These can be started and on your table in a little over an hour. What’s better than that? 3 1/2 to 4 cups flour 3 Tbs. sugar 1 tsp. salt 2 packages of yeast (4 1/2 tsps.) 1 cup milk 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup butter Measure the milk, water, and butter in a glass [...]

Homemade is always better, so why not try your hand at pizza? A delicious weekend meal.  Make your own crust or buy the frozen dough and follow their directions. The Crust: 4 cups all-purpose flour 3 Tbs. cornmeal 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 pkg. (2 3/4 tsp.) yeast 2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil [...]

Being a homemade bread, this will keep fresh for about 3 days and makes one big round loaf.  If you won’t be eating it all right away then freeze leftovers. 2 pkgs. yeast (or 4 1/2 tsp.) 1/2 cup warmed milk 4 large eggs 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 stick butter, melted then [...]

This is high-rising yeast bread with a hint of spice and a light dusting of confectioners’ sugar.  It originated in Bath, England and was brought across the pond to us. Good thing too, as it is delicious and doesn’t require kneading. It’s perfect as a brunch serving when friends and family come for weekend visits [...]

Delicious anytime. 1 cup milk 1 package (2-1/4 tsp.) dry yeast 1/2 tsp. sugar 4 cups flour – all purpose or bread 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground cloves 1/3 tsp. allspice 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp) butter – at room temperature 2 large eggs [...]

What’s great about this recipe is that you don’t have to knead it. You mix it all with a wooden spoon in a large bowl then place in a casserole dish to bake. It smells great and you can have it alongside almost anything you’re serving. What more could you ask? 2 1/2 cups flour [...]

This makes two 9 x 13 pans of fabulous homemade cinnamon rolls. Don’t worry, there’s no kneading involved and they are fun to make with the kids. Plus, a cake mix is incorporated with the flour to help it become sweetened. Traditionally these are made with vanilla cake mix, but try chocolate for another delicious [...]

This makes one tasty large pan of focaccia. 1/4 cup butter, melted 3 large onions peeled & sliced into rings 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1 pkg. (about 16 oz.) hot roll mix 1 cup warm water 2 Tbsp. softened butter 1 large egg In a large skillet, melt the butter and add onions, cooking uncovered [...]

Yes, make the dough from scratch then put on anything you choose. It’s great fun for the kids! This dough makes one cookie sheet (jelly roll pan) sized pizza, but you can divide it into two smaller pizzas and let your kids be creative Give this dough at least a 2-hour rise; spreadings a breeze! [...]

This recipe makes 2 golden brown loaves. The rising times take a bit, but it is worth the wait. While they’re baking your home fills with an intoxicating aroma. Goes so well with anything, you can even use it to make sandwiches. 2 cups of water 1 package Lipton Onion Soup Mix (NOT Beefy Onion) [...]