Cinnamon Rolls

This recipe is from a book my mother-in-law gave me called Make-A-Mix

Cinnamon Rolls

1 TB active dry yeast or 1 (1/4 oz) package
1 1/2 cup lukewarm water 110F (45C)
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted margarine
5 to 6 cups HOT ROLL MIX (see below)
2 TB butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins, optional (we don't put raisins in them)
1/4 cup chopped nuts, optional

Sweet Glaze
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
about 4 TB milk

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Blend in eggs and oil or margarine. Add 5 cups HOT ROLL MIX. Stir well. Add more HOT ROLL MIX to make a soft dough. Knead about 5 minutes, until dough is smooth. Lightly butter bowl. Put dough in bowl and turn to butter top. Cover dough with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Grease 2 baking sheets. Punch down dough. Let stand 10 minutes. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 12" x 24" about 1/4 inch thick. Brush surface with melted butter or margarine. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon on dough. Then sprinkle nuts and raisins, if desired. Roll dough like a jelly roll and cut into 24 1 inch slices. (We do big rolls and actually cut them about 2 inches, maybe a little less..) Place on prepared baking sheets. Cover with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 30 to 60 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 F(190C). Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown. Prepare Sweet Glaze, and brush on warm rolls.

Sweet Glaze
In a small bowl combine powdered sugar, vanilla and enough milk to make a thin mixture.

I usually half the HOT ROLL MIX. I don't have a container to hold that much mix.

HOT ROLL MIX
5 lb. (20 cups) all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups sugar
4 tsp salt
1 cup instant nonfat dry milk

Combine all ingredients in large bowl. Stir together to distribute evenly. Put in a large airtight container. Label with date the contents. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 6 to 8 months. Makes about 22 cups HOT ROLL MIX.

Sweet and Sour Drumettes

Sweet and Sour Drumettes

Ingredients

• 8 chicken drumettes
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for coating
• SAUCE
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup vinegar
  

Directions

1. Dip chicken in egg beat, then flour. Fry in a large skillet until crispy, about 15 minutes. Drain and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3. To Make Sauce: In a small bowl combine the soy sauce, water, sugar and vinegar. Mix together and pour over chicken.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until cooked through and juices run clear.

I used drumsticks and served it with rice. Love the sauce with the chicken and rice! Super easy and tastes great! (What more can you ask for in a recipe, right?)

I didn't use a 9x13 pan. It was more like a 4x7. I also only had 5 drumsticks. (but all the extra sauce was used with the rice.)

Christmas Recipes

These are some of the recipes from Kyle's Family that they do every year, which we have started to do every year as well...
I keep forgetting to take pictures while they are still around so I will try to get one and update them..

Russian Punch

1 can orange juice, mixed
2 quarts additional water
3/4 cup lemon juice
2 cups sugar
1 tsp vanilla
3 tsp almond extract
Combine all ingredients and heat until sugar is dissolved. Serve warm.

Date Balls

3/4 stick of butter
2 beaten eggs
3/4 cup sugar
8 oz. chopped dates
2 tsp vanilla
2 cups rice krispies
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup coconut flakes
Mix in frying pan: eggs, sugar, dates, and vanilla. Simmer about 10 minutes. When dates are well mixed, take off of heat and cool. Add nuts, rice krispies, and mix well. Form into balls and roll in coconut. (usually double the recipe)

Kathryn's Corn Bread

When we were visiting our friends down in NC, she made this corn bread. It is awesome! Doesn't stay together so well.. but it's one of the best corn breads I have ever had.

Kathryn's Corn Bread

2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 1/2 cubes of butter/margarine, melted(3/4 cup)
2 cups Bisquick
3 heaping TB Cornmeal
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 cup sugar

Mix dry then add wet. Grease pan and bake at 325 degrees for 20-25 minutes. (She said she usually ends up having to bake it for 30-35 min. for brown and clean toothpick)