Homemade Croutons

These are super simple and so good!

1 loaf french bread (cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes)
3/4 c. olive oil
herbs, seasonings to your liking
garlic salt & pepper to desire
1/2 c. fresh parmesan


Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
In a large bowl combine seasonings, oil, salt, and pepper.
Dump the bread into mixture and mix well.
Pour the bread mixture on a cookie sheet and bake for 30 mins., or until golden. 
Keeps in ziplocks for several days.

Lion House Rolls

These are the best "out of this world" rolls you will ever have!

2 TB. active dry yeast

1/4 c. warm water

1/2 c. sugar

1/2 c. shortening

3 eggs

1 c. warm water

1 1/2 tsp. salt

4-5 c. flour

Combine yeast and the 1/4 c. warm water in a small bowl and set aside to proof.

In a large bowl, cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition. Add softened yeast, 1 cup warm water, salt, and enough flour to make a soft dough. Mix well. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let rise 1 hour.

Punch down, let rise again for 40-45 mins. ( I have been known to skip this step )

Shape as desired and place on greased baking sheets. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size, about 40 mins.

Bake at 350* for 15 mins.

Makes 3 dozen small rolls. I usually always double or triple the recipe.