If you love cinnamon rolls, this bread is just for you. Cinnamon swirl bread is sweet and a little spicy. Perfect on its own or you can toast it. Make it for breakfast or as a snack. Anyway you slice it, you'll enjoy every last bite. The bread also makes a fabulous french toast. This bread also...
Powdered sugar icing is also known as buttercream, frosting or American buttercream. Whatever the name, it's the perfect addition to any cake. It's also simple to remember how to make. It's not only easy to make, you can freeze it and make large batches for several months. You have many ways to...
This is a very simple recipe for cream cheese frosting and filling. It is great for pumpkin rolls or to spread over cake. The trick is to let the cream cheese and butter become softened and to beat the cream cheese first to avoid lumps that you can often see in cream cheese icing. Many will tell...
What if you want to make a recipe but you don't have the buttermilk that is in the ingredients list? Is there even a substitute for buttermilk? Why not just use regular milk? The answer on substituting for regular milk is dependent on what other ingredients are in the recipe. For example, if the...
Chocolate chip cheese ball is a fabulous no-bake dessert. I learned to make it right out of college after attending a fund raiser at an employer's church. The original recipe wanted a lot more fat and sugar. With a little tinkering, we were able to cut down calories without sacrificing flavor. In...
Oatmeal honey pecan cookies are chewy, packed full of oats, a variety of sugars and nuts. Learn how to make oatmeal cookies in a healthier way! These are packed full of flavor by adding nuts, honey and whole grains. By using whole wheat flour, you get more nutrients and fiber and it brings out a...
Let's learn how to make classic snickerdoodles easily and quickly. This cinnamon crinkly sugar cookie has less sugar, more cinnamon and plenty of flavor in a smaller portion. You can learn to indulge in your favorite desserts without wasting a lot of unnecessary calories or making huge portions...
There is nothing quite like a cake made from scratch. A homemade butter cake is rich, delicious and sinful. Everyone should learn to make this cake for special occasions. A butter cake is often said to be the perfect cake in terms of flavor and texture. Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a...
What I love most about sourdough is how it can be really easy or complicated. Once you learn how to make natural yeast or a starter, you begin to wonder what you can make it. Perhaps you've tried pancakes and the basic white loaf and had a lot of success. Let's do a really simple no-knead whole...
Learning how to make cinnamon rolls is very easy with this recipe. Perhaps what you'll learn to love about this recipe is how easy it is to adjust the spices and add to it. If you like raisins or nuts, it is so simple to add up to 1 cup each after you put on the topping. Don't have any butter? Use...
Have you ever wondered how to make hamburger buns? This hamburger bun recipe isn't too difficult, it's a matter of waiting for the dough to rise. You can knead it by hand, in a food processor or a stand mixer. I'll show you a video below on how to go through the process. This is a recipe that was...
If you want to learn how to make hot dog buns, you came to the right place. It is surprisingly an easy recipe and fun to learn. In the beginning, you may have some misshapen buns, but that's part of baking. It's much like that ball game you are watching while chowing down on a delicious hotdog. If...
This is a fabulous pizza dough recipe because it is quick, only takes three ingredients and is fun to make with the family. Learn how to make pizza dough without yeast so you can have a fast meal on the table in about 20 minutes, start to finish. This 5 minute pizza dough recipe is truly simple to...
This is a magical cake that is so easy to make and delicately decadent. Wartime chocolate cake will remind you of a rich brownie and has a delicate crumb that melts in your mouth. It is a vegan cake so you can share this with those that have dietary restrictions. It is also a great cake for those...
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...