Any Home Bakers Here?

[ValerieJ]

Made up a dozen chocolate doughnuts today. I've decided doughnuts are more fun for me than cakes. Doughnuts are just kind of fun to decorate, almost anything goes and you can mix up the toppings in the same dozen.

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In Portland there is a doughnut shop called Voodoos, who make maple bars with bacon. I'm not a bacon eater, but I can vouch for this combo! So much better than it sounds.

 

[Sequel]

Made up a dozen chocolate doughnuts today. I've decided doughnuts are more fun for me than cakes. Doughnuts are just kind of fun to decorate, almost anything goes and you can mix up the toppings in the same dozen.

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Oh now those look just nummy!

 

[ValerieJ]

AZ doesn't do the time change, makes me a happy camper this time of year.

I like this time of year when I get the hour back they stole from me in the spring. Why can't we do away with this antiquated system! Farmers are not dependent on the sun anymore. We have had alarm clocks for a good many years now. Just wondering about stuff over my coffee.

 

[N F C]

Oh now those look just nummy!

Come on over and bring your coffee, there are plenty of doughnuts left!

 

[ValerieJ]

Found a faster way used the flat cast iron griddle I just re seasoned to brown a tiny bit then researched other ways made a new recipe to fit it
PJ’s English Muffins

Ingredients

1 cup milk
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 cup sourdough
1/4 cup melted shortening
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Mix in the sugar, stirring until dissolved. Let cool until lukewarm. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine the milk, yeast mixture, shortening and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Add salt and rest of flour, or enough to make a soft dough. Knead. Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise.

Punch down. Roll out to about 1/2 inch thick. Cut rounds with biscuit cutter, drinking glass, or empty tuna can. Sprinkle waxed paper with cornmeal and set the rounds on this to rise. Dust tops of muffins with cornmeal also. Cover and let rise 1/2 hour.

Brown on skillet medium heat then Bake for 5 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and bake for an addition 10-15 minutes or until muffins springs back when touched in the center.

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Yum!!!

 

[N F C]

I like this time of year when I get the hour back they stole from me in the spring. Why can't we do away with this antiquated system! Farmers are not dependent on the sun anymore. We have had alarm clocks for a good many years now. Just wondering about stuff over my coffee.

I agree 100%. Stupid time changes mess me up twice a year.

 

[ValerieJ]

In Portland there is a doughnut shop called Voodoos, who make maple bars with bacon. I'm not a bacon eater, but I can vouch for this combo! So much better than it sounds.

Why did this post twice?

 

[ValerieJ]

Come on over and bring your coffee, there are plenty of doughnuts left!

I want one too! They look awesome!

 

[N F C]

Why did this post twice?

Because maple bars are really important!
(I don't know, it just happens sometimes)

 

[N F C]

I want one too! They look awesome!

Thanks Val, there are plenty for everyone!