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Arlene and Wilma’s Fool-Proof Whole Wheat Bread

Contributor: Wilma Anderson2002 Cowley Cookbook Makes 7 medium loaves 10-12 cups whole whate flour2/3 cup oil2/3 cup honey6 cups warm water2 T salt2 T instant yeast2 T dough enhancer2 T gluten Combine several cups of warm water, honey, oil and yeast in mixer. Mix on 

Irish Soda Bread

Contributor: Maureen Chavis2002 Cowley Cookbook 3 cups sifted flour2/3 cup granulated sugar3 tsp baking powder1 tsp salt1 1/2 cups raisins2 eggs1 3/4 cups buttermilk2 T melted margarine or butter Sift all dry ingredients. Add raisins and mix. Beat egg lightly and add to buttermilk. Pour 

Cinnamon Rolls

Contributor: Gloria Phister
2002 Cowley Cookbook

2 T yeast
1 T sugar
1 cup lukewarm water
1 cup milk
6 T shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
7 cups flour
3 eggs

Dissolve yeast and 1 T sugar in water. Scald milk; add shortening, sugar and salt. Cool to lukewarm. Add 2 cups flour to make a batter. Add yeast and eggs; beat well. Add remaining flour, or enough to make a soft dough. Knead lightly and place in greased bowl. Cover and set in a warm place to rise until double. When light, roll out about 3/8 inch. Spread with a lot of butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll up dough. Cut and place on greased baking sheet. Let rise. Bake at 425 for 10 minutes. Spread with icing while still warm.

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Spudnuts

Contributor: Gloria Phister2002 Cowley Cookbook 2 cups milk, scalded1/2 cup shortening1/4 cup sugar1 tsp vanilla1/2 tsp nutmeg1 tsp salt2 T yeast, dissolved in 1/3 cup warm water3 eggs, beaten2 cups mashed potatoes7-8 cups flour Scald milk, add shortening, sugar, nutmeg, vanilla and mashed potatoes. Let 

Fry Bread

Fry Bread

This delicious fry bread can be topped with butter and jam or covered with chili, cheese and other savory ingredients. From Enid Sanders in the Cowley Cookbook

Pumpkin Apple Streusel Muffins

Contributor: Debbie Fowler
2002 Cowley Cookbook

2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 T pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 cup pumpkin
1/2 cup oil
2 cups chopped apples

Combine wet and dry ingredients. Stir well, spoon batter into 18 paper-lined muffin cups. Sprinkle with streusel (below) and bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

2 T flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Cut in 4 teaspoons butter until crumbly. Sprinkle on top of muffins.

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Pumpkin-Orange Bread

Contributor: Debbie Fowler2002 Cowley Cookbook 2/3 cup shortening2 2/3 cups sugar4 eggs16 oz. can pumpkin2/3 cup water3 1/3 cup flour2 tsp soda1/2 tsp baking powder1 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp cloves1/4 tsp nutmeg2 T orange peel2/3 cup raisins Mix together sugar, eggs and shortening. Add pumpkin and 

Zucchini Bread

Contributor: Frankleen Cozzens2002 Cowley Cookbook 2 cups sugar1 cup oil1 tsp salt3 cups flour2 cups grated zucchini (uncooked)3 eggs1 1/2 tsp cinnamon1 tsp vanilla1 tsp soda1/4 tsp baking powder1/2 cup nuts (optional) Bake at 375 degrees for 60-75 minutes. Printable Version

Zucchini Bread

Contributor: Frankleen Cozzens
2002 Cowley Cookbook

3 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 cup oil (not quite full)
2 1/2 cups zucchini pulp (cooked)
3 1/2 cups flour (plus 2 T flour if needed)
2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp cloves
chopped nuts

Stir together. Bake at 375 or 400 degrees. Check at 1 hour, 20 minutes for large loaf. Makes 4 small loaves or 2 large loaves. (Given me from Maurice Strom.)

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Dinner Rolls

Contributor: LeRose Peterson2002 Cowley Cookbook 1 yeast in 1 cup warm water1/2 cup sugar1 T salt Stir together and let sit until yeast softens. 2 cups milk, scalded and cooled1 stick margarine, melted3 eggs, slightly beaten Add the milk and melted margarine to the yeast