Delving further into my breadmaking adventures, this week, I bring you a delicious sweet bread that is delicious toasted or untoasted, served plain, or enjoyed with peanut butter and banana slices. It’s easy to make and even easier to eat! This recipe makes a two-pound loaf, so if you have a smaller capacity machine, cut
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This is another recipe originally from King Arthur Flour. I modified it based on what I had around the house at the time, and the end result was a delicious batch of muffins just sweet enough to enjoy without feeling like you’re starting your day with a load of sugar. These would make great giant
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Yes, yes, I realize this is the second banana bread recipe I’ve posted this season and the nth one I’ve shared in the history of the blog, but you know what? Variety is the spice of life, and I like my spices. So, have another banana bread recipe and enjoy the fact that you’ve got
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As quarantine and stay-at-home orders have dragged on, I decided to join the bandwagon of bored bakers looking to try something new and start my own sourdough culture. In theory, it’s not a terribly difficult task. You put some wet flour in a bowl and let it have some fresh air. In practice, however, it
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It’s been a hot minute since I last updated the blog, but I thank you all for being patient with me during these difficult times. I’ve got a few things loaded up for you that I’ve decided were worth putting up for your enjoyment. Mostly, we’ve been eating a lot of potatoes, repeat meats, and
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As some of you may recall (and as many others will likely not be surprised to find out), I’ve posted about banana bread before. In fact, I’ve got a few banana bread items: Vegan Banana Nut Muffins, Dessert Banana Bread, and Banana Pumpkin Bread. What I haven’t done is plain ol’ banana bread. Sure, this
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As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I have a lot of currants. Possibly too many. I’ve been at a loss for what to do with them, but I decided to get adventurous and figure out how to best bake them while fresh (I’ve got recipes for dried ones, like my Rosewater Currant Cakes but
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Banana bread is one of my favorite treats. It’s just cakey enough to make my body think I’m giving it a real dessert, but it’s ever so slightly healthier for you. It’s high in fiber and a classic baked good in any American kitchen. In the past, we’ve had banana pumpkin bread, which had a
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Back to the old books we go, this time for a homemade bread recipe called “water bread.” It gets its name from the fact that it’s made with — you guessed it — water. If you’re easily amused like I am, this recipe is also a great opportunity for a time-lapse video or photo set
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One day, I was sitting down and having lunch at a restaurant with my Poppa, and the waitress came over to take our orders. We both ordered a grilled cheese sandwich and a cup of tomato soup. Before the waitress turned and left, Poppa asked her, “do you know what we used to call these
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