Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Cinnamon Rolls


Hot Roll Mix
5 lbs. (20 cups) Unbleached Flour
1-1/4 cups Sugar
4 tsp Salt
1 cup Instant Nonfat Dry Milk

Directions: Combine all ingredients in large bowl.  Stir together to distribute evenly.  Put in a large airtight container.  Label with date and contents.  Store in a cool, dry place.  Use within 6 to 8 months, Makes about 22 cups Hot Roll Mix

Bread Dough

1 Tbsp active dry yeast
1 ½ cups hot (to the touch) tap water
2 eggs, beaten
5 to 6 cups Hot Roll Mix

Directions:  In a large bowl, stir yeast into water until softened. Stir in eggs, Beat in 5 cups Hot Roll Mix until blended.  Let rest for 2 minutes.  Stir in enough o f the remaining mix to make a soft dough.  Knead until smooth, 7-10 minutes.  Grease bowl.  Place dough in bowl turning to grease all sides.  Cover with a damp towel.  Let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.

To make Cinnamon Rolls
Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1’ thickness.


Spread softened (not melted) butter on the dough.

Sprinkle with Sugar,
Sprinkle with Cinnamon
Add Raisins and Pecan pieces.
Roll up jelly style .
and then cut in even 2” slices
Place the slices flat side down on a greased pan.
Let the rolls rise for an hour or until doubled in size.
Bake in a 350 F degree oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve with Icing


To make Icing
Mix 1 cup Powdered Sugar with 1 Tablespoon of Milk.  Mix together then add 1 teaspoon of vanilla, stir again and spread over hot Cinnamon Rolls.
 
Bonus Pic for F.M. Mom
I asked F.M, are you eating the sugar?
Reply, No! 
Then I snapped this picture.
Caught on camera.

































































Monday, October 29, 2012

Creepy Crawly Bugs

Last Wednesday we made Creepy Crawly Bugs

Hot Roll Mix
5 lbs. (20 cups) Unbleached Flour
1-1/4 cups Sugar
4 tsp Salt
1 cup Instant Nonfat Dry Milk

Directions: Combine all ingredients in large bowl.  Stir together to distribute evenly.  Put in a large airtight container.  Label with date and contents.  Store in a cool, dry place.  Use within 6 to 8 months, Makes about 22 cups Hot Roll Mix

Bread Dough

1 Tbsp active dry yeast
1 ½ cups hot (to the touch) tap water
2 eggs, beaten
5 to 6 cups Hot Roll Mix

Directions:  In a large bowl, stir yeast into water until softened. Stir in eggs, Beat in 5 cups Hot Roll Mix until blended.  Let rest for 2 minutes.  Stir in enough o f the remaining mix to make a soft dough.  Knead until smooth, 7-10 minutes.  Grease bowl.  Place dough in bowl turning to grease all sides.  Cover with a damp towel.  Let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.

Punch down dough and divide into four equal parts.  This enough dough for 4 children to make their own batch of Creepy Crawly Bugs.

Creepy Crawly Bugs
Ingredients: Bread Dough, Smoked Mini Sausages or Hot Dogs, Chow Mein Noodles, Ketchup and Mustard.

Directions:
Roll out dough into ½ inch thickness,
then using a pizza cutter cut into 12 inch by 2 inch strips.

Wrap one piece of dough around each mini sausage or hot dog, leaving the rounded end showing. 
Place seam side down on an ungreased baking sheet. 
 
Bake at 350 F for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown. 
Remove "bugs" to a serving plate and cool for 2 minutes.

Insert Fried Chow Mein noodles into baked dough to resemble legs and antennae. 
Decorate with ketchup and/or mustard.  Serve warm.