Over the last few years, fall has definitely become my favorite season. Don't get me wrong. I love summer, but there's nothing quite so cozy as cuddling up in a warm blanket or stepping out the door in a sweater and feeling just a little chilled. I decided to compose a list to explain why fall is such a remarkable season:
- Sweaters
- Red, orange, yellow, brown...all the colors of the trees
- Apple cider
- Pumpkins - anything pumpkin flavored
- Crisp air
- Cinnamon
- Leaves to play in or merely crunch
- Scarves!
- Leaving the windows open in the house
- Getting out the warm blanekts
- Enjoying the warmth from an oven
- Candles
- Soup days-the days where feel the soup warming your entire body
- The Holiday season approaching
- Making autumn art with my students
- Pumpkin Patches
- Sweatpants
- Running outside and being cold afterwards
- Baking bread-specifically crescent rolls
This recipe comes from my Aunt Connie. She made it every Thanksgiving, and after years of practice, I think I have finally mastered how to make them.
Crescent Rolls
1 cup lukewarm water
3-4 Tablespoons yeast
3 cups water or milk
1 cup sugar
1 cup oil
1 Tablespoon salt
3 cups whole wheat flour
Enough white flour to make a medium dough
Dissolve yeast in warm water. Mix all ingredients and knead for 8-10 minutes. Cover and the let the dough rise until it has doubled. Take a handful of dough and roll into a 12 inch circle. Spread with soft margarine, except for the center. Cut into 12 wedges. Roll each wedge, starting with wide end and tucking tip under. (Sometimes I grab the wide end and rolling it up in the air). Let rise on greased sheet for 30 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Brush with melted margarine if desired and cool.
