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Herbed Pizza Crust

Published in baking, Breads, Recipes on March 5, 2012

PrintHerbed Pizza Crust This recipe will make enough crust for 3 13-inch pizzas or one 11×16 pan plus one 13-inch pizza. It will also make about 10 individual sized pizzas, which I make and freeze for my daughter’s school lunches. Ingredients4 1/2 cups unbleached flour 1 1/2 tsp. plus 1/2 tsp. sugar 1 1/2 tsp. […]

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Apple Dumplings

Published in baking, Desserts, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, rainy day fun, Recipes on February 25, 2012

PrintApple Dumplings Yield: 6 servings What could be a better dessert on a crisp Fall evening? I love the smell of the apples and cinnamon in the oven. It seems to warm the entire house.Ingredients6 medium tart apples, peeled and cored Pastry 4 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1 cup unbleached white […]

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Cinnamon Bread

Published in baking, Breads, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on February 25, 2012

PrintCinnamon Bread Yield: 2 loaves In my opinion, the best place to let dough rise is in a warm oven. Set your oven to the lowest temperature (about 170 to 200 degrees), making sure that the rack is on the lowest setting. Let it warm while you mix the dough. When it’s time for the […]

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Peach Blueberry Cobbler

Published in baking, Desserts, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on February 19, 2012

PrintPeach Blueberry Cobbler Prep Time: 25 minutesCook Time: 30 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Yield: 6 servings This recipe is another summer favorite…. especially with home made vanilla ice cream!Ingredients6-8 peaches, peeled and cut into pieces ½ c. blueberries (can increase to 1 cup if you really like them) 2 T. lemon juice ½ […]

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It’s Time to Stock Up on Baking Essentials

Published in baking, groceries, saving money on October 12, 2010

We’re getting close to that time of year again… you know what I’m talking about. The holidays are (gasp!) just around the corner, and it’s time to think about baking those wonderful family treats. Stocking up on some of the staples now can ease your budget. Baking essentials like flour and sugar will be a […]

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