Homemade hamburger buns can transform any burger into something special. Make them in miniature for sliders, oblong-shaped for hot dogs or use the dough for pigs in a blanket.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
My sister-in-law came up with this idea when she was experimenting with some leftover Easy Pizza Crust dough. It reminds me of the dessert pizza we would order at pizza parlors when I was little but it’s better because you can control how much sugar and butter you add.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Hot Cross Buns were traditionally made on Good Friday but they have become a typical breakfast treat during the entire Easter season. The following recipe is the one that my mom still makes every Easter.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Our sourdough starter has been in the family since the mid 1950’s. Sourdough starter gives pizza crust a light airy texture and a subtle sourdough tang.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
In my family, we always have these cinnamon rolls at least twice a year – on Christmas morning and on Santa Lucia Day. I love to warm the iced cinnamon rolls in the oven right before serving them so that the icing melts into the rolls, making a gooey cinnamon treat!
Saturday, January 9, 2010
These dinner rolls are another family tradition for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. The leftover sandwiches on these rolls are one of my favorite parts about the holiday season.
Friday, January 8, 2010
These light buttery rolls remind me of brioche. The orange flavor is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. In my family, we have these on Christmas morning and for our Santa Lucia breakfast…but I wish I could eat them every morning!
Monday, January 4, 2010
Naan bread is traditionally baked in a clay oven called a tandoor. Most of us aren’t lucky enough to have a tandoor in our home so this version of naan bread is baked on a BBQ or in a conventional oven. It is a fun family cooking project and learning experience. Leave it plain or top with cheese, garlic, onion or other desired ingredients. Serve it with curries, rice dishes or soups.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
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