Poppy Seed Bread Mix

**MIX**

10 cups all-purpose flour
4 cups sugar
1 cup poppy seeds
¼ cup baking powder — plus 2 tsp
4 teaspoons salt
In large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; mix well. Store in airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: Six batches (16 cups)
Attach the following to gift jar:
To Make the Bread:

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Hot Cocoa Mix in a Jar (Gift Mix)

Beverages
Holidays
Gift Mixes
Difficulty Rating – 1
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Tried and True!!! Not sure where this recipe came from, but I’ve been using it for years. I make this up a couple of days before Christmas and give it as a gift with a couple of mugs and gift card to video rental. Makes nice “chilly night [...]

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Friendship Soup Mix in a Jar (Gift Mix)

Soups, Stews, & Chowders
Holidays & Specials
Difficulty Rating – 1
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½ cup dry split peas
⅓ cup beef bouillon granules
¼ cup pearl barley
½ cup dry lentils
¼ cup dried onion flakes
2 teaspoons Italian-style seasoning
½ cup uncooked long grain rice
½ cup uncooked alphabet pasta
2 bay leaves
In a 1 1/2 pint jar, layer the split peas, bouillon, barley, lentils, [...]

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Christmas Soup Mix (Gift Mix)

Soups, Stews and Chowders
Holiday Recipes
Miscellaneous – Gift Mixes
Difficulty Rating – 2
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1/2 cup split peas
1/3 cup beef bouillon granules
1/4 cup pearl barley
1/2 cup lentils
1/4 cup dried minced onion
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 cup raw long-grain white rice
In a 1 ½ -pint jar, layer the ingredients in the order listed. Seal the jar tightly. Attach [...]

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Cherry Pecan Popover Mix

Breakfast
Gift Mixes
Difficulty Rating – 2
Source: “The Perfect Basket” by Diane Phillips
Makes 2 cups of mix (1 gift jar/package)
1 cup flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger
2 Tbsp sugar
½ cup dried cherries
1/3 cup chopped pecans
Combine and blend the ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.
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ATTACH a card to the jar of mix [...]

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Candy Cookie Mix (Gift Mix)

Desserts & Pastries
Holidays & Specials
Difficulty Rating – 2
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FOR ONE JAR:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp powdered vanilla
1 tsp baking soda
2 cups flour
You’ll need an airtight container able to hold at least 4 cups. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix the ingredients together until they are evenly distributed, [...]

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Brownie Mix In A Jar (Gift Mix)

Desserts & Pastries
Holidays & Specials
Difficulty Rating – 2
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This is great for housewarming, hostess, or Christmas gifts. Depending on the time of year, use fabric to match the season. You’ll want to store it in a cool dry place away from a heat source so condensation and clumping does not occur.
BROWNIE MIX IN A JAR [...]

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