Peanut Butter Cookies 6 T unsalted butter, softened One-half cup unsweetened smooth peanut butter, at room temperature One-fourth cup packed light brown sugar One-fourth cup Splenda 1 large egg, at room temperature, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract One and one-fourth cup sifted oat flour One-fourth teaspoon baking powder 3 T. salted peanuts, chopped Place […]
Year: 2011
Gobelin
Gobelin Stitch The basic Gobelin stitch probably resulted from darning stitches and looks like a satin stitch but it is usually done over two fabric threads in a consistent upright pattern. « Back to Stitches
Long-Arm Cross Stitch
Long-Arm Cross Stitch « Back to Stitches
Cross Stitch (and Variations)
Cross Stitch Here is the progression from the Cross Stitch (Korssting in Norwegian) to the Smyrna (Dobbelt Korssting). Do not get it confused with the Star Stitch (stjernesting) which is not completely square when finished. « Back to Stitches
No-Knead Oatmeal Molasses Bread
NO KNEAD OATMEAL MOLASSES BREAD 2 pkgs. active dry yeast 1/2 C lukewarm water to soften yeast 1 1/2 C boiling water 1 C oatmeal (quick or regular) 1/2 C light molasses 1/2 C shortening 1 tsp salt 6 1/4 C flour 2 eggs, slightly beaten Combine boiling water, oatmeal, molasses, shortening and salt. Cool […]
Pie Crust
PIE CRUST 1 C shortening (Crisco) 2 C flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/3 C water Mix flour, salt and shortening together until crumbly (Two table knives work well or a pastry cutter). Add water and mix lightly with a fork. Roll on floured pastry cloth size of pie pan. Flute edges and trim. This makes […]