Did you know you can make bread without yeast? They are called quick breads or soda bread. They use self-rising flour, baking powder, baking soda or a combination to rise the bread instead of yeast. Think about biscuits and banana bread for examples. In addition, they are fast and painless to...
This is a simple soft white sandwich bread that is softer than the lean sandwich bread I typically make. Where as the lean bread reminds you of French bread with its crisp crust and chewy center, this bread will remind you of the store brands with a soft crust and texture. It is simply the perfect...
When you are looking at how to make yeast for bread, many recipes ask for a lot of flour. Some recipes want you to use nearly 5 pounds of flour! Others several pounds. Who can afford to waste so much flour for something they may not even like in the end? With my sourdough starter, I used much less...
If you ever had asiago cheese bread from Panera Bread and had their asiago bagels, you'll likely appreciate this recipe. This is not meant to be a copycat recipe, but rather an inspired one. As much as I love the bagels from the restaurant, the bake has always been inconsistent. Sometimes, you...
I love cinnamon rolls. But they are addictive and can be dangerous for the health conscious. So I often send them to friends and family and don't eat them. One day, I thought "could I make a lighter cinnamon roll that is under 150 calories and not so full of saturated fats?" So I started tinkering...
If you love dinner rolls but want to use whole wheat flour, this recipe is for you. Most don't think you can get an airy yeast roll just using whole wheat flour. I'm here to tell you that fluffy 100% whole wheat rolls is entirely possible if you have patience. Wheat flour takes a lot longer to...
My favorite spice is ginger. I am always looking for a reason to use it. Since I was making cinnamon rolls the other day, I wondered if they would be better if I added some ground ginger to the filling. The answer is absolutely! They are simply delicious. I call them snappy ginger cinnamon rolls...
These fluffy whole wheat cinnamon rolls are really amazing. They have the added health benefits of adding whole wheat to your diet such as fiber, vitamins and protein. Wheat really is a super food and studies have shown eating whole grains does amazing things for your health. I am a walking...
If you want an easy pumpkin cinnamon roll recipe, look no further. These don't take long at all to prepare. The hardest part is waiting for the dough to rise. It's worth it! I promise. Plus, these are much healthier than the ones you'll see online. Why waste all that sugar and when you can have...
Learn how to make a snappy gingerbread with me! This is an inviting warm ginger and cinnamon bread. Since it uses less fat and sugar so you can really linger on the ginger and other spices without all the guilt. The taste is moist, tender, snappy and aromatic. It's the perfect balance of sweet and...
Sriracha Pecan Sticky Buns are just fabulous. I love honey and sriracha together. The combination of the two gives you the perfect balance of both sweet and spicy. I added in buttermilk to give an extra level of flavor: sour. When you start learning to control portions and calories, you will find...
Did this giant up close photo of fabulous buttermilk cinnamon rolls get your attention? Good, because they are so easy to make. I adore cinnamon rolls. They could be one of my favorite things to eat. Or maybe pumpkin pie. It's a close tie. When you begin dieting, you begin to mourn all the foods...
Do you adore honey pecan sticky buns so much you dream about them? I sure do! This is a super easy recipe and makes a ton of sticky buns. They are inspired by a British Sticky Bun recipe I found that uses maple and treacle syrups. Since I have neither of those, I decided to use honey. And I didn't...
This is a quick bread recipe that uses honey and brown sugar to sweeten as opposed to the traditional white sugar. A hint of spice is added to bring out the complexity of the honey. I highly recommend using a local honey if possible to enjoy what mother nature brings to the table.
Sweet cinnamon dinner rolls are a happy accident. Inspired by the English Tea Cakes, I decided to try and make another version. But by changing just a few ingredients, I ended up with a soft, tender roll and less chewy bread. Basically, this is a cinnamon dinner roll and it is very delicious....