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Welcome to Paula's Bread
Dear Fellow Breadlovers,
We all may be looking at ways to make this Christmas different or unique. To add fun to your Christmas, I have some included some unique Christmas gifts and some fun Christmas treats to add to your family's traditional Christmas baking.
Wishing you a warm Merry Christmas to you and Happy New Year!
God bless you,
paula :)
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Christmas Tree Dessert!
This is a fun 'twist' to a great Christmas treat presentation. You can use this sweet dough recipe to form lots of shapes. This is a fun way to dress up your Christmas party.
Sweet dough recipe:
1 tsp salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup honey
1 stick butter
2 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
5 to 6 cups whole wheat four
Heat butter, milk, honey, vanilla and salt to warm (115 degrees). Dissolve yeast in warm liquid ingredients in Bosch Universal Mixer. Add eggs. Knead (speed 1) in 3 cups of flour; then ,slowly add the rest of the flour. Knead 8 minutes. Let rise till double, then form into fun braided form. This time I made the dough into a Christmas tree!
Let rise. Bake 350 degrees for 30 min. or until golden brown. When cooled drizzle icing and garnish with red candied cherries.
Not to sound like a broken record but....
my blog (click here) or Paula's Bread facebook for details to making this Christmas Tree! (click here) :)
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Unique Christmas Gift Ideas!
I have said this a million time but the gift of gold is a simple loaf of home made whole wheat bread. It is so easy to make and only costs $1! What better way to save on your Christmas budget! Quick breads are nice but people really rave over the whole wheat bread. Click here for the tag that I include with my loaf of bread!
Almond Pancake Mix in a bag!
Mix:
3 cups tofu powder* (click here)
2 1/2 cups pastry flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup finely ground almonds
2/3 cup baking powder
1/3 cup raw sugar
1 Tbs. salt
Mix all ingredients together in your Bosch Mixer with cookie paddles until well blended. Store in a resealable plastic bag.
*Can substitute non-instant powder milk
Include with your mix gift...
Recipe for pancake:
Combine
2 1/2 cups pancake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1 egg
2 Tbs. canola oil
Cook on hot grease griddle over medium heat. For each pancake, pour about 1/4 cup batter onto griddle and cook until top of pancake is full of bubbles and underside is golden brown. Turn with a spatula and cook until remaining side is golden brown. Serve with butter and syrup! Yum!
Note from Paula: This is a great unique gift! Everyone has seen the cookie in a jar but not many have gotten breakfast in a jar! Try this fun/unique Christmas gift!
Spice Tea in a Jar!
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You can save your post and return to publish when processing is complete. 1 1/4 cups Tang
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup instant tea
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
Make this easy to make by mixing together in your Bosch mixer with the gourmet whips. Add 2-3 tsp of mix to 1 cup of boiling hot water.
I will be posting some other jar type gift recipes later in my blog/face book. Stay connected by following my blog (click here) OR 'like' Paula's Bread on facebook! (click here) |
Christmas Recipes
Mint Meringues
from Taste of Homes "Best-loved Cookies & Candies"
2 egg whites
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cream of tartar
1/8 tsp peppermint extract
6 to 8 drops green food coloring (optional)
1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1. In Bosch Universal mixer (use gourmet whips) beat egg whites, salt, cream of tartar, extract and food coloring on speed 2 until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 Tbl. at a time beating on Speed 3 until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. This will be fast!! Gently fold in chocolate chips.
2. Drop by rounded tsp. 2" apart onto parchment paper-lined stainless steel baking sheets. Bake 250 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until firm to the touch. Turn oven off; leave meringues in oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container. Yields 32 doz. cookies.
Note from Paula: Your Bosch will shine with this recipe as it will make more meringue than other mixers! A cookbook will tell you that one egg will make 1/2 cup of meringue but the Bosch will make up to a 1 1/2 cups of meringue! The point?! Your Bosch will let you make more cookies with this recipe! Yum!!
Chestnut Dip
from Sue Gregg's "Holiday Menus" 
1. Blend together with Bosch gourmet whips:
3/4 cup whole plain yogurt
3/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cups mayonnaise
1 small can water chestnuts, drained, chopped
Spike seasonings to taste (found in local health food store)
2. Steam, drain, chop well, chill and add to dip just before serving: 1 bunch fresh spinach.
Note from Paula: This is a great dip you can make ahead and simply cook/add the spinach the day you serve the dish. The bright green from the spinach will lose it vibrancy over the hours so you don't want to prepare the dip with spinach too far in advance. The fresher the spinach the better so it will be a festive green for your holiday table!
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Customer Corner
I ordered my Nutrigrain mill and Bosch Universal machine from you about 1 ½ months ago and I've loved every minute with them! My family is enjoying wonderful breads, pizza crusts, cinnamon rolls, etc. I've only worked with white winter wheat, but am anxious to branch out. I've also tried freezing my dough and using it later for crusts, etc. when I need them. So far, so good. Your service surrounding my purchase was fabulous and you've been readily available to me via email when I've had questions. That is so uncommon today and I'm so grateful for both.
Thanks for wonderful products and service. You have wonderful ministry going!
Denise S., Lawrence, KS
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Tips for the Harried Woman
Our Charlie Brown Christmas Tree!
It began 5 years ago with a straggly cedar tree along the side of the road. One night coming home, we noticed this straggly tree had a Christmas bow! We decided to put some garland on the tree. As Christmas approached, a new ornament or decoration would appear on this forlorn little tree. It was so fun as no one knew who was adding what to the tree. It added to our Christmas fun to drive by and see what had been added.
Well, our little tree died last year. :( This year, we planted two little trees in its place complete with garland. Will keep you posted through out the Christmas season on how our little trees fair on my blog/facebook.
I would encourage you to begin this fun tradition. Find some forlorn cedar tree along the side of the road. Make sure it is not in a place that would be hazardous to those wanting to decorate the tree. Put a few simple decorations on the tree. Wait and see what happens as the Christmas spirit comes over people who see your "Charlie Brown" tree.
Keep updated on our little tree on my blog/facebook. Perhaps you can share your story of your little tree as well.
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