Granola – modified Alton Brown recipe
8 cups rolled oats 3 cups nuts – your choice, peanuts, almonds, pecans, any combo works 1-1/2 cup shredded sweet coconut 1/2 cup flax meal 3/4 cup dark brown sugar 3/4 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1-1/2 teaspoon salt Directions Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine the oats, […]
Pie crust (optimized)
From the Pilsbury Cookbook, but optimized. For a single-crust pie: 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour 5/8 teaspoon salt 3.25 oz shortening (the best is 2/3 butter and 1/3 lard) 4-5 Tablespoons cold water For a double-crust pie: 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 6.5 oz shortening (the […]
Brian’s Rhubarb (or any fruit) Crisp
4+ cups rhubarb 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup flour Mix these ingredients together and put in a square baking dish. 1 cup flour 1 tsp cinnamon 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup oats 1/2 cup melted butter Mix these ingredients together and add on top. Baking at 375 degrees for 45 minutes […]