Hilary's Homemade Rolls

Served at May Bunko
Host: Andrea

This is very easy to double. We figure if we are making it, we might as well double it. As written it makes 2 loaves of bread or 2 dozen rolls.

Ingredients

2 cups warm water

2/3 cup white sugar

1 1/2 Tbsp. active dry yeast

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 cup oil

6 cups bread flour

1. In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water, and then stir in yeast. Allow to proof until yeast resembles a creamy foam.

2. Mix salt and oil into the yeast. Mix in flour one cup at a time. Kneed dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Place in a well oiled bowl, and turn dough to coat. Cover with a cloth and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

3. Punch dough down. Knead for a few minutes and divide in half.

For Bread

Shape into loaves and place into two well oiled 9x5 inch loaf pans. Allow to rise for 30 minutes, or until dough has risen 1 inch above pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 mins. Brush tops with butter while hot.

For Rolls

Divide the dough into two equal pieces. Either divide each half into 12 equal pieces and make rolls or roll out each half into a 12 inch circle and cut into 12 wedges. Roll wedges up tightly, starting with the large end. Place on a lightly greased baking sheets with the points underneath. Cover and let fise for 15-30 mins. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 mins. Brush with butter while hot.

Party Pasta Salad

Served at May Bunko
Host: Andrea

1 lb box bowtie pasta, cook in salted boiling water. When cooked, rinse in cold water & drain.

While pasta is cooking, prepare following:
1 1/2-2 cups red grapes, cut in half
8 oz can pineapple tidbits, drained
12 oz can cashew, bits & pieces
2 stalks celery, diced small
3 large cans chunk white chicken, drained
*optional: handful chopped green onions
1 bag lettuce greens
(I usually don't add these, but my mom usually does)


Dressing:
1 cup light mayo
3/4 bottle Kraft coleslaw dressing
Mix in separate bowl until well combined

Mix all ingredients in large bowl. I usually add some onion salt to taste. Refrigerate several hours or overnight before serving.

Rice and Chicken Salad

Served at May Bunko
Host: Andrea

1 package Uncle Bens Fast Cook Long Grain and Wild Rice
2 cups chopped cooked chicken (2-4 chicken breasts)
1 cup seedless grapes cut in half
1 cup cashew halves
2 TBS. onion

Cook rice according to package directions. When rice has cooled, put the rest of the ingredients in.

Dressing
1 cup mayo
1 TBS. Milk
3 TBS. Lemon Juice
Whisk dressing together and pour over salad before serving.