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Archive for March, 2007
Choc-Oat-Chip Cookies (Pretty Healthy)
Mar 27th
Since I’ve started the show, one of the most requested recipes has been for a healthy cookie recipe, so after several tries (with several failures) I think I’ve got one that’s really good and not too unhealthy. Also, try substituting Splenda brown sugar blend to decrease calories even more. Let me know how it turns out! Happy Baking!
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup Splenda
1/2 cup (1 stick) lite butter
2 large egg whites
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon water
2 cups quick or old fashioned oats
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Cream brown sugar, splenda, and lite butter. Add egg whites and vanilla.
Mix in flour, soda, cinnamon, and salt, adding water, oats, pecans, and chocolate chips until thoroughly mixed.
Shape into cookies and place on greased baking sheets – bake at 425 degrees for about 10 minutes. Let cool on cookie sheets for 1-2 minutes, then transfer to racks to cool.
Makes: about 48 cookies
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)
Loading ...Pizza
Mar 20th
Crust:
1 tablespoon dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (105-115 degrees)
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups flour (white or wheat)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 to 3/4 cup milk
About 1/2 cup flour (if needed)
Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water in a large bowl. Let stand 5 minutes.
Mix in flour, salt, and oil. Add enough milk to make a soft dough. Cover with a cloth and let rise 15 minutes.
Turn dough onto kneading board and work in more flour if dough is too sticky, kneading about 10 times on floured surface. Pat dough evenly onto a pizza stone or baking sheet.
Top with desired toppings: pizza sauce, cheese, vegetables, meats, etc.
Bake at 425 degrees for about 30 minutes or until done.
Note: if you want to, you can bake the pizza crust at 425 degrees for 10 minutes if a baked crust is needed.
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Mar 13th
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This roll recipe has become a favorite of my family. It’s easy to make, ready in just a few minutes, and is really tasty.
1 package dry yeast
1/3 cup warm water
1 cup milk, heated
3 tbsp salad oil
3 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
About 3 cups flour
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Dissolve yeast in warm water. Whisk in milk. Add oil, sugar, and salt. Stir in flour until dough becomes thick enough to roll out. Roll out about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into rolls with jar lid or other round cutter. Place rolls on greased cookie sheets.
Let rise in warm area for 30 minutes. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
(2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5) Loading ...Whole Wheat Bread
Mar 4th
Check out my How-To video on You Tube:
At a time with highly processed foods readily available, it’s essential that we get in our daily servings of whole grains. According to MyPyramid.gov half your grain servings should be whole grains. Whole grains are high in fiber, niacin, iron, riboflavin, and thiamin and are a really good alternative to “white” bread. This recipe is a favorite of my family and we’ve made it for years.
1 C. + 2 T. hot water (105-115°)
3/4 t. sugar
2 1/2 t. yeast
Mix and set aside.
2 T. oil
2 T. honey
3/4 t. salt
2 1/2 C. flour (fresh whole wheat or a mix of white and wheat flours)
Mix and add yeast mixture. Continue adding flour if necessary to pull away from bowl. Put on board to knead. Use flour to keep from being too sticky, but use sparingly as not to make it too dry. Knead about 5 minutes, crossing the grains. Put in greased 8 1/2” X 4 1/2” loaf pan. Let rise about 1 hour. Bake at 350° for about 25 minutes.
Yield: one loaf
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