bread
RECIPE: Sweet Quick Bread
MAKES 1 LOAF or 12 MUFFINS 1/2 cup vegetable oil1 1/4 cups sugar2 eggs 1 cup applesauce (or see cinnamon-pumpkin note in mix-ins below) 1/2 cup water1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Mix-ins (see …
RECIPE: Savory Quick Bread
MAKES 1 LOAF OR 12 MUFFINS 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cornmeal2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup sour cream 3 tablespoons melted butter 2 eggs1 cup cooked, mashed potatoes (unseasoned) Mix-ins (see below) Heat oven to 350 degrees. …
Cheesy Popcorn Bread
MAKES 9 SERVINGS 4 cups popped popcorn1 cup yellow cornmeal 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 cup 2 percent milk ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 cup shredded Jack or Pepperjack cheese 1 (4-ounce) can mild, diced green chilies, drained (optional) Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray (8-inch) square pan …
Blueberry and Corn Muffins
You can use frozen berries and corn for this, but fresh is best. MAKES 12 MUFFINS 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup granulated sugar1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (see Note) 1/2 cup fresh or …
Golden Eggnog Loaf
MAKES 12 SERVINGS 2 1/4 cups cake flour1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 3/4 cup eggnog2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature1 cup sugar 2 large eggs Heat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9-by-5-inch …
Zucchini-Pineapple Bread
MAKES 16 SLICES 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1 egg or ¼ cup egg substitute 2/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup …
Cheddar Cheese Biscuits
MAKES ABOUT 18 (2½-INCH BISCUITS) 3 cups all-purpose flour, refrigerated 1 tablespoon cream of tartar 1½ teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoons salt 1¼ sticks (5 ounces) very cold unsalted butter 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1½ cups buttermilk Make sure all ingredients are very cold. …
Pizza Dough
MAKES 4 (7- OR 8-INCH) PIZZA CRUSTS 1 package active dry yeast 1 tablespoon honey or sugar 3/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees) 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons olive oil plus additional for brushing In a small bowl, …
Pan de muerto
MAKES 1 LARGE LOAF 1/4 cup warm water 3 teaspoons dry yeast 4 eggs plus one egg for brushing on loaf 41/4 cups all-purpose flour plus 1/4 cup flour for "bone" decorations 3/4 cup sugar plus extra sugar for sprinkling over loaf 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon …