Blue Berry Scone Mix

Blueberry Scones Mix

2 c. all-purpose flour
1/3 c. vanilla sugar
1/4 c. nonfat dry milk powder
2 t. baking powder
1 t. dried lemon peel
1/4 t. salt
1/3 C. shortening
1 c. dried blueberries

Gently blend the first 7 ingredients until well mixed, stir in

 the dried blueberries. Pour into a jar.

Gift Tag Directions:
In medium mixing bowl add mix, 1 beaten egg & 1/4 cup water, stir till moistened.
Place dough on lightly floured surface, kneading briefly, pat or roll smooth (1/2") and cut with cookie cutters or into traditional triangles.

Bake at 400° F. for 12 -15 minutes.

Cherry Scone Mix

Cherry Scone Mix

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons shortening
1/4 cup chopped pecans -- toasted

Combine first 5 ingredients until mix resembles cornmeal. Add pecans, seal and attach directions:

Attach:

1/2 cup dried  cherries
1 each bottle brandy or apricot nectar -- 2 oz

Directions:

Combine dried cherries & 2 tablespoons brandy or apricot nectar in bowl. Let set 15 minutes.

In a mixing bowl combine:

* 1 pkg Mix

* 1 beaten egg

* 1/3 cup half- and-half

Blend to make soft dough, Knead for 12 to 15 strokes. Roll dough into a 7-inch circle; cut into 8 wedges. Place scones 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush tops with 1 tablespoon half-and-half. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons sugar. bake in a 400 degree oven 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 5 minutes.

Beer Pretzels

Beer Pretzels

What You'll Need:
3 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
1 tbs. sugar
1 package active dry yeast
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 tbs. dried minced onion
3/4   cup grated parmesan cheese

Combine all the ingredients together until well combined, Divide ingredients equally among two 16 ounce beer bottles or jars.


Beer Pretzels

Empty the contents of 1 jar into a medium mixing bowl.
Add 6 oz of Regular (not lite) beer (3/4 cup) to the mix, Stirring to combine. Overturn the soft dough on a lightly floured surface & knead until smooth. Cover and let rest in a warm area until doubled. (About 45 min.)

Roll out on lightly floured surface into a 10'x6' rectangle and cut lengthwise into 6 strips. (Shape if desired or leave as is.) Cover and let rise again until nearly doubled; about 30 min.

(If desired you can brush the tops with beaten egg white to achieve the glossy pretzel look and then sprinkle with Kosher Salt!)

Bake on the top rack of a 400 degrees F oven for about 8 minutes or until lightly golden. Transfer to wire rack to cool.

Beer Bread Mix

Beer Bread Mix

3 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (12-ounce) bottle beer
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 5" x 9" loaf pan with cooking spray. Set aside.

Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together in a large bowl. Add beer and mix until combined (Dough will be sticky). Place dough into loaf pan. Pour melted butter over top of loaf.

Bake at 350 degrees, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes, or until top is golden brown and toothpick comes out clean from center.

Serve warm or cold.

*If desired, you can substitute a 12-ounce can of soda for the beer in this recipe.