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Breads

Sourdough crackers

Another winner using sourdough discard. 1 cup white wheat flour 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 cup sourdough discard 1/4 cup butter 2 T. dried herbs Oil and kosher salt for the tops. Mix all the ingredients.  Divide the dough in half.  Wrap in saran and chill at least an hour- or overnight.  Flour some parchment […]

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Sourdough English Muffins

Once you begin sourdough starter you can have plenty of “discard” to use for other baked goods.  We love the waffles, English muffins, crackers, pita pockets and soft rolls.  Eventually I want to try the tortillas. The process for English muffins is a 2 day process. On the first day mix together: 1 cup sourdough […]

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Dark Rye Bagels

This recipe is oh so delicious. When the kids were young, bagel making day was an event. We usually made garlic and onion or maybe plain ones. Now I am really into whole grains and this recipe gives you a nice small bagel – not an oversized one. But it is light and tasty and […]

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Pancakes with apples or bananas

Or mangos or peaches or any fruit you like!  You can use ANY pancake recipe- box or scratch but I love these buttermilk pancakes for the best fruit pancakes.  Put all ingredients in a large bowl- except fruit, and blend lightly just until everything is mixed.  Over- mixing makes for chewy pancakes.  We want them […]

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Desserts

pineapple carrot cake

This one comes from my mom and I have yet to try it. But the Bundt Cake pan is a good one for large family gatherings. Mix all together: 2 1/4 cups cake flour 1 1.2 cups sugar 3/4 cup mayo or Miracle Whip 2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp allspice or […]

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Cherry Rolls

You can make these any flavor you desire. I add a spread of citrus flavored cream cheese under the fruit to Kick it Up a notch. Start with a nice sweet dough. 1 pkg dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water Proof or mix and let bubble. Use your KitchenAid mixer with dough hook to make […]

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Tea Cakes

Family favorite- small powdered sugar covered cookies- also go by a dozen other names- Mexican Wedding Cakes, Tea Cakes, etc. etc. Start with a softened cup of butter. Add 2/3 cup of toasted walnuts or pecans, crushed fine. (Use a food processor if you have one) 1/4 cup of powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, 2 […]

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Desserts

Holiday Fudge

Fudge is one treat almost everyone likes. You can customize to your favorite flavors- I like to throw in marshmellows and toasted pecans. Some like peanut butter chips. Start with 3 cups of nice chocolate chips and a 14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk. Melt in a double boiler or a good quality pan […]

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Dinners

Flap Steak

This was a first time recipe- found the flap steak in the mark down bin.  Put steak in a zip lock (2 pounds) and add 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 T. red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or jar garlic, 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup honey and some fresh ground pepper.  Keep in […]

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Breads

Sourdough Bread

If you have a week or two to get into making bread- this is the one for you.  Sourdough is a process- a long, long process.  I checked blogs for info and found conflicting instructions and recipes- but the first try, I had a worthy bread to share with neighbors and family.  Start with a […]