Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Marybeth's Easy Breadsticks

Although this isn't Marybeth's recipe, she perfected it.

1-1/2 cups warm water
1 T yeast
2 T sugar
1/2 t. salt
3 c. flour
1/3 cube melted butter

Dissolve yeast and sugar in water and let proof.  Add flour and salt gradually, mixing as you add. Once dough is formed, let sit for 10 min. Meanwhile, melt butter and sprinkle cornmeal in the bottom of two 8-inch. Split dough, forming two balls. Place the dough in each pan and using hands, flatten dough into a circle. Using a brush, brush on remaining butter. Top with garlic salt, salad seasoning, Italian seasoning and grated Parmesan. Use a pizza cutter, cut breadsticks in even pieces. Let rise 15-20 min or until fluffy. Bake 375 for 12-18 min or until light brown in color.
These can be frozen, but I recommend adding toppings once you are ready to cook.

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Grandma W's Rice Krispy Balls

Posted in honor of Grandma and her Super Bowl parties.
A delicious alternative to Rice Krispy Treats.


1 can sweetened condensed milk

1 bag caramels, unwrapped (don't use generic)

1 cube butter

1 pkg. large marshmallows

Rice Krispy Cereal


Place caramels and butter in a bowl and microwave for 2 min, stopping every 30 seconds to stir. Continue heating until caramel and butter are completely combined. Then add sweetened condensed milk. Stir until all are combined. Pour cereal in a separate bowl. Pour several marshmallows in the caramel mixture and stir to cover. Use a spoon to move them one at a time to the Rice Krispy cereal. Roll each marshmallow until coated. Set on a jelly roll pan, covered with wax paper. Best if eaten after sitting out for a few hours or even over night.