Month: September 2013

Sugar-Free Orange Marmalade

Contributor: Wilma Anderson2002 Cowley Cookbook 1 package sugar-free orange jello5 T fructose2 cups boiling water1 orange Combine gelatin, sugar substitute and boiling water in a blender. Blend on low speed until gelatin is dissolved. Peel orange, slice and add to blender along with some pieces 

Freezer Apricot Jam

Contributor: Enid Sanderson2002 Cowley Cookbook 2 cups sugar3 T Clear Jell1/2 cup white Karo syrup1/2 tsp ascorbic acid crystals1/3 cup lemon juice5 cups mashed apricots Mix dry ingredients, add fruit. Put lemon juice on fruit; mix well. Put into containers and freeze. Printable Version

Debbie Hetrick’s Zucchini Jam

Contributor: Enid Sanderson
2002 Cowley Cookbook

6 cups zucchini, chopped

Cook 1 hour on low heat, then add:

1 cup crushed pineapple
2 T lemon juice
6 cups sugar

Add 1 package SureJell or pectin

Boil for 5 minutes; remove from heat.

Add 1 (6 oz) package apricot jello

Put in hot jars and seal.

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Crab Apple Butter

Contributor: Enid Sanderson2002 Cowley Cookbook “Spicy and tart.” 12 cups crab apple sauce (strained pulp)3 1/4 cups sugar1/2 tsp ground allspice1 1/2 tsp ground cloves3 tsp ground cinnamon (or 1 1/2 tsp oil of cinnamon) Cook on medium low heat until thickened; slow boil, stirring 

No-Fail Pie Crust

Contributor: Bobbi Jo Leonhardt2002 Cowley Cookbook Mix together: 6 cups flour1 cube butter2 cups Crisco Add: 1 cup buttermilk1 T crisco oil Makes 6 to 8 patties. Can freeze, cannot over mix. Fool proof. “I roll the crust between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and 

Best Pizza Crust

Contributor: Jody Bridges
2002 Cowley Cookbook

“I developed this one myself–trial and error.”

2 cups warm water
2 T dry yeast
1/8 cup sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 to 1 tsp salt
4 1/2 to 5 cups flour

Mix water, yeast and sugar. Let dissolve and froth. Add butter, salt and flour as needed to get a soft but not sticky dough. Let rise 20-30 minutes in a warm area. Punch down and divide into 3 balls. Each ball with make a 14″ pizza.  Grease the pan and lightly sprinkle cornmeal on it (if desired.) Pat and stretch the dough into a big circle without tearing it. Put onto pan and finish pushing and stretching as needed. Top as desired.

“I cover my pans in foil and grease generously, so that I can make multiple pizza on one pan if I need to.”

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Baking Powder Biscuits

Contributor: Wilma Anderson 2002 Cowley Cookbook Heat oven to 425 degrees.  4 cups flour 1 cup shortening 1 tsp salt 2 eggs, beaten 1 T sugar 1 1/2 cups milk 5 tsp baking powder Combine flour, salt, sugar and baking powder in a large bowl. 

Biscuit Mix

Contributor: Lois Beddes2002 Cowley Cookbook 6 cups flour3/4 cup dry milk1 cup Crisco1 T salt3 T baking powder Mix all together by hand. Keep on pantry shelf. To make biscuits, add enough water to enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead lightly. Roll and 

Good Baking Powder Biscuits

Contributor: Lois Beddes
2002 Cowley Cookbook

2 cups flour
4 tsp baking powder
1/2 cream of tartar
1 T sugar
1/2 cup Crisco
2/3 cup buttermilk
1 beaten egg

Blend Crisco into dry ingredients; add buttermilk and egg. Mix, then knead lightly. Roll and cut. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

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Whole Wheat Rolls

Contributor: Lois Beddes2002 Cowley Cookbook 4 cups milk, warmed1/2 cup warm water1/2 cup shortening or oil3/4 cup honey2 T salt2 T dry yeast9 cups whole wheat flour Combine milk, water, oil, honey, salt and eggs. Add flour and yeast and more flour and knead. Let