Salt Rising Bread

Description THIS IS NOT AN EASY BREAD TO MAKE! It is tricky, but worth the effort for one who loves that very different, pungent smell of salt-rising bread. The cornmeal used for the starter must contain the inner germ of the corn and a constant warm temperature must be maintained. Ingredients 1 cup milk ½ … Read more

Real Southern Cornbread

Description This is the real stuff! Find your cast iron skillet and whip up a batch of cornbread tonight! Ingredients 2 cups cornmeal 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons baking powder 2 eggs 1 cup margarine, melted 4 cups buttermilk ¼ cup corn oil Instructions In a large bowl mix together the … Read more

Monkey Bread with a Twist

Description Delicious twist to monkey bread that everyone will love in your family. Ingredients 1 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3 (12 ounce) cans refrigerated biscuits, separated and cut into quarters 3 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped ½ cup margarine 1 cup packed brown sugar Instructions Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F … Read more

Big Ray’s Mexican Monkey Bread

Description I made this last night, and WOW it was delicious. I actually made it for a breakfast dish one time, and I think it’s perfect for that as well. Ingredients cooking spray 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 (16.3 ounce) package refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough, separated and each portion cut into quarters 1 ¼ cups shredded … Read more

Easy 7-Up® Biscuits

Description These biscuits are delicious and not as fattening as the recipe might lead you to believe. That stick of butter is allotted through the whole recipe and the biscuits are so tasty that you won’t need any toppings! Ingredients ½ cup butter 4 ½ cups baking mix (such as Bisquick ®) 1 cup lemon-lime soda … Read more

Italian Bread Baked on a Pizza Stone

Description Delicious Italian bread made in the bread machine and then baked on a pizza stone. Wonderful! Ingredients 3 cups unbleached flour 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 1 ⅓ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 1 ½ teaspoons salt 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast 1 egg 1 tablespoon water … Read more

Norwegian Potato Flatbread (Lefse)

Description This is my take on Norwegian flatbread. Without really knowing what I was doing, these came out delightfully tender, supple, almost fabric-like in texture, and tasting deliciously like something between a crepe and a potato pancake. They’re traditionally served with butter and a sprinkle of sugar, but I also enjoy them with some smoked … Read more

Easy English Muffins

Description This English muffin was inspired by one served at the Model Bakery, in Napa, CA. Theirs are fried in clarified butter. I didn’t actually use their recipe, since I wanted to experiment with a simpler, faster method; but if it makes you feel any better, I did cook them in clarified butter. Ingredients 1 ½ teaspoons … Read more

Slow Cooker Bread

Description Bread made in the slow cooker actually turns out a decent loaf, and it’s very easy because this is a no-knead recipe. It is also quick because it requires only one rise; the second rise happens in the slow cooker. Adding seeds or rolled oats not only adds flavor, it also makes it easier to … Read more