Category: Bread and Muffins

Clotted Cream

Clotted Cream

Clotted Cream is a very thick cream with a long history in the counties of Devon and Cornwall, England. Traditionally, it is a topping for baked goods, and in our house, it is a big deal topping for Canned Peaches and fresh fruit. It can…

Focaccia

Focaccia

Choose any shape you want to bake this Italian bread. Focaccia is flatter compared to a loaf of bread; and used as a side dish for dipping, or for a sandwich. Focaccia has more yeast than pizza dough, so it rises more and becomes fluffy.

Margaret’s Buns

Margaret’s Buns

Buns have a surprisingly long history and have been found in Egyptian Tombs; sweet treats during the Roman Era and steamed in China. Buns can be sweet or savoury, depending on what you’re using them for. These are more savoury than sweet, so can be…

Baking Powder Biscuits

Baking Powder Biscuits

Some of the best recipes are the oldest and easiest! This Baking Powder Biscuit recipe is from “Joy of Cooking”; a book we’ve all used over and over. First published in 1936, these are the Baking Powder Biscuits we all grew up with. You most…

Gluten Free Mini Cheese Muffins

Gluten Free Mini Cheese Muffins

This quick mini muffin recipe can use different cheeses and/or herbs each time you make them. Feta and thyme, Parmesan and basil/oregano, Cheddar and parsley/chives.

Homemade Soft Pretzels: Twists, Bites, and Hot Dogs

Homemade Soft Pretzels: Twists, Bites, and Hot Dogs

This recipe is quick and easy and very versatile. It can be used to make traditional soft pretzel twists, snack-sized bites, or my girls favorite pretzel-wrapped hot dogs.

Healthier Chocolate Muffins

Healthier Chocolate Muffins

These muffins are rich and decadent, but not overly sweet. With a lower glycemic index than most muffins and a carb count of 0.30/g, when paired with a slice of cheese these make a good breakfast or snack (that won’t send your BG soaring).  Our…

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Muffins

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Muffins

These are our gluten free version of our beloved chocolate chip muffins. They are much denser than the originals, but that comes with a bit of a benefit – they are much more filling and stay with you better than the original, especially if you…

Chocolate Chip Muffins

Chocolate Chip Muffins

Growing up, my sitter Debbie used to make the original version of these Chocolate Chip Muffins. Along with Banana and Poppy Seed these became a muffin staple in our home. The original recipe has a LOT of sugar! When B was diagnosed I worked to…

The BEST Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

The BEST Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

This is a variation on our BEST Banana Bread and a much loved favorite! Before we get started I have 2 notes regarding this recipe. First, most people have a tendency to over measure their dry ingredients, which results in baking, that is higher in…