For a Christmas gift I received a new baking book, “Scandinavian Classic Baking” by Pat Sinclair. The book has many wonderful recipes and this was my first bake from the new book – next up I’m going to make one … Continue reading
Turkish Delight, the non-Evil Not For Edmund
I love Turkish Delight. It’s not for everyone, but I always buy a small box when we visit Ogunquit Maine in the summer from the Harbor Candy Store. Last summer I picked up the most delightful book, “Liddabit Sweets Candy … Continue reading
Miniature Gingerbread House Tutorial
For Scale, the dog is half inch tall… I’ve always loved the idea of making gingerbread houses. But I have to admit, even as a more experienced baker I’ve started probably 5 gingerbread house projects that ended up looking sad … Continue reading
Classic Cranberry Nut Bread
This is the perfect answer to those extra fresh cranberries you might have around in the holiday season. This recipe comes out of the 1965 “Favorite Eastern Star Recipes”, which is a Masonic order. I collect vintage cookbooks and these are the recipe books I love the best, the ones pulled together by groups of women in churches or voluntary organizations. I did make a few tweaks. And my thanks to Margaret Skow of Sturgis SD!
Cranberry Nut Bread
2 C Sifted Flour
1 C plus 2 T Brown sugar
1 3/4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1 egg, beaten
1 C orange juice
2 T butter, melted
1/4 C Milk
3/4 C Walnuts or Pecans, chopped
2 C fresh cranberries
Glaze:
2 T orange zest
1/2 C powdered sugar
1 – 2 T milk
Preheat oven to 350. Melt butter and set aside to cool. Sift dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of your dry ingredients. Combine egg and orange juice and add to dry ingredients. Add butter to water and pour mixture into well. Stir only enough to moisten. Add nuts, cranberries and stir. Pour into well greased 9×5 pan and bake at 350 for one hour. Cool thoroughly before releasing from pan, and glazing. For glaze, whisk together ingredients and pour onto loaf after releasing from pan.
Game Day Donuts!
Baked donuts – these come together in about 15 minutes for game day! Mine have Seattle Seahawks colors. Baked Game Day Donuts 2 C Flour 2 tsp Baking Powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp cinnamon 2/3 … Continue reading
Fresh Sour Cherry Pie in a Jar, Crumb Topped
About 15 months ago I planted my first pie cherry tree – a dwarf Montmorency Cherry. I love pie cherries. I’m not much of a sweet cherry eater (don’t be a hater!) but I love cooking with cherries and sour … Continue reading
Hot Cross Buns
Hot Cross Buns! 1 Package (2 1/4 tsp) Active Dry Yeast 4 C All Purpose Flour 1/3 C Sugar 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1 C milk 1/4 C butter 2 eggs 1/2 C Currants 1 … Continue reading
Delightful Cinnamon Graham Cracker Squares
These are very easy to make. I baked them for a special event at my children’s school – they will be incorporated into a parfait with Skyr (Icelandic yogurt) as part of a cultural festival! But it was very difficult … Continue reading
Buttermilk Griddle Cakes!
Buttermilk Griddle Cakes! I have a long-time favorite recipe from Allrecipes for Clark Gable Pancakes – I’ll be honest, I mostly chose it for the name originally but it does make good pancakes. I was looking for something different and … Continue reading
Pecan and Blue Cheese Lunchbox Crackers
The kids loved these. I’m always looking for something new to put in the lunch boxes. These came together really easily and it was simple to cut a few off and bake them in the morning also. They’re rich! A … Continue reading