Tim the Younger

Lemon Delight (10-inch Pie or 7×11-inch Dish)

Crust 1 cup self-rising flour 1 stick (8 oz) butter 1/2 cup Pecans Directions: Preheat oven to 350 F. Place ingredients in food processor; mix until it forms a ball. Oil or grease container. Spread dough in a thin layer on the bottom of the container by hand (and up the sides if using pieContinue reading “Lemon Delight (10-inch Pie or 7×11-inch Dish)”

Three-day Yeast Rolls

2 packages (1/2 oz total) active dry yeast 3 cups and 1/4 cup warm water, divided (110 F to 115 F) 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons salt 7-1/2 to 8 cups all-purpose flour Optional: Additional butter, melted Directions: In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cupContinue reading “Three-day Yeast Rolls”

Garlic-Cheese Bread

1/2 of 12 oz loaf French bread 1/3 mayonnaise 1/4 grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Directions: Preheat broiler. Cut bread lengthwise in half. On cookie sheet, broil 1 to 2 minutes until lightly browned. Mix remaining ingredients; spread over bread. Broil 2 to 3 minutes until lightly browned.Continue reading “Garlic-Cheese Bread”

Christmas Bread

1 package (1/4 oz) active dry yeast 3/4 cup warm water (110 F to 115 F) (Well that’s pretty specific…) 3/4 cup evaporated milk 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup vegetable shortening 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 2 cups and 2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 cup chopped mixed candied fruit (Oh, I getContinue reading “Christmas Bread”

Refrigerator Bran Muffins

(Granny’s Note: My favorite.) 1 cup water, boiling 2 cups 40% bran flakes 1/2 cup shortening 1-1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup buttermilk or sour milk 1 cup AllBran 1/2 cup raisins Directions: (Will need four separate bowls: A, B, C, and largeContinue reading “Refrigerator Bran Muffins”

German Banana Nut Bread

1 stick (1/2 cup) butter or margarine, well creamed 1-1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups all-purpose flour 3 large bananas, mashed 1/4 cup buttermilk 1-1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup chopped nuts Direction: Preheat over to 300 F. In a bowl, add butter and sugar; beat until fluffy. Add eggs; mix.Continue reading “German Banana Nut Bread”

Hush Puppies

(Granny’s Note: The best I have ever eaten! Very good!) 1-1/2 cups self-rising cornmeal 1-1/2 cups water 1/3 cup milk 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion, grated 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup self-rising flour 1 teaspoon sugar Directions: Heat deep fryer (or equivalent) to 375. Cook cornmeal and water over medium heat until stiff andContinue reading “Hush Puppies”

Corn Muffins

2-1/2 cups corn muffin mix 1 egg 1-1/4 cups milk Directions: Preheat oven to 425 F. Mix ingredients in bowl. In oiled or greased muffin tin, fill each space 2/3 full. Bake 15 to 20 minutes. (Granny’s Note: Or pour into a 8×8-inch pan and bake for 25 minutes.)

Cornmeal (Cornbread) Mix

4 cups self-rising flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 4-1/2 cups self-rising cornmeal Directions: In a large mixing bowl, mix flour, sugar, and baking powder. Add shortening; mix well. Add cornmeal; mix well. (Granny’s Note: Store in airtight container. Will keep about 3 months. For reference, Jiffy mix containsContinue reading “Cornmeal (Cornbread) Mix”

Mexican Cornbread

1 cup self-rising flour 1 cup cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup vegetable oil 15 oz can corn, creamed or whole kernel 3/4 cup milk 2 eggs 3/4 cup grated cheese 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 2 or 3 hot peppers, chopped Directions: Preheat oven to 375 F. Pour all ingredients intoContinue reading “Mexican Cornbread”