NEVER FAIL BISCUITS

NEVER FAIL BISCUITS
This recipe came from Melody.  I really like it.  Have used it numerous times.  If I am making for biscuits and gravy I usually double the batch.

2 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
2 tsp white sugar
1/2 cup butter, chilled and diced
3/4 cup milk

Preheat oven to 450.  In a large bowl, sift together dry ingredients.  Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse oatmeal.  Make a well in the center of the dry mixture and pour in the milk.  Stir until dough begins to pull together then turn out onto a lightly floured surface.

Press dough together and then roll out until 3/4" thick.  Cut into 2" round biscuits and place on an ungreased baking sheet.

Bake in preheated oven for 10 min or until golden brown.

ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH ROASTED STRAWBERRY SAUCE

ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH ROASTED STRAWBERRY SAUCE
We really liked.  So much better than store bought or boxed.  Loved strawberry sauce - would be good on ice cream.

Angel Food Cake
• 1 1/4 cups (125 grams) sifted cake flour
• 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated white sugar
• 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) egg whites, at room temperature (from about 12 large eggs)
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® pure almond extract

Roasted Strawberry Sauce
• 2 cups (250g) sliced fresh strawberries
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® ground cinnamon
• 10 ounces of strawberry spread (or jam, jelly preserves)
• Cool Whip (optional)

Angel Food Cake
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F and locate your angel food cake pan. Do not butter or spray or grease pan in any way.
2. In a large bowl sift together 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated white sugar and the sifted cake flour. (this is half of the sugar and all of the flour)
3. In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites until foamy, about 2 minutes.
4. Add the cream of tartar, lemon juice, vanilla and almond extract, and salt and continue to beat until soft peaks form, roughly 2-3 minutes.
5. Gradually beat in the remaining 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated white sugar, a tablespoon at a time, until glossy stiff peaks form.
6. You may need to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
7. Remove bowl from stand mixer.
8. Sift the flour mixture (1/4 cup at a time) over the egg whites and using a rubber spatula, gently fold (do not stir) the flour into the egg whites.
9. Pour the batter into the pan and run a metal spatula or knife through the batter to get rid of any air pockets. Smooth the top and bake in the preheated oven for about 40 - 45 minutes. The cake is done when the cake springs back when gently pressed or there are cracks over the top.
10. Immediately upon removing from the oven invert the pan and allow the cake to cool for about 1 1/2 hours.
11. When completely cool, run an offset spatula or knife around the sides and center tube of the pan to loosen the cake and then remove the cake from the pan.
12. Next, use the offest spatula (or knife) along the bottom and remove.
13. Set cake on cake stand.

Roasted Strawberry Sauce
1. Place sliced strawberries in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
2. Drizzle evenly with syrup and sprinkle cinnamon on top.
3. Roast strawberries at 400F 10-12 minutes or until berries are tender and have begun to release their juices.
4. Place strawberry spread into a medium bowl. Dump roasted strawberries on top of spread and mix together with a fork.
5. If mixture seems too thick can add up to 1/2 cup warm water.
6. When ready to serve, pour some sauce (not all) over cake. Cut cake using either a very (very) sharp knife or a serrated knife. Use a 'saw' motion and try not to press the cake down as you cut. Place piece on a plate and drop a dollop of whipped cream on top. Cover with more strawberry sauce.
7. Repeat.

PLAYDOUGH

PLAYDOUGH (cooked)

I really liked this recipe. Got kinda weird feeling after a couple of days - but I hadn't kept in a covered container. Was easy to make and play with. I did add the baby oil.

4 cups water
4 cups flour
1 cup salt
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
4 Tbsp. cream of tarter
food coloring

Combine ingredients. Cook in a big pan, sitrring constantly, until most of the moisture is absorbed. If you like you can knead in glitter for sparkly playdough when the dough cools. Store in a covered container. *This does not need to be refrigerated*

Special Note: Can add a bit of baby oil to get a softer texture and to make the playdough smell better.

SNOW DOUGH
Haven't made this yet - found in FamilyFun magazine. They said it won't dry out even after a month of being uncovered.  We got as a gift this year for Christmas from someone in our ward gingerbread playdough.  We had so much fun playing with it and it smelled wonderful.

Mix:
2 cups cornstarch
1/3 cup vegetable oil

With your fingers knead in 6T iridescent white glitter.  If the dough is too dry, add more oil one tablespoon at a time, until the dough is soft but a little crumbly.  Makes 2 cups.