Ever Ready Blend Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Mix flour ,baking powder and salt together...
• 2. Sift all together into a large mixing bowl..
• 3. Cut shortening into the dry ingredients with a pastry blender or with 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal...
• 4. Store in covered glass jars or crockery bowl for several weeks.. I store mine in the Fridge ..
• 5. Makes 5 3/4 quarts

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, butter, sugar, egg yolk, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough into thirds. Shape each into a 20-in. rope. Place ropes on a large greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes., Preheat oven to 375°. Combine egg white and water; brush over dough. Combine salt, onion and seeds; sprinkle over bread. Bake 22-28 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

Steps:

• 1. Measure Ever Ready Blend into bowl
• 2. Add Milk and stir until a soft dough is formed
• 3. Turn onto a lightly floured board and knead 30 seconds
• 4. Mix together remaining ingredients
• 5. Roll dough 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick and cut int o 2 inch rounds or squares
• 6. Place 1 TBSP of brown sugar mixture on each round or square,moisten edges and fold over
• 7. Place on baking sheet (covered with parchment paper) and press edges with fork to seal
• 8. Brush with milk and bake in a hot oven (425 degrees) for 10 minutes
• 9. Makes about 2 dozen Enjoy :-)