INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup low-fat buttermilk 1/3 cup molasses 1/2 cup dried currants 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts Vegetable cooking spray METHOD: Combine the flours, cornmeal, cinnamon, soda, and salt in a large bowl...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup milk 1 cup fresh blueberries (or thawed and drained frozen blueberries) Confectioners’ sugar METHOD: Preheat oven to 375°F. Line muffin pan cups with paper liners. Combine...Read More
The original recipe for these muffins came from a clipping from the magazine, Taste of Home. These muffins are an old family favorite with their zingy-lemony taste and cake-like texture. The batter will last several days in the fridge, so you can bake muffins “as needed” during the week. Or, bake them all off and...Read More
Start the dough the night before you plan to serve. For a true New Orleans experience, serve with piping hot cafe au lait made with chicory-flavored Community Coffee and hot milk. INGREDIENTS: 1 package active dry yeast 1 1/2 cups warm water (100-115° F) 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons salt 2 large eggs 1 cup...Read More
Use a full-flavored extra virgin olive oil like Belle Farms for the best results. This easy focaccia can be served as a main course or as an appetizer cut into small pieces. INGREDIENTS: For Focaccia Dough: 2 teaspoons rapid-rising dry yeast 1 cup warm water 2 tablespoons sugar 3 1/2 to 4 cups flour 2...Read More
This is my favorite recipe for light, fluffy holiday dinner rolls for Thanksgiving. The recipe is from a cook who made these rolls daily in the kitchen of the Cumberland State Park restaurant in Tennessee. Our family enjoyed them so much that she shared her recipe with us. This recipe can easily be halved —...Read More
These heavenly light biscuits are a cross between a dinner roll and a biscuit. Angel biscuits use a combination of yeast and baking powder for leavening. These are best served warm right out of the oven — but leftovers can be refreshed if warmed in the oven wrapped in foil. INGREDIENTS: 1 package (.25 ounce)...Read More
This oatmeal bread is exceptional and makes the best toast ever. Serve it warm with robust fall soups and stews or use it for making a toasted cheese sandwich. You’ll never want to go back to store-bought bread again. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup rolled old-fashioned oats (not instant) 2 cups boiling water 2 1/2 teaspoons salt...Read More
