Cheddar Chowder
2 cups water White Sauce:
2 cups diced potatoes
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup diced celery
2 cups milk
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cubed ham
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Combine water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt and pepper in large kettle. Boil 10-12 minutes. Do not drain. Meanwhile, in small saucepan, make white sauce by melting the butter. Add flour and stir until smooth (about l minute). Slowly add milk, cook until thickened. Add grated cheese to white sauce; stir until melted. Add white sauce and cubed ham to vegetables that have not been drained. Heat through. Yield: 6 servings.
Sour Cream Yeast Rolls
2 1/2 cups to 3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
3/4 cup water
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 egg
Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. Heat the sour cream, water and 2 tablespoons butter until warm, add to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add egg and 1/2 cup flour; beat 2 minutes longer. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface, knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise until doubled.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 12 pieces. Shape each into a ball. Place in a greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Cover and let rise until doubled. Bake at 375º for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Melt remaining butter; brush over rolls. Remove from pan to a wire rack.
Oatmeal Apple Raisin Muffins
1 egg
1 cup quick oatmeal
3/4 cup milk 1/3 cup sugar
1 cup raisins 3 teaspoons baking powder
1 chopped apple
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup oil
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup all purpose flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
Beat egg; stir in remaining ingredients, mix just to moisten. Pour into 12 greased muffin cups until 3/4 full. Bake at 400º for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve cool or piping hot with butter.
