Jelly Doughnuts

Jelly Doughnuts
2 packages dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
2 tsp. sugar
1 cup milk − scalded and cooled
4 tbsp. shortening
2 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
2 egg yolks
1/2 tsp. lemon zest − grated fine
3 1/2 − 4 cups flour
1−1/2 cups jam or jelly for filling (strawberry or raspberry)
oil for frying
Mix the yeast, water and 2 tsp. sugar together. Let foam 10 minutes.
Scald the milk and add the shortening. Let mixture cool then add egg and
yolks, sugar, salt and lemon zest. Stir well and pour in yeast mixture. Add
flour and stir to form a soft dough. Knead 5−8 minutes, adding a bit of
flour as needed to form a firmer dough. When dough is smooth and elastic,
place in a greased bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Let rise in a warm
place (in a turned off oven with only the oven light on is a good place) or
let rise overnight in the refrigerator.
Punch down and pinch off pieces of dough to form small balls (about the size
of golfballs). Cover and let sit 15 minutes.
In a deep fryer or heavy Dutch oven, heat 4 inches of oil to 375 F. Add the
doughnuts a few at a time and fry until the undersides are deep brown.
Gently turn over once and finish frying the other side. Lift doughnuts out
using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Fill with jam or jelly. Sprinkle with granulated sugar if desired. Serve at
once. Makes 24−36 doughnuts.

Doughnuts

Doughnuts
Raised doughnuts:
2 pkgs. regular or rapid rise yeast
1/4 cup warm water (105−115 degrees)
1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk (scalded then cooled)
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1/3 cup shortening
5 cups all−purpose flour
Vegetable oil
Creamy glaze or chocolate glaze
Dissolve yeast in warm water in 2 1/2−quart bowl. Add milk, salt,
eggs, shortening and 2 cups flour. Beat on low speed scraping bowl
constantly, 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed scraping bowl occasionally,
2 minutes. Stir in remaining flour until smooth. Cover and let rise in
warm place, until double, 50−60 minutes. (Dough is ready when indentation
remains when touched.) Turn dough onto floured surface; roll around lightly
to coat with flour. Gently roll dough 1/2−inch thick with floured rolling
pin. Cut with floured doughnut cutter. Cover and let rise until double,
30−40 minutes. Heat vegetable oil in deep fryer to 350 degrees. Slide
doughnuts into hot oil with wide spatula. Turn doughnuts as they rise
to the surface. Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side.
Remove carefully from oil (do not prick surface); drain. Dip the doughnuts
into creamy glaze, set on rack, then when slightly cooled spread chocolate
glaze on top. Can dip in sprinkles or other toppings after chocolate
if desired.
Creamy glaze:
1/3 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
4−6 tbsp. hot water
Heat butter until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar
and vanilla until smooth. Stir in water, 1 tablespoon at a time,
until desired consistency.
Chocolate glaze:
1/3 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar

Buttermilk Bisquits

Buttermilk Bisquits
1/2 Cup Butter
2 1/2 Tablespoon Sugar
1 Egg, beaten
3/4 Cup Buttermilk
1/4 Cup Club soda
1 Teaspoon Salt
5 Cup Bisquick biscuit mix
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Combine all of the ingredients. Knead the
dough by hand until smooth. Flour your hands. Pat the dough flat to 3/4−inch
thick on waxed paper. Cut out biscuits. Bake for 12 minutes or unitl golden
brown. Makes about 18 biscuits.

Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon Rolls
Dough:
2 pkgs. active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees)
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
4−5 cups all−purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk, scalded and cooled to 110 degrees
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs, room temperature
Filling:
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cinnamon
Icing:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2−3 tablespoons warm milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
For dough, dissolve yeast in water with 1/2 teaspoon sugar. Let stand 5
minutes. In mixing bowl, combine 3 cups flour, 1/3 cup sugar and salt. At
low speed, gradually beat in milk, oil, eggs, and yeast mixture; beat until
well blended. Beat in additional our, about 1 1/2 cups, until dough pulls
away from sides of bowl.
On floured surface, knead dough until smooth and elastic, 8−10 minutes.
Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in warm,
draft−free pace until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
For billing, beat all ingredients together until smooth. Set aside.
Grease 2 (9−inch) round cake pans. On lightly floured surface, roll dough
into an 18− by 10−inch ectangle Spread with filling. Roll tightly from long
side. Cut into 14 (1 1/4−inch) slices. Place 1 roll cut side up in center of
each pan. Arrange remaining rolls in a circle of 6 around center roll. Cover

Wheat Thins

Wheat Thins
1 3/4 cup Whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cup White flour
1/3 cup Oil
3/4 teas. Salt
1 cup Water

1. In large mixing bowl, combine the flours and thoroughly mix.
2. In separate bowl blend the oil, salt, and water.

3. Add liquid mixture to dry, mixing well but as little as possible.

4. Roll as thin as possible on unoiled cookie sheet − not more than 1/8"
thick. Mark with knife for size crackers desired, but do not cut
through. Prick each cracker a few times with fork. Sprinkle lightly
with salt or onion salt, if desired.

5. Bake at 350F until crisp and light brown, about 30 minutes.

6. When cool, separate into individual crackers.

Bread Bowls

Bread Bowls
2 1/2 cups warm water (105−115 degrees Fahrenheit)
2 packages active dry yeast
1 Tbsp. salt
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. oil
6 1/2 − 7 1/2 cups bread flour
1 egg, beaten
1 Tbsp. milk
Measure warm water into large bowl. Sprinkle in yeast; stir until dissolved.
Add salt, sugar, oil and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough
additional flour to make a stiff dough. Turn out onto lightly floured board;
knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 to 12 minutes. Place dough in bowl
that has been lightly coated with nonstick spray, turning to grease top.
Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Grease outside of 12, 10−ounce custard cups or oven−proof bowls of similar
size.
Punch dough down; divide into 12 pieces. Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
Spread each piece into a circle about 6 inches in diameter. Place over
outside of bowl, working dough with hands until it fits. Set bowls, dough
side up, on baking sheet that has been coated with nonstick spray. Cover
with plastic wrap; let rise in warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Combine egg and milk; gently brush mixture on dough. Bake at 400 degrees
Fahrenheit for 15 minutes until golden brown. Using potholders, carefully
remove the bowls. Set bread bowls open side up on baking pan; bake 5
minutes. Makes 12 servings.
For larger bowls, use oven−proof bowls that are approximately 6 inches in
diameter. Divide dough into 6 portions. Frozen bread dough also can be used.
A 1−pound loaf will make 2 large or 4 small bowls.

Biscuits

Biscuits
2 cups self rising flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons confectioners sugar
1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening (such as Crisco)
1−1/2 cups buttermilk
Melted butter (about 1/4 cup)
Stir together the flour, baking powder & 10x sugar. Cut in the shortening
until pieces are about the size of grains of rice. Stir in the buttermilk.
Knead a few times, roll out on a floured board or counter top to 3/4−inch
thickness. Be careful not to work dough too much or add too much flour, or
you'll have dry biscuits. Cut with an oversized biscuit cutter (about 3−
inches). Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake about 12 minutes in a
preheated 450 degree oven.


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Pizza Crust #2

Pizza Crust
1 pk Dry Yeast
1/4 cup Water
2 1/4 cups Warm water
6 tb Olive oil,+ extra for pans
6 cups Flour
1 ts Salt
Dissolve yeast in warm water (105F is perfect). Let it sit for two minutes.
Add the rest of the ingedients and mix well. Turn out onto board and knead
for ten minutes. Place back in bowl covered with a damp towel and let rise
30 to 40 minutes.
Divide dough into 3 parts and place in 3 olive−oiled pie pans.
Dimple dough with fingers. Place on top the following mixture:
Coarse sea (or Kosher) salt, fresh ground pepper, chopped rosemary
and thyme. If herbs are dried, soak them in water for 10 minutes and then
pat dry on paper towels.
Let rise 50 to 60 minutes.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes.
May dip in olive oil.

Garlic Cheese Bread

Garlic Cheese Bread
1 loaf french bread
1/2 cup butter
1 cup shredded jack cheese
1 cup shredded asiago cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, pureed
Split french bread loaf into halves horizontally. Mix butter, cheeses,
mayonnaise, green onions and garlic in a bowl, blending well. Spread the
cut side of bread with spread. Bake at 350 degrees for 7 minutes, then
place under broiler about 3 minutes longer. Cut into slices and serve.

Pizza Crust

Pizza Crust
This makes two LARGE cookie sheets.
4 ½ tsp. yeast
2-¼ cup very warm water
2 tsp. sugar
¼ cup olive oil
5 cups flour
1 Tbsp. salt

Mix yeast, water and sugar together. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Mix all ingredients and need for 10 minutes. Oil the bottom on a large mixing bowl. Cover with a clean towel and let rise or 1-½ hours. Cut dough into half. With them in two separate bowls, let rise for another 10 minutes. Roll them out on two grease cookies sheets. Bake at 450 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Add toppings of your choice and bake until heated. (Try the Italian Pizza topping!)

Whole Wheat Bread

Whole Wheat Bread
5 cups warm water
1 ½ tablespoon salt
3 tablespoons dough enhancer
½ cup oil
½ cup honey
6-7 cups flour

Mix, and then add 3-tablespoon instant yeast. Add flour a cup at a time until the sides come clean (about 5 cups). Mix for 10 minutes. Spread oil on the counter. Dump dough on counter. Cut into 4-5 pieces (depending on your pan sizes). Form into loaves. Let rise. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Take out of oven and rub with butter or shortening.

Graham Crackers

Graham Crackers
1 cup white flour
1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
5 Tablespoon sugar
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1/2 Teaspoon baking soda
1 Teaspoon baking powder
1/4 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 Tablespoon butter or margarine, cold and sliced in small pieces
1/4 cup solid vegetable shortening
2 Tablespoon honey
1 Tablespoon molasses
1/4 cup water
1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
Combine flours, sugar, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon in a
large bowl. Work in the butter and shortening with your fingers until the
mixture has the consistency of coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, mix the honey, molasses, water and vanilla. Sprinkle
this mixture over the dry ingredients and toss with a fork until well
blended.
Form the dough into a ball. Cover and chill for several hours.
Cut the dough in half and let it sit for 15 minutes at room temperature.
Sprinkle a piece of wax paper with whole wheat flour. Roll out one of the
dough pieces flat to about 7x15 inches. If the dough cracks or breaks, just
pinch the edges back together.
Poke a fork into the dough at 1/2 to 1" intervals. Then cut into 2 1/2 inch
squares. Use a spatula to move the squares to a large, ungreased baking
sheet. You can place them close together.
Repeat with the other half of the dough.
Bake in the center of the oven for 15 minutes at 350 or until lightly
browned on the edges. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.
Should last up to a month.
For a sweeter treat: Sprinkle a mixture of sugar and cinnamon over the top

Rolls

Rolls
1 envelope Active dry yeast
1/4 cup Very warm water
1/3 cup Sugar
1/4 cup Butter or margarine
1 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Scalding hot milk
1 Egg −− lightly beaten
4 1/2 cups Sifted all−purpose flour
2 tablespoons Melted butter or margarine −− for brushing rolls
Sprinkle the yeast over very warm water in a large bowl (Very warm
water should feel comfortably warm when dropped on wrist.) Stir until
yeast dissolves. Add sugar, the 1/4 cup butter or margarine and salt
to hot milk and stir until the sugar dissolves and butter or margarine
is melted. Cool mixture to 105 to 115 degrees. Add milk mixture to
yeast, then beat in egg. Beat in 4 cups of the flour, 1 cup at a time,
to form a soft dough. Use some of the remaining 1/2 cup of the flour to
dust a pastry cloth. Knead the dough lightly for 5 minutes, working in
the remaining flour (use it for flouring the pastry cloth and your
hands). Place dough in a warm buttered bowl; turn greased side up.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/4
to 1 1/2 hours. Punch dough down and knead 4 to 5 minutes on a lightly
floured pastry cloth. Dough will be sticky, but use as little flour
as possible for flouring your hands and the pastry cloth, otherwise
the rolls will not be as feathery light as they should be. Pinch off
small chunks of dough and shape into round rolls about 1 1/2 to
1 3/4 inches in diameter. Place in neat rows, not quite touching,
in a well−buttered 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Cover rolls and let rise in
a warm place until doubled in bulk, 30 to 40 minutes. Brush tops of
rolls with melted butter or margarine, then bake in a 375 degree oven
for 18 to 20 minutes or until nicely browned. Serve warm with plenty
of butter. This recipe yields about 2 dozen rolls.