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I was raised by my father (God rest his soul) in the valley of Nebraska. The background picture is of the Scottsbluff National Monument I took on a trip home... Thank Goodness I had Czech & German Grandmother's and Aunt's who taught me how to cook, sew and overall be the most giving person ever. The lady in this picture is my Aunty. She passed from Alzheimer's a few years ago. and was a huge influence on who I am and how I love. She and My Best Friend inspired this blog... I don't want anything to be forgotten!
Showing posts with label donuts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label donuts. Show all posts

Monday, May 7, 2012

Diva's Monkey Bread

Diva’s Memories of Recipes
Title: Momma's Monkey Bread
Inspiration:  Mommies all over the world have been making Monkey Bread for their kids.  It always brought a smile to my kids face when they could smell the warm cinnamon baking on a Sunday morning.  Still does:)  Grandma use to make a version of this on the farm from her own biscuits and Grandad could take leftovers out into the field.  History shows it goes back to the 50's and nobody really knows why its called monkey bread.
Ingredients:
3 cans refrigerated biscuits
1 cup white sugar
2 T cinnamon
3/4 C margarine
1 C brown sugar
cooking spray

Instructions:  
In medium bowl add white sugar and cinnamon.  Cut each biscuit with scissors into quarters and add to cinnamon and sugar.  Stir after every can you add to coat biscuits.  Spray a bunt pan and add biscuits.  
Melt margarine and brown sugar in a medium saucepan and boil 1 min.  Pour over the top of the biscuits and Bake 35-40 minutes at 350 degrees F.


Let sit 5-10 mins before inverting it onto a plate.

Variation:  You can add fruit to this recipe very easily.  Raisins, apples, or even nuts.


Friday, April 20, 2012

Diva's Refrigerator Biscuit Donuts

Diva’s Memories of Recipes
Refrigerator Biscuit Donuts
Inspiration:  I started making these for my kids when they we very little.  It was a Sunday morning tradition.
Ingredients:
1 can refrigerator biscuits
oil


cinnamon and sugar
powdered sugar
icing
sprinkles
Instructions:
Heat oil in fryer or skillet.  Be very careful, do not leave it unattended to prevent burning or fires.


Put biscuits on counter and cut a hole in the center.  I have used a turkey baster with the bulb taken off.  Can also use the end of an empty water bottle.


Fry on each side til golden brown.  Approx a couple minutes each side.


Put on paper towel or dip in sugar's immediately.

Variation: Can be decorated or top to your taste.  Be creative.