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Most of the biscotti recipes I’ve used or modified over the years have come straight out of Cooking Light magazine. This new favorite, adapted from Prevention.com, is a bit more decadent. The calorie “costs” are somewhat offset by the added nutrients in the whole wheat flour, almonds, and dried cherries—none of which were in the original …
Now that we have a sourdough starter, this bread is a favorite in our house. Though our daughter likes it for peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, we prefer it with chicken, ham, turkey, or tuna. Whole Grain Sourdough Bread (a.k.a. Oatmeal Sourdough Bread and Barley Sourdough Bread) Makes one 2-pound loaf 1 1/4 cups sourdough …
This was our original “go-to” recipe for sandwich bread, and it remains my favorite. Its only downfall is that it makes a small loaf that is gone too quickly. As a result, Matt dug up a couple of recipes for larger loaves, one of which we modified and appears on this site as Simple Oatmeal Bread. …
Sourdough Deep Dish Pizza Dough Adapted from Donna Rathmell German’s The Best Pizza Is Made at Home Makes one 12-inch, two 6-inch, four 3-inch, or three 4-inch deep-dish pizzas 3/4 cup sourdough starter 1/2 cup lukewarm water 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 cups bread …
Until looking through Olwen Woodier’s Apple Cookbook, it had never occurred to me that I could bake apples into banana bread. As a mom, I loved the idea that I could serve even more fruit to my children by offering another slice of bread at breakfast or snack time. The original recipe is delicious, and I think …
This is an easy-to-serve variation of my Banana Apple Nut Bread. If you have not yet tried it, apple is a great addition to banana bread (or muffins), and these are now a family favorite. We prefer the cranberry option. Whole Grain Banana Apple Muffins Inspired by Olwen Woodier’s Apple Cookbook Makes 12 2 1/2 …
This recipe is a variation of our Pizza Bread recipe. If you’ve never used a sourdough starter before, try it! Just dig up a basic starter recipe online or in one of your cookbooks and give it a whirl. It’s easier than you might think. Also, don’t be intimidated by the hand-forming portion of this …
Not only are these nutrient-dense scones packed with oats, whole grain wheat flour, and cherries, but they also contain less fat than a typical scone. Some might prefer the texture provided by the buttermilk and 10 ounces of butter called for in a similar recipe, but our kids love this version, and that works for …