If you are subscribing to my weekly newsletter, you know that my friend Christine is hosting a boy from the Ukraine this summer. I thought it would be fun to give a few Ukrainian recipes a try. Let’s start today with a sweet bread called Babka. Ukrainian Babka Recipe 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 cup warm […]
Continue reading1 C of flour 1/2 t baking soda 1/4 t salt 1/2 t pumpkin pie spice 1 C cold sweet potatoes, mashed 1/2 C sugar 3 T canola oil 2 T of buttermilk 1 t vanilla extract 1 large egg Turn oven on to 350 degrees to preheat, and lightly spray a loaf pan with […]
Continue reading1 stick of unsalted butter, melted and divided 2 C of flour 3 t baking powder 1/2 t baking soda 1/2 t salt 1/2 t sugar 4 T of cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 3/4 C buttermilk Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Brush 2 T of the melted butter over the bottom of a […]
Continue reading2 pkgs active dry yeast (the .25 ounce size) 1/2 cup water, warmed to 110 to 115 degrees, use thermometer to test 1 1/4 cups butternut squash puree 1 cup milk, warmed to 110 to 115 degrees, use thermometer to test 2 eggs, beaten 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted 1/3 cup sugar 1 tsp […]
Continue reading1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp ground allspice 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1 cup butternut squash puree 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 large eggs, beaten 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup chopped […]
Continue readingThese are something we ALWAYS have on holidays, and they are quick enough to have for Sunday dinner, as well! 2/3 cup white sugar (plus 2 T) 3 eggs 2 cups milk 2 yeast packets OR 2 T yeast 2 tsp salt ¼ cup warm water 5 to 7 cups flour ½ cup (1 stick) […]
Continue readingI saw a no knead bread method once, and using it myself, decided to share it here. It is so simple and so easy and the best part is that there is absolutely no kneading what so ever. you’ll need: 1 large bowl 2 loaf pans ( coat them well with either butter, oil or […]
Continue readingOld Fashioned Overnight Bread Ingredients: 1 teaspoon active dry yeast 3 cups white flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon oil 1-1/2 cup water… more or less Mix all ingredients together, and allow to rise for 12-14 hours. (you may refrigerate it up to 12 hours before setting out to rise) Punch down, and turn into […]
Continue readingThere are as many stuffing or (as we call it down here in the south) dressing recipes out there as there are cooks. Here’s one I like that’s based on bread. Most of the time, I end up making cornbread dressing, but this particular homemade stuffing made with bread is very good as well. You […]
Continue readingThis sweet bread makes for a wonderful breakfast or even a quick snack in the afternoon. I hope you give this moist zucchini bread recipe a try this summer. The finished product also makes a nice hostess gift, or make it for a bake sale. You can even freeze the baked bread and then thaw […]
Continue reading1c.flour, 2t. baking powder pinch of salt,1 egg (beaten) 1/2c milk. Sift your flour, baking powder,salt.Add your milk and egg,stir down good, drop by spoonfuls over mixture. Put these over boiling gravy or whatever your making, If you do leave covered for 20 min. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at […]
Continue reading2 cups sugar 1 cup oil 3 eggs 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 cup raisins (optional) 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) 2 small jars baby fruit…(plums, apricots or peaches) 2 cups flour ~ all purpose~ (If using self rising flour omit the following ingredients) 2 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon […]
Continue readingI go to Aldi and get $1.99 pizza for “Pizza Night” at our house but the family misses having those horribly expensive “cinna-sticks” that you can get at Pizza Hut, Dominoes, etc. so I do this and it’s a hit: I buy a can or two of generic cinnamon rolls (generic refrigerated cans) at Aldi […]
Continue reading1 1/4 c warm water 2 Tbsp yeast 1/3 c. oil 2 Tbsp honey 1 tsp salt 1 egg 3 1/2 c. whole wheat flour Sprinkle yeast in water. Allow to foam. Add in the rest of the ingrediants and mix well, kneading just a few minutes. Roll out to 3/4″ thick and cut into […]
Continue readingMade a recipe that called for 12 oz of dark beer. The only can of dark beer I could find was 24 oz. I told the clerk “now to figure out what to do with the other 12 oz since I don’t drink beer” She told me to use it for beer bread. Oh, was […]
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