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BASIC WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

Basic Whole Wheat BreadThis basic whole wheat bread is so good and I think it’s easy to make.  You can do all kinds of things with this recipe.  You can add different spices and seeds to the dough, sprinkle on different toppings or just go with the basic bread. The bread makes great toast, is great for sandwiches and we like it for French toast, too.

2 packages active dry yeast (1/4 ounce each)
2 cups warm water
1/2 cup cooking oil (I use Canola)
3/4 cup sugar or 1/2 cup honey
2 eggs
3 cups whole wheat flour
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
 
In a large mixing bowl dissolve the 2 packages yeast in the warm water;  add the cooking oil, sugar or honey and eggs and mix well with a spoon.  In another large bowl mix together the whole wheat flour, white flour and salt with a whisk.  Start adding the flour to the yeast,  mixing with a spoon,  until all the flour is added except about 3/4 cup.  (The dough should be stiff enough to turn out onto a floured surface) Spread the last of the flour on kneading board and turn the dough out and knead until all the flour is worked into the dough.  Grease a bowl with oil, place dough in bowl turning one time so both sides will be coated.  Let rise 2 1/2 hours.  Punch down and divide in half.  Put dough in two 9 x 5 greased loaf pans, turning once to grease both sides and let rise another 2 hours.  Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes.  Let cool 10 minutes. Remove from bread pans.  Makes 2 loaves.  Enjoy!
 
Note:  I just cover my pans with a dish towel and set on my kitchen table to rise.  The loaf pans will not be full all the way to the top. I took pictures of the loaf pans before and after rising and they are posted below.
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SWEET POTATO BANANA BREAD

Sweet Potato Banana Bread This sweet potato banana bread is so good. It freezes well and keeps in the refrigerator for several days. We love it with coffee for breakfast and as a snack anytime. This bread makes a great gift, too.

1 large sweet potato, cooked, peeled and mashed or 1 cup (You could probably use canned, too, but I have not tried it.)
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup oil (I used Canola)
1 cup mashed bananas
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons bourbon whiskey (Optional)
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup nuts of your choice (I used pecans)
 
Combine sweet potatoes, white sugar, brown sugar, oil, bananas, vanilla, whiskey and eggs in a large bowl mixing well with a spoon.  Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg and mix well with a wire whisk.  Mix the two together with a spoon.  Pour into a sprayed loaf pan and top with nuts.  (This will make one large loaf or two small loaves). Bake in preheated 350 degree oven until center is done or about 40 minutes.  Enjoy!
Sweet Potato Banana Bread
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YUMMY YEAST ROLLS

Yummy Yeast Rolls These rolls are good with anything and anytime of the year,  great for the holidays, and easy to make.

1/2 cup milk (I used 2%)
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package active dry yeast (1/4 ounce) or 2 1/4 teaspoons
1/2 cup warm water
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg
 
Heat milk on stove just to boiling point. Remove from stove and add shortening, sugar and salt. Let cool until just warm. (About 10 minutes.) In a small bowl add yeast to the 1/2 cup warm water and mix to dissolve. In a large mixing bowl add 1 cup of the flour, the cooled milk mixture, the yeast and the egg. Mix well with a spoon. Add the other 1 1/2 cups flour, mix and turn out onto a floured surface. Knead about 10 times until dough is not sticky, can add more flour if needed. Grease a large bowl or crock. (I just use Canola oil) Add dough and turn once so both sides will be oiled. Let rise about 1 1/2 hours in a warm place. (I just cover with a dish towel on the counter.) After dough has doubled, punch down, remove from bowl and shape dough in 2 inch balls (I make mine about the size of a small walnut). Place in a greased round pan touching each other. (Could use a square pan and can make them any size you want)  Brush tops lightly with melted butter and let rise 30 to 40 minutes.  Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Makes about 24 small rolls.   Enjoy!
 
Note: This is the same dough recipe I use for my Cinnamon Rolls.  You can double the recipe and make twice as many rolls or you could double the recipe and make half rolls and half cinnamon rolls.
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HOT WATER GINGERBREAD

Hot Water Gingerbread This gingerbread is good for dessert, with coffee and as a snack anytime.

1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup white sugar
3/4 cup molasses (I used sorghum. Can use any molasses)
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
 
Pour hot water over shortening. Add sugar and molasses and mix well with mixer. Add eggs and continue mixing.  Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt with a wire whisk and add to molasses mixture. Mix just till all ingredients are wet. Pour into a sprayed 9 x 9 inch pan and bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes until center is done.  Makes about 9 servings.  Can add a lemon glaze or whipped cream.
Hot Water Gingerbread
Lemon Glaze Topping
 
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 or more cups powdered sugar
Mix ingredients together with wire whisk and spread over hot gingerbread.
 
Enjoy!
 
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