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Indian Fry Bread

4 to 5 c unsifted all-purpose flour
2 T baking powder
2 T vegetable oil
1 1/2 T salt
2 T sugar
1 3/4 c warm water
Vegetable oil

Thoroughly mix together 4 c flour, baking powder, 2 T oil, salt, sugar, and water. Mixture will be a batter; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Use remaining flour to knead dough till smooth and elastic; let rest 15 min. Roll 1/4 inch thick and cut into 4-inch rounds. Make a slit in center of each round with a knife to help bread fry faster and to keep from becoming soggy. Pour 1 inch vegetable oil in skillet; heat over moderated heat to 375 deg. Dough dropped in will immediately begin to puff up and turn golden brown. Turn round of dough once and fry till puffy and golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

*For a variation, make Cornmeal Fry Bread by mixing 2 c unsifted all-purpose flour with 2 c cornmeal and using this mixture as first ingredient. Makes 16 to 20 4-inch rounds.

Submitted by Lady Griddlebone

St. Brigid's Oaten Bread

1 cup flour, 1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter in small pieces
3/4 cup uncooked oatmeal flakes.
1 egg
1/2 cup buttermilk

1.heat oven to 425 degrees.
2. grease baking sheet.
3.combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in bowl and mix.
4.Add butter bits and cut in with knife until mixture is crumbly.
5.add oats and toss to combine.
6.in other bowl beat egg with buttermilk.
7.make a well in the dry ingredients.
Pour in the egg mixture and mix with a fork until crumbs hold together. Make dough into ball and transfer to floured surface. Knead 20-25 times. Add flour if sticky.
8.pat dough into 8-inch round and transfer to baking sheet.
9.score a deep cross into the bread but do not cut it through
10.bake 15-20 minutes untill brown.

Submitted by Lady Griddlebone

Thyme Bread

1 1/4 cups warm water
1 envelope yeast
2 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp softened oleo
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp dried leaf thyme
2 3/4 cups unsifted flour

Sprinkle yeast over water in a large warm bowl (I still use the good old Pyrex yellow); stir till dissolved. Add oleo, sugar, salt, thyme, and half of the flour. Beat on medium mixer speed 2 minutes or 150 strokes by hand; scrape bowl often. Beat in rest of the flour with a spoon till smooth. Scrape down sides. Cover; let rise till double, about 1 hour. Beat down with 25 strokes. Turn into greased bread tin or 1 1/2-qt casserole. Bake l hr 10 min at 350 deg F. Brush top of hot loaf with melted oleo (I just rub a stick over it).

Submitted by Lady Griddlebone

Burger By The Zodiac

Aries - The Ram Burger, which includes goat cheese, spinach and black

pepper mayonnaise, all served on a wheat bun.

Taurus - The No-Bull Burger, topped with bold barbecue sauce, pepper
jack cheese and sweet pickles, served on a kaiser roll.

Gemini - The Twin Burger, double beef patties grilled and topped with
cheddar and jack cheeses, double-strength hot pepper mayonnaise and
served on a double-seeded roll.

Cancer - Surf-and-Turf Burger, with roasted red peppers and lump crab
meat that's been tossed in Old Bay seasoning, served on a toasted
English muffin.

Leo - The Lion's Share Burger, a -1/2-pound patty topped with spicy
chili, jack cheese, shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes.

Virgo - The Goddess, a lean grilled patty with white cheddar, Virginia
ham and grilled sweet white onions, served on a plain bun.

Libra - Sweet-and-Sour Burger, brushed with sweet-and-sour sauce, topped with
grilled pineapple, bacon, lettuce and tomato, served on a sesame seed bun.

Scorpio - The Stinger, a patty rubbed with Southwestern spices and
topped with salsa, sour cream and ancho chile mayonnaise.

Sagittarius - The Sagittarian, with sharp cheddar cheese, portobello
mushrooms and Dijonnaise sauce, served on tomato herb bread.

Capricorn - Billy Goat Burger, with grated pecorino cheese and field
greens tossed in vinaigrette, served on a five-grain bun.

Aquarius - The Age of Aquarius, with sprouts, fresh tomatoes and cream
cheese, served on a water bagel.

Pisces - The Submarine Burger, a grilled beef patty topped with sundried
tomato, tartar sauce, shredded lettuce and pickles, served on a
grilled sub roll.

Source: South Carolina Beef Board

Submitted by Lady Griddlebone

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