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My Best Banana Bread
3 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 readingBiscuit Mix Recipes
The 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 readingSweet Wheat Muffin Mix Recipes
Half 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. […]
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8 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 […]
Continue readingLight Wheat Biscuit Mix
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 […]
Continue readingWhite Flour Biscuit Mix
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 readingHoe Cakes
2 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 readingFlour Tortillas
4 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 readingDoodle Bugs
1 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. […]
Continue readingCrepes
1 cup unbleached white or whole wheat flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 cup milk Vegetable oil for frying Crepes are a little bit tricky the first time you make them, but they become quite easy after a little practice. To start off, you need a small skillet. I use a 7-inch iron […]
Continue readingCornmeal Tortillas
3/4 cup cornmeal 1-1/4 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening or oil 1 cup boiling water Waxed paper In a bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour and salt. Stir it up while the water is coming to a boil. Use a metal measuring cup to measure the water, if possible. Plastic melts, […]
Continue readingAmerican Indian Fry-Bread
2 cups whole wheat flour or white flour, or 1 cup of each 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon oil 3/4 cup tap water vegetable oil for frying In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the oil and tap water. Combine everything together and mix it with […]
Continue readingBean Cheese and Rice Squares
2 cups cooked, drained beans (or use a 16 oz can of beans, rinsed and drained) 2 medium eggs 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1 small onion, minced OR 1 tablespoon dry onion 1 cup cooked rice 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese I like to use kidney beans or […]
Continue readingHomestyle Lentils and Rice
3/4 cup dry lentils 3/4 cup brown rice 4 chicken bouillon cubes 2 tablespoons dry onion 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon basil 4 cups tap water 2 tablespoons oil or other fat In a 2-quart saucepan bring the water and oil to a boil. As the water […]
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