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Mix together in mixer: 5 c. flour 3 c. sugar 1 1/2 t. cinnamon 1/2 t. ginger 1/2 t. allspice 1/2 t. nutmeg 2 t. baking soda 1 t. salt In a separate bowl, whisk together: 4 eggs 15- oz can pumpkin 1 c. apple sauce 1 c. vegetable oil Grease & flour 2 loafContinue reading “Pumpkin Loaf Bread”

In a 9″ x 13″ pan slice 1/4 c. of margarine and set into the pre-heating oven at 350 degrees. When it is melted, layer on the following ingredients in the order given: 1 c. graham cracker crumbs (GF something works good, too!) 1 c. chocolate chips 1 c. coconut 1 c. butterscotch chips 1Continue reading “7-Layer Bars”

2 c. soap flakes 1 gallon water Cook over medium heat. Stir gently to avoid many suds AND just stir occasionally. Bring to a boil and make sure the flakes are dissolved. Lower hear and simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool part way. Maybe until it just almost touchable. Add: 25Continue reading “Dish Washing Soap”

I only ever and always use Gold Medal UNBLEACHED white flour I store my flour in a Rectangle 4 Tupperware container. Always. I leave a stainless steel 1-cup measure cup in my flour container for when I use it. I “shake” my flour container or use the measure cup to “fluff” my flour before measuringContinue reading “Floured Thoughts”

This is a basic recipe that you can make to your preference. Put in chocolate chips, blueberries, or whatever! Mix together: 3 c. flour 1/3 c. granulated sugar 1 T. baking powder 1/2 t. baking soda 1/2 t. salt After mixing well, either cut in with a pastry blender or shred in on a vegetableContinue reading “Scones”

This first recipe is for a 9″ x 13″ (thicker) OR 11″ x 15″ pan (normal): Mix together in a bowl: 3 c. flour 2 c. sugar 1/2 c. cocoa 1 t. salt Now form a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in (in order given): 2 c. water (room temp)Continue reading “Wacky Cocoa Cake”

In a small bowl pour in 1 1/2 c. warm water Sprinkle on: 1 packet (about 3 T.) yeast Sprinkle on: 1/4 c. sugar Set aside. Let the yeast work/grow. In a large bowl stir together: 1 c. milk (slightly warmed up but not hot) 3 1/2 c. hot water 1/2 c. molasses 2 T.Continue reading “Rye Bread”

Mix together in a bowl in the order given, stirring after each addition: 1 c. butter, melted 1 c. brown sugar 1/2 t. salt 1/4 t. baking soda 1 1/2 c. flour (I use GF flour for this recipe and it’s great!) 2 c. quick oats Press about 3/4 of the mixture into a greasedContinue reading “Gramma Mistake Bars”

Pour into a small bowl: 1 1/2 c. warm water Sprinkle on: 3 T. yeast Sprinkle on: 3 T. sugar In a large bowl mix in the order given: 4 1/2 c. HOT water 2 T. salt 1/3 c. sugar 3/4 c. vegetable oil 9 c. unbleached white flour Mix both bowls together. Add &Continue reading “My Bread”