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As you may have noticed, we don’t bake with garlic or onions. (I know. I know. We’re weird. But trust me, in our case it’s for the best.) I created this fresh, aromatic cheese bread while experimenting with substitutes for the onion called for in the original recipe. Now we’re hooked on the Italian herb …
Yet another way to entice children—and adults—to eat their spinach… with some whole grains to boot! Cheddar Spinach Rolls Makes 12 rolls 1 cup tightly packed fresh spinach leaves, rinsed 1 cup water 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups bread flour 2/3 cup whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons …
If you want a flavor combination like this one, homemade bagels are definitely worth the effort. Our cheese-stuffed Tender Tomato Rolls have been such a hit that Matt decided to try a similar pairing in bagels. Not surprisingly, they’re excellent. (Tomatoes and cheese have complemented each other for ages. Why stop now?) In addition to …
The first iteration of this dough was used for bagels, and it has since been formed into miniature cinnamon “snails” and raisin-stuffed loaves. My favorite variation—and that of our children—is this one. Loaded with apples, cinnamon and whole grains, these breakfast rolls are often requested at other times throughout the day. Since a bread machine …
Though not particularly easy, baking bagels at home is not as difficult as you might think. One of the biggest incentives for us is that it’s less expensive to make them at home than to buy them at a local bakery. Another is that we can customize them to suit ourselves, mixing and matching flavors, …
Here’s another creation from Matt, the master of hand-formed loaves at our house. The bread machine version is a snap to make, but the braided loaf looks ten times better. Wholesome and slightly sweet, this mild bread is great for showcasing preserves or sandwich toppings. Vital wheat gluten aids with the rising process, so adding …
We used to live in an apartment just a few doors down from a Great Harvest Bread Company, which was a blessing and a curse. The employees were always friendly, and the bread was fantastic, but we had to resist going too often for the sake of our budget. Our first sampling of Dakota bread …
This coffee cake presents a fantastic way to “sneak” vegetables, fruit, fiber and whole grains into your day. Though tempting for breakfast, I recommend saving it for dessert or a special treat because of its sugar content. If eaten while warm, you can serve this like my Cherry Almond Pull Aparts, and it will yield …