THE MESSENGER

Easter Paska (Easter Bread)

1 package active dry yeast or
1 cake compressed yeast
1 cup scalded milk
1/4 cup lukewarm water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup softened butter or margarine
4 1/2 to 5 cups sifted enriched flour
2 eggs or 3 egg yolks
1/4 cup white raisins

Soften yeast in warm water. Combine milk, sugar, salt and butter; cool to lukewarm. Stir in 2 cups flour and eggs and mix well. Stir in softened yeast; add raisins and remaining flour to make a soft dough. Let rest 10 minutes.

Knead for 10 minutes on lightly floured board until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl turning around to grease all the surface. Cover; let rise (1 1/2 hours) in warm place or until doubled in bulk.

Punch down and let rise (1 hour more).

Divide dough into 2 balls. Cover and let rest 10 minutes.

For Easter, make into 2 round loaves or make a braided loaf by cutting each ball of dough into three parts and braid. Put in loaf pan. Cover and let rise 1 hour. Just before putting into oven brush, with egg white. Bake in moderate oven at 350 degrees F for about 30 to 35 minutes or until done.

FRIDAY, April 3, 2009
Buy your tickets Early.
They are ready at the office.
Ham with pineapple, potatoes, hot veggies, coleslaw, & cheesecake.

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Indian Arm Cruise  -  May 4, 2009

Sail the inland water of Indian Arm aboard the luxurious M.V.    Harbour Princess. This 4 hour luncheon cruise departs Coal Harbour and cruises along scenic Burrard Inlet to spectacular Indian Arm. After you dock, your motor coach will be waiting for you to return to Abbotsford.

Price: $120.00—Includes transportation, cruise & buffet luncheon
Depart: 9:00 am      Return: 4:30 pm

Minter Mystery Garden Tour  -  June 2, 2009

You won’t want to miss this one! Be prepared to go down ‘Nostalgia Lane’.

Price: $ 55.00—Includes transportation, hot buffet lunch, morning and afternoon refreshment breaks in the mystery locations.
Depart 9:00am          Return 4:00pm
 

* Please note that all tours need to be paid well in advance and full payment is required to reserve your seat. GST is included in all prices. If for any reason there is a cancellation, all passengers will be notified