran Muffins
Southern Style Whole Grain Pancakes
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour1 c. instant oats2/3 c. cornmeal3 T. sugar2 T. baking powder1 t. salt6 eggs, separated6 T. canola oil, plus 1/2 c. separated3 c. buttermilk Whip egg whites until stiff with a beater. Set aside. In a separate bowl mix together the flours, oats, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a smaller bowl blend the egg yolks, … [Read more...] about Southern Style Whole Grain Pancakes
Buttermilk Biscuits
2 c. flour (plus trace amount for counter surface)4 t. baking powder1 t. salt1/2 c. shortening1 c. buttermilk Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl. Add shortening and mix with pastry blender (picture of one from Williams-Sonoma below) until it is “crumbly” in texture. Stir in buttermilk. Pat out to desired thickness on a floured surface. Cut with round … [Read more...] about Buttermilk Biscuits
Garlic Parmesan French Bread
1 loaf french bread, sliced1 stick margarine1/2 c. Parmesan cheese, grated1/2 c. Monterrey jack cheese, grated1 t. garlic1 t. salt Place sliced bread in aluminum foil, wrapping, so that only the top is showing. Place on a cookie sheet. In a glass measuring cup, melt butter in microwave, add in cheeses, garlic and salt. Blend together and pour over the bread, opening each … [Read more...] about Garlic Parmesan French Bread
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
3 c. flour1 T. baking powder1/2 t. baking soda1/2 t salt2 T. poppy seeds10 T. butter, melted1 c. sugar2 eggs1/2 c. heavy cream1 c. sour cream1 T. lemon zest3 T. lemon juice1 c. powdered sugar Blend together in a large bowl flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, lemon zest and poppy seeds. Make a well in the center and add butter, eggs, heavy cream and sour cream. … [Read more...] about Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Bread Machine Pizza Dough
1 t. sugar2 t. salt1/4 c. plus 1 T. cornmeal3 T. wheat flour3 c. white flour1 1/4 c. warm water (105 degrees)2 T. olive oil1 T. yeast Pour water into bread maker. Then add olive oil, flours, cornmeal, sugar and salt. Poke a hole in the dry mixture with your finger and add yeast there. Set bread machine to dough cycle. When complete, flour a surface and shape crust for … [Read more...] about Bread Machine Pizza Dough
Rice Cakes
1 c. rice, cooked2 c. heavy cream1 1/2 c. flour1/2 t. salt1 1/4 T sugar2 t. baking powder1 egg1 T. shortening (melted)2 T. canola oil Cover cooked rice with 1 c. cream and let sit in refrigerator. Sift dry ingredients. Mix egg, 1 c. cream and shortening in a separate container. Alternating, add small amounts of dry ingredients and liquid mixture into rice and cream. Drop … [Read more...] about Rice Cakes
Flour Tortillas From Scratch
3 c. flour plus scant amount for hands and surface2 t. salt2 T. baking powder1/3 c. butter, melted1 c. hot water In a large bowl, add flour, salt, baking powder and butter. Stir together thoroughly, until the mixture is crumbly. Slowly add hot water, stirring together. Flour hands and knead mixture for 2 minutes. Divide into 8 balls. Cover with damp paper towel for 30 … [Read more...] about Flour Tortillas From Scratch
Cinnamon Rolls
2 pkgs. yeast3 c. flour plus 1/2 c. separated plus 4 c. also separate1 c. sugar2 t. salt2 c. milk1/2 c. water1 c. margarine plus 16 T. separated plus scant amount for greasing bowl4 eggs2 T. lemon juice1 c. cinnamon sugar mixture (made from 4 t. cinnamon and 1 c. sugar) in a shaker. Thoroughly mix undissolved yeast with 3 c. flour, 1 c. sugar, 2 t. salt. In a sauce pan heat … [Read more...] about Cinnamon Rolls