Here are a couple of recipes for homemade breads that are easy and the best part is that the diabetics in your family can enjoy them, too. The Easy No-Knead Dinner Rolls are as the name implies. They are easy and taste delicious. The Kneaded Biscuit Wedges are a great way to show off your bread baking abilities as well as your homemade jellies and jams. (Store bought jellies and jams are okay, too!)

EASY NO KNEAD DINNER ROLLS

2 pkgs dry yeast

2 cups warm water

1 egg, beaten

1/3 cup sugar

1/3 cup Splenda granular

1/3 cup shortening

2 tsps salt

6 1/2 to 7 cups all-purpose flour

melted butter for brushing hot rolls, optional

Dissolve the yeast in the warm water; stir in the egg. Add the sugar, Splenda, shortening, salt and at least 6 1/2 cups of flour. If the dough seems too thin, add up to another 1/2 cup of flour. Cover bowl with foil and refrigerate for 2 hours. Make into rolls and place in a pan that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Cover pan with a towel and set in a warm place; let rise for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or until browned. Immediately after removing from the oven brush with melted butter.

Note: Sprinkle buttered top with some cracked black pepper or sesame seeds for a unique touch.

KNEADED BISCUIT WEDGES

2 cups  all-purpose flour

2 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tbsp Splenda granular

3/4 cup butter

3/4 cup nonfat buttermilk

In a medium mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and Splenda granular, stirring to blend.  Using a pastry blender cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.  Add the buttermilk, stirring just until moistened.  Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 8 to 10 times.

Divide the dough into thirds.  Gently shape each third into a ball; place 2-inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.  Flatten each ball into a 1-inch-thick circle; score each circle into four wedges.  Bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.  Separate into wedges and serve warm with butter, sugar-free jams and jellies, etc.

Enjoy!

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