Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Butter

Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Butter is perfect with homemade breads.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 4 teaspoons packed brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

PREPARATION:

Beat all ingredients until fluffy. Store in refrigerator

Basic Biscuit Baking Mix

This mix can be used instead of the store-bought biscuit baking mix.

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 cups flour*
• 1-1/4 cups nonfat dry milk powder
• 1/4 cup baking powder
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 cups solid shortening

PREPARATION:

In a food processor** with a large bowl, place dry ingredients. Process to mix. Add shortening a few scoops at a time. Process until mixture resembles small peas. Store in a airtight container in a cool, dry and dark place.

*You may use all white flour, bread flour, unbleached flour, wheat flour or in combination.

Bread Machine Cheddar and Bacon Bread Recipe

This bread machine recipe for Cheddar and Bacon Bread is great for a brunch or with a salad for dinner.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1-1/3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1-1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 4 cups bread flour
• 3 tablespoons nonfat dry milk
• 2 teaspoons dry active yeast
• 2 cups shredded cheddar or swiss cheese
• 8 slices bacon, crumbled
• -or- 3 tablespoons bacon bits*

PREPARATION:

Place ingredients in bread pan in order listed or according to manufacturer's directions. The cheddar cheese and bacon are added at the fruit and nut signal. Depending on your machine this could be anywhere from 30 to 40 minutes into the cycle.