nutritious & delicious
Though excellent when finished in a bread machine, the texture of this bread is even better when braided and baked in the oven. This seems to be the case with most hand-formed breads, a truth I consider similar to books always being better than the movies based upon them. Whatever approach you take, you’ll love …
I’ve always loved sunflower seeds in bread, and I’m a big fan of oats. Needless to say, when Matt came up with this recipe a few weeks ago, I was hooked. The “nut” and honey breads I grew up with were hearty, dense whole wheat loaves with sunflower seeds in every bite. This bread features the …
This superb breakfast bread is a snap to make if you have all of the ingredients on hand. The only “exotic” item is pineapple juice concentrate; I keep a can in the freezer for this and similar recipes. Excellent toasted and buttered, this bread also makes wonderful French toast. Inspired by a recipe for rolls …
At last, the “savvy husband” shares his cherry bagel recipe! Because of the required boiling and baking, Matt prefers to make these during the winter months, but he’s been so busy that we had to wait ’til spring. Why bother making bagels at home? Because they are less expensive than store bought and taste great! …
This recipe started as bread, morphed into rolls and has the potential to serve as the foundation for a plethora of baked treats. Like the Double Chocolate Cherry Bread in my last post, these can be dressed up to deliver a chocolate fix just when you need it. Alternatively, you can make bread instead—a subtly sweet …
Every once in a while, you just want a dose of chocolate. If you can stop after one slice, bread like this allows you to indulge your craving without all of the butter and sugar typically found in chocolate candy, cookies, brownies or cakes. In addition to antioxidants from cocoa, this treat offers the whole-grain …
These rustic, nutritious rolls are packed with protein, fiber and flavor. The taste of sourdough dominates, complemented by milk and honey and further enhanced by the nuttiness of bulgur wheat. Gorgeous on their own, these are also perfect for sharing in a basket with butter and jam on the side. Their hearty (and hardy) nature …
For such an impressive final product, these are amazingly easy with a bread machine. Just toss in a few ingredients, run the dough cycle, divide, stuff and bake. Voila! You end up with fantastic whole grain rolls that are perfect with breakfast, lunch or dinner. Well-suited for guests, potlucks and special events, these delicious treats are …