Gluten-free Pizza Crust

1 T of dry yeast
2/3 C. brown rice flour
1/2 C. tapioca flour
2 T. powdered milk or non-dairy powdered coffee creamer
2 t. xanthan gum
1/2 t. salt
1 t. unflavored gelatin
1 t. italian seasoning
2/3 c water
1/2 t. sugar or honey
1 t. olive oil
1 t. cider vinegar

Directions
In medium bowl using regular beaters and blend all ingredients on low speed.
Beat on high speed for 3 minutes. If the dough is too stiff, add water. Put mixture on lightly greased 12-inch pizza pan. At 425 F your going to bake this for 10 minutes.

Wheat Berry Salad

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups hard wheat berries
3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup tart dried cherries, chopped
1 scallion, white and green parts, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 t. cardamom
a little fresh mint, chopped fine
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
pears, apples, etc. (optional)

Directions
In a large pot combine the wheat berries and enough water to come 2 inches over the wheat berries. Bring to a boil and cook uncovered for 1 hour, or until tender. Drain and let cool. Toast the walnuts in a medium dry skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the wheat berries, walnuts, celery, dried cherries, scallions, parsley, olive oil and lemon juice. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
Per Serving:
Calories 360; Total Fat 17 g; (Sat Fat 2 g, Mono Fat 6 g, Poly Fat 8 g) ; Protein 9 g; Carb 46 g; Fiber 8 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 15 mg
Excellent source of: Fiber, Vitamin K, Manganese
Good source of: Protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Copper, Iron

ITEMS TO GATHER FOR MAY

Spiritual goal: Attend the Temple one more session than you normally do in the month of May.

Provident Living goal: Plant something you can eat--herbs, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers in a pot, or plant a little garden plot with some vegetables. If you're a pro--try a new vegetable you haven't grown before.

Items to gather: Check out storage items needed to make bread products--Yeast (2 lbs per person), whole wheat, sugar or honey, salt, oil or soy lecithin. Also take a look at your storage of tomato products--Tomato sauce, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, V-8 juice (whatever tomato products you use). Think abour tomato products again in the fall if you would like to can salsa, relish, tomatoes, chile sauce, etc.

Whole Wheat Orange Cinnamon Rolls

1 1/4 cups warm water (110° - 115°F)
2 packages active dry yeast
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
6 tablespoons butter, melted
6 tablespoons honey
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons wheat gluten
4 to 4 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

FILLING
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup honey
1/2 tablespoon orange peel, grated
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons flour

Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F.
In large mixing bowl, combine yeast and warm water until dissolved. Blend in dry milk, butter,
honey, egg and salt. Add 2 cups whole wheat flour plus wheat gluten to mixture. Beat with mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually add enough of the remaining flour to make sticky dough. Knead 10 to 12 minutes with dough hook or by hand until smooth and elastic. (Avoid adding to much extra flour, the dough should be slightly sticky for a moist roll.) Place in a warm greased bowl, turning to coat top. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and towel; let rise in a warm (80°F) place until double in size. Punch down dough; cover and let rest for 10 minutes.

FILLING: Beat butter, honey, orange peel, cinnamon and flour until creamy. Roll dough into 18 x 15-inch rectangle. Spread the butter mixture to within ½ -inch of edges. Starting at the 18-inch side, roll dough tightly, jelly-roll fashion. Seal edge by pinching with fingertips. Slice into 1½
-inch pieces to make 15 rolls. Place in greased 13 x 9 –inch pan. Cover and let rise until double in size.

Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes
1 lb. ground beef or ground turkey breast
1 onion, chopped
1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
1 can tomato juice -- 11.5 oz.
1 can tomato sauce--8 oz1 -
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
Pepper to taste
1 - 4 T. sugar -- if you like a sweet sloppy joe
1 1/2 - 3 cups cooked wheat berries

Saute ground meat, onion and green peppers. Add tomato juice, tomato sauce, salt/pepper, and cooked wheat berries. Add chili powder and sugar. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes until desired htickness is reached. Serve on buns or over rice.--from Wheat Cookin' Made Easy by Pam Crockett

Sloppy Joes #2
1 pound ground beef or ground turkey breast
1 1/2 to 2 c. of cooked wheat berries
1 large onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped (optional)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (11.5 oz.) can tomato juice
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
12 hamburger buns, split and toasted

DIRECTIONS
In a skillet, cook beef, onion, pepper, and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato juice and paste, ketchup, brown sugar and soy sauce; mix well. Add wheat berries. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. spoon about 1/2 cup meat mixture onto each whole wheat bun.

How Much Whole Wheat/Grain do we need daily?

The amount of grains you need to eat depends on your age, sex, and level of physical activity. Recommended daily amounts are listed in the chart. Most Americans consume enough grains, but few are whole grains. At least ½ of all the grains eaten should be whole grains.

http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/grains_amount_table.html