Monkey Bread Recipe with Watkins Cinnamon

Looking for a quick, easy and delicious breakfast or brunch recipe? Make Monkey Bread!



3 (12 ounce) packages refrigerated biscuit dough
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons Watkins Purest Ground Cinnamon
1/2 cup margarine
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9 or 10 inch tube/Bundt® pan.
2. Mix white sugar and cinnamon in a plastic bag. Cut biscuits into quarters. Shake 6 to 8 biscuit pieces in the sugar cinnamon mix. Arrange pieces in the bottom of the prepared pan. Continue until all biscuits are coated and placed in pan. If using nuts and raisins, arrange them in and among the biscuit pieces as you go along.
3. In a small saucepan, melt the margarine with the brown sugar over medium heat. Boil for 1 minute. Pour over the biscuits.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a plate. Do not cut! The bread just pulls apart.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 418 | Total Fat: 17.7g | Cholesterol: < 1mg

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Sorting through the confusion of green cleaning products.

The Power of Green Cleaning!
Sorting through the confusion of green cleaning products.


Many companies are re-evaluating their product lines to better fit "green" standards.

Watkins didn't know it at the time, but the products that we have been committed to developing and bringing to your family for over 140 years are getting a lot of attention and actively sought after by consumers. Today we have many choices for natural and environmentally friendly cleaning products. How do we weed out the truly natural products from impostors? Lets find out!

What makes a green cleaning product "green?"

At Watkins we have defined green cleaning products as items that use renewable, non-toxic, phosphate-free and biodegradable ingredients. Products that work, but don't create fumes or leave behind residue that may affect the health of your family or impact the environment.

How do "green" cleaners work?

Green cleaners break down dirt and grease using surfactants from natural renewable resources. For example, instead of using petroleum-based ingredients, Watkins uses natural plant extracts. These plant-based ingredients act like magnets pulling dirt up and away from the surface.

What should we be looking for when we are looking for "green" cleaning products?

Watkins of course! Your first indication that a cleaning product isn't as natural as it could be is the use of colorants or dyes. A neon pink or purple cleaner should send up a red flag. Unless the ingredient listing states natural plant-based colorant, stay away. Pay close attention to ingredient decks. Many companies claim natural, but do not show their ingredients, most likely are not natural.

How do we know a "green" cleaner is truly not going to harm our environment?

The Clean Water Fund, a non-profit organization, estimates that the average American uses forty pounds of environmentally harmful household cleaners each year. Multiply that number by 245 million Americans and the effects are significant! The important claims to look for with regard to environment are biodegradable and phosphate free. Also steer clear of aerosol cleaners that can deplete the ozone.

What ingredients should we steer clear of?

Watkins has established a freedom code for our Natural Home Care line complete with all the ingredients we steer clear of:

* Ammonia Free
* Animal Ingredient Free
* Benzene Free
* Biodegradable
* Bleach Free
* Boron Free
* Butyl/Ethyl Cellosolve Free
* Diethylene Ether Free
* Dye Free
* Formaldehyde Free
* Isopropanol Free
* Kerosene Free
* Mineral Spirit Free
* Never Tested on Animals
* Non-toxic
* Paraben Free
* Petrochemical Free
* Phosphate Free
* Phosphoric Acid Free
* Phthalate Free
* Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Free
* Sulfuric Acid Free

Environmentally friendly cleaning tips:

Cut down on skin irritations by using natural cleaning products on surfaces that will come in direct contact with your skin, upholstery, carpets, and kitchen countertops.

Ask me about purchasing a quality set of microfiber cloths. Use these instead of paper towels when cleaning to lessen your impact on the environment. Every little effort helps!

Dispose of old, toxic cleaners properly. Contact your local recycling center.

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Watkins Featured Recipe: Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

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Ingredients
4-1/4 to 4-3/4 cups/1 to 1.25 liters all-purpose flour

1 package quick-rising active dry yeast

1-1/4 cups/325 mL milk

1 tsp/5 mL Original Double-Strength Vanilla

1/4 cup/60 mL sugar

1/4 cup/60 mL butter

1 tsp/5 mL salt

1 tsp/5 mL Purest Ground Cinnamon 6 oz.

2 eggs

6 tbsp/90 mL butter, softened

1/2 cup/125 mL brown sugar

4 tsp/20 mL Purest Ground Cinnamon 6 oz.

1 cup/250 mL powdered sugar

1 tsp/5 mL Original Double-Strength Vanilla

4 to 5 tsp/20 to 25 mL milk

Directions
Combine 1-1/2 cups/375 mL of the flour and yeast in large mixing bowl. Heat the 1-1/4 cups/325 mL milk, vanilla, sugar, butter, salt, and cinnamon just until mixture is warm (120-130°F/50-55°C), stirring constantly. Add to flour mixture along with eggs. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds; scraping sides of bowl constantly. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes. Using a spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can (dough will be soft). Knead in enough of the remaining flour to make a moderately soft dough (3 to 5 minutes total). Shape dough into a ball; place in a lightly greased bowl, turning once. Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in size (about 1 to 1-1/2 hours). (The dough is ready for shaping when you can lightly press two fingers 1/2-inch/1-cm into dough and an indentation remains.) Punch down dough and divide in half. Place each half on lightly floured surface and smooth into a ball. Cover and let rest 10 minutes.

On lightly floured surface, roll half the dough into a 12 × 8-inch/30 × 20-cm rectangle. Spread with 3 tbsp/45 mL of the butter. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle half over rectangle. Roll up from short side. Seal edges (brushing with water makes rolls easier to seal). Repeat with remaining dough. Slice one roll into 8 pieces and the other roll into 7 pieces. Arrange slices, evenly, cut-side up, in greased 13 × 9-inch/33 × 23-cm baking dish. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled (about 30 minutes). Bake at 350°F/180°C for 25 to 40 minutes or until light brown. Invert at once onto wire rack, invert again. Cool slightly. Drizzle rolls with a glaze made by combining the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Serve rolls warm or store in an air-tight container.

Makes 15 servings

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Nutrition Facts:
Makes 15 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Calories 300
Protein 6 g
Carbohydrates 49 g
Sodium 230 mg
Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 6 g
Cholesterol 52 mg
Dietary Fiber 1 g