Cinnamon Rolls

I made these for Christmas. Yum!

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Ninety-Minute-Cinnamon-Rolls/Detail.aspx

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup margarine, softened
• 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 (.25 ounce) package instant yeast
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 egg
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup margarine, softened
• 1/2 cup raisins (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Mix in margarine; stir until melted. Let cool until lukewarm.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 1/4 cup flour, yeast, sugar and salt; mix well. Add water, egg and the milk mixture; beat well. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. When the dough has just pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes.
3. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let rest for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, softened margarine.
4. Roll out dough into a 12x9 inch rectangle. Spread dough with margarine/sugar mixture. Sprinkle with raisins if desired. Roll up dough and pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 equal size rolls and place cut side up in a 9X13 pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until browned. Serve warm

Light Wheat Rolls

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Light-Wheat-Rolls/Detail.aspx

12 rolls:

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup and 2 tablespoons warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
• 1/2 egg, beaten
• 1 cup and 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
• 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
2. Mix sugar, salt, 1/4 cup melted butter, egg, and whole wheat flour into yeast mixture. Stir in all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Turn dough out onto a well floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place dough in bowl, and turn to coat. Cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
3. Punch down dough, cover, and let rise in warm place until doubled again, about 30 minutes.
4. Grease 1 dozen muffin cups. Punch down dough. Make into equal balls and put into muffin cups. Brush tops with melted butter. Let rise uncovered in a warm place 40 minutes, or until doubled in bulk.
5. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven, and brush again with melted butter.

Pumpkin Bread

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Pumpkin-Bread-IV/Detail.aspx

This is the best pumpkin bread!

Here is the recipe for one loaf:

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1-1/3 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1-1/2 cups and 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

***Notes- I substitute about 1 - 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice for the cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. I have also used whole wheat flour instead of all purpose. I have also added chopped pecans.***

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin, oil, sugar, and eggs. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves; stir into the pumpkin mixture until well blended. Pour into the pan.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour. The top of the loaf should spring back when lightly pressed.

Pizza Dough

http://www.recipezaar.com/Basic-Pizza-Dough-26181

I really like this recipe for my dough. I used half all purpose flour and half whole wheat flour.

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Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour (Optional: 1 1/2 cups whole wheat, 1 1/2 cups all purpose)
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast
• 1 cup water

Directions

1. Combine sugar, water and yeast in a measuring cup or small bowl.
2. Combine flour and salt in a large bowl and make a well in the center.
3. Pour yeast mixture and oil in well and stir into dry ingredients until you have a soft dough.
4. If dough is too sticky, add a bit more flour.
5. Knead until smooth on a lightly floured surface.
6. Place in an oiled bowl, cover with a towel and let rise until doubled.
7. IF YOU HAVE A BREAD MACHINE skip the above steps and just put the ingredients in according to the machine's instructions and use the "dough" setting.
8. Punch down and let rest for 10 minutes.
9. Makes 1- deep dish or 2- 12-inch pizza crusts.
10. To bake, top with your favorite sauce, cheese, etc., and bake at 450°F for about 15 minutes or until crispy and cheese is bubbling.