making the cookies: first , preheat the oven to 350 degrees', 'in a medium-sized bowl , stir together the flour and the cocoa', 'set aside', 'in a small bowl , dissolve the baking soda in the hot water , then add milk , set aside', 'in the bowl of an electric mixer , beat the shortening and sugar until fluffy', 'add the egg and beat another minute', 'mix in half of the dry ingredients , then half of the wet', 'repeat', 'drop batter by heaping teaspoons , about 2 inches apart , on an ungreased cookie sheet', 'bake for 8 minutes', 'cool thoroughly', 'making the filling: in the bowl of an electric mixer , cream butter , shortening , vanilla extract , and powdered sugar , beating until fluffy', 'add milk , one tablespoon at a time , until the frosting has a creamy consistency', 'assemble: using a butter knife , spread the frosting between two cookies', 'wrap whoopie pies individually or place them in a single layer on a plate'

melt white chocolate and mix in malted milk powder', 'shape into 1 balls', 'if your balls turn into patties , add more malt', 'dip in melted chocolate and allow to set', don't worry, 'they still taste like whoppers'

pour the conditioner into the 5 gallon bucket', 'run hot water over it', 'rub hand over bottom of bucket to ensure that none stuck and to stir', 'using a rag wash outside windows', 'dry with newspaper', 'wash inside windows first', 'then wash the outside windows'

combine and pour into a spray bottle'

whisk together the yeast , 1 / 4 cup warm water and sugar', 'allow to sit for 15 minutes', 'add ingredients in the order suggested by your manufacturer , including the yeast mixture', 'select the basic and light crust setting', 'a white bread recipe without a strong yeast flavor', 'proofing the yeast first eliminates some of the yeast taste from the final product', 'makes 2 lb loaf'

place all ingredients in a medium saucepan and stir thoroughly', 'bring to a boil , stirring constantly', 'simmer 1 minute', 'cool', 'store in the refrigerator'