Amish White Bread

Ingredients:
2 cups of warm water (110 degree)
2/3 cup of white sugar
1.5 TBSP active dry yeast
1.5 tsp salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
6 cups of bread flour

Directions:

1. In a large bowl dissolve the sugar in the warm water and then stir in yeast.  Allow to proof until yeast resembles a creamy foam.
2. Mix salt and oil into the yeast mixture.  Mix in the flour one cup at a time.  Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface or in mixing bowl until smooth.
3. Place into a well oiled bowl and then place dough into it.  ****I place the metal mixing bowl into the crockpot and place the cover on the crockpot to allow to rise****  Allow to rise until the dough is doubled in bulk about 1 hour.
4. Punch dough down, knead for 5 minutes.  
5. Divide in half 
6. Shape into loaves and place into 2 well oiled 9x5 loaf pans.
7. Allow to rise for 30 mins or until dough has risen 1 inch above the pan (***I use the crockpot for this***)
8. Preheat oven at 350 degrees
9. Bake loaves at 350 degrees for 30 mins

Pizza Dough for Breadmaker

Ingredients:

7/8 cup warm water
3/4 tsp salt
2 TBSP olive oil or vegetable oil
2 1/2 cup of flour (of your choice)
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp yeast

Place all ingredients into the Breadmaker, choose dough option
Once the dough is done in the breadmaker, preheat oven to 400 degree
Press dough out on a 12" pizza pan
Add topping
Cook for 15 - 20 mins in the oven

9 benefits of Kale

Benefits  of Kale:

One of Kale is only 36 calories
Contains:

• Antioxidants 
• Kale is a superstar in the arena of carotenoids and flavonoids, two powerful antioxidants that protect our cells from free radicals that cause oxidative stress. The key flavonoids kaempferol and quercitin (not to dismiss the 45 other distinctive flavonoids in kale) have also been shown to specifically fight against the formation of cancerous cells. With the addition of high doses of well-known antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin A, and manganese, kale is certainly a smart choice in the battle against cellular oxidation. 
• Anti-Inflammatory
  
  • One cup of kale provides about 10% of the RDA of omega-3 fatty acids that helps regulate the body's inflammatory process.
   
• Cardiovascular Support
  
  • The high fiber content of kale lowers our cholesterol by binding with bile acids that the liver produces from cholesterol for digesting fat. Because many of these bile acids are coupled with fiber, the liver is charged with producing more bile acid to digest fat, and therefore requires more cholesterol to so, ultimately lowering the amount of cholesterol within our bodies.  
   
• Cancer
  
  • Not only do kale's antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities work together to prevent and even combat cancer, a healthy diet of kale also provides glucosinolates, which have been shown to prevent colon, breast, bladder, prostate, ovarian cancers, as well as gastric cancer.
   
• Detox
  
  • The isothiocyanates (ITC) from glucosinolates found in kale aid in both phases I and II of the body's detoxification process. The high sulfur content of kale has further been shown essential for phase II of detoxification.
   

• Vitamin A
  
  • With over 192% of the RDA of vitamin A, one cup of kale is an effective antioxidant, boosts immunity, maintains healthy bones and teeth, prevents urinary stones, and is essential to our reproductive organs.

• Vitamin K
• providing 1327% of the RDA in one cup), which is necessary for the synthesis of osteocalcin, a protein that strengthens the composition of our bones. Vitamin K also prevents calcium build-up in our tissue that can lead to atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease and stroke. Finally, vitamin K is essential for synthesizing sphingolipid, the fat needed to maintain the myelin sheath around our nerves, and therefore our nervous system as a whole. 
  

• Vitamin C
• one cup of kale heartily provides (over 88% of our RDA), is not only a powerful antioxidant, but also lowers blood pressure, ensures a healthy immune system, and fights against age-related ocular diseases, such as cataracts and macular degeneration. 

resource website: http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/9-health-benefits-of-kale.html

Kale Smoothie

I have adjust the Kale Protein smoothie to help those that have a gluten and casein restrictions. 

Ingredients needed:

2 cups of Kale
2 Tbsp of peanut butter
1 cup of Frozen Fruit
1 cup of water or coconut milk, almond milk, rice milk., soy milk
1 sliced Banana
1/2 cup of ice

Place everything into a blender and blend until smooth.
Serving size is about 2 - 12 oz glasses

Kale Protein Banana Blueberry Smoothie

Ingredients needed:

2 cups of Kale
2 scoops of Whey protein (whatever flavor you prefer)
1 cup of Frozen Blueberries
1 cup of water
1/2 cup of sliced Banana
1/2 cup of low fat yogurt (preferred plain or vanilla)
1/2 cup of ice

Place everything into a blender and blend until smooth.
Serving size is about 2 - 12 oz glasses

Taco Pie

Ingredients:
1 pie crust
1 package Taco Bell seasoning mix
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup salsa
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup taco cheese, shredded
Sour cream, optional

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place pie crust into a 10" pie pan and bake for 13 minutes.
 
In a medium skillet, cook beef and onions until beef is browned and cooked through. Drain. Add Salsa and remaining taco seasoning. Cook until bubbly. Pour into crust. Bake for 15 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes.

Top with cheese, lettuce, cut and serve with sour cream.

Serving for 8 

Or in our house, 2 adults and 3 kids.