*Handcrafted by Mary Ann Miller: May 2009

Saturday, May 23, 2009

The very last biscuit recipe you will ever need.

I have tried for years to make perfect bisuits. I never seemed to succeed until I found this recipe!! Let me know what you think.

Homemade Biscuits

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup(s) unsalted butter
2 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon(s) baking powder
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1 cup(s) cold buttermilk
2 tablespoon(s) cold buttermilk
1 tablespoon(s) melted butter

DIRECTIONS Heat oven to 475 degrees F. Cut butter into small cubes and freeze 15 minutes. Stir dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
Cut in butter using either a pastry blender, two knives, or your fingers until mixture resembles a coarse meal.
Stir in buttermilk using a fork just until dough forms. Knead 3 to 4 turns on a lightly floured surface and pat into a 7- by 10-inch rectangle. Cut out biscuits using a 3-inch cutter (gathering scraps until all dough is used).
Place 2 inches apart on a baking pan. Brush tops with melted butter.
Bake on top shelf of oven 16 to 18 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

TIPS & TECHNIQUESOut of buttermilk? Use "soured" milk instead. For this recipe, combine 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar with 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk. Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes, or until it begins to thicken.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Yummy Chicken recipe

Amish Style Oven Fried Chicken
serves 4-5

1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup (2/3 stick) butter
1 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried marjoram (optional)
8-9 chicken pieces - legs, thighs, breasts

Place the oil and butter in a shallow cooking pan and put in a preheated 375 oven to melt. Set aside.

In a paper sack, combine the flour and seasonings. Roll the chicken pieces, 3 at a time, in the melted oil-butter mixture, then drop them in the sack and shake to cover.

Place on a dish or wax paper until you have them all done.

Place the chicken in the pan, skin side down. Bake for 45 minutes.

With a spatula, turn over and bake 5-10 minutes longer, or until the top crust begins to bubble.

This recipe is from Jenifer Dugan in MI. Thanks for posting the yummy recipe. I have made it several times already.

A few of my current sewing projects!

I have a couple darling twirl skirts sets finished and ready to sell if anyone is interested, just contact me!

This little set will fit sizes 2T or 3T. It has a ton of twirling inches!! Your little angel will look so cute in this delight! It also is priced at $24.95.

It sells for $24.95 for the two piece set.

This little rose set is a size 3 T or 4T. It is so cute and full of twirling power! It is about 240 inches around the bottom ruffle!!!!!

It sells for $24.95 for the two piece set.

You can always contact me at ladymiller@windstream.net

Friday, May 15, 2009

Mother's Day Flowers

My son and his wife gave me this beautiful planter for Mother's Day!

Thursday, May 14, 2009

My Sewing Closet

I have been busy cleaning my sewing room. I do not like clutter! I love looking at my fabric. I love touching and folding my fabric. Am I crazy or what? I have determined that I;

1. Love floral fabrics.
2. Love pinks, reds, purples, blues
3. Love romantic looking fabrics
4. Prefer light color fabric.

Friday, May 8, 2009

Button Winners!!!!!!

I had five ladies enter to win my Mother's Day Button giveaway! I just decided to give all five of them a package!!! I like to win and I'm sure they do to. I have send out message to each of you ladies for you mailing address. As soon as I get them I will ship your package! Thanks so much for entering.