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Sourdough Focaccia

Sourdough Focaccia

This is a same-day sourdough focaccia. It is a wet dough that needs a two-hour fermentation with...

Same Day Pizza Dough

Same Day Pizza Dough

When I want pizza and haven't planned ahead, I make a yeasted dough and add some of my sourdough...

Banana Bread

Banana Bread

"It's the most amazing, most perfect banana bread!" Five years ago, my friend's then 12-year-old...

Sourdough Pizza Dough

Sourdough Pizza Dough

Making pizza dough at home isn't hard, but it helps to think in advance and get the dough made...

Chocolate Mini Loaves

Chocolate Mini Loaves

Don't let pumpkin have all the fun this fall, chocolate bread and cookies are great too! Thanks to...

Sourdough Pretzels

Sourdough Pretzels

Making pretzels isn't much different from making bagels, but there is a distinct flavor difference...

Cinnamon Baked Donuts

Cinnamon Baked Donuts

Here's a donut version of cinnamon toast. I like using buttermilk and an additional hit of apple...

Sourdough Hot Cross Buns

Sourdough Hot Cross Buns

I've been researching hot cross buns the past week and have been humbled and learned a lot about...

Sourdough Pullman Loaf

Sourdough Pullman Loaf

Sourdough bread baking can be simpler than you think. I've learned a lot from this basic loaf over...

Sourdough Bagels

Sourdough Bagels

If you've been to our house this year you've probably had these bagels with cream cheese lox. The...

Orange Blueberry Muffins

Orange Blueberry Muffins

The muffin top here is crisp perfection and the interior crumb is light, like that of a fine cake....

Sourdough Bread for Toast

Sourdough Bread for Toast

Would you like to bake sourdough bread at home? It's easier than you think. I've had lessons with...

Oatmeal Scones

Oatmeal Scones

Here's a buttermilk scone that is every bit as delicious as a Cream Scone, just more rustic and,...

Cornbread

Cornbread

This cornbread recipe, "California Cornbread", comes from my cooking school archives. I can still...

Greek Pita

Greek Pita

Yes, you need a third flatbread recipe. This one is softer and more tender than pita, in fact,...

Focaccia

Focaccia

  A fluffy focaccia like this can be yours in a couple hours. Thanks to food network's Anne...

Naan

Naan

Bread.  It makes everyone happier.  And flatbreads like naan and pita do all their rising in an...

Corn Tortillas

Corn Tortillas

When I plan a hands-on cooking class, I'm on the hunt for something Fun, something to get my...

Babka

Babka

As we waited for the dough to rise, Lawrence fired up the Seinfeld episode, "She Got the Babka"....

Pita Bread

Pita Bread

Put a little dough "pizza" in a hot oven and puff!  Pocket bread!   Most yeast breads take a...

Cream Scones

Cream Scones

You can stop collecting scone and shortcake recipes, this is the only one you need. I'm giving it...

Biscuits

Biscuits

I will be making my biscuits this way from now on. Just look at these layers! What's the secret?...

Grissini

Grissini

Julia Child and Carol Field appeared to have so much fun making these rustic breadsticks that I...

Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin Bread

Elise Bauer from Simply Recipes makes the best pumpkin bread. I like her recipe because the...

Pizza Dough

Pizza Dough

Pizza at home seems like a good idea until you try to mix and rise the dough the same day you're...

Brioche

Brioche

If you're the type of person who likes the feeling of accomplishment, I want you to stock your...

Parker House Rolls

Parker House Rolls

I was signed up to be pastry chef at my friend Paul’s Thanksgiving feast this year (2009) and I...

Banana Bread

Banana Bread

If you eat bananas, you need a good banana bread recipe to put those freckly ones to use. This is...

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