Pioneer Woman Pizza Dough

1 Tbs. yeast

2 ^1/4 cups warm water

6 cups flour

2 ^1/4 tsp. garlic salt

1/2 cup + 1 Tbs. olive oil

1 Tbs. oregano

Sprinkle yeast over warm (not lukewarm) water. Let stand for a few minutes.

In a mixer, combine flour and salt. Drizzle in olive oil until combined with flour. Next, pour in yeast/water mixture and mix until just combined, and the dough comes together in a sticky mass.

Coat a separate mixing bowl with a light drizzle of olive oil, and form the dough into a ball. Toss to coat dough in olive oil, then cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and set it aside for 1 to 2 hours, or store in the fridge until you need it.

Makes 3 large pizzas.

Spread toppings on raw pizza crust and bake the pizza at 500 degrees for 12-15 minutes.

Jane's Mexican Cornbread

1 1/2 cup cornmeal

1 teaspoon salt

3 teaspoon baking powder

2 eggs slightly beaten (or 2 flax eggs)

1 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)

2/3 c liquid shortening (or melted butter) (or oil)

1 cup frozen corn (defrosted)

1 small can green chilies 

sharp cheddar cheese

Mix ingredients. Pour 1/2 mix in greased pan. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Cover with remaining mix. Bake 35-40 min in 350 degrees.

GF Focaccia Bread

Blend 2 cups golden flax seed using MULTI-USE setting.

Measure 2 cups of golden flaxmeal (that you just made) into a bowl. Add:

• 1 Tbs. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 packet stevia

Set aside. 

Add to blender jar:

• 2 Tbs. light olive oil
• 4 eggs
• 3/4 cup water

Blend on MULTI-USE setting for 15 seconds. Add to bowl with dry ingredients and mix well. Allow to sit for 5 minutes. 

Lightly grease a large baking stone OR place parchment paper on large cookie sheet (9x15 works best) and lightly grease paper.

Spread dough thinly to edges of baking sheet with water-moistened fingers. 

Sprinkle with kosher salt and rosemary.

Bake at 350* for 20 minutes. 

Cut into 10-12 pieces. 

Delicious Gluten-Free Pancakes

Add to Blendtec Mix N Blend Mixing Bowl in order:

1 1/2 cups almond or coconut milk
2 eggs
3 Tbs. coconut oil
1 cup rice flour
3 Tbs. tapioca flour
1/3 cup potato starch
1 packet Stevia
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. xanthan gum

Ginger's add-in's (pick one):
1/2 tsp. cinnamon & 1 diced Granny Smith apple
3/4 cup blueberries
3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts


Mix on CAKE setting. Scoop 1/3 cup of batter onto greased griddle for each pancake. When bubbles begin to form, flip and continue to cook until golden brown on the bottom. Serve immediately.

Taken from All Recipes.

Cinnamon Raisin Bagels

Add to Blendtec mixing bowl in this order:

1 1/2 tsp. yeast
2 Tbs. sugar
2 cups warm water

Allow to sit for up to 10 minutes. Then add:

1 Tbs. coconut oil
1 Tbs. salt
3 Tbs. sugar
6 3/4 cups bread flour
1 1/2 cups raisins

Blend on BREAD setting until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Then press AUTO KNEAD.

Add 1 Tbs. cinnamon and run AUTO KNEAD setting again.

Roll the dough into a ball and place in a bowl, oiled with coconut oil. Turn to coat, cover and allow to rise 1 hour in a cold oven.

Cut dough into thirds and roll into ropes. Cut each rope into 4 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Punch thumb through the middle to make a hole then carefully stretch hole until it's quarter size.

Cover and let stand for 30 minutes.

Fill a 4 quart saucepan 2/3 full with water, add 1 Tbs. sugar and 1 tsp. salt. Bring to a boil. Drop 2 or 3 bagels into boiling water and cook for 30 seconds; turn over and cook for another 30 seconds.

Carefully lift each bagel out with a slotted spoon and drain.

Place a casserole half full of water on the bottom rack of the oven and preheat to 450*.

Bake for 10 minutes, then turn cookie sheet and flip bagels over. Bake another 10-12 minutes.

Coconutty Pancakes (Gluten-Free)

Add to Blendtec mixing bowl in order::

1 1/2 cups coconut or almond milk
8 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 Tbs. coconut oil or melted butter
3 drops Stevia
1 cup coconut flour
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
Optional add-ins: 3/4 cup blueberries, chopped pecans, or sliced strawberries

Mix on CAKE setting just until blended. Allow to sit 5 minutes.
Then add a little more milk if needed to make a thick batter. Then stir in:

1/2 tsp. raw apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Fry on a lightly buttered griddle until golden brown.

Oat Bread

Add to Blendtec mixing bowl:

1 Tbs. + 2 tsp. yeast

1/4 cup + 2 Tbs. brown sugar

3 3/4 cups warm water

Allow to sit 10 minutes. Then add:

1/4 cup + 2 Tbs. butter or light olive oil

1 ½ Tbs. salt

1 ½ cups rolled oats

3 cups whole wheat flour

5-5 ½ cups all purpose flour

Mix on BREAD setting until dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl. Then push AUTO KNEAD button. 

Transfer mixed dough to oiled bread bowl. Cover with towel and place in warm oven. Allow to rise 1 hour.

Divide into three pieces and place each in a greased loaf pan. Allow to rise 45 more minutes.

Bake for 30 minutes at 350*. 

Yields 3 loaves of bread

Freezer-Friendly Pizza Dough

2 cups warm water
2 Tbs. yeast
2 tsp. sugar

Add to Blendtec mixing bowl and allow to sit 10 minutes. Then add:

1/4 cup light olive oil
2 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. oregano
5 cups flour (all whole wheat, half wheat/half white, or all white)

Mix using bread setting. When dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl, push AUTO KNEAD button.

To Freeze:
Cut dough in half and place each half in an airtight freezer bag. Freeze for up to 6 weeks.

To Bake:
Place frozen dough in a greased bowl and allow to thaw at room temperature for 3-4 hours. Roll out and shape onto a greased pizza pan.

Add pizza toppings of your choice. Bake at 500* for 10 minutes.

Adapted from MoneySavingMom.com

Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Waffles

• 3 cups rice milk, almond milk, or coconut milk
• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 cups gluten-free oats (you could also use millet or brown rice)
• 4 Tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 4 teaspoons vanilla
• 4 eggs
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

In blender, combine rice milk, grains, coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla. Blend on high for two minutes until the grain is completely ground and blended.

Add baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Turn on blender again and mix until blended. Oil or butter the waffle iron and cook waffles for 2-4 minutes each, until done.

Makes around 10-12 waffles.

Recipe adapted from Passionate Homemaking

Oatmeal Banana Muffins

These are a simple gluten-free treat and a great way to use up old bananas:

Add to Blendtec Blender:

1 cup greek yogurt

2 eggs

2 ½ cups old-fashioned oats

½ cup packed brown sugar + a dash of stevia

1 ½ tsp. baking powder

½ tsp. baking soda

2 bananas

2 tsp. vanilla

dash of cinnamon

Mix on BATTER setting until smooth. Then remove blender jar from Blendtec unit and mix in a handful of chopped pecans or walnuts if desired. 

Spoon into greased muffin tin. Garnish with a sprinkling of raw oats and semi-sweet chocolate chips. 

Bake at 400* for 20-25 minutes.

*Slightly adapted from this recipe. 

Trim Healthy Pancakes

Put in Blendtec Blender:

2 cups old-fashioned oats

Blend on MULTI-PURPOSE setting.  Meanwhile, add to Blendtec mixer:

2 cups egg whites
2 cups low fat cottage cheese
1 Tbs. + 1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. liquid stevia extract
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Add ground oats and mix on CAKE setting. Pour 1/4 cup batter onto lightly greased griddle per pancake.

Half Wheat Bread

Add to Blendtec mixing bowl:

4 cups of warm water
1 Tbs + 1 1/2 tsp. yeast
1/4 cup sugar

Allow to sit for up to 15 minutes. Then add:

1 Tbs. + 1 tsp. salt
1/3 cup oil
5 cups bread flour
6 cups whole wheat flour



Mix on BREAD setting with dough hook. When dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl, push the AUTO KNEAD button. When cycle is complete, place dough in greased ceramic bowl. Cover with a dish towel and place in a warm oven to rise for 1 hour.

After first rise, separate dough into 4 loaves and place in greased loaf pans. Place back in now cool oven, cover all with dish towel and allow to rise 45 minutes.

Bake in 350* oven for 35 minutes.

Yields 4 loaves of bread

Wheat Flour

Add 1 cup whole wheat kernels to blender jar. Push SPEED UP button until it reaches speed 10. Run full cycle twice.

Simple Whole Wheat Bread

3 cups warm water 

• 1 Tbs. active dry yeast
• 1/3 cup honey or brown sugar
• 5 1/2 cups bread flour
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• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/3 cup honey or brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
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While still on BREAD setting, press start and watch until dough begins to pull away from the bowl. Then press AUTO KNEAD button. When it stops, place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the surface of the dough. Cover with a dishtowel. Let rise in a warm oven until doubled. (About 1 hour.)

Punch down, and divide into 3 loaves. Place in greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans, and allow to rise until dough has topped the pans by one inch. (45 min - 1 hour.)

Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes; do not overbake. Lightly brush the tops of loaves with 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine when done to prevent crust from getting hard. Cool completely.

Taken from AllRecipes.com