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The Story of Danish Pastries
Learn the history of Danish pastries, how they came to America, and the difference between kringle, spandauer, and other common Danishes.
How to Make Fresh Dinner Rolls for Christmas
Easy recipe for dinner rolls to make at home. Four different ways to shape homemade bread recipes that will impress friends and family.
How to Make Bread Bowls
Bread bowls are easy to make and add a special touch when serving stews and chowders.
Super Simple Raspberry Scones
This is a very easy scone recipe that makes great use of frozen fruit so these cakes can be made any time of year, not just in the picking season.
Corn Bread Additions and Variations
A basic corn bread recipe can become an exciting side dish or meal by adding some colorful and healthy options to the batter.
Super Simple Banana Bread
This recipe transforms blackening bananas into a moist, delicious loaf in under an hour and it's so easy, kids can help too.
Breakfast Breads
The perfect addition to any morning meal, these bread recipes are especially great for the holidays.
How to Shape Fancy Dinner Rolls
Dinner rolls are easy to create from a favorite bread recipe. It only takes a few minutes to shape something special for dinner or entertaining.
Home Bread Baking Tips and Techniques
Many aspiring home bread bakers are disappointed with their first loaf of bread. There are several easy techniques that can improve the results when baking bread at home.
Easy Herb Bread
This amazingly fragrant bread makes a delicious accompaniment for a meal, a wonderful basis for a snack, or a great snack all by itself.
Healthy Bread Recipe
This hearty, versatile quick bread goes well with soups and holds up well to toasting. It is sweet enough to serve with jam for dessert or as a breakfast bread.
Healthy Herb Muffins
Full of fibre, courtesy of wholewheat flour, polenta and herbs, these scrummy savoury muffins will pack a healthy punch in any lunch box or bread basket.
Home Bread Baking Using a Pre-ferment
Home bread bakers seek ways to produce bread that rivals that of bakeries. Using a pate ferment or a biga is one trick that home bakers can use to bake excellent bread.
Cornbread Recipe Made with Olive Oil
Cornbread nicely accompanies chili, roast dinners, or homemade soups. This cornbread recipe uses olive oil to creating a healthier version of a traditional quick bread.
Great Tips for Baking Bread
All it takes to become a bread-baking pro is a little patience, a couple of practice runs and these tried and true tips from the pros!
Tsoureki - Greek Hot Cross Buns
The sweet smell of tsoureki baking in the oven is characteristic of Greek Easter. A traditional recipe with mastic is easy to make and easier to enjoy.
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
Chocolate chip pumpkin bread is a sweet autumn treat and can be served for breakfast, snack, or dessert on Thanksgiving. It is easy to make with canned pumpkin.
Muffins with Sundried Tomatoes, Parmesan & Herbs
This Mediterranean take on the popular American breakfast muffin is great for lunch boxes, picnics, and as a snack on the run for those of us without a sweet tooth.
Best Blueberry Muffins
Muffins are the ideal starter recipe for beginners, because they are so easy to make. These blueberry muffins are a classic version of everyone's favourite breakfast item
Raisin & Caraway Rolls
These versatile rolls can be served as breakfast biscuits, tea bread, or dinner rolls. The combined flavor of molasses, caraway, & raisins works well with all meals.
Make Sourdough Biscuits at Home or in Camp
This traditional sourdough biscuit recipe has been passed around for generations. It makes plenty of light, tasty biscuits that can be baked at home or over a campfire
Banana Nut Bread Recipe
Homemade quick breads are an old fashioned family favorite. Here are the secrets to making the best traditional style banana bread, as well as how to vary it.
Challah Bread Recipe - Easy & Hand-Braided
Challah, a traditional, braided bread loaf for Sabbath night for the Jewish community, delights the palate and has become popular for everyone, for any occasion.
Flavorful Cracked Wheat Rolls A Family Tradition
If looking for a different, yet delectable addtion to add to your table this season, or a change of pace for your everyday meals, these light-as-air rolls are perfect.
Unique Bread Recipes From Antique Cookbooks
Antique cookbooks are a great resource for new ideas. Cooks from the early to mid 20th century were creative and economical bakers, making the most of common ingredients.