Bannock ~ Lord of the Rings

 They taste like very dense biscuits.

This is what Hobbits would make while traveling. They are quite dense and filling and you do not need to give them time to rise. Which is convenient  while on an adventure. They can be cooked over an open fire in the outdoors or in an oven. (If you happen to find a comfy bed to sleep in.) They scorch easily when pan cooking but if you ladle meat gravy over them, your mates will never know.

You will need:

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 cups water

(optional) add a cup of dried fruits or nuts for a different flavor

Measure flour, salt, and baking powder into a large bowl. Stir. 

Pour melted butter and water over flour mixture. Stir with fork to make a ball.

Turn dough out on a lightly floured surface, and knead gently about 10 times. 

Pat into a flat circle 3/4 to 1 inch thick.

Cook in a greased frying pan over medium heat, allowing about 10 minutes for each side. 

Use a spatula for turning.

May also be baked on a greased baking sheet at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes.

Yum!

Toad in A Hole ~ Lord of the Rings

You will need:

2 slices of toast
2 eggs
2 tbs butter

Butter one side of the bread.
Use a cookie cutter (or a shot glass in my case) to cut out the center of the bread.

Grill bread until lightly toasted.

Crack egg into center of toast.
Don't worry if you break the yoke but try not to.

Cook until egg is cooked completely.
Lay slice of cheese on top if desired.

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Serve.
With hash browns and bacon.

 I have a bad habit of setting towels and potholders on fire. 

It's kinda my thing.

Cup of Tasty Frosting ~ Lord of the Rings

You will need:

1/2 c (one stick) butter, softened
2 c powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla flavoring (I used butter rum flavoring)
2-4 tsp milk

Mix softened butter and 1 cup of powdered sugar until incorporated

Add second cup of powdered sugar and mix. 
Add vanilla flavoring and mix.

If the icing is too thick add a teaspoon of milk at a time and stir until its consistency is just where you want it.

It also helps, after making Tasty Frosting, to have a Delicious Chocolate Cake handy.

Yum!

Potato Scones

Scones. I am eating one right now, with my pinky finger appropriately vertical.

For mashed potatoes:

Slice the potatoes into large chunks and boil in water until tender.
1/2 c milk
3 tbs butter

Mash with fork or potato masher until smooth.
This makes more then one cup.

For Scone:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cold butter or margarine
1 cup mashed potatoes (prepared with milk and butter)
1/3 cup milk
1 egg

In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Combine potatoes, milk and egg; stir into the crumb mixture until a soft dough forms.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently 5-7 minutes or until no longer sticky.

Gently pat or roll dough into a 9-in. circle about 3/4 in. thick.

Cut into 10-12 wedges. I think the rougher cut the better, I like things to look and taste homemade.

Separate wedges and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.

Breakfast....Yes, please.

Serve with butter, jams or honey. 

Yum!

Hearty Onion Soup Recipe

This was the most amazing french onion soup I have ever had. I will never buy canned soup again. This soup takes about 45 minutes to make. It is so delicious and filling, you won't want anything else with this comforting soup.

You will need:

1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups sliced onions (1 large onion)
2 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth ( I used a cup of water per beef cube)
salt and pepper to taste
2 slices toasted bread, toasted
2 slices Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Melt butter with olive oil in an 8 pot on medium heat and add onions.

Stir occasionally until onions are tender and browned.

Add beef broth. Season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 30 minutes.

Cover.

After the 30 minutes.

Heat the oven broiler.

Toast 2 slices of bread per bowl of soup.

Ladle soup into oven safe serving bowls and place one slice of bread on top of each (bread may be broken into pieces if you prefer). Please don't skip the toasting of the bread step, it will get very soggy if you don't.

Layer each slice of bread with a slice of  Swiss and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Place bowls on cookie sheet and broil in the preheated oven until cheese bubbles and browns slightly.

YUM!

Eggs and Onions Recipe: A Hobbit breakfast

Save some room for second breakfast, it's going to be delicious.

You will need:
1/2 cup Diced Onion
4 Eggs
Tab of Butter
Bacon and/or Small Sausages (Optional)

Add tab of butter to a pan on medium heat.
Dice up 1/2 cup onion and add to pan once butter has melted.

Saute onions until brown.

Crack eggs into a bowl and stir with a whisk or a fork to scramble.
Add eggs to cooked onions and mix.

This recipe is for 2 people.

I served with home fried potatoes and whole wheat toast.

Yum!

With this much food you won't need second breakfast.