Hello Harvey...Now Go Away

You may want to come ashore but you're really not wanted here, Hurricane Harvey.  Right now we're just waiting for you to blow in and wreak havoc on the great State of Texas.  Yes, we might need the rain but not what you're bringing.  And we're really not happy you brought along more unwanted friends.  Tornadoes don't need to follow you around like you're their leader.  They are just using you, they are nothing more than tag-a-longs.  But you don't want to hear that, you're addicted to the power.  But guess what, you won't last long.  You'll be gone and the great State of Texas will still be here. 

Until next time, keep on jammin.

Saturday Morning Blueberry Pancakes

I really wanted pancakes this fine Saturday morning but didn't have a mix so I made my own batter from scratch.  I also have some blueberries that need to be eaten but not enough for jam.  So Blueberry Pancakes it is.  Here is the recipe I used:

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted                                   

Directions
                    
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg and melted butter; mix until smooth.

1. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.

 

Makes 8 servings @ 158 calories each.

 

Pour 1/4 cup batter in pan

If you want blueberry pancakes, now is the time to add them



Light, fluffy, delicious!

 

I think next time instead of butter and syrup I'll top them with some jam. 

 

Until next time, keep on jamming!

 

 

 

The Perfect Bread For Jelly

Who doesn't like a good pb&j sandwich?  I found the most perfect bread for that...Peanut Butter Bread!  Yes, you read that right.  It's made with creamy peanut butter and it is so good.  I don't know about you but peanut butter can satisfy my sweet tooth and this bread can almost do that.  I slathered my homemade Grape Jelly on a slice and oh my...best pb&j I've had. 

Doesn't this look tasty?

If you want to make your own loaf, I'll gladly share the recipe.

Sweet Peanut Butter Bread

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Yield: 1 loaf

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups all purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup salted butter, room temperature
½ cup sugar
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease a standard-sized loaf pan and set it aside.

1. In a small bowl whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together.
2. In a separate large mixing bowl beat butter and sugars on low speed 2 minutes, Beat in peanut butter then egg and vanilla, scraping down sides of bowl.
3. Add flour mixture and beat on low until combined, the batter will be very thick and crumbly. Pour in milk and beat on low until batter is smooth.
4. Add batter to loaf pan and evenly spread it out. Bake for 50 minutes or until the center springs back when pressed with a fingertip.
5. Cool in pan on wire rack 15 minutes, remove from pan and cool completely.

Notes:

Adapted from Tate's Bake Shop

http://www.cinnamonspiceandeverythingnice.com/peanut-butter-bread/

 

I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Until next time, keep on jamming!