Butter Swim Biscuits

 I have aways struggled with biscuits, but this one is winner in taste texture and simplicity.

2 1/2 cups flour (all purpose)

4 Tsp baking powder

1 Tbsp sugar

2 Tsp salt 2 cups buttermilk or whole milk

1 stick butter, melted (I usually melt it in 8 x8pan in microwave

Preheat oven to 450. melt butter in 8 x8 pan. mix all ingredients, adding milk last, stir till combined, making sure not to overmix the batter.  Using large spoon, drop lumpy batter into butter (in 8x8 pan) Cut into 9 square grid pattern letting butter seep in between cuts/biscuits. bake 20-28 min. let butter soak into biscuits before serving

2 ingredient biscuits

 2 cups self rising flour

1 1/4 cup crem

1 tsp salt.

Mix in bowl till dough forms 

Roll out and cut into biscuits. Brush with cream

bake 10 min@450

Crusty Artisian Bread

Found this recipe during the Corona virus shutdown..so delish

3 cups flour
1/4 tsp yeast
1 tsp salt
1-1/2 hot water
In a bowl mix dry ingredients first
add very hot water
mix with wooden spoon till combined
cover with plastic
let sit 3 to 5 hours
on a floured surface quickly roll the dough with a scraper in flour - no kneading required
transfer dough to a parchment paper lined bowl. let rest while oven heats up.
Heat oven to 450 and put a large pot or caldero with a lid in the oven to warm up. One meant for cooking in oven. i just use my turkey roaster
when oven is heated transfer dough to pot (parchment paper and all and close the lid. bale for 30 min. then bake another 10 min with out lid to desired brown color

Corn Bread

INGREDIENTS
Nutrition
2
(8 ounce) boxes Jiffy corn muffin mix
1
(8 ounce) can creamed corn
1
cup shredded cheddar cheese
2
eggs
2⁄3
cup milk or 2/3 cup sour cream

DIRECTIONS
Mix cornbread as directed on package.
Add in corn and cheese.
*If using milk add at the end and only use enough to make the consistency like thick pancake batter.
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Recommend using a 9x13 if you want it done in 20 minutes
Bake 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

skillet Biscuits *My camping recipe

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 cup margarine (I use butter)
1 cup milk
1⁄4 cup margarine (for frying)
DIRECTIONS
Combine dry ingredients.
Cut in margarine with a fork, pastry cutter, or your fingers.
Stir in milk.


Form dough into 12 biscuits.
Melt 2 tablespoons margarine in an iron skillet over medium/low heat.
Fry half of the biscuits for about 6 minutes on each side, and drain on paper towels.
Repeat with 2 more tablespoons of margarine and remaining dough.

White Bread

I found this recipe online and the bread turned out great! nice and fluffy. It's
gonna be my new go to recipe for bread. It's someone else's family recipe so I left a little blurb about it:

Grandma VanDoren's White Bread
"What Grandma used to make! Our family's favorite. The recipe was never written down (that I know of) until she shared it with me when she was in her 90's."
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Ingredients:
3 cups warm water
3 tablespoons active dry yeast
3 teaspoons salt

4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup white sugar
8 cups bread flour

Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, salt, oil, sugar, and 4 cups flour. Mix thoroughly, and let sponge rise until doubled in size.
2. Gradually add about 4 cups flour, kneading until smooth. Place dough in a greased bowl, and turn several times to coat. Cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise until doubled.
3. Punch down the dough, let it rest a few minutes. Divide dough into three equal parts. Shape into loaves, and place in three 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch greased bread pans. Let rise until almost doubled.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 45 minutes. The loaves may need to be covered for the last few minutes with foil to prevent excess browning.

Aunt Kathy's Rolls

1 cup lukewarm water
1 yeast packet
combine in small bowl - let rise - sprinkle with sugar

in Mixer - on low
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup sugar
3 beaten eggs
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups flour
yeast mixture

mix dough till sticky. put dough in bowl , cover with cloth, let rise. then roll out dough on floured surface and cut into circles with biscuit cutter. Melt 1/2 cup butter in a 13 x 9 pan. dip biscuits in butter and fold in half. let rise again in dish. bake 350 for about 25 min till browned.

Banana Bread

This recipe is also from my sister Jerralee - a fabulous cook
My kids request this often and when I do make it, it doesn't last long!!

1 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter
2 eggs
1 1/2 cup mashed bananas
1/3 cup water
1 2/3 cup flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 tsp baking powder

optional:
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/ cup fo chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350. Combine ingredients in mixer and pour into greased mini loaf pans (1/2 full) then bake for about 30 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.