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K
ids know
that one of
the best
things about being
back in school is
the afternoon
snack. When they
burst through the
front door hungry
somethin' awful, how
about somethin' new like this
quick peanut butter waffle? The recipe irons out the
usual waffle-batter mess by using flattened dinner
roll dough that's all ready to go. Then simply slather
with PB&J, a unanimous choice, and kids enjoy an
old-fashioned classic in a brand new way. (All you
have to do is put the waffle iron away!)
If you really want to make after school snacking a fun
activity, let kids create their own fantastical snacks as
easy as 1,2,3 with 60 second frozen cinnamon roll
dough. Start by barking up the right tree and engage
your handy microwave instead of the oven. And, with
a little shaping, sugar sprinkling and fruit leather, in
seconds you have a gooey, delectable doggy-shaped
cinnamon roll. This golden baked “roll”y-poly puppy
will be eager to please – and he can’t eat the
homework. Don’t be surprised if your kids lick the
puppy’s face, for a change.
The first days of a new school year are tough on a
youngster. Remember the butterflies? Calm the
nervousness with a surprise. Let
them tell you all about their day
while they design, bake (they’ll be
fluttering about the oven door
waiting for it to emerge) and eat
their own homemade butterflies.
And, you’ll feel the l-o-v-e after
school when the little ones find
their names spelled out in
personalized snack sticks for dipping
and dunking. You won’t have to beg
them to practice writing when they
can use dough instead of a pencil.
Whether you use the waffle iron,
microwave or oven, ready-to-go frozen dough can
make the back to school transition a yummy one.
Waffle Sandwiches
Rhodes Texas™ or Dinner Rolls, thawed to
room temperature
peanut butter and jam
Preheat waffle iron to medium high. Flatten each
roll into a 4 to 5-inch circle. Spray the waffle iron
with non-stick cooking spray. Place a flattened roll
in the middle of the waffle iron and close the lid.
Cook each roll 1-2 minutes or until light golden
brown. Remove and spread with peanut butter
and jam.
Butterfly
Sandwiches
5 Rhodes Texas™ or Dinner Rolls,
thawed but still cold
1 egg beaten
bologna, cheese, lettuce and mayonnaise
60 Second Doggy
2 Rhodes™ 60 Second Cinnamon Rolls
icing, included with rolls
sugar crystals, candy eyes, licorice pieces
& red fruit leather
Microwave 2 rolls for 30 seconds. Place one roll on a
plate with the end of the roll on top for the head.
Unroll the second roll completely to make the dog’s
floppy ears. Place on top of the head as shown.
Microwave for an additional 60 seconds. Glaze with
icing, sprinkle with sugar and decorate the face.
Cut 1 roll in half. Shape l piece into a rope for the
body. Place on a sprayed baking sheet. Save the
other half. Flatten 1 roll for each of the bottom
wings. Put them next to the body. Cut another roll
in half and flatten the halves into 2 top wings. Put
them in place. With the last roll and a half make
2 small eyes, the antennae and shapes for the wings.
Put them on the butterfly. Brush with egg and let
rise 15-30 minutes. Bake at 350˚F for 15-20
minutes or until golden brown. Let cool and slice
horizontally. Fill with bologna, cheese, lettuce and
mayonnaise.
Dough Writing
Rhodes Texas™ or Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold
1 egg, beaten
sesame seeds
Roll each roll into a long rope. Cut and pinch the
dough to make the letters or numbers. Place on a
sprayed baking sheet. Brush with egg and sprinkle
with seeds, if desired. Let rise 15-30 minutes. Bake at
350˚F 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.