A Wolf A Quick Bite
Dinner and A Movie A Quick Bite
Before you start that tailgate party, do some advanced preparation that will impress your friends. Make your own homemade buns and ketchup! Then, whip up some franks on the grill and you’ll look like the big dog on campus!
You will need:
For the Ketchup:
1 cup cider vinegar
3 28-oz. cans Italian tomatoes, well drained
1/2 cup tomato paste
3 medium onions, chopped
5 garlic cloves, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped fine
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon whole allspice
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 cup sugar
For the Buns:
1 1/2 cups warm water
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons active dry yeast
2 teaspoons salt
1/3 cup vegetable shortening
2/3 cup instant nonfat dry milk
1 egg and 1 egg yolk, beaten
6 cups bread flour
whole milk, for brushing
sesame seeds, for garnish
1 rabies booster
For the Ketchup:
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In a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat, combine the cider vinegar,
tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, garlic, and jalapeno. Bring to a boil; reduce
heat and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes. -
Using a food mill or blender, process the hot mixture in batches and
return to the pot. Combine cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and celery seed in a
cheesecloth bag and drop into the tomato mixture. Stir in the sugar and
return to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until the mixture reaches desired
thickness. -
Remove and discard cheesecloth bag and season to taste with salt.
Makes about 2 cups
For the Buns:
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In a small bowl, whisk together the water, yeast, and a pinch of sugar.
Set aside. Combine the remaining sugar, salt, shortening, and dry milk in a
large mixing bowl and blend to form a smooth paste. -
Add the egg and egg yolk and blend well, then add the yeast and water
mixture and stir. -
Beat in 2 cups of the flour and continue beating until smooth. Add and
beat in enough of the remaining flour to form a soft, loose dough, and then
turn out onto a clean, lightly floured surface. -
Knead about 8 minutes, until elastic, adding only enough flour as you
work to keep the dough from sticking. Transfer dough to a large, oiled bowl
and cover with plastic wrap. Place in a warm spot until doubled in bulk. -
Punch dough down, then divide dough into 12 equal portions. Shape each
portion into a ball and place 3-4 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with
parchment paper. Flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand to
form a 3-inch bun. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange a rack in the
center of the oven. -
Cover buns a clean cloth and let rise again until doubled in size. Brush
lightly with milk and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake 18-20 minutes or
until golden brown. -
After dinner, howl at the full sink until someone either does the dishes
or gives you silver bullet therapy.
Makes 12 buns