Lefse (Scandanavian Bread)

Contributor:  Miriam RobertsCC Original 2 cups mashed potatoes3 T shortening2 T evaporated milk or cream1/4 – 1/2 tsp salt Mix together well.  Add about 4 cups flour, just enough to make a soft dough.  Pinch off pieces about 2″ in diameter.  Roll out paper thin 

Oatmeal Molasses Raisin Bread

Contributor:  Wilma AndersonCC Original 3 cups oatmeal2 tsp salt2 T shortening1 cup raisins1 quart boiling water1/2 cup mild molasses2 envelopes yeast1/2 cup lukewarm water6-7 cups flour In large mixing bowl, combine oats, salt, shortening, raisins and boiling water.  Add molasses and beat well.  Let cool.  

Taco Shells

Contributor:  Ann BridgesCC Original 3-4 cups flour1 tsp salt1 T baking powder1/4 – 1/2 cup shorteningwarm water Combine dry ingredients, cut in shortening.  Add warm water, a little at a time until all ingredients are moist.  Knead lightly.  Divide dough into 6-8 pieces.  Roll each 

Zucchini Squash Bread

Contributor:  Peggy RasmussenCC Original Beat 3 eggs until light and foamy.  Add: 1 cup oil2 cups grated zucchini (peel too)3 tsp vanilla2 cups guar Mix lightly but well.  Add: 3 cups flour1 tsp soda1/4 tsp baking powder1 tsp salt2 tsp cinnamon Mix until blended.  Add 

Bread Sticks

Contributor:  Ann BridgesCC Original 2 1/4 cups flour3 1/2 tsp baking powder1 cup milk1 T sugar1 1/2 tsp salt Mix dry ingredients and add milk.  Knead lightly.  Roll out 1/2″ thick.  Cut into 1″ wide strips.  Place in pan in which 1/2 cup butter has 

Cranberry Nut Bread

Contributor:  Genevieve MannCC Original 1 cup sliced cranberries5 cups flour1 cup sugar1 tsp salt1 1/2 tsp soda4 T shortening1 egg1 cup walnuts3/4 cup orange juice Mix dry ingredients.  Add juice, egg and shortening.  Stir in nuts and cranberries.  Bake in loaf pan 55-60 minutes at 

Whole Wheat Bread

Contributor:  Mildred SneldersCC Original “This is my sister Carma’s recipe, and it makes some of the best bread I’ve ever tasted.” 8 cups whole wheat flour1 cups white flour2 quarts potato water1/2 cup honey5 T molasses1 cup oil3 T salt4 T yeast Mix everything but 

Banana Bread

Contributor:  Shelley JonesCC Original 1/2 cup melted shortening1 cup sugar2 eggs1 cup mashed ripe bananas1 tsp lemon juice2 cups flour3 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt Mix shortening, sugar and eggs until creamy.  Add bananas, lemon juice, baking powder and salt.  Stir in flour.  Add 1 

Cake-Like Cornbread

Contributor Miriam RobertsCC Original 1 cup flour1 cup cornmeal2/3 cup sugar1/4 tsp salt1 T baking powder1/2 tsp soda1/2 cup shortening1 cup buttermilk2 eggs Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease 8″ square pan.  Sift dry ingredients together, add shortening, half of buttermilk and one egg.  Beat 

Whole Wheat Banana Bread

Contributor Wilma AndersonCC Original “This recipe came from Opal Harston, but she doesn’t remember ever having it.  It’s good anyway!” Cream together and beat well: 3/4 cup butter4 cups packed brown sugar Add:6 large  bananas6 eggs3/4 tsp salt1 tsp vanilla Dissolve 2 tsp soda in