With a fully mature sourdough starter, homemade bread without commercial yeast is possible. *originally posted September 2017* Did you know that you can make your bread without the dried yeast packets? YES, you can! All you need is some flour and water. Flour and water mixed together can catch the wild yeast in the air, creating a sourdough starter. Sourdough starters have been used for centuries, before the commercialization of… Continue Reading
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Quick Bread
Moist, fluffy, and rich, this peanut butter quick bread with chocolate chips is the perfect treat with a cup of tea or coffee. Peanut butter and chocolate. Two foods, when on their own, are delicious. But when combined, they make magic together. Like in the popular candy bar, for sure. So, I knew I had to take those two favorites and make them into one delicious quick bread recipe. This… Continue Reading
Everything Bagel Cashews
Buttery rich, with a savory crunch, these everything bagel cashews are perfect for snacking! At our local grocery store, we found a snack that we felt we had to try. Everything bagel cashews. I mean, wow! We love cashews and we love the savory crunchiness of everything bagel seasoning, so what could go wrong? As it turns out, not a thing. They are so delicious! The biggest issue is that… Continue Reading
Easy Homemade Hamburger Buns
In less time than it can take to go to the store and buy them, you can make these easy homemade hamburger buns at home. Light, fluffy, and perfect for burgers, sandwiches, and just eating out of hand! Did you think that homemade burger buns were too hard to make? Well, let me show you that 6 ingredients and 30 minutes is all you need for the perfect vehicle for… Continue Reading
Honey Wheat Bread
Simple to make, and so delicious! This honey wheat bread is perfect for beginner bread makers, or those wanting a homemade whole wheat bread that is still light and fluffy! There is just nothing like fresh baked, homemade bread. Unless of course, if you slather it with butter, jam, or honey. It’s like a treat, almost a dessert in our home. When I make bread, I typically make double or… Continue Reading
The Best Southern Buttermilk Biscuits
Light, flaky and so easy to do, you’ll love how quickly these buttermilk biscuits come together. There’s nothing quite like a piping hot, fresh biscuit straight from the oven. It’s like the best of my childhood coming out of the oven. Light, flaky, and ready for loads of butter and jam. When I got older and on my own, I resorted to buying the cans of biscuits. You know, the… Continue Reading
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Blend the sweet, creaminess of bananas and chocolate chips together and you have an amazing muffin that is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or anytime! Who loves bananas? This girl! As a matter of fact, in my city, I have the ability to get 40 pounds of bananas for $8. So, we stock up often on them. Bananas are high in potassium, are easy to store, and are useful in so… Continue Reading
Caramel Apple Scones
Sweet, and full on fall flavor, these caramel apple scones are the perfect breakfast or with afternoon tea! Tis the season for all things apple and cinnamon. To be fully honest, that is ALL season in this house. Truly. There’s nothing more comforting than the smell of spicy apples baking. Apples are a wonderful fruit, and have so many wonderful options. Cooking, baking, making sauce, and eating fresh. We really… Continue Reading
Cranberry White Chocolate Scones
The perfect combination of tangy and sweet, these cranberry white chocolate scones taste just like the ones from the coffee shop! Cranberries and white chocolate. Whoever came up with the idea of that combination first should be lauded daily. The tangy bite of cranberries, and the sweet of the white chocolate chips make an amazing combination. These scones taste just like the coffeehouse, but now you can make coffeehouse scones… Continue Reading
Easy Flatbread
So easy to make, with only 5 basic ingredients that are found in nearly every pantry on a daily basis. You’ll love this easy flatbread and all the ways you can use it! Whether you call this flatbread, or Navajo flatbread, the results are the same. Warm, chewy, bread that is perfect for dipping in soups, curries, or just snacking on. It also makes a terrific pizza dough. I love… Continue Reading