Thursday, January 22, 2009

Fast rolls that are delicious!

Honestly, the name of this recipe is "Mmmmm Bread Rolls" so I'm not lying when I say delicious!

1 T. fast rise yeast
2 T. sugar
1/2 c. milk
2 T. margarine or butter
2 c. flour (calls for bread flour but I used just regular flour)
1 t. salt
1/4 c. water
1 small egg

Combine milk, water and margarine/butter and heat to 115 degrees to 125 degrees.  Place 1 cup flour, sugar, salt, egg and dry yeast in a large bowl.  Add heated liquid and beat at medium speed for 2 minutes with an electric mixer.  Slowly stir in remaining 1 cup of flour.  On a floured surface, knead the dough until firm ad smooth, about 10 minutes.
Cover and let rest 10 minutes.  Divide and roll the dough into 2 equal pieces.  Place 2 pieces into greased 3-inch cup pans (a.k.a. muffin tins).  Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled in size, about 1/2 hour.  Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until browned.  Remove from pans and serve warm or cool.  Warm is better!!
Makes 12 rolls.
danielle.killpack@gmail.com

Killpack Pancakes...here you go, Mom!!

1 c. flour
2 t. baking powder
2 T. oil
1 c. milk
2 T. sugar
1/2 t. salt
1 egg

Mix all dry ingredients.  Add wet ingredients and mix well.  (I just mix everything together at one time...I don't think it makes a difference).
This makes 8 pancakes if you used a 1/4 c. measuring cup to pour them onto the griddle.  Enjoy! 
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Ice Cream Crunchy

1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 cups rice krispies
1 cup coconut
3/4 cup chopped nuts
Melt together brown sugar and butter.
Mix together rice krispies, coconut, and
nuts in large bowl. Stir in the brown sugar
and butter mixture and mix well. Press 2/3
of this into greased 9x13 pan. Spread 1/2 gallon
softened ice cream on top of krispies. Press rest
of krispie mix on top.
Freeze. Cut into squares to serve and top with
whipped cream and strawberries or any other
desired fruit.
Hint: I use ice cream in the square boxes. It's
easier to slice off and lay in pan.
C. Cooley - ccooley@cox.net

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Avocado-Corn Salad

4 avocados, diced
8-10 roma tomatoes, chopped
1 bunch cilantro, chopped (mostly leaves)
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can Green Giant white shoepeg corn, 11 oz.
1/3 to 1/2 bottle (16 oz.) Wishbone Italian dressing
Combine and serve with tortilla chips, quesadillas,
or wrap in warm tortillas. MMMM!
C. Cooley - ccooley@cox.net