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Bread

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Prep Time: 3 hours 25 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 c sugar
  • 1 1/2 T salt
  • 4 c hot water
  • 9 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 T yeast
  • 1/3 c shortening

Instructions

1

Stir salt and sugar together. Pour hot water over, and then stir in about 3 c of the flour, mixed with yeast. Melt shortening and stir it in. Add just enough flour so the dough can be kneaded. Knead for about 10 minutes. Let rise until double, about one hour.

2

Punch down and let rise again.

3

Divide into four loaves and put into greased loaf pans. Let rise again.

4

Bake for 25 minutes at 400 degrees, then reduce temperature to 375 degrees and bake for 20 minutes more.

Appetizer/ Fruit/ Salad/ Sides/ Snacks/ Sweets

Mixed Fruit Salad

Mixed Fruit Salad

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • fresh pineapple
  • strawberries
  • raspberries
  • blueberries
  • kiwi

Instructions

1

Choose 2-3 types of fresh berries.

2

Cut up fresh pineapple and kiwi.

3

Mix all together.

Notes

Based on photo at: https://www.goodto.com/recipes/fruit-salad

Bread/ Sides/ Snacks

Focaccia Bread

Focaccia Bread

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By Prep Time: 55 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt, sugar, yeast, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, basil and black pepper. Mix in the vegetable oil and water.

2

When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.

3

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Punch dough down; place on greased baking sheet. Pat into a 1/2 inch thick rectangle. Brush top with olive oil. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese.

4

Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Appetizer/ Snacks

Salsa

Salsa

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By Serves: 16 cups Prep Time: 45 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 10 cups tomatoes; peeled, chopped and drained
  • 3 cups onion, chopped
  • 1 ¾ cups green pepper, chopped
  • 5 medium jalapeños, finely chopped (about 1 to 1 1/4 cups)
  • 7 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 ½ teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
  • 2 ½ tablespoons canning salt
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 ¼ cups apple cider vinegar
  • 16 ounces tomato sauce, NOT optional – necessary for safe canning/proper pH
  • 12 ounces tomato paste, optional (if you want a thicker salsa)

Instructions

1

Combine all the ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often.

2

Fill sterilized pint-size or half-pint canning jars within 1/2-inch of the top. Wipe the rim of the jar clean and seal with a lid and ring.

3

Process in a water or steam bath canner for 15 minutes (add 5 minutes if you live at 1,001 to 3,000 feet; add 10 minutes for 3,001 to 6,000 feet; add 15 minutes for 6,001 feet to 8,000 feet).

4

Remove the jars carefully from the water or steam bath and let cool to room temperature. Check to make sure the jars have sealed correctly (lightly press the top of the lid; it should be firm – if the center bubbles up and down when you press on it, it hasn’t sealed correctly and will need to be refrigerated or re-processed).

Notes

Source: https://www.melskitchencafe.com/best-homemade-salsa

Bread/ Sides/ Snacks/ Sweets

Banana Crumb Muffins

Banana Crumb Muffins

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By Serves: 5 Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • --Muffins:--
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 or 2 bananas, mashed
  • ⅜ cup white sugar
  • 2 T butter, melted
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • --Crumb Topping:--
  • ⅙ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ¹⁄₁₆ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ tablespoon butter

Instructions

1

Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.

2

Beat bananas, white sugar, melted butter, and egg together in a separate bowl.

3

Stir the banana mixture into the flour mixture just until combined.

4

Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

5

Prepare crumb topping: Mix brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Use a fork to mix in 1 tablespoon butter until mixture is crumbly; sprinkle topping over muffins.

6

Bake at 375 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes.

Notes

Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/17652/banana-crumb-muffins/

Bread/ Sides/ Snacks

Corn Bread Muffins

Corn Bread Muffins

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By Serves: 12 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 - 4 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ cup cooking oil or melted butter

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400F. Line muffin pan.

2

In a medium bowl stir together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt; set aside.

3

In a small bowl combine eggs, milk, and melted butter. Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture. Stir just until moistened.

4

Spoon the batter into 12 greased 2-1/2-inch muffin cups, filling cups two-thirds full.

5

Bake in the preheated oven about 15 minutes or until light brown and a wooden toothpick inserted near centers comes out clean.

Cookies/ Snacks/ Sweets

Grandpa Krahn’s Favorite Oatmeal Cookies

Grandpa Krahn's Favorite Oatmeal Cookies

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Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs; well beaten
  • 1/2 c Shortening
  • 1 c sugar
  • 1/4 tsps Salt
  • 1 tsps baking soda
  • 2 c oatmeal
  • 2 c flour
  • 14 tablespoon milk
  • 1 c raisins

Instructions

1

Mix eggs, butter, and sugar.

2

Add dry ingredients and milk alternately.

3

Bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes.

Bread/ Sides/ Snacks/ Sweets

Cinnamon Swirl Bread

Cinnamon Swirl Bread

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By Prep Time: 1 hour, plus 1 1/2 to 2 hours rise time Cooking Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 c milk
  • 3 T unsalted butter
  • 1/2 c sugar
  • 3 T brown sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 c flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 egg yolks

Instructions

1

Heat milk and 3 T butter until butter is melted. Let it cool about 20 minutes.

2

Whisk together sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Put 3 T of this mixture into a large mixing bowl; set the remaining mixture aside.

3

Whisk flour, yeast, and salt into the 3 T cinnamon sugar mixture.

4

Add egg yolks to the cooled milk, and then mix the liquid into the dry ingredients. Knead about 8 minutes and form the dough into a smooth ball. Let rise in a greased bowl, covered with plastic wrap, for 60 to 90 minutes (until doubled).

5

Grease a loaf pan. Pat the dough into an 18-by-7-inch rectangle. Brush dough with water and sprinkle with 1/2 c of the reserved cinnamon sugar, leaving a 2-inch border along one short end. Roll up into a log, ending with the border end and pinching the seam and ends closed. Place loaf seam-side-down in the greased pan.

6

Cover loaf pan loosely with greased plastic and let the loaf rise at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes, until the dough is level with the top edge of the pan.

7

Heat the oven to 350 degrees.

8

Melt 1 T butter and brush on top of the loaf. Sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon sugar.

9

Bake for 45 to 55 minutes.

10

Allow bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then remove and cool completely, about 2 hours.

Appetizer/ Sides/ Snacks/ Vegetable

Dill Dip

Dill Dip

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By Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 8 oz sour cream
  • 2 T green onion, finely chopped (1 piece)
  • 2 T fresh dill
  • 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
  • fresh vegetables, crackers, or chips

Instructions

1

Beat together the cream cheese, sour cream, green onion, dill, and salt, until fluffy.

2

Cover and chill for 1 to 24 hours.

3

If the dip is too thick after chilling, stir in 1-2 T milk.

4

Serve with vegetables, crackers, or chips.

Bread/ Sides/ Snacks/ Sweets

Pumpkin Muffins

Pumpkin Muffins

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Serves: 2 dozen Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 2 c sugar
  • 1 1/2 c oil
  • 15-16 oz pumpkin (2 c)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 T cinnamon
  • 3 c flour

Instructions

1

Beat together all the ingredients except the flour until smooth. Then add the flour. Fill greased muffin tins two-thirds full. Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with brown sugar.

2

Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.