The Brenham House

Welcome to our home. The Brenham House was built in the 1920’s on the foundation of what was the first German Lutheran Church of Brenham. Unfortunately, the church was destroyed during the great storm of the 1900’s, leaving the sturdy lime stone steps behind – steps that continue to greet visitors today.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Roses from our Garden


Sending you roses from our garden!
This is one of our climbers from The Antique Rose Emporium


The weather has been great so come on and see what Brenham has to offer.  
Book your rooms and plan your getaway now!

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Wednesday, September 30, 2009

French Coconut Pie


This is the coconut we we serve at The Brenham House!
Patricia loves Coconut Pie so I told her I would post it....It is very simple.
4 T. melted butter
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 c. sugar
1 T. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. milk or 1/2 and 1/2
1 1/4 c. coconut
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Mix all ingredients except the coconut, in a large bowl.  No need for a mixer.  In a prepared unbaked pie shell spread your coconut evenly, and pour in the mixture!  That simple.... bake for 45-60 minutes until set.  I use a convection oven for even baking and it usually takes about 38-40 minutes.  Enjoy and think of us at The Brenham House!
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Monday, September 28, 2009

Peanut Butter Cookies w/ Hershey's Cocoa Icing


There is nothing like an Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookie!
Cream:
1c. cooking oil or butter
1c. sugar
1c. brown sugar
Then add:
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
Stir in 1c. peanut butter
Combine together:
2c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
dash of salt
And add to the mixture and stir until well mixed.  Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Drop on cookie sheet by  spoon or 3/4 oz. scoop.  Flatten with a floured fork slightly.  Bake about 10 minutes.
Hershey's Cocoa Icing:
1/2 stick of butter softened or 1/4 c.
1/3 c. chocolate (unsweetened)
11/2 c. powdered sugar
3T milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Mix by hand and magically it is done!

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Friday, September 18, 2009

Cherry-Pineapple Dump Cake


This is a very easy recipe to make.  You can change out the flavors with other fruits and cake mixes, but this is the one we make the most at The Brenham House.
Cherry-Pineapple Dump Cake
1 can of cherry pie filling
1- lg. can crushed pineapple (slightly drained)
1 box yellow butter cake mix
2 sticks of melted butter
1 -7oz. pkg. shredded coconut
1 c. chopped pecans
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
In a 14 -1/2x 10x 2 baking dish layer each ingredient in the order listed above, without stirring.
Bake for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.  My convection oven only takes 45 minutes.
Serve topped with sweet cream and sprinkle cinnamon, or of course, Blue Bell Ice Cream!
This is a go to recipe!
 

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Monday, September 7, 2009

Happy Innkeepers of The Brenham House







Come and stay with us and let us spoil you!

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