Monday, June 28, 2010

The Most Amazing Pizza Crust

The Most Amazing Pizza Crust

From: The Pioneer Woman
(MAKES TWO CRUSTS):

1 teaspoon Instant Yeast
4 cups All-purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
⅓ cups Extra Virgin Olive or Canola Oil
1 1/2 c warm water

Mix Yeast, 2 c flour, 1/2 c oil. Add the water, mix well. Allow to rest for 20 min. Add salt and remaining 2 c flour mix until just combined. The dough will be sticky. At this point the dough can be used or placed in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

When ready to bake, preheat oven and stone to 500. Prepare crust on parchment paper or greased foil. Do not remove dough from parchment, it will allow easy transfer to the oven and back out again. Prebake crust (naked) for 3-5 minutes to make a crispier crust and avoid soggy spots. Top with your choice of toppings and bake until crispy and browned.

Dough also works well for scones.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Taco Seasoning Mix

Taco Seasoning Mix Bulk

Yield: 3/4 cups
Total time: 10 min
Source: Recipe Zaar #4292 (heavily modified)

1/4 cup dried onions, minced
1/4 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon salt
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon dried garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cumin, ground
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, crushed --(optional)
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 t paprika - optional
1 t season salt - optional
2 t sweet pepper and garlic blend - optional if using this, reduce the garlic (unless you like a stronger garlic flavor)
1-2 t dehydrated tomato powder - optional
2 t dried cilantro - optional
2-3 t black pepper - optional

Combine the ingredients.
Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 1 year.
Add 2 Tablespoons to 1 lb cooked and drained beef and 1/3-1/2 cup water and cook until done.



Nutritional facts (daily value): Calories 192kcal; Protein 6g (12%); Total Fat 7g (10%)(Sat. 1g (5%)); Chol. 0mg (0%); Carb. 37g (12%); Fiber 12g (49%); Sugars 4g; Calcium 192mg (19%); Iron 9mg (51%)
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