Farmhouse Breakfast
hearty morning fare for that chill in the air

Country Ham and Cheese Omelet
Nothing beats the taste of farm-fresh eggs for breakfast.

3 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1 egg yolk, beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup cooking oil
3/4 cup apples, diced
3/4 cheddar cheese, shredded

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl.  Combine the egg, egg yolk, milk and oil in a medium bowl; add to flour mixture and stir just until moistened.  Gently fold in the apples and cheese.  Divide batter among three greased 7 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 2" loaf pans.  Bake at 350 degrees about 40 minutes, until inserted toothpick comes out clean.  Cool about 10 minutes and remove from pans.  When completely cool, wrap in plastic wrap and store in refrigerator.


If you've never been apple picking, go...it's a memorable family outing.  Children are amazed to see rows upon rows of stocky apple trees, laden with fat, juicy fruit.  Many of the branches are well within a child's reach, and many of the ripe apples are just the right size for little ones.  You won't find that hard, waxy texture on an apple right off the tree, either.  Take a picnic lunch and make a day of it, with freshly picked apples for dessert.

 

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