If you love baking bread, try this recipe. I have used this recipe for gift giving and to keep on hand around the house. It is really simple to do. You basically bake your bread in glass canning jars. When they are done baking, just add the seal. As they cool, it will seal and then you just store it on your shelf. It will not mold, unless you don’t get the seal right. Give it a try. You can use the following to make this bread: pumpkin, banana, zucchini bread, Cranberries, apples, carrots, pineapple or raisins. But I will … Continue reading →

If you’re looking for something delicious and comforting to nibble on as the weather turns cold, try making these deliciously sweet cinnamon biscuits. They’re a great treat to make for yourself or to let the kids help make as well. The dough is flaky and soft and the cinnamon sugar makes this treat taste like the best cinnamon roll-donut combination you’ve ever had. Try it—you’ll love it! For this recipe you’ll need: 2 cups sifted all purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¼ cup vegetable oil ¾ cup buttermilk 8 tablepoons (1 stick) … Continue reading →

I used to think making bread was a daunting task. And though it can be at times, especially because I don’t have a stand mixer, I find it enjoyable and therapeutic. After all, what’s better after a stressful day than a ball of dough you can squeeze? Here’s a deliciously simple recipe for white bread. It’s similar to a French bread loaf and should be eaten the same day to avoid drying out. It takes a bit of time, yes, but once you smell the aroma of the dough, watch the bread rise on the countertop and then in your … Continue reading →

Oyster Crackers 12 to 16 ounces plain oyster crackers 1 package Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing Mix 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons dill weed 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 3/4 cup salad oil In a bowl, combine the dressing mix and oil. Add dill weed, lemon pepper, and garlic powder. Pour over crackers, stirring well to coat. Place seasoned crackers in a warm oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm

Yummy Cheese Straws 1 cup of butter 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated 2 2/3 cups sifted flour Dash of red pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt Mix ingredients well. Roll the dough thin, cutting into narrow strips. Bake strips at 275 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes, or until light brown. Makes about 4 dozen

Cheesy Hot Bread 1 loaf white bread, not sliced 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated 1 cup Romano cheese, grated 6 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1 cup of extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons dried red chili peppers Place the white bread loaf in a large baking dish. Cutting only about half way down the loaf, make 8 slices. Sprinkle cheeses, garlic, parsley, and one-half of the extra virgin olive oil over the loaf. Spread dried red chili peppers around base of bread. Bake the bread at 300 degrees for about 15 minutes or until cheese … Continue reading →

Poppy Seed Bread This is a sweet bread suitable for serving as a light snack with tea or coffee. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups flour 1 1/2 tsp salt 2 cups sugar 3 large eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup vegetable oil 3 tsp poppy seeds 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 tsp butter flavor 1 1/2 tsp almond extract 1/4 cup orange juice 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp butter flavor 1/2 tsp almond extract DIRECTIONS: 1. Combine first 11 ingredients and beat 2 minutes. Pour into two greased loaf pans. 2. Bake … Continue reading →

Pepper Biscuits Excellent accompaniment to grilled steak. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tbs baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 tbs coarse cracked black pepper 1/2 tsp baking soda 3/4 cup shortening 1 cup buttermilk DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 450F. Sift together flour with baking powder, salt, pepper and baking soda. 2. Cut in shortening with pastry cutter. Add buttermilk to make a soft dough. 3. Flour your hands and pull off pieces of dough the size of biscuit, and pat into a biscuit shape. 4. Place, touching, on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden … Continue reading →