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Homestead Series How To Make Biscuits

 Recipes  2 Responses »
May 122010
 

In my last cooking video I showed how to make your own baking mix.  This you can substitute for any recipe calling for Bisquick.

Today I’ll show you my favorite way to make biscuits!  I have another recipe, my Grandmothers biscuit recipe.  I love it also, but dh thinks these are better.

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How To Make Biscuits

Rating: 5

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 20 biscuits

Ingredients

  • 6 cups baking mix
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

  1. In a medium size bowl combine 6 cups baking mix and 2 cups water. Stir until the dough starts to come together.
  2. Turn out onto a floured surface and kneed about 10 times. Don't over kneed or your biscuits will be tough.
  3. Roll out 1/2 inch thick and cut out using your biscuit cutter or a drinking glass.
  4. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 425F for 10 - 15 minutes. Tops should be just turning light brown when done.
http://homestead-acres.com/blog/recipes/homestead-series-how-to-make-biscuits/

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My OAMC Plan

 In the Kitchen  4 Responses »
Jan 302010
 

I decided to join Crystal at Money Saving Mom and FishMomma at Life as Mom in the freezer cooking day.  Although in my case I’m spreading it out over a few days.  I find with many young little ones it’s much easier to spread the work out this way.

I actually started a few days ago and a little differently from many people.  I’m partly emptying my freezers! Yes I’m working at taking many of the vegetables and fruits out and dehydrating them.  This will save us a lot of freezer space and keep them in good condition longer then freezing.

Below is my plan although it may change depending on the sales this week.

My OAMC list for the next few days:

  • Smooth Marmalade x 2
  • Grapefruit Marmalade
  • dehydrate blueberries
  • dehydrate zucchini from freezer
  • Whole wheat bread x8
  • Blueberry muffins x 2 batches
  • Waffles
  • BBQ marinated chicken
 Posted by Kim at 10:45 pm  Tagged with: , , , ,

Our Baking For Today

 In the Kitchen  No Responses »
Oct 012009
 

We had lots of baking fun today!  I remembered to grab a few pics to.  With the exception of coring the baked apples and peeling the apples for the pie, the girls did most of the work themselves.  They are so proud of themselves to!  The pie came out GREAT to.  We made two and there is one left over for tomorrow lol.

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Chewy Brownie Recipe

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Feb 122009
 
Chewy Brownies

12 TBS unsweetened Coco
3/4′s cup butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 tsp salt
2 eggs
1/2 flour
Place butter and coco in a heavy sauce pan and melt over low heat.  Stirring constantly until melted and smooth.  Take off heat and allow to cool for a few minutes.
Add salt, sugar, eggs and vanilla to the chocolate mixture.  Beat until well combined.  Add flour and mix well.
Pour into a buttered and floured 8″ square pan.  Bake at 350F for 45 minutes.
 Posted by Kim at 12:53 am  Tagged with: ,

Peanut Butter Cookies

 Cookies, Recipes  No Responses »
Dec 072007
 

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Peanut Butter Cookies

Rating: 5

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and white and brown sugars. Add in eggs and vanilla.
  2. Mix in remaining ingredients. Chill over night.
  3. Roll a TBS of dough into a circle with your hands.
  4. Place on a cookie sheet and flatten slightly with a fork. If desired sprinkle with a little sugar.
  5. Bake for 10 min at 350F
http://homestead-acres.com/blog/recipes/peanut-butter-cookies/

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Ginger Bread

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Dec 072007
 

Our favorite ginger bread.

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Ginger Bread

Rating: 5

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup raisins

Instructions

  1. Place raisins in hot water to soak for 5 minutes then drain.
  2. Beat egg and add in sugar, butter and molasses mix well.
  3. Combine dry ingredients and add to the wet ingredients. Mix and add 1 cup of hot water. Mix well and add raisins if desired.
  4. Pour into a 9x13 pan and bake at 325F for 45 minutes.
http://homestead-acres.com/blog/recipes/ginger-bread/

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Biscuits

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Dec 072007
 

Yummy Traditional Biscuits

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Biscuits

Rating: 5

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 22 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cup flour
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 5 tbs butter
  • 2/3 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Combine flour, baking powder, salt. Then add in butter, mix well.
  2. Add milk and mix until dough sticks together.
  3. Kneed on a floured surface about 20 times. Roll out 1/2" thick and cut with a biscuit cutter or glass.
  4. Dot the tops with butter.
  5. Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake at 450F for 12 minutes.
http://homestead-acres.com/blog/recipes/biscuits/

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Basic White Bread

 Breads, Recipes  2 Responses »
May 152006
 

There is nothing like warm fresh bread and it’s so easy to make!  This is my basic white bread recipe.  I recommend practicing making white bread a few times, then moving on to whole wheat bread.  White bread rises easily and enjoyed by family members who might not like the heavier taste of whole wheat breads.

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Basic White Bread

Rating: 5

Prep Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours, 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups of warm water
  • 1 cup milk (optional replace with water if not using milk)
  • 5 tbs butter or oil (1/4 cup)
  • 4 1/2 tsp yeast (or 2 paks)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 5 tbs sugar or 1/4 cup of honey
  • 2 or 3 eggs (optional)
  • About 7 cups of flour

Instructions

  1. Place warm water in a large bowl, add sugar or honey and stir to dissolve. Then add yeast and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile warm the milk up in a pot and add the butter to melt. Don't boil it just get it nice and warm. Add this to your yeast mixture and add salt and eggs. Stir well.
  3. Start adding the flour a few cups at a time until well blended. Keep adding flour until you have a soft dough. It will come a way from the sides of the bowl.
  4. Then turn it out on to a floured surface and kneed for 10 minutes. The dough will be nice and smooth. Place in a greased bowl covered with a tea towel or plastic wrap and let it rise till doubled in size. About an hour.
  5. Punch the dough down and divide it into 3. Pat each piece into a greased loaf pan. Let it rise about 20 minutes and bake at 350F for 25/30 minuets. To tell if it's fully cooked take the loaf out of the pan and tap the bottom it will sound hollow when done.
http://homestead-acres.com/blog/recipes/my-basic-bread/

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