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This Challah (hall-uh) is such a hit that we often serve it for guests and use it for gifts. With the help of a bread machine, it’s much easier than it looks. Although this is not a low-calorie recipe, we’ve added whole wheat flour to increase its nutritional value. Challah Adapted from The Best Bread …
I have always loved the combination of cranberry and orange flavors in bread and muffins. The cranberry orange quick bread recipe that I used for years called for more oil (in the form of butter) than I wanted and contained no whole grains. This modified version of a similar recipe replaces some of the oil …
This is a nut-free variation of my Cranberry Orange Walnut Bread, created specifically for my son, who won’t eat any bread with nuts. He’s not allergic, thankfully, but he can’t—or won’t—keep them down, so we don’t even try anymore. Muffins are easier to serve to children anyway. Don’t be intimidated by the number of ingredients; …
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 …
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 …