Punch

*This is the yummy punch we had at Katelyn's Bridal Shower!

8 lemons, sliced

frozen raspberries

water

sugar (about 2 cups to taste)

Whole Wheat Pizza Crust

Prep Time:
25 Min

Cook Time:
20 Min

Ready In:
2 Hrs 45 Min

• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1. In a large bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water. Sprinkle yeast over the top, and let stand for about 10 minutes, until foamy.
2. Stir the olive oil and salt into the yeast mixture, then mix in the whole wheat flour and 1 cup of the all-purpose flour until dough starts to come together. Tip dough out onto a surface floured with the remaining all-purpose flour, and knead until all of the flour has been absorbed, and the ball of dough becomes smooth, about 10 minutes. Place dough in an oiled bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover loosely with a towel, and let stand in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
3. When the dough is doubled, tip the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and divide into 2 pieces for 2 thin crust, or leave whole to make one thick crust. Form into a tight ball. Let rise for about 45 minutes, until doubled.
4. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Roll a ball of dough with a rolling pin until it will not stretch any further. Then, drape it over both of your fists, and gently pull the edges outward, while rotating the crust. When the circle has reached the desired size, place on a well oiled pizza pan. Top pizza with your favorite toppings, such as sauce, cheese, meats, or vegetables.
5. Bake for 16 to 20 minutes (depending on thickness) in the preheated oven, until the crust is crisp and golden at the edges, and cheese is melted on the top.

Although the directions say let it rise twice, I was in a time crunch and only let the dough rise once and it was still great! We made some pizzas ahead of time & froze them for later-when we cooked them they tasted just like the one we ate fresh!

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

2 Cups Sugar

1 3/4 butter

4 Cups Wheat Flour

2 tsp. soda

½ tsp cinnamon

½ tsp salt

4 eggs

8 – 10 TBS mil

1 pkg. chocolate chips

4 Cups Oatmeal

Mix Butter and sugar. Add other ingredients; mix in chocolate chips. Bake @ 350 for 10 min.

Whole Wheat Tortillas

3/4 Cups flour

1 tsp sea salt

1/3 cup oil

1 cup warm water

Mix with ships, mix dry ingredients. Add all wet ingredients in slow and steady stream. Mix and knead adding more water or flour as needed to produce a smooth dough for 1-2 minutes. Form into 12- 18 balls. Cover and rest 30 minutes. Press in electric or manual tortilla maker and cook. I just roll out myself with a rolling pin. The secret to great tortilla is a soft and moist dough.

We have also put butter, cinnamon and sugar sprinkled on top while I cook the second side. Boys love it.

Tortillas freeze great. Just seal in heavy-duty freezer bag with layers of waxed paper between them.

Wheat Bread

Put in ingredients in this order.

5 Cups Warm Water

2 TBS Vital Wheat Gluten

2 TBS Dough Enhancer

2 TBS Sea Salt

3 TBS yeast

½ Cup oil

½ Cup honey

10 – 12 Cup flour I just keep putting it in until it doesn’t stick to the sides.

Kneed for 5-8 min. Bake 350 for 35 min 4 Loaves

Chicken Florentine Rice Casserole

Prep Time:
30 Min

Cook Time:
1 Hr

Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 4 cubes chicken bouillon
• 2 cups instant brown rice
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 2 cups cottage cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup margarine

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium saucepan, boil 2 cups water and chicken bouillon. Stir in rice. Remove from heat, and set aside. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with remaining water.
3. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Place chicken in skillet with thyme, sage, basil, parsley, and marjoram. Cook until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Drain and cube.
4. Stir onion into the skillet, and cook 5 minutes, or until browned and tender.
5. In a large bowl, thoroughly mix rice, cornstarch mixture, chicken, onion, spinach, and cottage cheese.
6. Transfer the mixture to a medium baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Top with Parmesan cheese, and dot with margarine. Bake, covered, 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove cover, and continue baking 15 minutes, until surface is lightly browned.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 348 | Total Fat: 16.7g | Cholesterol: 43mg

Taylor's Bread (AKA Best Bread Ever!)

In a bread machine, place ingredients in this order:

1 ½ cups water

¼ cup canola oil

½ cup honey

16 ounces finely home-milled whole white wheat flour (for best results use a small kitchen scale; alternately, it’s 3 ¼ cups)

5 ounces white bread flour (1 cup)

1 ½ teaspoons salt

1 Tablespoon dry milk

2 ¾ teaspoons active dry yeast

Directions:

Prepare dough using the dough cycle of your bread machine.

Divide dough into two loaves using a scale to ensure even weights. Shape into loaves by gently curling under the outer edges of the dough, popping the yeast bubbles in the dough and creating a smooth surface on the exterior of the dough loaf. Pinch—seal the underside of the dough loaf with your fingers and place in a greased baking pan.

Cover with warm, wet paper towels and let rise for 30-45 minutes in a warm place (we turn our oven on for a few minutes to create a nice proofer) until doubled in size.

Bake at 315 degrees for 30 minutes if using dark, nonstick pans; stainless steel pans will require a higher temperature.

Allow to cool on a cooling rack for 20 minutes before eating.

TIP: Make sure to let it raise 2x if making it without a bread machine