Use the “standard” or “white bread” mode of your bread machine. I have a one-pound bread machine (MK Seiko “Mr. Loaf”) and this recipe produces a high, lighter texture bread without growing beyond the capacity of the bread case (bread pan). Makes great sandwiches and is delicious toasted.

-DRY MIX – 1 1/2 c Flour 1/2 c Chopped hazelnuts (see note) 3 ts Baking powder Preheat oven to 400F, prepare pans. Combine wet mix ingredients & mix well. Add the dry mix to the wet mix until just combined. Spoon into pans & bake for 15-20 mins. Makes 12. NOTE: Frangelico is a […]

Reheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Put the first six ingredients into a bowl & mix well. Add the remaining ingredients & blend until just mixed. Spoon into pans and bake for 15-20 mins. Makes 12 muffins. Note: Use these muffins in place of garlic bread. Lovely with soups etc.

Preheat oven to 400F, prepare pans. Mix flour, baking powder, salt & sugar, stir in bran & raisins. Beat egg, milk & oil together. Add dry mix to wet mix until just combined. Spoon into pans & bake for 15-20 mins or until well risen. Makes 9-10 muffins.

-TOPPING – 1 c Butter 1 c Sugar 2 Eggs 1 ts Vanilla 2 c Flour 1 ts Baking soda 1 ts Baking powder 1 c Sour cream (light or yogurt) 1/2 c Brown sugar 1/3 c Nuts 4 tb White sugar 1 ts Cinnamon 2 Apples, peeled & sliced Cream butter and sugar. Add […]

Spread crescent roll dough onto a greased cookie sheet, lengthwise. Combine cream cheese, egg, flour, sugar and vanilla; beat until fluffy. Spread over dough. Reserve a few of the nuts to sprinkle on top. Sprinkle combined nuts, sugar and cinnamon over cheese mixture. Fold ends of dough into center over filling. Sprinkle a few nuts […]

Make a starter of 1 bottle stale beer with equal parts of flour. Let set as usuall until you have a sourdough starter (about 3 days) then mix 1 cup starter with 2 cup warm water, 4 T sugar and 2-1/2 cups flour. Beat till smooth. Set in gas oven (turn off) and let sit […]

Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Add corn, onion, egg, and bacon dripping; stir well. Carefully drop batter by level table- spoons into deep hot oil (370 F); cook only a few at a time, turning once. Fry until the hush puppies are golden brown (3 to 5 minutes). Drain well on paper […]

Stir the yeast into the warm water & let proof for 10 minutes. Add the remaining water & the biga, then the flours & the salt. Mix with a wooden spoon for 5 minutes. The dough will not pull away from the side of the bowl. Wet your hands & knead on a lightly floured […]

GLAZE 2/3 c Confectioners sugar 3 1/2 ts Lemon juice MUFFINS: Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease bottom and sides of 12 medium muffin cups, 2 1/2 x 1 1/4 inches, or line with paper baking cups. Mix oil, milk, eggs and pudding and pie filling with fork until well blended. Stir in baking mix, […]