Breads

Crusty Fresh Baked Bread

Freshly Baked Bread I was amazed at how quick and easy this recipe for bread was.  No kneading.  No mixer.  No bread machine required.  Just quick, easy, homemade bread that would be delicious with soup, salad, pasta, or any homemade meal.  About 10 minutes of labor and after two hours your whole house will smell… Continue reading Crusty Fresh Baked Bread

Breads · Breakfast

Cinnamon Bun Bread

Cinnamon Bun Bread I admit it– I used to be terrified to bake with yeast.  There was something daunting about temperatures, and kneading that I just didn’t want to dip my toes into.  I am comfortable with it now, but I wish I had found a recipe like this to try when I was first learning!  Don’t be… Continue reading Cinnamon Bun Bread

Breads

Mimi’s Cafe’s Carrot Bread

When we go to Disneyland, one of our must-eat places is Mimi’s Cafe.  Not to be confused with Millie’s Cafe, which is quite unappetizing, and on the same block, Mimi’s offers delicious food at very reasonable prices.  There are two BIG reasons that I love Mimi’s.  One: They have the best corn chowder that has… Continue reading Mimi’s Cafe’s Carrot Bread

Breads · Breakfast · Fall (Halloween & Thanksgiving)

Pumpkin Bread

  Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 (15 ounce) can canned pumpkin 2 eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup orange juice Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 x 5-inch loaf pan,… Continue reading Pumpkin Bread

Biscuits / Muffins / Scones · Breads

Sweet Dinner Rolls

Click photo to enlarge This recipe is supposed to be made with a bread machine.  I don’t have a bread machine, but I have a kitchenaid mixer.  I’ll post the real recipe, and then how I made it.  These rolls were super yummy. Ingredients 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 1/2 cup… Continue reading Sweet Dinner Rolls

Breads

Paula Deen’s Popovers

Click photo to enlarge I love Paula Deen, because she bakes the way you are supposed to: with lots of butter and lots of sugar.  I once saw her make a breakfast sandwich using two Krispy Kreme doughnuts as the “bun” with bacon, sausage, cheese, and fried egg on it.  Tonight, I brought the rolls to… Continue reading Paula Deen’s Popovers

Breads · Fall (Halloween & Thanksgiving)

Pumpkin Pie Bread

Click photo to enlarge In celebration of Fall! This recipe taste JUST like a pumpkin pie, and makes one loaf. INGREDIENTS 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 cups white sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1/2 (15 ounce) can… Continue reading Pumpkin Pie Bread