Irish Soda Bread is a traditional and simple bread recipe that has been a staple in Irish households for generations. This recipe yields a rustic and hearty loaf with a dense crumb and a slightly tangy flavor from the buttermilk. It’s best enjoyed fresh out of the oven, but leftovers can be sliced and toasted...Read More

We call these savory popovers Blooseys — adding blue cheese to popover batter is heavenly! It’s one of the simplest batters to make in a blender, and in less than half an hour, you’ll have fresh, warm popovers ready to serve. They are delightful served with salads and soups, or make a great stand-in as...Read More

Homemade tortillas are so much better than store-bought. They are very simple to make at home and don’t require any special bread making skills. And, you cannot beat the fresh flavor! INGREDIENTS: 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 3/4 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 8 tablespoons butter (1 stick), softened* 1 1/3 cups very warm...Read More

These tall, tender muffins are very moist with the addition of both mashed sweet potato and applesauce. They are the ideal bread to serve with Fall soups, but they are also wonderful for breakfast. INGREDIENTS: Muffins: 1 cup steamed and mashed sweet potato (1 medium sweet potato)* 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1...Read More

This quick beer bread is full of flavor and perfect to serve with stews or hearty soups. It also makes a great addition to brunch. If there’s any bread left over, it toasts very nicely. INGREDIENTS: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced 1 teaspoon orange...Read More

These rolls are pillowy soft and light — serve with the best quality of butter you can buy! Since we often serve these yeast rolls for Thanksgiving, we start the dough the day before and shape the rolls about 2 hours before serving time. As the turkey rests, put the rolls in the oven to...Read More

Reminiscent of pumpkin pie, this eggless vegan version of pumpkin bread is sweet, spicy, and extra moist. The flaked coconut adds a delightful texture and helps to keep the pumpkin bread moist. INGREDIENTS: 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups packed dark brown sugar 2/3 cup white sugar 2 cups pumpkin purée 1 cup vegetable...Read More

This pumpkin bread recipe is a slightly different variation of a classic recipe — older versions did not include vanilla extract. Such a small change — but you’ll be surprised by the difference a little vanilla makes! It ‘softens’ the spice notes and adds a delightful ‘smoothness’ to the flavor. Vanilla is like a magical...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, scalded 2 packages active dry yeast (5 teaspoons yeast) 1 tablespoon sugar or honey 1/2 cup warm water 4 cups bread flour 1 tablespoon salt 3 tablespoons melted butter METHOD: Scald buttermilk and cool to lukewarm. Mix yeast and sugar with warm water in a large mixing bowl and allow...Read More

This is a bread machine recipe for bread similar to the whole wheat loaves served at Outback restaurants. Don’t have a bread machine? Place all the ingredients in the mixing bowl of a stand mixer until a soft dough is formed. Replace the flat beater with the dough hook and knead for 5 minutes, or...Read More