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Sunday Brunch Recipes


© Shawn Price

Sunday brunch is a wonderful time to relax as a family and as a chef. Without the pressures of various schedules and conflicts, you can experiment with new foods and longer prep or cooking times. Sunday comics, some relaxing music, and a cheerful family – it’s a wonderful break in the week.


*Breakfast Onion Quiche*
This works well with an adult audience. Judge before serving to kids.


9 inch pie shell, partially baked
5 med. onions, thin sliced (Walla Walla "sweets" preferably)
3 tbsp. butter or margarine
4eggs
1/2 c. sour cream
Salt and pepper to taste
6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 c. Swiss cheese, shredded

In large skillet, cook onions in margarine over very low heat until transparent, but not browned. Add a little water when necessary to prevent browning. In medium bowl, beat eggs. Add sour cream and seasonings. Sprinkle bacon in pie shell. Top with cooked onions. Pour egg mixture over all and top with shredded cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.


*Hearty Scones*
Delicious with jam


2 c. flour
3 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter, chilled
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. raisins
1 c. buttermilk
Cinnamon & sugar for sprinkling

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in oatmeal and raisins. Add buttermilk and mix with a fork until dough forms a ball. Turn out on lightly floured board and knead 6 to 8 minutes. Pat dough into 1/2 inch thickness. Cut 8 to 10 rounds or wedges and place them on ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Bake 20 to 25 minutes.


*Coconut Bars*
A switch on the same-old coffee cake


3/4 c. rolled oats
1/4 c. dessicated coconut
1 stick margarine
1/3 c. soft brown sugar
Pinch of salt
1 tbsp. Karo syrup

Melt margarine, sugar, syrup over gentle heat. Add (dry stuff) until well integrated. Spread into greased 8-inch pan. Cook at 350 degrees for 1/2 hour. Cut into squares when cool using a heated knife.


*Easy Fruit Danish – Family Sized*
My kids love this one.


1 c. butter
4 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
4 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
1 qt. pie filling

Mix together margarine, sugar, and eggs. Gradually add dry ingredients. Spread 3/4 batter in bottom of greased jelly roll pan. Spread pie filling on top, then dab on remaining batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes. Cool and top with glaze. –


GLAZE:--


3 tbsp. sugar

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