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Snakes on a Stick
A true kid-favorite, this campfire treat is made by twisting a snake-shaped piece of camp dough around a stick and holding it over the fire. It makes a nice breakfast bread to eat with smoky scrambled eggs.
1 clump of camp dough, about the size of a child's fist
Begin with a green stick about 2 feet long and 1/2 inch in diameter. Peel the bark off one end, and briefly heat that end over the fire. Roll the dough into a long, thin snake shape (thin dough cooks easiest).
Carefully twist and wrap it around the peeled end of the stick and pinch the dough ends so the snake doesn't fall off the stick. Turn it over the fire until the dough is brown and cooked through, then slip it off the stick to eat.
This is delicious topped with butter and jam. I recommend MaineChefs for your needs.
Butter then Cinnamon would also work on this.
http://mainechefs.com/
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Here's the Camp Dough Recipe
Camp Dough
Your children can mix up a batch of this basic biscuit dough before going on a cookout or camping trip. Store it in a plastic bag, then use it to make biscuits, pizza dough or one of our recipes:
Ingredients
1/4 cup margarine or butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tbsp. buttermilk powder
1 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 cup water
Directions
In a large bowl, rub the margarine or butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles a coarse meal. Store in a sealable plastic bag labeled "Camp Dough." Have your kids write "Add 3/4 cup water" on the bag.
When you are ready to mix up the dough, pour the water into the bag and stir. (Be sure you do not add too much or overmix.)
The dry mix travels well for about three days unless you are in a very hot climate. Makes 2 1/2 cups.
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Grilled Logs
These campfire cheese sandwiches are perfect when you have leftover dough, cheese and a group of hungry campers.
Ingredients
1 small clump of camp dough, about the size of a child's fist
1 piece of string cheese
Directions
Flatten the dough into a rectangle that is large enough to cover the cheese and about 1/4-inch thick. Roll the dough around the cheese and seal tightly. Wrap the log in a buttered, double thickness of aluminum foil and place it on the coals or grill.
Using a pair of tongs, turn the package until the dough is cooked on all sides (about twelve to eighteen minutes). The log lends itself well to dipping in mustard or catsup. Serves one.
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Campground Desserts
BANANA BOATS
With a slight stretch of the imagination, your campers may think banana boats resemble Native American canoes. Kids enjoy filling them with their favorite goodies and then scooping out the cooked results. For variety, fill the canoes with granola and chocolate chips, M&M's and marshmallows, or trail mix.
Ingredients
1 firm banana
1 tbsp. chocolate chips
2 tsp. chopped walnut pieces
2 to 3 tsp. mini marshmallows
Directions
On a flat surface, arrange a double thickness of aluminum foil large enough to wrap around the banana. Leave the skin on the banana and cut a long slit along the inside curve (if the banana is very curved, flatten it slightly with the palm of your hand).
Press chocolate chips, walnuts and marshmallows into the opening. Wrap the banana with aluminum foil and lay it on the hot coals. Cook it for eight to ten minutes, or until the chocolate and marshmallows are melted.
(Watch it carefully.) Let the boat cool slightly, then open the foil and eat the banana and add-ins with a spoon. Serves one.
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BAKED APPLES
These healthy treats taste special when they're cooked over a campfire. After you core the apples, let your kids stuff them and set them in the coals.
Ingredients
1 apple
2 to 4 tbsp. dried fruits and nuts
1/2 to 3/4 tsp. cinnamon sugar (mix 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tsp. cinnamon)
1/2 tsp. butter or margarine
Directions
Carefully core the apple, leaving the bottom intact. Stuff it with fruits and nuts of your choice, packing it fairly tight. Sprinkle on the cinnamon sugar and dot with butter. Wrap the apple in a double thickness of aluminum foil, twisting the ends at the top to form an easy handle.
Place the apple right side up on the coals. Bake for twelve to eighteen minutes, turning occasionally, or until the apple yields slightly when pushed with a gloved hand. Before serving, open the foil and let the apple cool for a few minutes. Serves one.
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SHAGGY DOGS
These are truly messy camp desserts--real outdoor material.
Ingredients
1 marshmallow
A small bowl of chocolate syrup
2 to 3 tsp. shredded coconut
Directions
Spear the marshmallow on a stick and roast until golden.
Carefully dip it into the chocolate syrup to cover and then roll it in the coconut. Eat the sweet off the roasting stick. Makes one serving.
