Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting are, perhaps, the very best way to welcome fall. Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls Makes 12 large pumpkin cinnamon rolls. You will need cooking twine to cut the rolls. 1/4 cup water at 110°F or lower 2 packages (or 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons) yeast 1/2 cup scalded milk (heat […]
Pumpkin Rolls are a fun way to add a special touch to Thanksgiving & absolutely delicious! No one will be able to resist these adorable rolls. Can you even even? Pumpkin Rolls Makes 8-10 rolls. You will need cooking twine to shape the pumpkin rolls. 1/4 cup water at 110°F or lower 2 packages (or […]
How to Make Pita Pockets is a great skill to know. I mean, store-bought pitas are nice but, honestly, they can be very dry. Homemade is so, so much better! How to Make Pita Pockets Makes about six 5-inch pitas. 3/4 cup warm water (no hotter than 110°F degrees) 2 teaspoons yeast 1 teaspoon sugar […]
How to Make a Focaccia Garden This bread isn’t only more delicious than regular focaccia, but it’s more fun to make and prettier too! How to Make a Focaccia Garden Makes about 10 servings. 1 1/2 cups warm water (no more than 110°F degrees) 2 tablespoons yeast 3/4 cup olive oil, divided 4 cups flour […]
How to Make Pizza Crust This pizza dough is light & fluffy and ready for your toppings! How to Make Pizza Crust Makes about two 12-inch or four 6-inch pizzas. 3/4 cup warm water (no hotter than 110°F degrees) 2 teaspoons yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups […]
Hot Cross Buns have risen and are here just in time for Easter. Glory! Glory! Hot Cross Buns Makes about 24 buns. 5 teaspoons yeast 1/2 cup lukewarm water (110F or lower) 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup instant mashed potatoes stirred together with 3/4 cup lukewarm water 1/4 cup shortening or unsalted butter 2 eggs […]
Indian Naan Bread is especially practical when eating Indian Butter Chicken. Yeah, that’s it. Practical. Spread garlic butter over naan, and it becomes a delight. Toss taco makin’s inside naan and you have a full-on rebellion that is completely worth the calorie consequences. The fun is, well… you know, naan-stop. Indian Naan Bread Makes 8 small […]
Homemade hamburger buns can be used for all kinds of sandwiches and, of course, cute, little sliders. Hard ciabatta buns housing chicken salad make the chamber of commerce lunches exceptionally awkward. Don’t ask me how I know, I just do. A corn dog purchased for $9 at the county fair that’s covered in unsweetened, bready […]
I had a hankerin’ for hot-out-of-the-oven wheaty, seedy bread yesterday. I didn’t plan on blogging the recipe because I just threw it together on a whim but it turned out yummy, so here is my substandard food-photo-to-annoy-Facebook-friends-only picture (for now) to go with a yummy recipe. Wheat Bread 1 tablespoon yeast 1/2 cup warm water […]
I learned how to make dinner rolls from Mrs. Jensen in 7th grade. I learned to never add hot liquids ingredients to yeast since hot liquids will kill the yeast’s ability to rise. I wish I could say that I caught on quickly, but I can remember at least two more times after Mrs. Jensen’s […]
Indian Fry Bread. There are friends that last a lifetime. You know, the ones with whom you’ve made too many meals together to count. Those you love enough to go on vacation with. Those who when they say, “I’m praying for you today” really mean it. Those who love you in spite of your corny […]
Sweet Swedish rye bread is one of my very favorite foods on the planet. I am one of the luckiest girls on the planet earth. When I was little, I would watch trays of this dark, sweet bread come out of a giant, scary bakery oven – a flaming Ferris wheel, if you will. The […]
