Roasted Apple Nut Bread

I recently made some roasted applesauce and enjoyed it so much that when I saw this King Arthur Flour recipe I knew I had to make it. This time I roasted some small apple pieces sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar – yum! Anyone who has worked with yeast knows that a long resting time enhances … Continue reading

Overnight Crusty Baguettes

Since I have been in the mood for baking bread lately I am drawn to different  types of bread and sometimes gadgets needed to achieve certain results. I have made bread the traditional way in the oven and I own a mini bread machine  that I love to make bread in  (I use to have … Continue reading

Kitchen Gadgets – Baguette Baker

My new and red stoneware baguette baker is my latest addition in my kitchen.  It makes three 13-1/2″  traditional thin (2-1/4″) crispy French baguettes.  Mine were not that long but the flavor and crust were there on all three loaves. My loaves rose up and not lengthwise so much. The lid traps the steam to … Continue reading

Maple Bacon Paczki

Yes, it’s true Maple Bacon Paczki to celebrate Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras.  Paczki filled with yummy cream and topped with maple and bacon!  I found these at my local Busch’s store  in Ann Arbor, Michigan – how lucky can I get 🙂 See my homemade version here. Maybe next year I will try  this … Continue reading