Saturday, March 3, 2012

Scalloped Potatoes

4 cups thinly sliced potatoes
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1/12 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated cheese, to sprinkle on top
paprika

In a small sauce pan, melt butter and blend in flour. Let sit for a minute. Add all of cold milk, stirring with a whisk. Season with salt and cayenne. Cook sauce on low until smooth and boiling, stirring occassionally with a whisk. Reduce heat and stir in cheese.

Place half of the sliced potatoes in a lightly greased one quart casserole dish. Pour half of cheese sauce over potatoes. Repeat with second layer of potatoes and chese sauce. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Sprinkle with some paprika for color.

Bake uncovered for about 1 hour at 350 degrees.

Breadmaker White Bread

1 cup water, plus 1 tablespoon water (70-80 F - room temperature)
1 large egg
4 1/2 tsp vegetable oil
3 1/4 cups bread flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp instant yeast

In bread machin pan, place all ingredients in order as recommended by the manufacturer.
Select the basic bread setting
Check dough after 5 minutes of mixing, if needed add 1/2 tablespoon of water or flour
Bake as normal.