bread machine.

I registered for a bread machine when we were engaged, and got one at a shower. I thought it looked so cool, and when we were first married, we even made a couple loaves. but for some reason, a few months ago--right before we moved to arkansas--I decided I wanted to start using it again. since then I've made pizza dough, cinnamon roll dough, breadstick dough, roll dough (can you tell I use it for dough? I like to bake stuff myself). it's all been AMAZING. so, if you have one and don't use it, dig it out! if you don't have one, maybe you should get one...christmas is upon us!:)

here are a couple of my best recipes:

pizza crust

1 cup plus 2 Tbsp warm water
1 tsp olive oil ($.03)
1 cup whole wheat flour ($.20)
2 cups white flour ($.28)
1 packet or 1 Tbsp yeast ($.25)
1 tsp sugar ($.02)

pop all that stuff in your bread maker, select the dough cycle, and voila! when it's done, you roll it out and bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes (I like to pre-bake the dough for a few minutes and then top it and bake the rest of the way).

thanks, $5 dinners!:)

rolls

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm milk (70 to 80 degrees F.)
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 4 cups bread flour
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

Directions

1. 1

   In bread machine pan, put all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer.

2. 2

   Select dough setting.

3. 3

   When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface.

4. 4

   Divide dough into 24 portions.

5. 5

   Shape dough into balls.

6. 6

   Place in a greased 13 inch by 9 inch baking pan.

7. 7

   Cover and let rise in a warm place for 15 minutes.

8. 8

   Bake at 375 degrees for 13-16 minutes or until golden brown.

thanks, recipezaar!:)

we had the rolls just a couple nights ago with yummy potato soup--heaven, I'm telling you.:)