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How to make Homemade Pizza Dough

March 30, 2012 By Mike

Homemade Pizza Dough Last weekend we were having friends over for dinner and I got a chance to make homemade pizza dough for the first time. It was flat out simple and I don’t think I’ll ever get the store bought stuff again! Ingredients 3 1/2 cups bread flour, plus more for rolling 1 teaspoon […]

Knockwurst and Sauerkraut

March 25, 2012 By Mike

Knockwurst and Sauerkraut I’ve had the itch to use my homemade sauerkraut in a dish for a while now, and when I passed an” old school” German Pork Store I knew I had to have some good Knockwurst to compliment my fermented masterpiece! Ingredients 1/3 cup chopped onion 2 slices cooked bacon, cut up 1 […]

Corned Beef Hash

March 17, 2012 By Mike

Homemade Corned Beef Hash

Corned Beef Hash I love St. Patrick’s Day, I get to make one of my favorite dishes Corned Beef Hash. As long as I can remember my Mom lugged out the grinder to make this with the left-overs from St. Patty’s day. I’m ashamed to admit that as a kid I wouldn’t eat the homemade […]

Beer Bread is Quick, Easy, and Delicious.

March 4, 2012 By Mike

Beer Bread

  Beer Bread I saw that Tastefully Simple has  $6 Beer Bread! I was appalled to say the least. I haven’t made it in quite a while but I broke out my old recipe and flour sifter and had at it. I figure I’m into this bread for about 50 cents in dry ingredients. (This […]

Pierogies, Our Christmas Tradition. Part 2 The Filling and Pinching

December 21, 2011 By Mike

When I left off last night in Part 1, the dough was resting in the refrigerator. Tonight I’ll finish up by showing how the filling is made and how the pierogie comes together. Peeling  the potatoes… After they are peeled the potatoes are brought to a boil and cooked until soft. This is the good […]

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About Mike

The Backyard Pioneer
I'm a 43 year old husband, father, life long outdoorsman, and have 20+ years experience in infrastructure construction. I strive to bring you the best EDC Knife and Gear Reviews, Small Scale Homesteading, Common Sense Preparedness, and Dutch Oven Recipes.

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