New item and recipe, fall schedule
Paul's Grains
This is a busy time of year for us here on the farm. Steve finished
combining the buckwheat yesterday, and hopes to start on the soybeans
soon. It's always such a feeling of accomplishment to have one task
after another finished up before winter weather arrives. We've already
had a few snow flurries here, but the last few days have been back up
in the 50s.
NEW ITEM -- SAMPLER PACKS
Are you new to healthy eating and aren't sure which of our products to
try first? Want to give a gift to someone, but don't know what they'd
like? Check out our new Sampler Packs! You'll get a variety of our most
popular items, all measured out and ready for use, along with a handy
booklet of recipes and tips that we've tested and enjoyed over the
years. Sampler Packs come double-bagged in clear plastic, in a perfect
format for shipping and/or gift-wrapping (basket not included).
Currently we are only offering a Hot Cereals Sampler Pack -- it has
been very popular with customers already, and we're excited about it!
Check it out online here: http://www.paulsgrains.com/samplerpacks.htm .
We're also in the process of developing a Best Sellers Sampler Pack.
Have any questions, or ideas of what you'd like to see in future Packs?
Contact us!
FALL SCHEDULE
For those of you who live locally, we're planning on having a booth at
these shows in November:
**ABWA Craft Show -- Nov. 11-12, 9-5:00, 9-4:00, Nevada highschool
**Y Craft Show -- Nov. 18, 9-4:00, Marshalltown YMCA
Let us know if you'd like to pick up a special order at either show, or
just stop by and see what we have to offer (there is a small admission
fee for both events). We can also make arrangements to meet you
somewhere in town those weekends.
AN AUTUMN RECIPE
Here's one of our family's new favorite recipes, perfect for this time
of year. This delicious bread didn't last very long around our house.
:-)
**Cinnamon Swirl Pear Bread
3 c. chopped pears
1/2 c. water
1 1/4 c. sugar
3 plk. yeast
1/2 c. warm water
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. honey
1 Tb. cinnamon
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. almond extract
10-11 c. flour (a combination of whole wheat and unbleached works well)
In pan combine pears, water, 1/2 c. sugar. Simmer 10-12 minutes. Drain,
reserving syrup. Add cold water to make 1 cup.
In bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1 tsp. sugar. Let stand 10
minutes. Add eggs, butter, honey, salt, extract, 4 c. flour, pears, and
syrup. Beat till smooth. Add flour to form soft dough. Knead till
smooth and elastic (6-8 min.). Place in greased bowl and let rise till
double.
Punch dough down and divide in thirds. Roll into three 16x8"
rectangles. Combine cinnamon with 3/4 c. sugar and sprinkle over dough
to within 1/2" of edges. Roll up rectangles and pinch seams to seal.
Place seam side down into 3 grased loaf pans, 9x5x3". Cover and let
rise until doubled.
Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Cover loosely with foil and bake
15-20 min. longer, or until loaves test done. Remove from pans to racks
for cooling.
Makes: 3 loaves.
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Enjoy fall! Thanks for your interest in our business, and we'll look
forward to hearing from you again sometime.
God bless,
The Paul Family
Paul's Grains ~ Laurel, IA
http://www.paulsgrains.com