Homemade Crackers Again.

I made crackers again today. I did it much different than the other ones. They turned out really good!!!

Crackers
4 to 4 1/2 cups flour (I used 3 cups of soft wheat and the rest hard wheat)
1 tsp. baking powder
3/4 cup shortening or butter
1 cup milk
1/2 to 1 tsp. salt

Preheat oven to 375

I combined the baking powder with 4 cups of flour. I mixed in the butter, milk and salt. I had to add the other 1/2 cup of flour to make a dough I could work with. I made a big ball and then divided it into 4 pieces. I wanted to try different times in the oven, etc. Take one dough section and roll it our VERY thin. I did mine on a stone. Then cut into the shapes you want and prick several times with a fork. Sprinkle the tops with salt. The first piece I did at 10 mins. It was OK, but they were just a tad bit soft. When I tried to put some of my cheese spread on one, it broke. The next batch I put in for about 14 mins. That was pretty good, but the outside edges got a bit too done. I put the next batch in for about 12 mins. and they are great. The last batch is in now.

It Smells Good In Here

This morning we had a wonderful breakfast cooked by my dear Beloved. We had eggs from our hens, bacon from our pigs and toast from homemade bread. We used up the rest of the bread, so I decided today would be a good day to make more. I made a four loaf batch of dough. I put one fourth of it in the freezer for pizza dough later and I made two loaves of bread. I took the last part and made donuts. They are fairly healthy and gives us a little sweet treat. We don't often have those around here. I used mostly olive oil to cook them in. Then they are rolled in organic cane crystals and cinnamon. I make them all different shapes just for fun.

The dogs have been laying on the rug by the fire. They like to cuddle close to any humans who get down on the floor (that would pretty much be limited to Joshua). Here are some pictures of their exciting day.

When Star wants to play ball, she will come and drop the ball in front of you. If I am in the rocker knitting or something, she will many times set the ball on my footstool. Well, I guess she thought that Joshua was spending way too much time talking and texting with Brittany, so she laid the ball on top of his phone.

Belle is a cuddler. She would stay perfectly still all day as long as you touched her. She often puts her paw on you or around you if you are on the floor. You will notice my son's winter attire.... shorts!! I have a picture of him running outside in the big snow with his shorts, a short sleeve t-shirt and his cowboy boots. =)