1 cup pumpkin puree (or canned pumpkin) 1/3 cup buttermilk or yogurt 1/3 cup melted margarine 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 medium eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups whole wheat flour Get out a big bowl. Scrape the pumpkin puree or […]
Continue reading1-1/2 cups tap water 3 tablespoons margarine 1 cup cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1-1/3 cups milk 2 medium eggs This is a very old recipe. It has been around for at least a hundred years, probably longer. Bring the tap water and margarine to a boil on the stove, or in […]
Continue reading2 cups yellow corn meal 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon margarine 2 cups boiling water 1 cup milk 2 medium eggs Bring 2-cups of water to a boil on the stove or in the microwave. While the water is heating, combine the cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. Have the margarine close […]
Continue reading2 cups whole wheat or white flour or a combination 1/4 cup sugar or honey 1 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 teaspoons yeast or 1 packet of yeast 1/3 cup dry milk powder 1/4 cup oil 1 medium egg 1 cup warm tap water In a mixing bowl combine the flour, sugar, salt, yeast and dry milk […]
Continue reading1 cup warm tap water 1/4 cup dry milk powder 1/4 cup sugar or honey 1/4 cup oil 1 medium egg 2 teaspoons salt 3-1/2 to 4 cups whole wheat or white flour 2 teaspoons or 1 packet yeast In a large bowl combine the water, dry milk, sugar, oil, egg and salt. Stir it […]
Continue reading3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup) 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup melted margarine or corn oil grated peel of one orange (optional) 3/4 cup orange juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons baking powder(1 tablespoon) 2-1/2 cups unbleached white flour or whole wheat flour 1 cup chopped nuts (optional) Use a whisk to mash the […]
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2 big bananas, mashed 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup oil 1 cup sour milk or yogurt or buttermilk (powdered is fine) 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons baking powder 2 cups all-purpose or whole wheat flour or a combination Peel the bananas and plop them into a big bowl. Use a whisk to mash them […]
Continue readingThe following recipes are to use my homemade biscuit mix. Of course you can also use them with the store bought kind if you’re so inclined. Biscuits: 2 1/2 cups Biscuit Mix 2/3 cup milk or buttermilk Combine the ingredients in a bowl. Mix to a soft dough. Knead 10 times. Roll out the dough […]
Continue readingHalf A Dozen Sweet Wheat Muffins 1-1/2 cups Sweet Wheat Muffin Mix 1 egg 2/3 cup tap water Measure the muffin mix into a medium sized bowl. Add the egg and water. Use a fork or whisk to mix the batter until it is evenly moistened, but still lumpy. Oil a 6 cup muffin pan. […]
Continue reading8 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup brown sugar 1-1/2 cups instant nonfat dry milk powder 1 tablespoon salt 1/4 cup baking powder 1 cup solid vegetable shortening For this recipe you will need a very large bowl. I have a huge metal one with a few dents that the children borrow for a top […]
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5 cups unbleached white flour 4 cups whole wheat flour 1-1/2 tablespoons salt 4 tablespoons baking powder 2 cups solid vegetable shortening You need a very large bowl to make this mix, and also a clean container to put it in when it’s done. I usually use a large, clean coffee can. So, measure […]
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Do you use a lot of baking mixes to make your own biscuits, pancakes and more? You can make your own mix quickly and easily at home for a fraction of the cost. There are only a small handful of ingredients and all it takes is a large bowl to mix it in and a […]
Continue reading2 cups corn meal 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups boiling water oil for frying Put the tea kettle on to boil. In a large bowl combine the corn meal and salt. When the water boils, measure it in a metal or tempered-glass measuring cup. Pour the boiling water over the cornmeal and stir it up. […]
Continue reading4 cups white or whole wheat flour or half each 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder (optional) 1/3 cup shortening 1 to 1-1/4 cups water Waxed paper oil (optional) In a large bowl combine the flour, salt and baking powder. I prefer to use the baking powder because it makes the tortillas lighter, even […]
Continue reading1 cup instant potato flakes 1-1/2 cups boiling water 2 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup flour 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder fat for frying In a large bowl combine the instant potatoes and the boiling water. The potatoes will swell up and absorb the water. Add the oil and salt. Stir until well combined. […]
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