---------------------------------------------------------------- From: Lisette Newsgroups: rec.food.recipes Subject: Cowboy Biscuits and Beans Followup-To: rec.food.cooking Date: 3 Nov 1997 06:23:06 -0700 Organization: texas.net> Reply-To: Lisette NNTP-Posting-Host: mack.rt66.com Someone sent in a request for authentic cowboy recipes ... here's what I could find ... KERRVILLE RANCH YEAST BISCUITS Makes 12 to 15 biscuits (Celebrate San Antonio cookbook) This recipe is from the Y O ranch - one of Texas' largest working ranches (approximately 700,000 acres) located near Kerrville, TX. 1 1/4 oz package dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water 2 1/2 cups flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1/8 cup sugar 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup buttermilk In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and set aside. In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and sugar and cut in the shortening. Stir in the buttermilk and yeast mixture and blend thoroughly. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to use. Preheat oven to 400F. When ready to bake, turn out dough onto a floured board and knead lightly. Roll out 1/4 inch thick and cut with a 2 inch biscuit cutter. Place on a greased pan and allow to rise slightly. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. COWBOY BEANS Serves 4 to 6 (Celebrate San Antonio cookbook) This is an authentic recipe used by chuck wagon cooks on the open range of Texas. Pinto beans, usually served with beef and cornbread, were a staple for the cowboys on cattle drives. 1 lb dried pinto beans 1/4 lb salt pork 1 tsp salt 1 onion, diced 14 1/2 oz can whole tomatoes, chopped 3 tbsp chili powder Pick beans clean and wash. Place in a large pot (at least 4 quarts). Cover with water and soak overnight. When ready to cook, drain beans and add fresh water to cover 1 inch above beans. Add salt pork and salt. Boil for 30 minutes. Add onions, tomatoes and chili powder and continue boiling for 2 to 3 hours or until the beans are tender. Add additional water as needed. ~~~ Rec.food.recipes is moderated; only recipes and recipe requests are accepted for posting. Please read the "Posting Guidelines" article. Recipes/requests go to recipes@rt66.com; questions/comments to tfdpress@acpub.duke.edu. Please allow several days for your submission to appear.