Bread Machine Plain White Bread

2/3 cup water
2 cups flour (I used King Arthur Unbleached Bread Flour)
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp yeast

Combine the yeast, water, and a little of the sugar and let it set for a few minutes to proof the yeast. Put all ingredients in the bread machine and hit start.

Taco Bread

1 tsp yeast
1 1/3 cup bread flour
2 T. taco seasoning
1/4 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 c. cornmeal
4 tsp sugar
2/3 tsp salt
1 T applesauce
3/4 c. warm water

Put everything in the bread machine and set the crust to "light".

Mark's Pizza Crust

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (may substitute whole wheat flour for 1 cup of the all-purpose)
• 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup warm water
• cornmeal, for sprinkling

Directions

1. Mix a little sugar into the warm water.

2. Sprinkle yeast on top.

3. Wait for 10 minutes or until it gets all foamy.

4. Pour into a large bowl.

5. Add flour and salt.
   

6. Combine.

7. Knead for 6-8 minutes until you have a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (add a bit more flour if you need to).

8. Cover and let rest for 20-30 minutes.

9. Prepare two 12-inch pizza pans with parchment paper or use pizza stones.

10. Sprinkle with a little bit of cornmeal.

11. Divide dough in half.

12. Place each half on a pizza pan and pat it with your fingers until it stretches over the whole pan. (Use parchment paper if you don't have a pizza stone to keep crust from sticking).

13. Try to make it thicker around the edge.

14. If desired, pre-bake at 425 F for 10 minutes (I don't always do this).

15. Then spread with pizza sauce and use the toppings of your choice.

16. Bake at 425 F for 10-20 minutes longer or until bubbly and hot.

17. Makes 2 12-inch pizzas.

18. If you don't want to use all the dough, you can freeze it. Take a portion of dough, form into a ball, wrap in parchment paper, and place it in a freezer bag. When you want to make a pizza, take dough out of freezer and allow to thaw before using.

Mashed Potatoes

Dice potatoes and boil until tender.
Once they are tender, drain, reserving some of the liquid.
Season with sea salt and pepper, using some of the liquid, some soy milk, and a little veggie broth until the consistency is right.

Who needs butter and milk?