Computers and Paper Piece Quilts

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Hello Dear Ladies,

I've been away from you for too long..and I apologize.  Since the announcement of This Granny's House Blog, my computer has been 'down'.  I can only laugh about it, really.  The problem? Someone tripped on the power cord and yanked it out of it's spot causing it to break on the inside portion of the laptop.  Battery died.  No recharging available until the adapter was repaired...and there it sat for 3 weeks or so...But now it's all better!! and I can write to you and do the dance of  * joy! *

So while I was waiting for my computer to be ready, I started a new quilting project using the English Paper Piecing method.  I am having so much fun!!  It is all sewn by hand and requires a "slow living" approach.  Why be in a hurry? My computer is down, the house is quiet, and the laundry can wait.  

I'll post progress photos of my Honeycomb Flower Garden quilt soon (aka Grandmother's flower garden .. very appropriate, huh? *giggle, giggle*) 

Here's a great video done by a Mom and her daughter at the quilt shop :) Enjoy!!

Fresh Bread!

I just love hot out of the oven, fresh homemade bread!!  And don't forget the butter .. not margarine .. Butter!

Doesn't everyone love fresh homemade bread?  Many more folks are giving up this wonderful food. It really makes me sad for them.  There is so much going around now about "gluten-free" - I really have mixed feelings about it... After all the Scriptures say alot about bread and how it's good for you and such.. But, I'll leave that for another time.

    So, if you are not in the "gluten-free" camp, I hope that this recipe will fill your tummy with delight.  

YUMMY OATMEAL WHEAT BREAD

Makes 2 dozen rolls or 4 loaves -- Plenty to share or freeze for later

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 Tblsp yeast
• 3 Tblsp sugar (or honey)
• 5 Cups warm (not hot) water
• 2 Tblsp *Real* Salt (not processed table salt - available at most grocers but not at Walmart or Target ) {CLICK HERE to read more about the benefits of REAL SALT}
• 1 Cup Old Fashioned Oats
• 1 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
• 7-8 Cups of Unbleached White flour
• 1/4 Cup oil (I prefer olive oil but vegetable or sunflower oil is good, too)

(Opps! I forgot to include the oil and whole wheat flour in the photo)

-- Put water, yeast, sugar, and Whole Wheat Flour in bowl -- stir and let sit for 5 minutes or so to allow the yeast to "burst". This is when the mixture looks bubbly and frothy

(This is my Bosch mixer.  I love it!  It makes awesome mashed potatoes, too)

-- Mix in oats, oil,salt, and white flour - mix WELL with wooden spoon, hands or in your mixer (using the dough hooks)
-- Knead dough for approximately 4-5 minutes until the dough forms a large ball and is "tacky" to the touch. Not "sticky" to your fingers
-- Let rise 45 minutes

-- Punch down and form into balls place on a greased cookie sheet (I use Pam spray, well the winco brand) *OR* divide into four log shapes and put into sprayed loaf pans 

--Let rise another 30 minutes (near the oven, the warmth will help the dough to rise better)
--Preheat oven 425
-- Bake rolls for 20 minutes *OR* the loaves for 25-30 minutes -- top of bread will be golden brown.

Serve hot with butter and ENJOY!

  And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man's heart. - Psalm 104:15