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Recipe of the Month - quick, no-trouble delicious Cinnamon Buns
2 sticks unsalted butter 2 (10 Pack) Pillsbury Golden Layer – Honey Butter flaky buns
4 Tbsp. cinnamon sugar 1 lb. light brown sugar
8 oz cream cheese softened at room temperature ½ cup plumped raisins (or more if you like raisins)
Frosting:
1 lb. confectioners’ sugar (powdered) ¼ cup milk
Before: plump raisins – immerse raisins in very hot/boiling water for two minutes.
Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, combine cream cheese with ¼ cup brown sugar, mixing well. Cover and place in refrigerator. Lightly coat bottom of bundt cake pan with cooking spray. Melt butter, then add remaining brown sugar and stir well. Bring to a light boil to caramelize then add plumped raisins. Pour 1/3 of the butter/brown sugar mix across bottom of bundt pan.
Remove cream cheese mix from refrigerator. Take one flaky bun at a time in your hands and gently pull outwards on the sides to separate the bun and increase its size. Place about 1 Tbsp of cream cheese mixture in the middle of the bun and fold dough around the mixture, pinching closed. Roll into a tight ball and evenly place balls across bottom of bundt pan. Sprinkle heavily with cinnamon sugar. Pour second 1/3 of brown sugar/butter mix over buns. Repeat process for second layer, and third, if you have enough dough balls.
Bake for 60 minutes. You may need to lay a piece of foil over top of pan after 40-45 minutes if the top layer of buns starts looking dry.
Remove from oven immediately and turn bundt pan over onto large plate.. While cooling, prepare frosting and apply after about 15 minutes. May be served on individual plates or as a cake.
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Senior Circle News and Events:
Tonto Apache Gym and Pool - $48 for 3 months, call 472-9290
Knitting/Crocheting Group meets every Tuesday from 9 - 11 am.
Passive Exercise class offered every Wednesday from 10:30-11:30 am.
Tai-Chi is offered every Thursday morning from 9-10 am. & every Wednesday evening from 6 - 7 pm.
Ballrom dancing is offered each Friday from 1- 2 pm.
Computer classes are offered on Monday & Friday mornings at 10 am. Please call to sign up 472-9290
Line Dancing is offered every Friday from 11 am to 12:15 pm.
Dance Classes every Friday from 1 - 2 pm.
AARP Driving Safety Program classes are offered the first Saturday of each month from April to October. Call to register.
First Friday on Main Street, Friday, Sept. 4th, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., sponsored by Main Street Merchants Guild. For information, call Brenda Mooney of Boot Leg Alley, 474-4323.
Payson Packers hiking group has several hikes scheduled every month: If you are interested in hiking, call Dave at 474-3040, Jim at 468-1244, or Jess at 474-3144.
Trail Trekkers hiking group -- meets Sunday mornings next to the old Movie Gallery building on east Hwy 260 at 7:45 am. For more information on upcoming hikes, call 468-2133 or (928) 970-1221.
Ladies Nine Hole Golf League plays Thursday mornings at Payson Golf Course. If you are interested in joining call Joanne Kirchgassner at 474-3210.
Payson Scrabble Club meets at 6 p.m. each Thursday at Fireside Expresso. For more information contact Rose at 474-6200.
Rim Country Chess Club meets at 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday at Fireside Expresso. For more information contact B.J. Welsh at 474-6200.
Payson Birders meet at the Payson Public Library, for information call 472-2386.
Concert Under the Stars The Payson Parks and Recreation "Concert Under the Stars" series for this summer has ended. Hope you had a chance to enjoy some of the musical talent.
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Recipe of the Month
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Recipe of the Month - Cuppa Cake
1 Large Coffee Mug
4 tablespoons flour (that's plain flour, not self-rising)
4 tablespoons flour (that's plain flour, not self-rising)4 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 tablespoons baking cocoa1 egg3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons milk3 tablespoons oil 3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)some nuts (optional)Small splash of vanilla
Small splash of vanillaAdd dry ingredients into a big mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.
Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla, and mix again.
Put your mug in the microwave, cover with paper towel and cook for 3 minutes on high. The cake may rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!
Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.
EAT! (This can serve 2 if you want to share!) Oh, and a scoop of ice cream on the side won't hurt either!
And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world? Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night!
Recipe of the Month - Brownies
1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar........cream together
1 cup sugar........cream together2 eggs..beat and add to butter and sugar
2 squares chocolate (1 oz)..melt & add to above mixture
1/2 cup flour1 tsp vanilla...add to the above mixture
1 tsp vanilla...add to the above mixture1/2 cup flaked coconut 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped..stir into mixture.
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped..stir into mixture. Grease an 8 x 8 inch pan and bake 325 degrees for 30-35 minutes. You may double the above recipe and bake in a 9 x 13 in pan for 40-45 minutes.
Fudge Frosting:
1 cup sugar1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup milk1 square chocolate 1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup butter Combine the above and boil 3 minutes, stir constantly. Remove from heat and add 1 tsp vanilla and a dash of salt. Beat until creamy and thick enough to spread.
Recipe of the Month - Holiday Sauce
12 oz fresh cranberries1/2 cup water
1/2 cup water3 Gala or Rome apples, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 Bartlett pears, peeled and chopped coarsely
4 T sugar1 T + cinnamon
1 T + cinnamon Combine and simmer..covered 25-30 minutes till cranberries pop. Cool and chill. Serves 6
This is very good with turkey, chicken or pork.
FOR SALE: Connelly Pool Table 4' x 8', 3 piece 1" slate top with green felt, includes racks, balls, cues, etc., all in excellent condition. Asking $1195.00
Contact Bob Romelfanger at 928-468-6413
