Caramel Popcorn

2 large bowls air popped popcorn
3 c non-packed brown sugar
1 c plus 1 t Karo syrup
1 cube margarine
1 can condensed milk
1 t baking soda

Stir sugar and syrup over medium heat until boiling.  Reduce to medium low for 7 minutes stirring constantly.  Remove from heat, add margarine, and stir until completely melted.  Stir in milk.  Return to stove until a full rolling boil and add soda.  Pour over popcorn and stir in completely.

Samantha's Pizza Dough

1 T dry yeast
1 t salt
1 c warm water
2 T vegetable oil
1 t sugar
2 1/2 c flour

Combine yeast, warm water and sugar.  Let yeast activate.  Add salt, vegetable oil and flour; mix well.  Knead into a ball.  Let rest 15 minutes.  Roll out on a floured surface.  Place on a greased pizza pan and top with desired toppings.  Bake at 425 F for 18 to 20 minutes.

Samantha's Whole Wheat Bread

2 T yeast
1/4 c dry milk
2/3 c applesauce
5 c warm water
2/3 c honey
11 - 13 c whole wheat flour
1 T salt

Let yeast activate in 1 c of warm water.  In a mixer or large bowl combine applesauce, honey, salt, dry milk and the 4 remaining c of warm water.  When ready add the activated yeast; mix well.  Add 7 c flour; mix well.  Let it sponge for 10 minutes.  Add the remaining flour; mix well.  The dough should form a ball and clean the sides of the bowl.  Let rise for 40 minutes.  Knead for 7 - 10 minutes.  Form dough in to five loaves and place into greased loaf pans.  Let dough rise until it is just above the top of the pans, about 30 minutes.  Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes until golden brown.

Donna Hiatt's Cornbread

1 1/4 c whole wheat flour
1 c milk
3/4 c corn meal
1/4 c vegetable oil
1/4 c sugar
1 egg
2 t baking powder
1/2 t salt

Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl.  Add the wet ingredients and stir until just moistened.  Bake in a greased 9" square pan at 400 F for 20-25 minutes.

Flour Tortillas

4 c flour
2 t shortening
2 t salt
1 c warm water
2 t baking powder

Mix the flour, salt, and baking powder.  Cut in shortening with a fork.  Add the water.  If more water is needed add 1 T at a time.  Mix with hands.  Roll into a log and let set 15 minutes.  Cut into 12 portions and roll into a ball.  Roll each ball out flat.  Cook in a hot skillet by browning on each side.

Marjorie Bell's Pie Crust

2 c flour
1 t salt
1 t shortening
1/2 c ice cold water

Cut together and form a ball.  (The less you work with it, the flakier it will be).  Roll out on a floured surface.  The recipe makes enough dough for a top and bottom crust or 2 bottoms.  When making a baked pastry shell, prick the bottom and sides with the tines of a fork.  Bake at 450 F for 10-12 minutes.

Lynden's Banana Bread

1/2 c butter
3 or 4 bananas
1 c sugar
1 t baking soda
2 eggs
2 c flour

Cream the butter and sugar together.  Add eggs and bananas; mix well.  Add the baking soda and flour; mix until just moistened.  Bake at 350 F for 45 minutes in 2 greased loaf pans.  (Lynden's grandmother would make this banana bread for birthday presents).

German Pancakes

9x13 pan
1 c milk
1 c flour
6 eggs
1/4 t salt
6 T margarine

1 round cake pan
1/2 c milk
1/2 c flour
3 eggs
1/8 t salt
3 T margarine

Place butter in pan and put in oven at 450 F until butter is melted.  Beat all other ingredients very well.  When butter is bubbly pour in the better and bake.  Top with fresh fruit and whipped cream or syrup.  No need to butter!  Bake at 450 F for 15-20 minutes.