Ellen Easley on September 3rd, 2008

This past weekend I enjoyed making this delicious crusty bread recipe with a friend. It takes some time (note the 20 minute of kneading and more than 3 hours of rising time) but is so delicious it is worth it, if you have the time. The bread works great to make up and let rise [...]

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Ellen Easley on August 13th, 2008

Back to School Breakfasts

It seems like lots of people are needing quick and easy breakfast ideas, so I decided to continue this idea with a high protein muffin. These are great as is or when you add 1 cup of chocolate chips. Enjoy!
2 cups self-rising flour
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup peanut butter
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 [...]

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Ellen Easley on August 7th, 2008

15 ounce package Raisin Bran
5 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups sugar
5 tsp soda
2 tsp salt
4 eggs, beaten
4 cups low-fat buttermilk
1 cup vegetable oil
Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Make a well in center of mixture. Add eggs, buttermilk, and oil; stir just enough to moisten dry ingredients. Cover and store in the refrigerator for [...]

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Ellen Easley on July 30th, 2008

If you have extra plums in your garden, try turning them into this delicious plum bread!
1 egg
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup Splenda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup peeled and chopped plums
1 cup chopped walnuts
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf [...]

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Ellen Easley on March 12th, 2008

1 1/4 cup very warm water
4 cups flour
1 package dry yeast
1/4 cup light butter
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
Cornmeal for pans

Mix sugar in water; dissolve yeast in     sugar-water mixture. Let stand. Grease large cookie sheets & sprinkle with cornmeal. When yeast mixture is frothy, add salt & 2 cups flour. Beat vigorously with a wooden spoon [...]

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