COWBOY BREAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine shortening, flour, salt, and sugar.
• Mix until crumbly.
• Reserve 1/2 cup to sprinkle over batter.
• Combine leavening and spices and add to larger amount of crumbly mixture.
• Add eggs and buttermilk and mix well.
• Pour batter into greased 9x13 inch oblong pan.
• Sprinkle with reserved crumbly mixture and additional cinnamon.
• Bake in 375 degree oven 25-30 minutes.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together the water, milk, and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top, and let stand for 5 minutes to dissolve.
• Stir the egg and butter into the yeast mixture, then stir in the salt, nutmeg, and 2 cups of the flour. Mix until everything is well blended. Mix in remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time until the dough pulls away from the side of the bowl. Turn out onto a floured surface, and knead for 10 minutes (no cheating!). Place dough into a greased bowl, and let rise until doubled in size.
• Divide the dough into 8 balls, and let rest for another 20 minutes. Roll each ball out to 8 to 10 inches in diameter.
• Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Fry each of the pieces of bread fro 30 to 60 seconds on each side, or until light to medium brown spots appear. Keep covered with a damp cloth, or store in a plastic bag until serving.