Seven flour facts so you can bake better bread. In other words, these are seven facts about flour that I think will help you to select the right flour for your baking application and, ultimately, so you can bake better bread! Isn’t that what we all want? I’ve been planning to share some of my favorite …
Baked Goods / Breads
These Chocolate Chunk Muffins are not just a healthy alternative to chocolate muffins, but they taste amazing and are oh so decadent! I first started making these muffins a couple of years ago when I was looking for a healthier dessert options. My husband has an insatiable sweet tooth and any time I can make …
This English Muffin Bread Recipe for the bread machine has turned into a family favorite bread machine recipe. I previously shared this recipe on the blog when I talked about 5 reasons you need a bread machine. But, this bread recipe has turned into such a favorite, that I didn’t want you to miss it, …
5 Things to Consider When Selecting a Bread Machine! If you are considering purchasing a bread making machine, you just might be wondering which bread machine is right for you and how do you go about selecting a bread machine that will work for you and your family anyway? There’s more to selecting a bread machine …
Angel biscuits recipe owes its flaky airiness to three leavening ingredients: yeast, baking powder and baking soda. And, because they’re fool-proof, they’re also known as Bride Biscuits. This past winter, I was on a quest. A baking quest. A quest to find the perfect biscuit recipe. You know the kind of biscuit that’s light and …
Overnight Cinnamon Rolls are so worth the wait and effort! These Overnight Cinnamon Rolls are light, fluffy and full of cinnamon goodness. Who doesn’t love cinnamon rolls? Seriously. I haven’t found anyone who doesn’t suddenly become your best friend when you start talking about making cinnamon rolls. The real question is two-fold or maybe three-fold. …
My Cream Puffs Recipe, is light, refreshing, super yummy and, believe-it-or-not, easy to make! But, first… There’s a restaurant in German Village called Schmidt’s. They are a family owned restaurant that’s been in business since 1967 and a part of the Columbus community since the 1880’s. They serve authentic or “real” German food. They are also …
This super soft Egg Nog Cookies recipe, complete with Egg Nog Frosting just might be the perfect holiday cookie (or anytime cookie, for that matter)! My Lenny just loves eggnog. So, I’ve been experimenting with new eggnog recipes. I tried Egg Nog Muffins, which were absolutely divine. If you haven’t tried them, you can get …
This Eggnog Muffins recipe is made using real eggnog, rum, and cinnamon. The ingredients in this Eggnogs Muffins recipe come together to make the perfect muffin, especially during the holiday season. I was grocery shopping at our local Kroger store last weekend when I came across Eggnog. It looked so festive on the shelf in …
Wondering what to do with all those autumn apples? Try this Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars recipe for one of the best ways to enjoy your fall harvest of applies! If you follow The Birch Cottage on Facebook, you know that I’ve been experimenting with Salted Caramel Sauce. There are many ways to make Salted …
Follow this PERFECT No Bake Cookies recipe for perfect No Bake Cookes every time. Made on the stove top, these classic oatmeal and cocoa cookies are perfect any time! How many times have you (when I say you, I’m really talking about me) made No Bake Cookies only to have them turn out too runny …
These Healthy Chocolate Chunk Muffins are not just a healthy alternative to chocolate muffins, but they taste amazing! Part of my quest for eating healthier means trying to find alternatives – especially those that help satisfy a sweet tooth. I found this recipe which happens to be a Whole Foods Vitatop Muffin copycat. I found …