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Basically, smells and tastes hold important memories for us, and making homemade bread is the best way to arouse those emotions. That's why bread making an amazing experience. But beyond all that, making your own bread can also be economical and a great skill that will ensure that with few ingredients you and your family will probably never go hungry. These are 9 easy recipes so you can enjoy your daily bread in a delicious fashion. Blueberry Pie Muffin Bread with a Lemon Glaze An amazingly moist muffin bread filled with blueberry pie filling. Topped with a crumb topping and drizzled in a lemon glaze this bread is incredible! Recipe >> Blueberry Pie Muffin Bread with a Lemon Glaze @ therecipecritic.com -----   Better Than Starbucks Lemon Loaf This is a darn good pound cake. I think it’s even better than the Starbuck’s version! I think I could’ve eat this entire lemon loaf. Recipe >> Better Than Starbucks Lemon Loaf @ lilluna.com ----- Baileys Dark Chocolat...

This keto bread is going crazy on the internet right now. Low carb bread is very popular in the world of ketogenic bread. Carb free bread just reminds people that you can still use bread on the ketogenic diet, but only by using a low carb bread recipe. The best low carb bread should fit into your low carb food list nicely, along with other low carb bread brands. This low carb bread recipe is a gluten free low carb bread, or sometimes people use low carb bread. Its suitable for the Atkins diet, or use instead of Atkins bread. Ingredients * 1/2 cup coconut flour * 10 tbsp butter, melted * 8 eggs * 2 tbsp sour creαm * 1 1/2 tsp bαking powder * 1/2 cup cheddαr cheese Instructions 1. Preheαt oven to 350. 

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Made this AMAZING creation this morning as a special treat for my daughter’s 2nd birthday breakfast. Pretty sure this is going to be a staple breakfast until (if ever) I get sick of it lol I was inspired by this ‘Blueberry French Toast Sandwich’ recipe I saw on Pinterest. Although I do love my sweets, I’m not one for an overly sweet breakfast so I adapted it and have renamed it accordingly. Here is my “Blueberry Breakfast Grilled Cheese” (could also be known as “homemade blueberry pop tart” because that is totally what it reminded me of while eating it!) Blueberry Breakfast Grilled Cheese   Ingredients:     Cream cheese     Icing sugar     Whole wheat bread     Butter     Blueberries     Sandwich maker (I’m sure you could use a frying pan, but the sandwich maker sealed everything in which was perfection) Directions:     Mix cream cheese with icing sugar ...

An Easy Homemade Bread Recipe: A little background My family is full of really fantastic cooks. My stepmom, my mother-in-law, my sisters--all fantastic. My brother is so fantastic that he makes his living cooking. Me? I am more like fantastically frightful. My roommate in graduate school had to show me how to cut up an onion. Graduate school--As in, I was 22 years old and paying all of my bills before I ever chopped a vegetable. Soon after I married Daniel, I tried to make something called "Broccoli Brag," and it was so terrible that I knew I had to get serious about learning how to cook. I did what any young Southern girl would do in my position: I bought a 2-year subscription to Southern Living and made as many recipes as I could. Although not quite fantastic, I've improved tremendously, and the recipe I'm most proud of is this homemade bread. It's simple--just 5 ingredients, and not as time consuming as you might think. You don't need a bread machine...

Just made this today.. Really yummy, but the coconut flavor is not overpowering. It is actually hard to detect and I'll probably add more next time I make it. Coconut Banana Bread Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp almond extract 2 1/2 cups self rising flour (use all purpose and increase baking soda to 1 tsp) 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 medium overripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup) 1 cup light coconut milk 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut (or shredded coconut) Directions: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan and set aside. *I used 4 mini loaf pans, as you can see. In the bowl using a wooden spoon mix the oil and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and almond extract. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, stir together ...

I made this last Sunday and my son and husband said it was the BEST thing I had EVER made. They begged me to make again soon, and double it, one loaf for each. So that's what I'm doing today, even got my son (age 7) to help since he's so excited for it.. :) Cinnamon Pumpkin Bread Ingredients: Bread:     2 Tbsp unsalted butter     1/2 cup milk     2 1/4 teaspoons (1 envelope) active dry yeast     3/4 cup pumpkin puree     1/4 cup white sugar     1 tsp salt     2 1/2 cups bread flour     1 cup granulated sugar     2 tsp ground cinnamon     1/2 tsp fresh ground nutmeg     2 Tbsp unsalted butter Buttered Rum Glaze:     2 Tbsp unsalted butter     1/8 cup brown sugar     1 1/2 Tbsp milk     3/4 cup powdered sugar     1 Tbsp r...

I made this yesterday using Domata gluten free flour, fresh pineapple and 1/2 butter + 1/2 coconut oil. Wonderful! It was a little dry as gf flour tends to absorb more liquid. I'll add some liquid next time (if using canned pineapple, use some of the juice.) Husband and teen daughters loved it fresh and also broiled for breakfast. Recipe >> Moist Pineapple Banana Bread @ jamhands.net

Who doesn't love a good ciabatta roll? There's the crust that is first crisp, then chewy. And then that soft spongy crumb with all its beautiful holes, perfect for mopping up the last bits of sauce from the plate. Or if you prefer, smearing with jam and eating while still warm from the oven. Ciabatta is a funny kind of bread. Far from the golden domed boules or slender baguettes, this Italian bread is lumpy, rather flat, and most definitely rustic. Baker's lore says that the loaves are meant to resemble comfy old house slippers. The dough is unusual too. It's extremely wet, with a near equal amount of water and flour. This makes it impossible to knead in the traditional way and difficult to shape into loaves. Traditionally, the dough was kneaded by either slapping it repeatedly against the counter (like brioche) or giving it a series of folds during its long rising time. It is much easier to knead this wet, sticky dough in a modern standing mixer. Thi...

A very easy cornbread recipe that the children and husbands will love. It's sweet, chewy and ready in a jiffy! Camp Cornbread makes 1 - 9x13 inch pan Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package corn bread muffin mix 1/3 cup milk 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 (8 ounce) can canned cream corn 1/2 cup white sugar Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. Place the muffin mix a large mixing bowl. Stir in the milk and egg. Mix in the cream corn and sugar. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center of pan comes out clean.

This recipe is like monkey bread, but I think that balls of filled dough make everything so much better! Apple Filled Pull-Apart Loaf Ingredients: 6 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed 2 medium size Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Icing: 1 cup powdered sugar 3-4 teaspoons water 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring Instructions: Cut rolls in half. Combine apples, sugar, nuts and cinnamon. Flatten each roll half into a 2-3-inch circle. Place 1 teaspoon apple mixture in center of each dough circle. Pinch edges together to seal, forming a ball. Place filled balls in a sprayed 9x5-inch loaf pan. Spoon remaining apple mixture evenly over the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until double. Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 45-50 minutes. Cover with foil last 10 minutes of baking to prevent over browning. Cool for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and plac...

This french bread is amazing!! It tastes so similar to the wheat containing french bread. Plus it freezes wonderfully!!! It's crusty on the outside, and soft and tender within,, You can make it from start to finish in about one hour!! Gluten Free French Bread Ingredients: 2 cup white rice flour 1 cup tapioca flour 3 tsp xanthan gum 1 1⁄2 tsp salt 2 tsp egg substitute, powder, optional 2 tbsp sugar 1 1⁄2 cup lukewarm water 2 tbsp fast rise yeast 2 tbsp butter 3 egg white, beaten slightly 1 tsp vinegar 1 butter, melted, for brushing, optional Instructions: In the bowl of a heavy-duty mixer, place flours, xanthan gum, salt, and egg replacer (if used).Blend with mixer on low. In a small bowl dissolve the sugar in the water, and add yeast. Wait until the mixture foams slightly, then blend into the dry ingredients. Add the butter, egg whites, and vinegar.Beat on high for 3 minutes. To form loaves, spoon dough onto greased and cornmeal-dust...

Snickerdoodles. Great as a cookie so why not a snickerdoodle bread? Perfect for breakfast or a nice snack. Enjoy with your favorite cup of tea! Snickerdoodle Bread Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 cup butter (softened) 2 cups sugar 3 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 3/4 cup sour cream 1 package Hershey's Cinnamon Chips 3 TB sugar 3 tsp. cinnamon  Instructions: Cream butter, sugar, salt and cinnamon until fluffy. Add eggs and mix well. Add vanilla and sour cream and mix well. Mix flour and baking powder in a separate bowl. Add to wet ingredients and mix until all combined. Add cinnamon chips and stir into batter. Set aside. Spoon batter into 4 mini loaf pans until about 2/3 full. Mix 3 T. sugar and 3 t. cinnamon in a bowl and sprinkle over the batter in each loaf pan. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes. Let cool before removing from pan.

My family LOVES bread pudding, and this recipe is one that I have fine tuned to their taste.  It's great for breakfast or dessert and is delicious with milk poured on top! Enjoy! Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce Ingredients: Bread pudding: 8-10 cups of day-old bread, croissants, or cinnamon rolls 1 cup dried fruit 3 eggs 2 cups granulated sugar 4 cups milk 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon cinnamon Whiskey sauce: 1 cup butter 2 cups granulated sugar ½ cup whiskey ¼ cup water 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon nutmeg 2 eggs Instructions: To make the bread pudding, first preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 × 13-inch baking dish. Cut the bread into small cubes and put the cubes into the prepared dish. Scatter the raisins evenly along the top. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon until frothy and well-combined. Pour the liquid carefully over the bread and mash everything together...

I love this cornbread!! I almost always modify a recipe a little, but this one didn't need any tweaking. It came out moist and delicious, just as promised. A great side dish for my chicken chili. Moist and Easy Cornbread Yield: 4 to 6 servings Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus butter for baking dish 1 cup cornmeal 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/2 cups buttermilk Instructions: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8-inch baking dish. In a large bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix together the eggs, buttermilk, and butter. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the cornmeal mixture and fold together until there are no dry spots (the batter will still be lumpy). Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake until the t...

This panini is easy to make and it can be made with a panini press or with just a frying pan. Enjoy! Tomato, Mozzarella & Pesto Panini Ingredients: 2 large ripe beefsteak tomatoes  1 (16-ounce) ball fresh mozzarella  12 slices bakery white bread, sliced 1/2-inch thick  about 1 cup prepared pesto  kosher salt  unsalted butter, at room temperature Instructions: Preheat a panini grill machine.  Core the tomatoes and slice the tomatoes and mozzarella 1/4-inch thick.  Place the bread slices on a work surface. Spread each slice evenly with pesto.  Place a layer of mozzarella (about 2 slices) on half of the bread and cover with a layer of tomato. (If the tomatoes are large, it will only be one slice.)  Sprinkle the tomato with salt. Place the remaining slices of bread, pesto side down, on top.  Spread the top and bottom of each sandwich with softened butter.  Grill the sandwiches in batches on the ...