June 01, 2010
Posted by: Mamma : Category:
Italian Baking
Raisin Scone and Cheese Scone.
4 C flour
1 tbsp salt
1/2 C sugar
3/4 C tenderflake shortening
1/2 C raisins
Milk (add enough until dough reaches a pie dough consistency
Directions
Mix all dry ingredients, add eggs, add milk.
Roll dough out so it is about 1-1/2 inches thick. Cut out using a round cutter (Mamma uses 14 oz pineapple can which has the top and bottom lid removed)
Brush pastry with whipped egg mixture
Bake 15-20 minutes until brown at 350 deg F.
As an alternative replace 1/2 c raisins with shredded cheddar cheese. After brushing you can sprinkle with cheese.
November 07, 2009
Posted by: Mamma : Category:
Italian Bread Recipes
Ingredients
3 cups water
1 1/2 tbsp yeast
1 tbsp salt
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
8-9 cups flour
Toppings
grated cheddar cheese
chopped ham
Directions
Mix all ingredients with exception of toppings into mixing bowl. Let rise for about 30 minutes, depending on your yeast might be longer. Knead and place dough on table and let rise for second 30 minute interval.
Using your rolling pin flatten dough
add ham and cheese to top
roll dough like preparing a cinnamon bun
cut and put on sheet pan
sprinkle cheese on top
let sit for 15 minutes before baking
Bake for 20 minutes until brown at 350 deg F
Variation: substitute ham with spaghetti sauce
Makes about 36 or 3 dozen buns.
December 24, 2008
Posted by: Mamma : Category:
Easy Italian Recipes
This is a very tasty side dish Mamma makes for family dinners. Simple, quick and easy!

Ingredients
- Bag of Mushrooms – Agaricus Mushrooms like a Portabello
Instructions: Heat a medium size frying pan, add some butter. When pan is ready, add sliced mushrooms and cook for approximately 5 minutes.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Mangiare!!