on the menu I By Sue Hutchison
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ummer! What a change from the past few months of hunkering down for safety’s sake. Even though we continue to take every precaution in distancing ourselves when necessary, a backyard picnic may be just the thing to lift spirits as well as to honor Dad on his special day. While visiting in Wisconsin a few months ago, fish-frys, cheese curds (in every imaginable form and size), and delicious baked goods were delights to behold. A favorite of Wisconsinites (or Cheeseheads) across the board is bratwurst. Many there are fiercely
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1. Preheat oven to 375⁰. 2. Prepare round cooking sheet by covering with heavy-duty 3.
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foil and spraying with cooking spray. Set aside. In large kettle, bring beer and water to a low boil on stovetop. Pierce each bratwurst sausage once with a table fork, place in beer, cooking for 5 minutes. Remove to platter. (Step may be omitted if not using beer.) Continue cooking bratwurst by grilling until nearly cooked, approximately 10 minutes on a medium heat grill. On a lightly floured surface, unroll crescent rolls, cutting each triangle lengthwise in two, creating 32 narrow triangles. Cut each into 4 equal pieces.
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loyal to home-state beers, with most having a favorite or two. Warming brats in beer before finishing off on a grill is a staple, giving a very home-town taste. The Bratwurst Picnic Ring recipe below may be made in any size according to the guest count and is sure to become a family go-to for future gatherings. As picnic prep takes place, try the following crowd-pleasing recipes and enjoy the great outdoors, home-style.
Bratwurst Picnic Ring
Options for serving:
1 Bratwurst Picnic Ring 2 cans beer of choice (optional) 2 cups water 8 bratwurst sausages 2 cans crescent rolls 1 egg
• Sauerkraut • Mustard varieties:Brown, Dijon, Spicy or Table
7. Roll each bratwurst piece in a crescent roll section, plac-
ing in a circle on prepared cooking sheet. Place outer circle first by placing individual rolls at 12 and 6 o’clock positions, then filling in both sides in order to arrange in a concentric circle. Create inner circle with remaining bratwurst sections, rearranging bratwurst rolls as necessary to complete two circles. 8. Mix egg with 2 tsps. water and brush on top of bratwurst picnic circles. 9. Bake until golden brown, approximately 15-18 minutes. Serve with desired mustards and sauerkraut. Serves approximately 6-8 depending upon desired portions.
