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White Bread

WONDERFUL for French Toast or sandwiches 2 pkgs yeast or 4 1/2 tsp yeast 3/4 cup warm water Bloom the yeast on the lukewarm water. Add 2 2/3 cup more warm water 1 T. salt 1/4 cup sugar 3 T. melted butter 9-10 cups of flour. Mix in kitchen-aid with dough hook about 10 minutes.  […]

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sourdough tortillas

Start this dough the day before you want hot fresh tortillas. 1/2 cup sourdough starter 1/2 cup milk (or water) 4 T. lard or coconut oil 1 tsp sea salt 2 cups white wheat flour (or any flour) Knead dough for 3 minutes.  Add enough flour that it is sticky but not messy.  Let the […]

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Sourdough Waffles

This one is another 2 day process, using discarded sourdough starter.  One the first day mix: 2 cups flour 2 cups buttermilk 2 T. sugar 1 cup starter.  Mix well and cover with a tea towel. On the next morning add: 2 large eggs 1/4 cup melted butter 3/4 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda […]

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Sourdough Soup/Chili bowls

1 cup sourdough starter 1 1/2 cup water 2 1/4 tsp. yeast 1 T. sugar 2 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 cup bread flour 4 c all purpose flour Mix all in kitchen aid until it forms a nice dough.  rise 90 minutes.  Pour onto floured surface.  Cut and shape into 4 round loaves.  Place […]

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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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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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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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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 […]

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Italian Toasts

This is a quick appetizer.   Buy a fresh loaf of herb or whole grain bread and slice into 1/2 inch or smaller slices.  Toast lightly.  Brush toast lightly with olive oil/garlic mixture.  Layer fresh mozerella slices, fresh basil and fresh tomato slices on each piece.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Place in broiler, oven or […]