Want to know how to shape pizza dough into a perfectly round pie with a light and airy crust? Don’t use a rolling pin because hand-shaped pizza dough has the best texture. I know it’s very tempting to just take out the rolling pin and get those pizzas into the oven as quickly as possible. …
This Sourdough Semolina Bread Recipe produces an artisan loaf with a crisp crust and open, chewy crumb. It is best baked in a Dutch oven, but the recipe is very flexible and adaptable. If you haven’t made a Sourdough Starter yet, try making this Crusty Semolina Bread made with commercial yeast while you’re waiting for …
This Semolina Bread Recipe produces an artisan loaf with a crisp crust and light, chewy crumb. It is best baked in a Dutch oven, but the recipe is very flexible and adaptable. What is semolina flour and is it good for baking bread? Semolina flour is made from a different strain of wheat than all …
Bacon & Pepper Jack Pull Apart Bread is made with sour cream and cornmeal. The rich dough is layered with a cheesy, bacony, spicy filling. Simply “pull apart” the layers to enjoy this delicious treat. What is Pull Apart Bread? Pull apart bread is bread that you “pull apart”. Sorry, I couldn’t help it. Seriously, …
Honey Oatmeal Bread has a soft crumb and hearty oatmeal flavor. The hint of honey is delicious and it helps keep the loaf fresh for several days. Honey Oatmeal Bread is a fantastic sandwich loaf, but it also makes killer french toast and an awesome grill cheese sandwich. Seriously, this bread with cheddar cheese and thin …
These bagels are chewy, crusty and properly dense, New York Style Bagels. The overnight rise creates the perfect texture and flavor, and you can have fresh, hot bagels for breakfast or brunch.
Almond Filled Stollen is a traditional German/Austrian bread rich with butter, almond paste, candied fruit and a hint of rum. Whew, can you believe it took me almost 30 years to make this bread? Well, not the actual loaf you see in the photos, that only took a couple of hours. But the recipe for …
This Apple Cinnamon Swirl Bread is absolutely bursting with fall flavor. It’s made with rich bread dough studded with chunks of fresh apples and swirled with brown sugar and cinnamon. Apple juice glaze is the perfect finish for this luscious bread. Ah, autumn…crisp air, colorful leaves, cozy sweaters and, best of all, the aroma of …
Peach Coffee Cake is made with yeast dough & layered with pecan streusel. The brown sugar crumb topping and peach glaze are the crowning glory of this luscious breakfast (or dessert) treat. Ok, let’s get right to it. It took just two tries to get this recipe right. But the first try was a truly …
These Pumpkin Seed Crackers are crispy, crunchy and hearty, yet they are surprisingly light. A cracker is a bread that acts like a cookie. What starts out as a fairly typical whole wheat bread dough, turns into thin, bite-size morsels that are the perfect, healthy snack. See, I can do a “healthy” recipe every once …