Sunday, November 24, 2013

Pretzel Baking

After 25 minutes, divide dough into 8, roll each piece form into a pretzel, then dip in Soda bath for 15 sec before baking
Yesterday's snowy day with the wood stove burning was conducive to baking and writing. I had so much fun baking these Fleischmann's Homemade Pretzels in between writing assignments. I bought this mix a month or so ago.  The instructions on the back are easy and clear.  Mix the dough, cover it, let rise.  I sat it next to the wood stove.  Divide into equal pieces and roll each piece 18" long before forming into a Pretzel.   I let them rest and rise a bit before their 15 second soda bath.
Then into the hot 400 degree oven for 10-12 minutes


Enjoyed with a bit of warmed brie, mustard and of course, a Stella!

Friday, November 22, 2013

Sympathy Cards with Cricket ~ May 2013


Finally after years of not utilizing my Cricket, it came in handy for two sympathy cards and their envelopes.  I loved the calm feeling of these cards.