Parmesan Herb Loaf (mini)

Mini Parmesan Herb Loaf

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 3 Tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion
• 1 1/4 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (I just used basil), divided
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 Tablespoons plus 2 teaspoon 2% milk.
• 4 1/2 teaspoon butter, melted
• 1 egg white, beaten

Directions

1. Combine flour, 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, sugar, onion, 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning, baking soda, and salt.
2. In another bowl combine sour cream, milk, and butter.
3. Stir into dry ingredients until just moistened.
4. Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 1 minute.
5. Shape into a round loaf, place on a baking sheet coated with non stick cooking spray.
6. With scissors, cut a 1/4 inch deep cross in the top of the loaf.
7. Brush with egg white. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan and Italian seasoning.
8. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

Yields one loaf, 4 wedges

It measures 6 inches across top and the circumference of the loaf is 18".

Great to dip bread in olive oil and herbs.

Before baked

Out of the oven

McDonalds Pancakes

 McDonalds Pancakes

Found the recipe on line and they taste really good.

Mix all ingredients together and cook on griddle.

I used a 1/4 cup measure but recipe says use 1/3 cup.

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 Tablespoons of baking powder

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 4 Tablespoon sugar

• 2 eggs beaten

• 2 cups of milk

• 4 tablespoons oil

I cut the recipe in half.

We each ate two pancakes.

You can freeze leftovers.

Pizza Dough

 Pizza Dough

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 cup warm water (Between 100-110 degreesF)
• 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast (One standard packet)
• 1 Tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 1/2 cups flour

Directions:

1. Whisk warm water, yeast, and sugar together in bowl.  Cover and let rest for 5 minutes.  
2. Add olive oil, salt, and flour.  Beat on low speed for 2 minutes.  I use my stand mixer with dough hooks. Knead dough an additional 5 full minutes. After kneading, the dough should still feel a little soft.  Poke it with your finger - if it slowly bounces back, your dough is ready to rise.
3. Lightly grease a large bowl with oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning it once to coat all sides. Cover bowl with clean kitchen towel and allow to rise 60 minutes or so until it has doubled in size.
4. Punch down dough to get rid of any air bubbles.

That's it.  Now you just make the pizza.

It is best if you bake the pizza on a stone and when you preheat the oven have the stone in the oven too.

Put cornmeal on the peal and we make the pizza right on the peel and then just slide the pizza off onto the stone.

The recipe makes enough dough for two 12 inch pizza's.

If just using one at a time the other dough can be frozen. 

Cream Cheese Icing

Cream Cheese Icing

 This is super easy to make and delicious.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz block cream cheese - room temperature 
• one stick of unsalted butter - cool room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 cups icing sugar

Directions:

1. Beat the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla on medium-high speed until very light, creamy, and smooth. 
2. On low speed, gradually add in the sugar and beat until fluffy. 

NOTES

Cream cheese frosting, alone or on cake or cupcakes, can sit at a cool room temperature for up to 8 hours before it should be refrigerated.

The frosting can be made and transferred to an airtight container and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 1 month. 

Bring to room temperature and rewhip with electric mixer.