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7-grain Granola Bread

1 1/3 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 3 tablespoons dry milk powder 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons salt 1 egg 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 1/2 cups bread flour 3/4 cup 7-grain cereal DIRECTIONS: Place ingredients in the bread machine pan in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select Whole Wheat Bread cycle, and Start.

Granola Bread

1-2/3 cups water (70� to 80�) 1/3 cup honey 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 3-1/2 cups bread flour 1 cup quick-cooking oats 1 T active dry yeast 1 cup granola 3/4 cup golden raisins In bread machine pan, place the first seven ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). Just before the final kneading (your machine may audibly signal this), add the granola and raisins. Yield: 1 loaf (2 pounds). dry yeast 1 cup granola 3/4 cup golden raisins

Turkey Noodle Casserole

1/2 pound extra wide egg noodles Salt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan 3 slices bacon or turkey bacon, chopped 1 1/3 pound, the average weight of 1 package, ground turkey breast 1 pound white mushrooms, wiped, trimmed and sliced 1 medium onion, chopped Black pepper 2 teaspoons dried thyme or poultry seasoning 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 cup chicken stock, available on soup aisle, eyeball it 1/2 cup heavy cream, 3 turns of the pan 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 2 tablespoons softened butter 2 cups grated Gruyere, about an 8-ounce brick 1 cup plain bread crumbs 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves Bring a large pot of water to a boilfor your egg noodles. When it boils, salt the water and cook noodles to al dente. Preheat a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan, and bacon or turkey bacon. Render the bacon fat 2 to 3 minutes, until bacon begins to brown at edges. Add meat and brown it, crumbling it with a woode...

Wheat 3-grain bread

2 tablespoons active dry yeast 1 teaspoon white sugar 1/2 cup warm water 3 1/2 cups warm water 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup molasses 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 2 tablespoons lemon juice 7 cups whole wheat flour 1/4 cup flax seed 1/4 cup cracked wheat 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 4 teaspoons salt 4 cups bread flour DIRECTIONS: In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in 1/2 cup warm water. In a large bowl, mix remaining 3 1/2 cups warm water, honey, molasses, oil, eggs and lemon juice. Mix well. Add yeast mixture and stir. Gradually add 5 cups whole wheat flour beating well after each addition. Add the flax, cracked wheat and sunflower seeds, stir well. Let stand for 20 minutes, until mixture is very light. Stir in salt and the rest of the flours until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Knead 10 to 15 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic. Put into a greased bowl and cover, let rise in the oven with light on until doubled, a...

Wheat 3-grain bread

2 tablespoons active dry yeast 1 teaspoon white sugar 1/2 cup warm water 3 1/2 cups warm water 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup molasses 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 2 tablespoons lemon juice 7 cups whole wheat flour 1/4 cup flax seed 1/4 cup cracked wheat 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 4 teaspoons salt 4 cups bread flour DIRECTIONS: In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in 1/2 cup warm water. In a large bowl, mix remaining 3 1/2 cups warm water, honey, molasses, oil, eggs and lemon juice. Mix well. Add yeast mixture and stir. Gradually add 5 cups whole wheat flour beating well after each addition. Add the flax, cracked wheat and sunflower seeds, stir well. Let stand for 20 minutes, until mixture is very light. Stir in salt and the rest of the flours until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Knead 10 to 15 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic. Put into a greased bowl and cover, let rise in the oven with light on until doubled, a...

Black and White Brownies

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup butter 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract DIRECTIONS: In a double boiler or microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter, stirring occasionally. Stir in the graham cracker crumbs. Set aside 1/4 cup for topping. Press the remaining crumbs into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in milk, egg and vanilla. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Bake at 325 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Refrigerate 3 hours or until completely chilled. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Smore Bars

1 pouch Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 cup butter melted 3 cups milk chocolate chips 4 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows Heat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl stir together cookie mix and cracker crumbs. Stir in melted butter until soft dough forms. Press into ungreased 9 X 13 pan. Bake 18 -20 minutes or until set. Immediately sprinkle chocolate chips on crust. Let stand 3 to 5 minutes until chocolate chips are partially melted. Spread chocolate evenly over crust. Turn the oven to broil Sprinkle marshmallows over melted chocolate. Broil 4 to 5 inches from broiler and broil for 20 -30 seconds or until marshmallows are toasted. Cool 10 minutes. Cut into bars.