Thriftism

What's better than waking up to fresh baked cinnamon rolls? Changing out those cinnamon rolls for chocolate rolls! We do a very simple variation on a favorite morning treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast or exchanged for a dessert. We also cut down on the steps needed for made from scratch cinnamon rolls to make this even easier to make. What You'll Need Dough 1 Egg 1.25 Cup Water 1 tsp Lemon Juice 4.5 Cup Flour 1 tsp Salt 1/2 Cup Sugar 1/3 Cup Oil 2 tsp yeast Filling ~1/2 Cup Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Steps Combine ingredients for dough in order to your bread machine. Use dough setting. Refrigerate if sticky.  Preheat oven to 350. Roll out dough to ~16"x24" on lightly floured surface. Microwave frosting 10-20 seconds until lightly melted.  Spread frosting on rolled dough. Roll tightly and cut into 1" sections. Place rolls in greased 9x13 pan or multiple smaller pans. Bake 25-35 minutes until lightly browned.  Printabl...

Going out for pizza is a favorite pastime for couples, families, friends - pretty much everyone! It can get fairly expensive at times and may end up cutting into your budget. For a thrifty alternative, try a DIY pizza for your next gathering. We estimate that you can save at least 50% making your pizza at home over going out for pizza, even at the most affordable eateries. While saving money is great, it isn't the only reason to make your own pizza dough. This is also an easy way to custumize your pizza to fit every dietary need one's dietary needs/wants (half vegetarian, extra mushrooms on one piece, meat only, etc.) without spending extra or driving your server crazy. Lastly, it is a fun way to get everyone involved. Want to have a family night? Get the kids involved in adding toppings or kneading the dough. Some kids might even have fun watching the dough mix in the bread machine. It will turn dinner prep into a fun family-oriented activity. Another option that we...