Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Peppermint Bark

I'm trying this out right now... hopefully it's good!

Peppermint Bark

1 lb. dark chocolate (I used 1/2 semisweet and 1/2 bittersweet)
1 lb. white chocolate
6 oz. (1 regular package) candy canes, crushed
1. Melt the dark chocolate over a double boiler until smooth. Spread (with an offset spatula) in an even layer on a wax paper-lined baking sheet. Place in freezer to harden, approximately 30 minutes.
2. Melt the white chocolate over a double boiler until smooth. Spread (with an offset spatula) on top of the dark chocolate layer. Working quickly before the white chocolate sets, sprinkle the crushed candy canes on top and gently press into the chocolate. Refrigerate until complete hard and set, at least 2 hours.
3. Break into pieces and enjoy!

Monday, November 21, 2011

Murphy Rolls

1 cup warm water
2 T. margarine/butter (very soft)
1 egg
3 1/4 c. flour
1/4 c. flour
1 t. salt
3 T. yeast

For bread machine, just dump it all in in order, and set it to dough, so it will be done in 1 1/2 hours. After it goes off, punch it down, and form into balls, or however you would like your rolls. Place on a greased cookie sheet. Let raise for 30 minutes. Bake immediately at 375 degrees for 13-14 minutes.
For no bread machine...place yeast in warm water. Let set for 5 minutes. Mix other dry ingredients together. Combine water/yeast mixture with flour mixture. Add softened butter and egg. Mix well til it cleans side of bowl. Let raise in a warm spot till dbout double, for approximately 1 hour. Punch down on floury surface. Knead for a minutes. Then form into small round rolls and continue as with directions above.