"It's the most amazing, most perfect banana bread!" Five years ago, my friend's then 12-year-old...
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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
Don't let pumpkin have all the fun this fall, chocolate bread and cookies are great too! Thanks to...
Sourdough Pretzels
Making pretzels isn't much different from making bagels, but there is a distinct flavor difference...
Sourdough Fougasse (French Flatbread)
Fougasse is a Provençal flatbread somewhat like a focaccia, the Italian flatbread dimpled with...
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
I've been researching hot cross buns the past week and have been humbled and learned a lot about...
Sourdough Starter Crackers from Maurizio
Just scoop, mix, let proof a couple hours, roll out on a sheet of parchment, cut and bake, and...
Sourdough Pullman Loaf
Sourdough bread baking can be simpler than you think. I've learned a lot from this basic loaf over...
Sourdough Breadsticks (Grissini)
I've been building a collection of sourdough items that are easy vs. hard. Easy as in don't have...
Sourdough Bagels
Sometimes I wonder if the upkeep of my sourdough starter is worth it. But then I'll bake...
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
Would you like to bake sourdough bread at home? It's easier than you think. I've had lessons with...
Oatmeal Scones
Here's a buttermilk scone that is every bit as delicious as a Cream Scone, just more rustic and,...
Cornbread
This cornbread recipe, "California Cornbread", comes from my cooking school archives. I can still...
Greek Pita
Yes, you need a third flatbread recipe. This one is softer and more tender than pita, in fact,...
Focaccia
A fluffy focaccia like this can be yours in a couple hours. Thanks to food network's Anne...
Naan
Bread. It makes everyone happier. And flatbreads like naan and pita do all their rising in an...
Corn Tortillas
When I plan a hands-on cooking class, I'm on the hunt for something Fun, something to get my...
Babka
As we waited for the dough to rise, Lawrence fired up the Seinfeld episode, "She Got the Babka"....
Pita Bread
Put a little dough "pizza" in a hot oven and puff! Pocket bread! Most yeast breads take a...
Cream Scones
You can stop collecting scone and shortcake recipes, this is the only one you need. I'm giving it...
Biscuits
Look at the layers! I will be making my biscuits this way from now on. What's the secret? Quite...
Grissini
Julia Child and Carol Field appeared to have so much fun making these rustic breadsticks that I...
Pumpkin Bread
Elise Bauer from Simply Recipes makes the best pumpkin bread. I like her recipe because the...
Morning Glory Muffins with Carrots or Zucchini
Many versions of "Morning Glory" muffins abound, but I like these from Dorie Greenspan the...
Pizza Dough
Pizza at home seems like a good idea until you try to mix and rise the dough the same day you're...
Winter Squash and Molasses Muffins
Moist, spicy, and sweet enough, these muffins are a delicious way to use some of your...
Best Banana Bread (using almond pulp)
Another example of banana bread being great for baking experimentation...the almond pulp left over...
Best Banana Bread (can be gluten-free or wheat-free)
Forgiving is banana bread's middle name. I can recommend no better recipe for playing around with...
Brioche
If you're the type of person who likes the feeling of accomplishment, I want you to stock your...
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
If you eat bananas, you need a good banana bread recipe to put those freckly ones to use. This is...
Pumpkin Apple Muffins (or Pumpkin Apple Bread)
I can't leave the month of November without a posting to satisfy Ann, who requested a pumpkin...
