Effortless Eggnog

This is a wonderful holiday beverage brings back memories of the old-fashioned eggnog.

Eggnog, egg nog or egg-nog, historically also known as milk punch or egg milk punch, is a rich, chilled, sweetened, dairy-based beverage. 

It is traditionally made with milk, cream, sugar, whipped egg whites, and egg yolks but check out this "Effortless" idea below:

1/2 gallon cold milk, divided

1 package (3.4 ounces) Instant French vanilla pudding mix

1/2 cup sugar

2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

In a large bowl, whisk 3/4 cup milk and pudding mix until smooth.

Whisk in the sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. 

Stir in the remaining milk.  Refrigerate until serving.

Tupps Tidbits:  Add  some, rum, brandy or bourbon. 

The higher alcohol level will cut through the sweetness of the rest of the ingredients.

It was Christmas Eve, friends were all in town & singing Christmas songs.  As the snow was falling down & I don't know for certain, how it happened, or who's to blame. But someone at the party...Tell me who, who spiked the eggnog?

DEFINATELY A KEEPER RECIPE!
Merry Christmas to all & to all a GOOD NIGHT!🎄 

Honey-Oat Pan Rolls

We really enjoyed these for Thanksgiving!

The  rolls are relatively quick to make. 

Whole wheat flour and oats make them nutritious, too.

Ingredients:
2 1/2 to 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
2 pkg. ( 1/4 oz. each) active dry yeast
1 tsp. salt
1 cup water
1/4 cup honey
5 Tbs. Butter, divided
1 large egg, room temperature

1. In large bowl, mix 1 cup flour, and the whole wheat flour, oats, yeast and salt. In small sauce pan, heat the water, honey and 4 Tbs. butter, add to dry ingredients and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes . Add egg, beat on high for 2 minutes.  Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough, dough will be sticky.
   
2. Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic about 6-8 minutes. Place in greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface, divide and shape into 24 balls. Place in greased 13 x 9 in pan. Cover with kitchen towel, let rise in a warm placeh, until doubled, about 30 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 375.  Bake 20-22minutes or until golden brown. Melt remaining butter and brush over rolls  Remove from pan to wire rack.

Tupps Tidbits:  We used margarine (not butter) and egg whites (not whole egg)

Nothing better than smelling fresh bread baking in the house.  

This is definitely a keeper recipe at our house!