Whole Wheat Rolls

Think freshly ground wheat transformed into delicious warm rolls!
It can’t get much better than that.
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In my Bosch, I combined 3 cups warm water, 2/3 cups vegetable oil, and 4 large eggs.
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Blend together, then add 1/2 cup powdered milk, IMG_6312 (Large) and 1/2 cup honey.  (I didn’t have time to go get honey from my basement, so I used honey powder.  Just pretend this is a nice gooey pile of honey going in.  The powder works fine, too, in case you have some.  I really like it.)
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and 1 Tablespoon salt IMG_6314 (Large) Mix well, and now it’s time for the whole wheat flour.
This flour is straight from my grinder.  It doesn’t look very dark because it’s white wheat.
Using white wheat means I don’t have to add any white flour to the dough because it will be nice and light on its own.
If you’re using red wheat, you will probably want to have at least 1/3 of the flour be white flour.
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I digress.  Add about 4 cups of wheat flour to the mixer.
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And 2 1/2 tablespoons SAF Instant Yeast.
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Turn on the mixer and blend until well incorporated.
Add another 3 cups of flour and watch so see the consistency of the dough.
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You might need to add another cup or two, but you don’t want to add too much.
You want the dough to begin pulling away from the sides of the mixer.
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Cover and let knead for 5 minutes.  Remove the dough hook and cover again.
Let rise for 10-15 minutes.  Then remove dough from mixer, divide into 4 pieces, and roll each piece out (one at a time, of course) into a large rectangle.
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Using a pizza cutter, cut in half lengthwise.
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Then cut each half into triangles.
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Roll into crescent roll shapes.
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Place on baking sheet to rise.  Cover and let rise another 10-15 minutes.
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Bake at 400 for 8 minutes or until tops are just beginning to brown.
Remove from oven and brush with butter.
Enjoy with butter, or in our case this time, homemade cherry jam.
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Talk about homemade goodness!  Yum!
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Whole Wheat Rolls 3 cups warm water 2/3 cups vegetable oil 4 large eggs 1/2 cup powdered milk 1/2 cup honey 1 Tb. salt 7-9 cups freshly ground white wheat flour 2 1/2 Tb. SAF Instant Yeast In mixer, combine water, oil and eggs.  Mix well.  Add powdered milk, honey and salt.
Mix well, then add 4 cups flour and the yeast.  Mix again and continue adding flour until dough reaches proper consistency.  Let knead 5 minutes.  Remove dough hook and cover.  Let rise 10-15 minutes.  Roll into rolls, cover and let rise another 10-15 minutes.  Bake at 400 for 8-9 minutes.  You can also bake at 375 for a few minutes longer depending on your tastes.  They’re delicious either way!

Sweet Pepper Chicken and Rice

I saw this recipe in a little cookbook a while ago and wanted to try it.  But when I actually tried it, for some reason I didn’t really follow the recipe.  (I’m good at doing that.)  We ended up with a delicious meal, and the smell was heavenly.  This is a crockpot dinner, which means less last minute work for the cook.  I’m a fan of those!

This is my crockpot.   It’s very old, and I love it.  But on to the recipe.
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Begin by browning some chicken in a skillet.  (I cooked about 2 1/2 pounds, but I was feeding a crowd)  Sprinkle some salt and pepper on it while you’re at it.
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Place the chicken in the crockpot when both sides are browned.
Julienne 1 red bell pepper and 1 green bell pepper.
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Place on top of chicken in crockpot.
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Thinly slice 6-8 ounces fresh mushrooms and add to crockpot.
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Now slice 2 medium onions and add to crockpot, as well.
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In a separate bowl, empty two cans cream of mushroom soup.
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Add 2 cans cream of chicken soup IMG_6287 (Large) and 1 cup half and half.
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Add 1 tsp. garlic powder and stir.
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Pour over food in crockpot.
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Stir ingredients a little.
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Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 3 hours.
You won’t believe how good it smells after a little while.
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Wow.  So colorful, pretty, and heavenly smelling!
Cook some rice to serve with it and you’re set!
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I served this to a fairly large group and it got rave reviews from everyone.
I hope you enjoy it, too.

Sweet Pepper Chicken and Rice  (can easily be cut in half) 2 pounds chicken tenders 1 red bell pepper 1 green bell pepper 2 medium onions 6-8 ounces fresh mushrooms 2 cans cream of mushroom soup 2 cans cream of chicken soup 1 cup half and half 1 tsp. garlic powder cooked rice In skillet, brown chicken on both sides, sprinkling with salt and pepper.  Place chicken in crockpot.  Julienne red and green peppers and add to chicken.  Thinly slice mushrooms and add to crockpot.  Slice onions and add to crockpot.  In mixing bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, half and half, and garlic powder.  Pour over ingredients in crockpot.  Stir gently.  Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 3 hours.  Serve over cooked rice.

Mom’s Oatmeal Chocolate Cake

Do you have some foods that, when you make them, transport you back to your mother’s kitchen table?
This is one for me.

Last night my Dad was in town, so we had him over for dinner, along with my brother and his wife and my sister and her husband.  I made this cake for them for dessert.

It’s so easy and so wonderful.

Start with 1 cup of oatmeal.
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Pour 1 1/2 cups of boiling water over the oatmeal and let sit for 10 minutes.
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In another bowl (I decided to use my mixer), combine 1 cup brown sugar IMG_6298 (Large) 1 cup granulated sugar IMG_6300 (Large) 1 cup shortening IMG_6301 (Large) Add the oatmeal.
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Beat well.
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Add two eggs and beat well.
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Then add 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 Tablespoon cocoa, 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 tsp. salt.
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Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
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Pour into a greased 9 x 13 pan IMG_6307 (Large) Sprinkle the top of the cake with more chocolate chips and some chopped nuts (optional).
I used some pecans.
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Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes.  Remove from oven and cool.
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Last night we served it with whipped cream on top.
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It’s delicious with ice cream, as well.  Or if you’re like me, you love it plain.
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Delicious!  And filled with happy memories of home.

Mom’s Oatmeal Chocolate Cake 1 cup oatmeal 1 1/2 cups boiling water 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 1 cup shortening 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 Tb. cocoa 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1/4 cup chocolate chips 1/4 cup chopped nuts Pour boiling water over oatmeal and let stand 10 minutes.   To the oatmeal, add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and shortening.  Mix well.  Add the eggs and mix well.  Add flour, soda, salt and cocoa to the mixture.  Beat well.  Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips.  Pour into greased 9 x 13 pan.  Sprinkle 1/4 cup chocolate chips and nuts over top of cake.  Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes.  Cool and enjoy!

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