(NAPSA)—You and your children can cook up some family fun time in the kitchen this winter by baking a duo of hearty dishes: Taco Fluffins, a tasty, easy recipe % teaspoonsalt “ iP 7 (120 to 130 F) 1 tablespoon Mazola Corn Oil % cup salsa, lightly drained (measurefirst and then drain) 2 to 4 tablespoonsfinely choppedpickled jalapefio for kids in the kitchen, and Lemon Snowmen that will bring out the kids’creativity. Lemon Snowmen Makes: 12 Snowmen Prep Time: 40 minutes Rise Time: 35-45 minutes Bake Time: 15 minutes 4% to 5 cupsall-purpose flour % cup sugar 2 envelopes Fleischmann’s RapidRise Yeast 1 teaspoonsalt % cup milk % cup water % cup butter OR margarine 2 eggs 1 2 2 2 tablespoon lemon peel cups powdered sugar tablespoons lemon juice to 3 tablespoons water Chocolate chips, raisins, nuts, red hots, candies or fruit snack strips Combine 1 cup flour, sugar, undissolved yeast and salt in a large mixer bowl. Heat milk, water and butter until very warm (120 to 130 F). Add to flour mixture. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Add eggs, lemon peel and 1 cup flour. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Stir in enough remaining flour to make stiff dough. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; chill 2-24 hours. Remove dough from refrigerator; divide into 12 equal pieces. Divide each piece into 1 small, 1 medium and1 large piece. Roll into smooth balls. Arrange balls on greased bak- 14 cups very warm water Your family can warm up this winter by spending quality time in the kitchen. ing sheets, with edges touching to make a snowman. Filatten slightly with palm of hand. Repeat to make 12 snowmen. Allow 2 inches between snowmen on baking sheets. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 35-45 minutes. Bake at 375 F for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack. Drizzle with Lemon Glaze; decorate with chocolate chips, raisins, etc., for face and buttons. Use fruit snack strips to make a scarf. For Lemon Glaze, combine powdered sugar and lemon juice. Add enough water to make glaze spreading consistency. Taco Fluffins (Fluffy, Savory Muffins) Makes: 12 Fluffins Prep Time: 20 minutes Rise Time: 25-35 minutes Bake Time: 20-25 minutes 1 pound groundbeef 1 package taco seasoning 2% cups all-purpose flour (OR substitute 1 cup whole wheatflour for 1 cup allpurpose) 1 envelope Fleischmann’s RapidRise Yeast 2 tablespoons sugar pepper 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese Prepare ground beef with taco seasoning according to packagedirections. Set aside. Only about half the taco meat will be used. Refrigerate the remaining meat for another use. Combine 1% cups flour, undissolved yeast, sugar and salt in large mixer bowl. Add water and oil; beat 2 minutes on medium speed. Add remaining 1% cups flour, salsa and jalapefios; beat until well mixed. Beat in cheese. Dough will be stiff yet sticky. Cover bowl and let rest 10 minutes. Portion dough into 12 (24-inch) generously greased muffin cups using a scoop or two spoons (do not use paperliners). Spoon a heaping tablespoon of taco meat on top. Cover taco meat with remaining dough. Coverandlet rise 25 to 35 minutes. Dough will rise but not double in size. Bake in preheated 375 F oven for 20-25 minutes until well browned. Let cool on wire rack for 2 minutes. Run a knife around each roll to remove from pan. Serve warm. If desired, serve with salsa for dipping. Refrigerate any leftovers. For more recipes and baking tips, visit www.Breadworld.com and www.Karosyrup.com.
