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Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes

January 5, 2013 Melissa Leave a Comment

My mother loves vanilla cupcakes. Every birthday she requests vanilla on vanilla. This combination does nothing to spark my interest, but as a good daughter should I make them for her. I need more flavor in my cakes than just vanilla and as far as blonde cupcakes go these are my … [Read more...]

Recipe Index cupcakes, lemon, poppy seed

French Toast Bread

July 10, 2012 Melissa 10 Comments

I am fighting a  painfully frustrating war  with my two year old son when it comes to eating breakfast. I feel like I have tried everything under the sun with virtually no successes. I  win the occasional  battle and think to myself, "okay, now we are finally on to something", … [Read more...]

Recipe Index enriched dough, French Toast Bread, sweet breads, Yeast Breads

Sunflower Seed Batard made with Sourdough

June 19, 2012 Melissa 1 Comment

I think that most people who follow my site will agree that I really like making breads above all other things. I can't seem to help it. There is no other baked good that requires as much  nurturing  and understanding as a loaf of bread. It is unique in the fact that it really is … [Read more...]

Recipe Index batard, hearth bread, sourdough, Sunflower Seed Batard made with Sourdough, wild yeast

Biscotti Picanti

June 6, 2012 Melissa Leave a Comment

I came across this recipe while searching for some different kinds of yeast breads to teach at one of my classes. I was looking for something that would have a very distinctive flavor and that would utilize some different techniques. This recipe has both of those and the spices … [Read more...]

Recipe Index Biscotti Picanti, crackers, Regional Breads, specialty, Yeast Breads

Homemade Hamburger Buns

May 30, 2012 Melissa 2 Comments

Homemade Hamburger Rolls

Summer is unofficially here again! I love that I live in New England and get to enjoy four distinct seasons. The start of a new season always gets  me excited. I don't think I could ever live without the changing seasons, because when the seasons change so do the menu options. … [Read more...]

Recipe Index Homemade Hamburger Buns, rolls, Yeast Breads

Country Sourdough Boule with Chocolate

May 21, 2012 Melissa 2 Comments

Country Chocolate Boule

I'll be honest, this bread turned out pretty amazing on the first try, which rarely happens when I am creating a brand new recipe, but I guess we all get lucky sometimes. The only thing I really changed from my first attempt was to add a little more chocolate. I only put about 4 … [Read more...]

Featured Recipes, Recipe Index Country Sourdough Boule with Chocolate, sourdough, wild yeast breads, Yeast Breads

Pane Siciliano (Semolina Bread)

May 8, 2012 Melissa 3 Comments

Pane Siciliano Bread

I have made Pane Siciliano or Semolina Bread many, many times before, because I love its nutty flavor and beautifully golden interior crumb. A few months ago I was planning for my next session of baking classes and was trying to think of recipes that were not your everyday … [Read more...]

Recipe Index hearth breads, Pane Siciliano, Regional Breads, semolina bread, Yeast Breads

Braided Brioche

February 12, 2012 Melissa Leave a Comment

I love brioche!! How can you beat the oh so soft and rich interior of a bread that is made with so much butter? Well, I think spread a bit more butter on a slice and add a touch of fresh raspberry jam! This dough is hard to work with and I recommend making the dough by stand … [Read more...]

Recipe Index enriched dough, recipes, sweet breads, sweet dough

Raspberry Pinwheel Cookies

January 3, 2012 Melissa Leave a Comment

I really thought I was going to get a lot of things posted this holiday season, but such is life time got away from me. My grandmother got sick then passed away the week before Christmas, so posting didn't really seem that important. So, I apologize for all my cookie recipes … [Read more...]

Our Favorites, Recipe Index cookies/bars, Raspberry Pinwheel Cookies, recipes

Gingerbread Cookies

December 30, 2011 Melissa Leave a Comment

This year was my first attempt at making gingerbread. I never really thought I liked it before, but always thought my Christmas cookie platter looked like it was missing something without those little men smiling back at me. I decided to try a recipe from Peggy Porschen's Pretty … [Read more...]

Our Favorites, Recipe Index cookies/bars, Gingerbread Cookies, recipes

Christmas Sugar Cookies

December 20, 2011 Melissa Leave a Comment

This is my favorite sugar cookie recipe of all time. It makes the perfect dough that is easy to roll out and the cut out designs hold their shape perfectly. I use 1/4" dowels as guides to roll the dough to a perfectly even thickness, but you can just estimate a 1/4" if you don't … [Read more...]

Our Favorites, Recipe Index Christmas Sugar Cookies, cookies/bars, recipe

Whole Wheat Boule

December 17, 2011 Melissa 1 Comment

Ingredients: 200 grams of refreshed levain or pre-ferment* 350 grams whole wheat flour 150 grams unbleached all-purpose flour 400 grams room temperature water 10 grams of salt 100 grams raisins Place the water and levain or pre-ferment into a large bowl and … [Read more...]

Our Favorites, Recipe Index batard, boules, hearth breads, whole wheat

Whole Wheat and Raisin Batard

November 14, 2011 Melissa Leave a Comment

I really love playing with my favorite sourdough recipe. I have tried all different types of flour from spelt to oat, but this  version made with freshly ground whole wheat flour is my new favorite (although I am sure I am not done playing with it yet). It is about one part whole … [Read more...]

Recipe Index hearth bread, recipe, sourdough, torpedo loaf, Whole Wheat and Raisin Batard, Wild-yeast bread

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Cream Cheese Filling

October 29, 2011 Melissa 1 Comment

My son, Parker, used to eat everything I tried to feed him up until he was about 15 months old. Now he is nearing 19 months and gives me the tight-lipped, "I refuse to eat that concoction you call food" face. That is until I fed him these. I did not even assemble them yet, I just … [Read more...]

Our Favorites, Recipe Index cakes and cookies, cream cheese filling, dessert, pumpkin whoopie pies, recipe

Pumpkin Doughnuts

October 26, 2011 Melissa 6 Comments

It is October which just screams pumpkin  to me. I will say though, that after Thanksgiving hits I am pretty much pumpkin free for the next 9-10 months. Since I made my own pumpkin puree this year I have an abundance of the stuff in the freezer so, I have been looking for all … [Read more...]

Recipe Index cinnamon sugar, enriched, fried, pumpkin doughnuts, recipe, yeast dough

Apple and Sweet Cheese Bread

October 24, 2011 Melissa 2 Comments

I love bread, I love apples...oh and I love cheese danish! So, this apple and sweet cheese bread is all encompassing for me. It is a nice enriched sweet dough with sauteed cinnamon apples and rich cheese danish filling. There are a lot of parts to it, but it is worth the extra … [Read more...]

Our Favorites, Recipe Index apple and sweet cheese bread, babka, cheese danish filling, enriched bread, enriched dough, yeast bread

Semolina Filone

August 5, 2011 Melissa 1 Comment

This recipe is adapted from Artisan Baking by Maggie Glezer. I have made some tweaks to this recipe that make it work better for me, but I would definitely recommend Maggie's book. It is filled with beautiful pictures, great stories and amazing recipes. This dough is really … [Read more...]

Recipe Index durum flour, hearth bread, Italian, pasta flour, poolish, pre-ferment, semolina, sesame seeds, torpedo

Kaiser Roll Recipe

June 29, 2011 Melissa 1 Comment

With the Fourth of July holiday almost upon us I was thinking of what things I would like to make and bring to the family picnics. So I thought, what would be better than bringing your own homemade rolls for burgers and sandwiches? It is something a bit unexpected, yet sure to be … [Read more...]

Recipe Index bulkie rolls, deli rolls, hamburger buns, Kaiser rolls, levain, pre-ferment, rolls, shaping bread

Rustic French Bread made with Levain

May 10, 2011 Melissa 9 Comments

This is my mainstay bread. It is always in my freezer ready for an impromptu dinner party or just an accompaniment to Wednesday night's pasta dinner.  I just pull it out of the freezer and place it in  a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes with the foil on, then remove the foil and … [Read more...]

Recipe Index baguette, baking stone, couche, French Bread, french sourdough, hearth bread, levain, wild yeast

Raisin Rye Sourdough Bread

April 13, 2011 Melissa 4 Comments

This past weekend I was dreaming of a bread that I had at a local restaurant a while back. It was a hearty sandwich bread studded with raisins with a hint of cinnamon in the background. I had it as toast with my breakfast, and it held up really well to a thick layer of butter and … [Read more...]

Recipe Index cinnamon raisin bread, levain, raisin bread, Rye Bread, sandwich bread, sourdough, wild yeast

Deli Rye Bread

March 25, 2011 Melissa 3 Comments

This recipe is adapted from Rose Levy Beranbaum's The Bread Bible. This was the first bread baking book that was ever purchased for me, and it was and still is a great go to guide for me. I appreciate her dedication to getting her recipes so exact that they are almost … [Read more...]

Recipe Index cloche, covered baker, Deli Rye, hearth bread, Jewish Rye, New York Rye, Rye Bread, sponge

Traditional Bagels

March 15, 2011 Melissa Leave a Comment

Traditional Bagels

Ingredients: 2 cups (16 oz) warm water 1 ¼ tsp. instant yeast 2 TB malt syrup or sugar 1 TB vegetable oil 7 cups (32 oz) bread flour 1 TB salt Toppings of choice 1.         In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer place the water, yeast, and malt syrup. … [Read more...]

Recipe Index bagels, boiled, recipe, traditional

Blueberry Scones

March 10, 2011 Melissa 3 Comments

Muffins and scones are such different baked goods, but so often the scones I find out are much more like muffins than a traditional scone. A scone is much more like a biscuit and half as sweet as a muffin. It is the perfect snack to accompany an afternoon tea or cup of coffee. I … [Read more...]

Recipe Index biscuit method, Blueberry, Quick Bread, Scone

Challah Bread

February 24, 2011 Melissa 1 Comment

Ingredients: 5 tsp instant or active dry yeast (2 pkgs) 1 cup (8 oz) warm water ½ cup (4 oz) sugar 3 large eggs 4 ½ - 5 cups (22 ½ - 25 oz) unbleached all-purpose flour 2 tsp salt ½ cup (4 oz) unsalted butter, at room temperature In a large bowl dissolve … [Read more...]

Recipe Index braided, challah, enriched dough, holiday bread, sweet dough

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