Left overs

This is what was left after last night, I took both loaves
There was around 20 people there and someone else brought the corned beef and cabbage!!

I think this recipe is a keeper!!

Soda Bread

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.

4 cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Mix together in a big bowl. Cut in

1/2 cup margarine, softened

I used my clean hands to help mix together.

1 cup buttermilk
1 egg

Slightly beat egg and mix with buttermilk to the dry ingredients.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead slightly. Knead only about 8 or 10 times.. it looks very flaky.  I remember what I read that the more you knead the tougher the bread will taste. Cut about 1/4 deep a X to help the bread bake thoroughly. I also read that the bread should rest before placing in the oven for about 30 minutes. So yea I tried that.  Hey this is my first time making soda bread!!

1 teaspoon  butter, melted
1 teaspoon buttermilk

Brush on the loaf before placing in oven.  You can brush with addition butter while cooking.
Bake 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. 

I also read that the bread is better the next day. 

So the loaves (I didn't double the recipe- I made on at a time) came out looking like a big biscuit!

Berry Muffins

Heat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).

* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/2 cup white sugar
* 3 teaspoons baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 3/4 cup milk
* 1/3 cup vegetable oil
* 1 egg
* 1 cup fresh berries, black, blue berries and raspberries

Line the muffin pans with baking cups.... Mix all the dry together. Mix all the wet together. Add the dry
to the wet ingredients. Stir only until moist. Add the berries..

Bake 20-25 minutes

Pizza Dip

Crock pot Recipe

* 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed
* 1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce
* 1 package (8 ounces) sliced pepperoni, chopped
* 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese


Directions

* Place cream cheese in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine the pizza sauce, pepperoni. pour over cream cheese. Top with mozzarella cheese. Cover and cook on low for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until cheese is melted




Microwave Recipe

* 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
* 1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce
* 1/3 cup chopped onion
* 24 slices pepperoni, chopped
* 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
* Assorted crackers

Directions
Layer in order into an un-greased 9-in. microwave-safe pie plate. Microwave, uncovered, at 70% power for 7-10 minutes or until heated and cheese is melted. Serve with crackers.


If you like both recipes you can add mushrooms or olives...

Reese's Pieces Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients:

1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1 cup peanut butter,
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/3 cups flour
1/3 c cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 1/4 cups Reese’s Pieces, frozen
Directions:


1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter, peanut butter, sugar, and honey until smooth. Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time, and stir until incorporated.

2. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda. Slowly add dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture. Stir in the Reese’s Pieces. It’s mandatory that you should eat a few to make sure they are safe.

3. Drop or roll into balls onto cookie sheets lined with parchment or a silicone mat. These cookies do not spread much, so only an inch apart is necessary.

4. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Allow to cool for at least two minutes before removing with a spatula to a wire cooling rack.

Stuff that last forever (or until it's gone)...

I have seen and read many different articles about basic product that will last for a long time in the pantry.  Products we should stock up on with out worry it will go bad.... I had to write it down... then I thought So I never lose it I will post it here........... PLUS less clutter...

Sugar 

Corn starch 

Corn syrup
  
Salt

Pure Vanilla Extract

Distilled White Vinegar 

Pure Maple syrup- put in the refrigerator



Honey -just place in warm water if it crystallizes

Rice - but not brown rice (store it in the  refrigerator or freeze it)

Of course common sense tell you to store in a cool dry place and  if it looks bad or smells bad throw it out!!! 

Raspberry chocolate cookies

Ingredients

* 1/3 C. butter
* 1/3 C. brown sugar, packed
* 1/4 C. raspberry jam
* 1/3 C. granulated sugar
* 1 egg
* 1 tsp. vanilla extract
* 1 1/2 C. flour
* 1 tsp. baking soda
* 8 oz. chocolate chips or white chocolate chips


Directions

Cream butter and sugars. Add egg and beat in. Add vanilla extract and raspberry jam. Mix well. Mix together flour and baking soda. Gradually add flour mixture to batter. Stir in nuts and chips. Drop by rounded teaspoonful onto lightly greased cookie sheets, about 2 inches apart. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Don't overbake. Cool on racks.