Who doesn’t love flakey, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth biscuits with dinner? Who doesn’t love them for breakfast or lunch for that matter? Pass the jam please! If that’s you, then strap on your apron (there’s lots of flour, you’ll be glad you did) and grab your pastry cutter. And as a bonus, they are so easy it…
Category: Breads
bread bowls
Hearty soup on a cool day only gets richer when served in a bowl of bread. This recipe makes enough to serve your family and invite your friends. Your soup will soak in to the bread bowl creating a scrumptious side. Pulling apart the soap-soaked walls at the end of the meal is the best….
buttermilk biscuits
These drop biscuits pair perfectly with a savory dinner and are scrumptious leftover with butter and jam for breakfast the next morning or afternoon tea. They are quick to whip up or easy enough to have kids help do the mixing and baking. Serves: 16 biscuits Tools: mixing bowl whisk spatula pastry cutter glass liquid…
sweet rolls
My grandmother served rolls similar to this at every holiday gathering. I have fond childhood memories of my grandfather throwing rolls across a long table to my big brother for Thanksgiving dinner. This version adapted from my friend Carol’s recipe is simple and sweet. The beauty is they are supposed to be made ahead, which…
bread sticks
My family loves a good bowl of pasta. These breadsticks are crusty on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect for lapping up the pasta sauce left in the bottom of the bowl. Serves: 8 large breadsticks, 8 guests Tools: mixing bowl baking pan baking mat measuring cups Ingredients: .25 oz or 1 1/2…
chips
Who doesn’t love a good chip? They’re not hard to find but they are expensive here. So we resort to making our own and they are crunchy and delish! The bowl is never full for long. Serves: 4 guests Tools: cutting board sharp chef’s knive large baking tray Ingredients: 1 package (5 tortillas) King M…
banana bread
This is the one baked good that my Egyptian friends love and always ask for the recipe. It’s yummy as a loaf bread and as muffins for quick healthy kiddo snacks and let’s just be honest, adults too. Serves: 4-6 regular loaves. 24-30 muffins. Tools: mixing bowls whisk or electric hand mixer spatula Four loaf…
scratch bread
Thank you to Jesse Entwistle who shared his childhood recipe out of his mother’s kitchen deep in the heart of Africa. This basic bread is heart-warming as is but tastes delicious with both sweet and savory mix-ins. Serves: 4 loaves, 12 + people. Tools: Mixing bowl large wooden spoon or spatula linen kitchen towel baking…
pizza crust
Homemade pizza is a family favorite. This crust is simple to make and can be rolled out for two thin crust or one thick crust pizza. Serves: 1 thick crust or 2 thin crust pizzas Tools: mixing bowl rolling pin large baking sheet, two for thin crust pizzas Ingredients: .25 ounces or 1 1/2 tsp….
pancake mix
Serves: 12 guests, give or take how big they like their hotcakes. Tools: 1 mixing bowl 1 sifter whisk Ingredients: 5 cups white flour – sifted 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup baking powder 1 Tbsp fine salt Mix: Combine thoroughly all above ingredients. Use straight away or store in air-tight container. Recipe can be…
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