7th+Grade+Recipes

= =  **__CARAMEL POPCORN__**

Ingredients: 6c popped corn (1 microwave bag or 6 c air popped) 1/2 c brown sugar 1/4 c butter 2 Tbsp light white corn syrup ¼ tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp vanilla

Directions:


 * 1) Put popcorn in a large bowl.
 * 2) Combine butter, corn syrup, salt and brown sugar in a saucepan
 * 3) Bring to a boil on medium heat.
 * 4) As soon as it begins to boil, turn to low and cook for 4 min.
 * 5) Remove from heat and add baking soda and vanilla.
 * 6) Pour over popcorn and stir gently.

Popcorn may be eaten at this stage. If desired, spread on an aluminum foil covered baking sheet and bake at 250° for one hour. Stir occasionally. Cool completely.

**__Breakfast Burritos__** __Ingredients for 5 burritos:__ 5 flour tortillas 5 eggs 5 tsp water ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 1 Tbsp butter 10 Tbsp salsa 5 Tbsp shredded cheese

__Directions:__

Carefully break eggs in to a bowl. Add water, salt and pepper. Beat well.

Preheat a frying pan over medium heat. Melt butter in the pan. Add the eggs and cook, stirring occasionally, until firm.

Shred the cheese-be sure to use the large holed side of the grater.

Place the tortillas on paper plates. Spread each one with 2 Tbsp of salsa.

Divide the eggs and put on the tortillas. Sprinkle with cheese and then roll them.

Microwave for 20 sec.

Enjoy!

**Microwave Apple Crisp** 3 apples - peeled, cored and sliced 1/3 cup butter 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon allspice || In a medium bowl, put cold butter, brown sugar, oats, flour, cinnamon and allspice. Use two knives and a cross cutting motion to form crumbs. Sprinkle the crumbs evenly over the apples. ||
 * Ingredients:**
 * 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
 * Directions:**
 * Spread the apples evenly in an 8 inch square glass baking dish.
 * || Cook on full power in the microwave for 10 to 12 minutes, until apples can easily be pierced with a knife. Enjoy! ||

12 SOFT PRETZELS =Part 1= 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast ¼ c brown sugar 1 ½ c warm water 5 c flour


 * 1) Combine yeast and brown sugar in a bowl. Add warm water and stir until yeast is dissolved. Allow to stand for a few minutes, until tiny bubbles begin to form.
 * 2) Add flour and stir until blended.
 * 3) Knead dough on lightly floured surface for 5-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
 * 4) Allow dough to ‘rest’ for 10 min-or refrigerate for later use.

=Part 2= 4 cups water 1 ½ Tbsp baking soda Kosher salt or sesame seeds

**ENJOY!**
 * 1) Preheat oven to 475 degrees
 * 2) Put water and baking soda in a pan and bring to a boil.
 * 3) Divide dough in to 12 equal pieces. Roll each into a ‘snake’ and shape a pretzel.
 * 4) Drop pretzels in to boiling water. Allow to boil for 30-60 seconds, until they rise to the top.
 * 5) Carefully remove and place on greased or parchment lined baking sheet.
 * 6) Sprinkle with kosher salt or sesame seeds.
 * 7) Bake for approximately 8 minutes, until nicely browned.