Ingredients: 
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 packet yeast (approx. 2 teaspoons)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 2 tablespoons butter (optional)
  • Nuts, raisins, chocolate chips or other toppings
Instructions: 
  1. Mix dry ingredients together in a bowl, tossing lightly with a fork.
  2. Add hot water and vegetable oil.  Mix together by hand or with a mixer until it has a doughy texture.
  3. Place dough in a bowl and let sit for roughly an hour until it has doubled in size.
  4. Once it’s puffed up, grab a small ball and roll in to a 6-inch long rope.
  5. Mold dough in to a horseshoe shape.  Makes approximately twelve (12) 3-4 inch horseshoes.
  6. Dot with raisins, nuts or chocolate chips to give a studded look.
  7. Optional: Brush the horseshoe with melted butter.
  8. Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes and enjoy!