Make Ahead Bake Mixes

Make-Ahead "Easy Bake Mixes"

Dry mixes made ahead of time, especially comfort foods we like to bake (bread, muffins, pancakes, etc,) make the heat and humidity a bit more tolerable, while helping relieve the stress brought on by involuntary camping in your own home.  Sharing with neighbors even makes it better.

Combine all of the dry ingredients for a recipe in an airtight container or food saver bag.  Add a label that tells the remaining ingredients and gives instructions. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Flat-bread

This recipe for Italian flat bread/Focaccia bread is remarkably versatile and easy to make.

Mix:

1 1/2             C flour

1             Tbsp sugar

1             Tbsp yeast

1/2             tsp salt

1/2             tsp garlic powder

1/2             tsp of rosemary, basil, red pepper, or any seasoning you like -- or combine seasonings!

To make the flat-bread:

Combine the mix with 1/2 C water & 1/8 C oil. Mix till it forms a ball. Pat it out on a small cookie sheet or pizza pan and let rise 1/2 hr. Bake in 425 Oven for 15 minutes or on the top rack of your BBQ Grill (For grill bake place a pan of water on lower rack of grill.)

Variations: This is good with Parmesan or grated cheddar cheese on top. Try tomato sauce and cheese, and you've got pizza. You can try other toppings, too.

Variations:

Add an additional 3 T sugar (1/4 C total) & omit savory spices for sweet bread. Sprinkle with cinnamon, raisins, dates, icing, anything you like.

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Dry mixes made ahead of time, especially comfort foods we like to bake (bread, muffins, pancakes, etc,) make the heat and humidity a bit more tolerable, while helping relieve the stress brought on by involuntary camping in your own home.  Sharing with neighbors even makes it better.  

Combine all of the dry ingredients for a recipe in an airtight container or food saver bag.  Add a label that tells the remaining ingredients and gives instructions. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Basic Muffins (1 dozen)

Mix:

1 1/2             C flour (Any type)

1/4             C sugar

1 1/2             tsp baking powder

1/2             tsp salt

1/2             tsp cinnamon (optional)

2             Tbsp powdered milk

To make the muffins:

Combine the mix with 1/4 C oil, 1 egg, and 3/4 C water. Bake at 375 for 10-14 minutes until done or place on top shelf of BBQ grill until done. (For grill bake place a pan of water on lower rack of grill.)

Variations:

The variations are infinite. Try about 1/2 C of almost any fruit; 1/2 C nuts; and/or about 1 tsp of any sweet spices you like.

“Little Things that make a Big Difference”

Some recipes have been used by although, not all created by: Papa Toney himself.  Papa Toney thanks all those who came before him that had the wisdom to create ways to stretch their budget without compromising taste.    E pluribus unum