Bumbleberry Muffins

Description After many attempts to get this just right, this is what transpired. I ran a B&B called Bumbleberry Inn and made these muffins every morning to my guests’ delight. Ingredients 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup whole wheat flour ½ cup rolled oats ½ cup ground flax … Read more

Iced Pumpkin Scones

Description These scones are moist and sweet. They have a great pumpkin pie taste! Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour ¼ cup white sugar 3 tablespoons white sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon ground cloves ¼ teaspoon ground ginger 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut … Read more

Grandma Georgie’s Cardamom Rolls

Description They take awhile to make, but these rolls are a family favorite through 4 generations. Gramma Georgie made these for every family get-together for at least 50 years. They’re perfect for sandwiches, dinner rolls, or toasted for breakfast. These can rise overnight in the fridge. Ingredients 1 cup butter 1 ¾ cups boiling water 1 ½ … Read more

Picky Kids Healthy Banana Muffins

Description This is a recipe I came up with to get my picky eater to eat something else besides cereal. We called them chocolate chip cupcakes and he eats them up. Ingredients cooking spray 5 bananas 1 cup plain yogurt ¾ cup white sugar ½ cup butter, at room temperature ½ cup applesauce 2 eggs … Read more

Barb’s Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Description They may sound a little weird, but if you decide to use some good semi-sweet chips, they turn out mighty tasty. You may substitute walnuts for the chocolate chips if you wish. Ingredients 3 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 3 cups white sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 cups … Read more

Lime Biscuits

Description I whipped these up one night to go with our Mexican chicken stew, but they would be equally yummy for a fun twist on strawberry shortcake! The lime flavor is refreshing but not overpowering. Ingredients ¾ cup milk 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 lime, zested … Read more

Panettone Loaves

Description This is the Italian answer to fruitcake. A lovely textured, citrus infused fruitcake or bread that will satiate an appetite for something sweet and delicate to accompany tea or coffee. For this recipe you will need 3 (3 1/4×7 inch baking-safe paper bags. Be sure to use paper bags that are intended for baking. … Read more

Batter Buns

Description My little sister is into using our family cookbook. She surprises me all the time with her expertise at using yeast. Ingredients 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast 1 ½ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) ½ cup shortening, melted and cooled slightly ½ cup white sugar 2 teaspoons salt 4 ½ cups … Read more

Homemade Garlic Knots

Description There’s a restaurant near our home that serves a wonderful garlic knot. I came home and tried to duplicate those rolls from scratch. I think these are even better! Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed ¼ cup instant potato flakes ¼ cup dry milk powder 1 tablespoon white sugar 2 teaspoons instant … Read more

Applesauce Orange Poppyseed Muffins

Description Healthy, low-fat muffins with a soft center. Ingredients 1 ½ cups applesauce 1 cup white sugar ½ cup milk 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon orange extract 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour ½ cup poppy seeds 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). … Read more