Happy Thanksgiving!! (with a couple recipes)

 

 

Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving! May it be a time to 

reflect on the great things God has done this year.

I'm sharing two recipes that are quick and easy (and great for those last minute "oops I forgot" moments) and also two songs from my Thanksgiving playlist; because delicious food and good music are also requirements for the day.

The first recipe is a roll recipe that has become a staple in our house.  I've used the basic recipe (without the added seasonings) for everything from basic dinner rolls and hamburger buns to raised donut dough.  The variation below is a favorite with the kids so is what we'll be making today.

30 Minute Herb and Garlic Rolls 

(adapted from this recipe) 

Makes 15 rolls

 

1 Cup plus 2 TB warm water

1/3 Cup olive oil

2 TB active dry yeast

1/4 Cup Sugar

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 egg

3 1/2 Cups flour 

1 tsp garlic powder

1 TB Italian seasoning

Herbed Butter topping:

6 TB melted butter

1/2 TB Italian seasoning (or mix of oregano, basil, thyme)

3 cloves garlic, minced

Heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit .

 

In a bowl combine the water, yeast and sugar; allow to rest until foamy to activate yeast.  Add in oil and egg.  Add in flour, salt, garlic powder and seasoning.  Mix until dough forms then knead until dough is soft and smooth (just a few minutes).  

Form dough into 15 balls and place in greased 9 x13 pan.  Loosely cover and allow to rest 10 minutes.  While rolls are resting make the Herbed butter topping.  Brush over rolls and place in oven.  Bake for 13-15 minutes. **Because these cook up so quickly they can be popped in the oven while the turkey is resting**

I always grew up with the jellied cranberry sauce from the can. I still like that kind but for the past several years I've made homemade cranberry sauce and much prefer the homemade kind.  This year I used this recipe from Spaceships & Laser Beams.  Look at the beautiful color in this sauce and it's SO easy to make.

 

And now for a couple Thanksgiving songs...

The Thanksgiving Song

Ben Rector

Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

Performed by: Hymn Charts.

What are your new or old "go-to" Thanksgiving recipes?  Do you have any favorite Thanksgiving songs or traditions? Drop a comment and share!