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SANDRA'S OVERNIGHT NO-KNEAD AGAVE ROSEMARY ARTISAN BREAD

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The easiest bread recipe I've created to date, and it's very versatile in that you can substitute the herbs, i.e. instead of rosemary, use thyme, fennel seeds, etc... Yield: 1 round loaf Prep: 10 Mins. 1st rise: 9-12 Hrs. 2nd rise: 1-1/2 Hrs. INGREDIENTS: Wet: 1-1/2 cups warm water 1/2 teaspoon active/rapid dry yeast (not regular) 1 TB amber agave (or honey) Dry: 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons dried rosemary (not ground) 1-1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper --1 TB melted butter, (to brush top while hot out of oven) METHOD: Note: I proof my bread (let it rise) in the oven, no heat ~ A must in Alaska as this method provides for more of a consistent, non-draft environment. Turn on pilot light in oven (no heat). In a 2-cup glass-measuring cup, measure the warm water. Add the active/rapid yeast and agave, and stir to combine; set aside. In a medium bowl, add the flour, salt, and pepper; whisk to evenly incorporate.   Add the wet mixture  and...

SANDRA'S ALASKAN SOURDOUGH CINNAMON ROLLS

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A spectacular recipe that you'll be making again and again, making you want to maintain your sourdough starter over time... Yields: 12 Rolls Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: Appx. 35 mins. INGREDIENTS DOUGH: --Proof: 2-1/2 teaspoons rapid rise yeast 3/4 cup warm 2% milk 1 tablespoon  fireweed and clover honey --Additional dough ingredients: 1 cup 'unfed' sourdough starter (stirred, and let it come to room temp--before feeding) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted 2 large eggs, beaten 1/2 teaspoon table salt 3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 TB water, if needed FILLING: 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar (or light) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1-1/2 to 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (depending upon your preference) 1/3 cup unsalted butter, room temperature --3/4 cup raisins and/or chopped pecans (optional) FROSTING: 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 3 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon  vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon table salt 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar...

SANDRA'S EPIC ALASKA CINNAMON ROLLS

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A family favorite dessert that 's divine to  partake any time of day... Yields: 12 Rolls Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: Appx. 35 mins. INGREDIENTS DOUGH: --Proof: 2-1/2 teaspoons rapid rise yeast 1 cup warm 2% milk 1 tablespoon fireweed and clover honey --Additional dough ingredients: 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted 2 large eggs, beaten 1/2 teaspoon table salt 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 TB water, if needed FILLING: 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar (or light) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1-1/2 to 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (depending upon your preference) 1/3 cup unsalted butter, room temperature --3/4 cup raisins and/or chopped pecans (optional) FROSTING: 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 3 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon table salt 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted 1 TB milk, if needed METHOD Add yeast and 1 tablespoon honey in warm milk in the stand mixing bowl with the hook attachment; mix to combine and ...

SANDRA'S HOMEMADE PIZZAS from SCRATCH

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A fantastic recipe for two 14" pizzas you are able to prepare from beginning to end in 1-1/2 hours, although an hour of that time is kicking back while the dough proofs... Yield:2 (14-inch) pizzas Prep: 20 min Proof/Rest: 1st Proof = 1 Hr -- 2nd Rest = 10 Mins. Bake: 12-14 Mins. INGREDIENTS Crust (makes two 14" pizzas) : 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 envelope instant/rapid dry yeast = 2-1/4 tsps . (no need to pre-proof) 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1-1/2 cups water, 110 degrees 2 tablespoons olive oil --Plus spray to oil bowl and top of ball, plus rolling surface/board Toppings (divide each topping ingredient in 1/2 for each pizza) : 1 (14-oz. jar) prepared Classico Pizza Sauce, divided 4 cups shredded whole-milk mozzarella, divided; plus more for sprinkling on top 1 (5-oz. pkg.) Applegate Naturals uncured pepperoni (3" rounds), cut into quarters, divided METHOD Combine the flour, sugar, yeast and kosher salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and combi...

SANDRA'S PIZZA DOUGH HOMEMADE (Double Batch)

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The perfect pizza dough that never fails me. Be sure to check the expiration dates on both your yeast and baking powder prior to using... Yield: (2 pizza crusts) Prep: 10 Mins. Rise: 1 Hr. INGREDIENTS 2-1/4 teaspoons (or 1 packet) active dry yeast--not rapid or instant 1-1/2 cup warm water 1 teaspoon sugar 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon double-acting (or regular) baking powder --(Makes for a crispier crust) 2 teaspoons kosher salt 4 tablespoons olive oil, plus more to lightly oil bowl METHOD Sprinkle active dry yeast over 1-1/2 cups of warm water, add sugar, stir and let bloom for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, combine flour, baking powder and salt. With the mixer running on low speed, drizzle in the olive oil and mix until combined. Pour in yeast mixture and mix until combined, just when dough wraps around hook. Knead on clean, flour-free board, just until smooth, then form into a ball. Coat a separate large glass mixing bowl (so the plastic ...

Best Ever Cinnamon Rolls

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This is a monster 12" cake pan! For the dough: 1 package active dry yeast � cup warm water 1� cups warm milk � cup sugar, divided 1 teaspoon salt 4� cups flour, divided � cup shortening, melted For the filling: 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon flour 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon For the glaze: 1 cup 10X sugar 1 tablespoon milk In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir until dissolved. Add warm milk, � cup of the sugar and salt. Stir in 3 cups of the flour. Mixture will be very wet. Let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour. After the first rising, stir in the remaining � cup of sugar and melted shortening. Add remaining 1� cups of flour. Dough will still be wet. Let rise until double, about an hour.  Mix together the cinnamon, sugar and flour and set aside. Mix the sugar and milk in a small bowl and set aside. After the second rise, the dough will be very wet. Dump dough on a well-floured surface and divide in half. With a floured rolling pin, roll each half into a large rectan...

Blueberry Cheese Danish

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It's always a good idea to have a stash of blueberries in your freezer for just such an occasion! I might have just enough left  for waffles next week! I sent half of this danish with my Step-Son and his wife on there trip to North Carolina. I hope they have some left for her parents when they get there! LOL For the dough: 1 package active dry yeast � cup warm water 1� cups warm milk � cup sugar, divided 1 teaspoon salt 4� cups flour, divided � cup shortening, melted For the filling: 2 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg yolk (at room temperature) 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract fresh blueberries (about a pint, more or less per your taste) 1 tablespoon butter, melted In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir until dissolved. Add warm milk, � cup of the sugar and salt. Stir in 3 cups of the flour. Mixture will be very wet. Let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour. After the first rising, stir in the remaining � cup of sugar and melted sh...

Chocolate Scones

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Hi yes I'm back just like a bad penny as most of you know by now I am not the most prolific or consistent Blogger I would like to think when I do blog it is of good quality and worth reading so I am going to make a real effort to try and increase my blogging rate I cannot promise to blog every day or every two days  but I am going to try really hard to complete a series of blogs covering and enable-ling you to produce your own English afternoon tea party and of course all the items will be chocolate based. With the Olympic games fast approaching in Britain 2012 there has been a resurgence in the great British tradition of Afternoon teas which originated in the early 1840's.In these difficult global times Britain is eager to impress visitors and investors to our great country and what better way to do it than trough peoples stomachs and peoples passion for food which I believe has never been greater. However afternoon tea is normally taken in high classed estab...