"Miss LorrieAnn's Breakfast Blessings!"

Today I want share a tradition that is very near and dear to my Heart and I have been Blessed to pass it on to my daughters AND sons as well...

Baking Bread!!
*smiles*

Now baking bread in my house has NOT been a big deal for a long time, as I have been doing it for what the kids think is forever. For the longest time, they were convinced ALL Momma's baked their own from scratch!! But, the thing they have come to love most about their Momma baking bread is along with fresh hot bread out of the oven comes

Cinnamon Rolls!!

Where did my love of baking bread come from ??
My Grandma passed it on to my Mom and then to me!! *smiles*

My Grandmother (my mom's mom), and I were very close. As a child I spent most of my weekends and all of my summers at her house. Now, you must remember I come from an extremely small town out in the middle of Cow Country. There was not a whole lot of other stuff to do in the middle of nowhere! *grin* I guess that is why I became such an avid baker and cook. I was Blessed to have both Grandma and Mom to teach me the kitchen basics as well as the extra's...and they both loved to bake!!

I lost my Grandmother when I was just 18 and dearly miss her, but she has left me with such a legacy of scrumptious treats to share and one of them is her home made bread recipe!

Have a wonderful day, Believe and & Be Blessed!!

Love,
Miss LorrieAnn \0/

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INGREDIENTS: Yummy Home Made Bread 2 packages active dry yeast 2 cups warm water (105 to 115 degrees) 6 tbsp sugar 4 tbsp shortening 2 large eggs 1 tsp salt 6 to 7 cups all purpose flour INSTRUCTIONS: Combine yeast and warm water in a 1-cup liquid measuring cup and let stand for 5 minutes. Combine yeast mixture, sugar, shortening, eggs, salt, and half of flour in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually stir in enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough. Place dough in a well greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85 degrees) free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled. Punch dough down, turn out on to lightly floured surface and knead 8-10 times. Split dough in half put one half aside for cinnamon rolls. Shape the other half into loaves and place in greased pan to let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack. Yield: 2 loaves INGREDIENTS: Home Baked Cinnamon Rolls 1/2 of the Bread Recipe from above 2 tbsp butter or margarine, melted 1 tbsp sugar 1 tsp Watkins Pure Ground Cinnamon 1/3 cup raisins 1 cup sifted powdered sugar 1 to 1 1/2 tbsp milk 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional) INSTRUCTIONS: Roll dough out into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface; brush with melted butter to within 1/2 inch of the edges. Combine 1 tbsp butter, sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over butter. Sprinkle raisins over top of this. Roll up, jelly roll fashion; starting at narrow edge. Pinch seams and edge together. With a sharp kitchen knife slice roll into 2 inch rolls, pinching seams together. Place on a greased cookie sheet, spacing about 3-4 inches apart. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Combine powdered sugar and milk, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls and sprinkle with pecans. Yield: 12 to 16 Cinnamon Rolls I hope you and yours will enjoy making these tasty treats as well as sharing the fruits of your labor. It has been a Blessing for me as a child and now a mother to share in this tradition! *smiles* Have A Great week!! Believe & Be Blessed!! *HUGS* Love, LorrieAnn \0/ If you are immuno-compromised, cook to temperatures recommended by the U.S. Surgeon General. Copyright © 2001, 2002. All rights reserved.

Miss LorrieAnn operates The Country Carousel,
a home-based business that offers a variety of products
for your home and personal care.
She is also the owner of The Home & Heart Prayer List.

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