nutritious & delicious
As you may have noticed, we don’t bake with garlic or onions. (I know. I know. We’re weird. But trust me, in our case it’s for the best.) I created this fresh, aromatic cheese bread while experimenting with substitutes for the onion called for in the original recipe. Now we’re hooked on the Italian herb …
Yet another way to entice children—and adults—to eat their spinach… with some whole grains to boot! Cheddar Spinach Rolls Makes 12 rolls 1 cup tightly packed fresh spinach leaves, rinsed 1 cup water 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups bread flour 2/3 cup whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons …
I have loved banana bread since I was a kid, and when our bananas ripen to only-good-for-baking condition, that’s the first thing that comes to mind. Given the typical one-hour minimum prep and bake time, I don’t always feel like making it. This bread machine recipe helps put aging bananas to good use without requiring …
As mentioned in our Adventures with Sourdough Starter post, Matt (the “Savvy Husband”) is our new sourdough “pro” (not his term). He’s had fun experimenting with a variety of add-ins and techniques, and the rest of us have thoroughly enjoyed our jobs as taste testers. I have to admit, however, that the ingredients for this …
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 …
Brioche (bree-o-sh) is traditionally a French bread with a high egg and butter content. This recipe is a family favorite, and it’s one of the easiest I’ve found for hand-shaped breads. Though not low in fat, the eggs and cheese provide a protein boost, while the whole wheat flour offers the typical benefits of whole …