Tuesday, May 8, 2007

Moms Feather Dumplings

2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
4 tsp. baking powder
Mix and add:
1 egg, beaten
2 tbs. butter, melted
2/3 c. milk
Mix well, makes a stiff dough.
Drop by teaspoon in simmering
broyh.
These are as light as air, so handle carefully

Moms Dumplings

1 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
Add 1/2 c. milk & 2 tbs. oil
Drop by spoonfuls on top
of simmering broth.
Cook covered 15 min.
A family favorite

Lois Hot Rolls


4 tbs. crisco
4 tsp. yeast or 2 pkg.
2 c. warm water
4 tbs. sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. sifted unbleached flour + 2 1/2 cups sifted whole wheat flour
2 eggs
1. Put yeast in warm water, let stand 5 minutes
2. Add sugar, salt and 1/2 of flour. Mix and add eggs, shortening, mix
then add the rest of the flour.
Pour out on floured board, Knead just a little. Put in large greased bowl,
let dough rise til double. Punch down , knead a little, make rolls.
oil in baking pan, put rolls in pan. let rise til almost double.
Bake 400 15 -20 min.
I sometime add 1/4 c. wheat germ or oatmeal,oatbran, soy flour or ?? Just
take out an equal amt. of flour.
from the kitchen of Lois Wood...
I have served these many times for the soldier dinners.

Lois Corn Bread

1 c. flour
1 c. cornmeal
3 tsp. baking powder
1/4 c. sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1/4 c. oil
1 c. milk

Pour some oil in a heavy cast iron skillet, put the skillet in hot oven 400,
til oil very hot.
Meanwhile mix dry ingredients. In separate bowl beat eggs, add milk, oil
Mix well. Add to dry ingredients, mix, don't overmix.
Pour into hot skillet, if the skillet is hot enough it will sizzle,
Bake 400 til golden brown.
from the kitchen of Lois Wood

Lentil Spread

Grind in Blender:
1 1/2 c. dry lentils, grind as fine as possible.
Pour into saucepan, add 1 1/ 4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. beef seasoning
2 1/2 tsp. marjoram
4 c. water
Mix well and cook over med heat, Stir constantly til
thickened.
Add 1/2 med onion which has been sauteed in oil,
best to do this first.
When mixture has thickened, pour into 2 soup bowls.
Let cool 1 hour, cover with plastic wrap.
Store in refrig. unmold, slice use on bread, crackers
or sandwiches.
receipe from Betty Kramer, Soap Lake , Wa.

Helens Pizza Crust

3 c. flour
2 tbs. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbs. yeast or 2 pkg.
1 1/4 c. warm water
2 tbs. Oil

Garbanzo Spread

1 can garbanzos, save juice
Blend til smooth, add a little chopped onion.
Blend again, add juice if needed.
Add 1 tbs. brewers yeast.
Pour out in bowl, add sliced black olives
And more onion if desired.
Add mayo to desired consistency.
Use with crackers, bread or sandwiches.
from Betty Kramer, Soap Lake, Wa
love this in sandwiches or crackers