I made these fantastic cinnamon rolls the other day for breakfast. They are very easy to make, quick to throw together and a big hit with the children.

INGREDIENTS:

3/4 Cup Milk, 1/4 Cup Margarine (softened), 3 1/4 cups all purpose Flour, 1 package instant yeast, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup Water, 1 egg.—1Cup Brown Sugar (packed), 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 Cup Margarine (softened) and 1/2 cup raisons (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles. remove from heat. Mix in margarine until melted and let cool until warm.

2. In a large bowl combine, 2 1/4 cups of the flour, yeast, sugar and salt. mix well. Add water, egg and milk mixture. beat well. Add remaining flour a little at a time. When dough has just pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. about 5 minutes. ** I used my kitchen aid mixer for step 2 and it worked perfect**

3. Cover dough with damp cloth and let rest for 10 minutes.

4. in a small bowl mix brown sugar, cinnamon and softened margarine.

5. rol out dough into a 9×12 ” rectangle. Spread dough with margarine/sugar mixture. sprinkle with raisons. Roll up dough and pinch seam to seal. cut into 12 equal slices. Place in a greased 9×12 baking dish about 1/2 inch apart. cover let rise until doubled about 30 minutes.

6. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.

serve warm. SUPER YUMMY!!!!

With the up-coming 4th of July holdiday soon upon us, I decided to look up some fun recipes in hopes of having something new to bring to our local get together. And, since I found so many great resources I decided to share with all of you. hopefully these great web links will save you some time in your preperations.

As always pillbury.com has some fun holiday savey treats that are sure to wow your party guest. This year they are featuring the  ”fresh berry dessert bites”, “red white and blue shortcake stars” and the “red velvet whoopie pie.” I personaly made some of the whoopie pies last year and they were a huge hit.

Rice Krispies. com has a great new twist for the rice krispie treat. They turned it into a popsicle and dipped it in white chocolate and added sprinkles. Yummy!!! Your children are sure to love this one.

Family Fun.com has a bounty of recipes, not just for treats but for your whole day. Fabulous food ideas from desserts, drinks and family patriotic picnics. Lots of yummy red, white and blue star shapped treats,and craft ideas for the whole family…..make sure you check this one out.

and last, but certainly not least taste of home.com. Here, you can find decorating and craft ideas, recipes for appetizers, main dishes, desserts and even full menus.

Whatever you deside to make this 4th of July, just remember to have fun while you make it. Grab your aprons and recruit helpers of all ages and just enjoy the time family and friends.

Happy cooking from all of us at Amelia’s Aprons!!!