Gma T's: Quick Bread

My grandmother about 2 years ago, gave me her box of recipes. It is a small 2-drawer filing box and one side is completely full of recipes. Some of these recipes she has hand written and some are cut out of boxes, people have given to her, etc. My goal this year is to get as many of her favorites onto my Cooking Blog so that I can share them with our entire family and my Friend Camille. 

* Type written on card stock (with corrections in Grandma's handwriting)

Ingredients:

 2 qts warm water
7 tbsp dry yeast
3/4 cup sugar
3 tbsp salt
1/2 c olive oil
 2 c non-fat dry milk
18 cup flour (unsifted) 6 lbs
     *can be all white flour or half whole wheat/half white or 7 cups wheat and 11 cups white

Directions:

 Dissolve yeast in 1 qt of water, with 1-2 tsp of the sugar.
Mix all dry ingredients. Add yeast mixture and 2nd quart of water. Mix together with part of the flour. Then add the oil and mix well.
Knead dough about 10 minutes. Cover, let rise until double - about 30 minutes.
Work down, shape into loaves and let rise again until almost double in bulk. - about 30 minutes.
Bake in 400* oven 20-35 minutes - according to size of loaves.
Makes 8 or more loaves.

* combination of flours maybe as you choose - more than 5 cups of whole wheat flour slows down the rising process and you may need more liquid.

Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Online Schooling Mother of 8 (ages: G15, G14, B12, G9, B8, B4, G3, B9mos). Stepmom of 2. StepMother in law to two, (step) Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. 
Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!

Gma T's: Chex Patio Mix

My grandmother, about 2 years ago, gave me her box of recipes. She passed away in April, on the 14th, 2015. My goal this year is to get as many of her favorites onto my Cooking Blog so that I can share them with all interested family and friends.

Happy Birthday to our Favorite Son-in-Law, Carl. Thank you for taking such good care of our Jessica and your guys' lil man, Andrew!  We love you!!

* Newspaper clipping glued to cardstock with the name handwritten out 

Ingredients:

 6 tbsp butter/margarine
1 tsp season salt
2 1/2 tsp soy sauce
1/4 tsp onion powder &/or garlic powder
2 cups each: Corn Chex, Rice Chex, Wheat Chex
1 cup pretzel sticks and/or salted nuts

Directions:

 Melt butter in electric skillet at 200*. Stir in seasonings. Blend well. Add cereal and pretzels. Mix until pieces are coated. Cover skillet (leaving lid vents open). Heat at 250* for 15 minutes. Stir midway. Cool on absorbent paper.
Note: a large skillet on the range top may be used. After pieces are coated with the butter mixture, heat and stir for about 10 minutes over low heat; then cool.

Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Online Schooling Mother of 8 (ages: G15, G14, B12, G9, B8, B4, G3, B9mos). Stepmom of 2. StepMother in law to two, (step) Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. 
Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!

Delishy Coffee Cake

*** Adaptation from the Pioneer Woman's Best Coffee Cake. Ever. Recipe.  

Prep Time:  15 Minutes   Cook Time:  45 Minutes      Difficulty:  Easy    Servings:  16

Ingredients:

 FOR THE CAKE:

1-1/2 stick Butter, Softened

2 cups (scant) Sugar

3 cups Flour, Sifted

4 teaspoons Baking Powder

1 teaspoon Salt

1-1/4 cup Whole Milk

3 whole Egg Whites, Beaten Until Stiff

1 tsp vanilla or almond extract or a mixture of both

 FOR THE TOPPING:

1-1/2 stick Butter, Softened

3/4 cups Flour

1-1/2 cup Brown Sugar

2 Tablespoons Cinnamon

1-1/2 cup Pecans, Chopped

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat egg whites and set aside. Cream butter and sugar and vanilla. Add flour mixture and milk - gently combine. Don't over beat. 

Fold in beaten egg whites with a rubber spatula. Spread in a well-greased bundt pan.

In a separate bowl, combine topping ingredients with a pastry cutter until crumbly. Sprinkle all over the top.

Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until no longer jiggly.

Serve warm---delicious!

Make it a great one!! 
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Online Schooling Mother of 8 (ages: G15, G14, B12, G9, B8, B4, G3, B9mos). Stepmom of 2. StepMother in law to two, (step) Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. 
Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!

Gma T's: 90 minute Bread

My grandmother, about 2 years ago, gave me her box of recipes. She passed away in April, on the 14th, 2015. My goal this year is to get as many of her favorites onto my Cooking Blog so that I can share them with all interested family and friends.

* Handwritten on card stock

Ingredients:

 4 cups warm water                               8 tbsp sugar
4 tbsp yeast                                          4 tbsp melted shortening or butter
4 tsp salt                                              7-8 cups flour

Directions:

 Dissolve yeast in 1 cup of the water and sugar.
Mix other ingredients and add yeast mixture. It will make a soft but not sticky dough.
Cut into 4 pieces and let stand for 15 minutes.
Pound each piece for 1 minute.
Place in bread pans and let rise for 30 minutes.
Have oven pre-heated to 400*. Bake for 30 minutes.

Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Online Schooling Mother of 8 (ages: G15, G14, B12, G9, B8, B4, G3, B9mos). Stepmom of 2. StepMother in law to two, (step) Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. 
Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!

Gma T's: John Wayne's Favorite Dish

My grandmother, about 2 years ago, gave me her box of recipes. She passed away in April, on the 14th, 2015. My goal this year is to get as many of her favorites onto my Cooking Blog so that I can share them with all interested family and friends.

* Handwritten on a sheet of paper that has been xeroxed. NOT Grandma T's handwriting

Serves about 15

Ingredients:

 1# Monterey Jack Cheese (shredded)
2#'s Sharp Cheddar (shredded)
1/2 onion diced
3 cloves garlic - minced
10 eggs
2 cans green chilies
1tsp Salt
3/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp cumin
2 tsp chili powder
Paprika sprinkled over top

Directions:

 Put diced onion and garlic and the chilis in a bowl.
Separate the eggs - add yolks to the onion/chili mixture. Stir until well blended
Add salt, pepper, cumin and 1/2 tsp of chili powder
Beat egg whites until stiff. Then fold into egg mixture
Sprinkle with paprika and bake at 300* for 40 minutes

Variations:

Add chopped bacon bits or olives, browned beef or sausage. Put in bottom of pan then cover with the egg mixture. 
Instead of diced green chilis use a can of WHOLE green chilis- cover the bottom of the dish with chilis then cover with egg mixture. 
Sprinkle with olives, chopped red peppers or diced roasted red peppers.
YUM!

Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Online Schooling Mother of 8 (ages: G15, G14, B12, G9, B8, B4, G3, B9mos). Stepmom of 2. StepMother in law to two, (step) Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. 
Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!

Gma T's: Fruit Compote

My grandmother about 2 years ago, gave me her box of recipes. It is a small 2-drawer filing box and one side is completely full of recipes. Some of these recipes she has hand written and some are cut out of boxes, people have given to her, etc. My goal this year is to get as many of her favorites onto my Cooking Blog so that I can share them with our entire family and my Friend Camille. 

*Hand written on card stock

Ingredients:

 Apricots (cut up)
apples with skins on
raisins
craisins
prunes
grapes
any fruit you want

Directions:

Cook apricots while cutting and adding other fruits. Bring to a good boil. Turn off heat.
Keep lid on and leave overnight.
Ready to serve.
Will refrigerate well.

Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Online Schooling Mother of 8 (ages: G15, G14, B12, G9, B8, B4, G3, B9mos). Stepmom of 2. StepMother in law to two, (step) Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. 
Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!

Strawberry Fruit Dip

Ingredients:

1 8oz cool whip
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 8oz cream cheese
1 cup strawberry jam

Directions:

1) Mix all ingredients together
2) Enjoy with any fruit or quick breads :) Even delicious on a toasted bagel!!  (just sayin'!!)

Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Online Schooling Mother of 8 (ages: G15, G14, B12, G9, B8, B4, G3, B9mos). Stepmom of 2. StepMother in law to two, Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. 
Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!