Sweet Category

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Oma's Oliebollen

This recipe has been passed down from mygrandmothers mother to my 5 yr old,  5 generations
 cute little dutch dounuts, round in size great for childrens lunches , makes 20-30 +, easy freeze.
 

• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 small packets of (instant) dry yeast
• 4 cups flour (400 g)
• 1/4 cup sugar (50 g)
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp salt
• Bottle of Beer... dont worry the alch dosnt remain.
• cup of WARM water if needed to add water to make batter correct

ADD SUGAR, YEAST  AND BEER INTO BOWL, STIR LIGHTLY, LET SIT FOR 5 MIN.

THEN ONCE ACTIVATED ADD IN FLOUR , 2 EGGS, STIR THREW TO MAKE A THICK PANCAKE LIKE BATTER.

IF TO THICK ADD WARM WATER, TO THIN ADD MORE FLOUR, ITS A HARDY BATTER DONT BE SCARED OF MESSING IT UP.

LET SIT FOR 2-3 HOURS TO PUFF UP MORE THAN DOUBLE

HEAT OIL 180 DG

USING A SPOON SIZE AMOUNT OF BATTER DROP IT INTO THE OIL

COOK TILL GOLDEN

PLACE ON AB PAPER

ONCE 1/2 COOLED U CAN HAVE THEM WITH SPRINKLED ICING SUGAR

STORE IN CONTAINER TO FREEEZE.

FANTASTIC QUICK KIDS SNACK

U CAN ASS RAISINS ALSO INTO THEM, EVEN GRATED APPLE.

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Easy Creamy Fudge

(4 different variations - basic, cookies and cream, choc macadamia and almond).

Basic fudge

226g of cream cheese (softened)

4 cups of soft icing sugar

340g white chocolate (melted)

* For cookies and cream fudge add 3/4 packet of smashed Oreo biscuits at step 3

* For almond fudge add 3/4 cup of toasted slivered almonds at step 3

* For choc macadamia fudge add 2 tbspns of cocoa and 3/4 cup of toasted macadamia nuts (shelled).

Method

1.Place into mixer your package of cream cheese and mix till it softens. 

2. Gradually add the icing sugar and beat well so it's all combined before adding more. 

3. Stir in the melted chocolate*

4. Pour into a greased container and chill in the fridge for approx 1 hour 5. Cut into squares

(store in refrigerator for up to one week).

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Watermelon Slushy (Susan)

slushies are generally a hit with little ones, particularly those exceptionally colourful ones with odd flavours.  Ever wondered how they did that?  With a truck load of chemicals and of course sugar.  No wonder kids freak out after having one.  What I'm proposing is still slushy, but with none of those nasties (or alcohol).  We enjoyed this over the weekend, especially in the cool of the afternoon.

WATERMELON SLUSHY

INGREDIENTS

2kg of chopped melon (about 1 large melon)

250g strawberries, hulled

1/4 cup agave nectar

METHOD

1.  Combine the watermelon, strawberries and agave nectar in a bowl.  Put the mixture in a food processor and blend until smooth.

2.  Pour into a shallow metal tray.  Cover with plastic and freeze for 2-3 hours, or until the mixture begins to freeze.

3.  Return to blender and blend quickly to break up the ice.

4.  Pour into glasses, and decorate with cocktail umbrella!

TIP:  What you don't use can be frozen.  When you're ready to use it again, just blend.

You could also use fresh raspberries.

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Homemade Ice cream (Tara)

1 tin condensed milk

600ml cream

Dash of Vanilla essence

1 egg white (optional)

Step 1: beat condensed milk and cream until well mixed (hand mixer ok, mix master better)

Step 2 (optional): beat egg white  and fold into mixture.

Step 3: put in freezer overnight

Tip: leave to thaw for a few minutes before serving. Will be quit hard but getting extra air into the mixture helps. The egg white helps with this.

Can add almost anything to make different flavours but be careful with the moisture in fruit can make it icy.

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Simple Oatmeal

time: about 10 minutes

Ingredients:

1 c. water 
½ c. rolled oats 
dash of salt 
¼ c. applesauce 
pinch of cinnamon 
2 tsp. brown sugar 
Utensils:

cooking pot 
measuring cups and spoons 
stove (you’ll need help from your adult assistant) 
mixing spoon 
serving bowl 
Directions:

Pour the water, oats, and salt into a medium-size pot on the stovetop. 
Heat the mixture until it boils, then turn the heat to low. 
Using a wooden spoon, stir in the applesauce and cinnamon. 
Cook on low heat and continue to stir the mixture for 5 minutes. 
Pour the oatmeal into a bowl and sprinkle the brown sugar on top. 
Allow the oatmeal to cool for a minute before digging in. 
Serves: 1

Serving size: 1 bowl

Nutritional analysis (per serving):
390 calories
13 g protein
6 g fat
74 g carbohydrate
9 g fiber
0 mg cholesterol
302 mg sodium
64 mg calcium
4.3 mg iron

Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used

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Pavlova drops with peaches & cream

2 egg whites
1/2 cup castor sugar
Food colouring

3 peaches, sliced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Whipped cream (or cream in a can)

Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar. Add a few drops of food colouring if desired.
Line a baking tray with baking paper and sprinkle with corn flour (will ensure a non-stick surface). Using a teaspoon, dollop mixture onto prepared tray.
Bake in a slow oven (approx 120 degrees) for about an hour and a half (keep an eye on them as may not need that long). Once cooked, turn off oven and leave door open to allow pavlova drops to cool slowly.

In a small saucepan/frypan, melt butter and sugar together. Add peach slices and cook until warm through and soft. The sugar & butter will make a yummy sauce (add more sugar & butter if you want more sauce).

Place pavlova drops in individual bowls. Spoon over caramelised peaches & sauce. Top with whipped cream and serve.

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Hedgehog Slice (Naomi)

500 gms Marie Biscuits
250 gms Butter
1 tin Condensed Milk
1/4 cup Cocoa (or to taste)

(crushed nuts can also be added… whatever your family likes best)

Crumble biscuits into a large bowl.

Melt butter, add condensed milk and cocoa powder. Stir over low heat until melted and combined.

Pour melted mixture into the crushed biscuits and mix until thoroughly combined. 

Firmly press the mix into a flat bottomed dish and refrigerate until set. 

Slice can be topped off with melted chocolate, icing or any other topping that you wish. Then cut into pieces and serve

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Treacle Pudding (Leanne)

Ingredients:
130grms Margarine
130grms Sugar
130grms Self Raising Flour
4 tbsn Golden Syrup
1 large egg
Milk

Cream margarine and sugar.
Beat in egg.
Fold in flour.
Add enough milk to make a fairly thick batter.
Grease a china pudding bowl.
Put 4 tablespoons golden syrup in bottom of bowl.
Pour batter on top.
Cover bowl with alfoil and lower into boiling saucepan of water so it reaches half way up bowl.
Wait for water to return to boil then turn down to a good simmer.
Cook for approx 2 hours.
Remove bowl from saucepan, remove foil and upend onto plate.
Serve hot with extra golden syrup, ice cream or custard.

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Easy Russian Fudge (Melissa)

3 cups sugar
1/2 cup milk
125g butter, cubed
1/2 tin condensed milk
2 Tbsp golden syrup
1 tsp vanilla essence

Method

Place first 5 ingredients in large microwave proof bowl. Cook for 15mins on high in microwave. Stir mixture every 2 mins. Add vanilla essence and beat with electric mixer for 4 – 5 minutes. Pour into greased tin. Leave to cool, then set in fridge. Enjoy!

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Peanut Butter Bikkies (Lisa)

1 Cup Crunchy Peanut Better
1 Cup Brown Sugar
1 egg

Combine ingredients. Make 12-13 teaspoonful-sized balls on a baking tray lined with paper. bake at 180 degrees for 8 mins. Allow to cool. Gobble all up before Daddy gets home!! : )