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Wondering about a bread machine yeast substitute? I’m here to demystify yeast! Baking bread is a process that has been around for centuries. The ingredients have remained relatively the same, with flour, water, salt, and yeast being the primary components. Over time, however, the methods of baking bread have changed and evolved as technology has…
If you’re looking for an easy way to make delicious banana bread, look no further than this bread machine banana bread recipe! This recipe is filled with simple ingredients and lets your bread maker do all the hard work. I’m guilty. And you might be too! I’ve been treating my beloved bread machine like… well,…
Here’s my take on a best bread machine recipe list. They’re quick, they’re easy, and they’re all delicious! Bread machines are one of the best inventions for busy people who love bread. You can have fresh homemade bread ready in just a few hours with less than 5 minutes hands on time. They also make…
Bread machine sourdough is light, airy, and delicious with a perfectly crisp crust. I bet you didn’t know it was so easy to make bread maker sourdough! Kevy called me from work while I was reorganizing the fridge. Heavy sigh. Usually, that’s a him job, because it doesn’t really bug me. But at this point,…
Whip up a batch of rich and aromatic rye bread within hardly any time with your bread maker! This easy-to-make rye bread is perfect for grilled cheese or toasted with an over-easy egg on top. Are you like me? Have one thing that you always order at a restaurant that you could make at home,…
Bread machine cheese bread is loaded with cheddar cheese, butter, and delicious. It’s a rich, moist, cheesy bread – add it to your must-make list! I know what you’re thinking, bread loaded with cheese, am I trying to kill your arteries? No, I am trying to butter up your tastebuds though! This bread machine cheese…
Take a look at my bread machine troubleshooting guide to identify what happened, how to avoid it next time, and how to potentially stop it from happening at all! Start with familiarizing yourself with the ingredients for bread and the common bread complaints, and you’ll be a bread maker pro in no time! Key Ingredients…
This white bread machine recipe is made with unbleached all-purpose flour or bread flour! You’ll love this easy bread recipe cause it’s perfect for sandwiches and toast and in our humble opinion, it’s one of the best bread machine recipes ever. There’s no arguing it, my Mom is 100% the best at baking homemade bread….
Experience the unexpected delight of this dill pickle sourdough bread. Savor the tangy dill pickles embedded in a warm, crispy sourdough loaf. Perfect for bread enthusiasts and pickle lovers! I am obsessed with dill pickle flavor. I guess in the way of obsessions it could be worse, but there’s just something so delicious about that…
Wondering how to store sourdough bread so it lasts longer? This article is full of actionable tips on how to best store your sourdough bread! If you’re like me, you take a lot of pride in your sourdough bread. You’ve got fermenty babies in all of your fridges, and you’ve learned how to freeze and…
The taste of eggnog in a deliciously sweet quick bread. It’s got all the flavour of eggnog and Christmas we all need this year! We did it. Set the tree up November 1. I don’t even feel bad. Alexa has been bumpin’ the Christmas music and I’ve shifted gears into all things Christmas flavored. #bringonthestretchypants…
Everything bagel bread is an easy homemade bread that harnesses the convenience of your bread machine with the magical powers of the cast iron dutch oven for a perfect loaf of bread. You’ll love this everything bagel bread! I’m kind of a collector of things vintage. Somehow, having something that has been previously used and…
Try this incredibly easy no knead bread recipe. This recipe takes the normal rise time from 18 hours to a mere 2. Use your oven, sous vide, Instant Pot, or dehydrator to speed up the proofing process. Check-in on your Canadian friends, ya’ll. We are not ok. We are COLD! After months of reasonable temperatures,…
An easy whole wheat bread machine recipe that has the rich flavour of whole wheat, the delicate sweetness of honey, and the soft fluffiness of white sandwich bread. This irresistible homemade honey whole wheat bread is simply the best. Here’s the problem tonight: I realized I forgot to buy bread. Normally that’s not a big…
Look, I have a problem. And the first step is admitting you have a problem… it’s the cardamom, man. I just can’t help myself. I go through a ridiculous amount of cardamom. But it’s oh so good. And this bread? Wow. this cardamom cranberry bread is next level. I’ve posted recipes with cardamom before, like my…
Sourdough, it’s like that one friend who never fails to light up any gathering – bold, full of character, and downright impossible to resist. Trust me, I’ve fallen for its charm more times than I can count! Then, there’s the everything bagel seasoning – an absolute riot at the flavor fiesta. We’re talking sesame seeds,…
Do you have leftover sourdough starter? Don’t throw it away – there are many delicious things you can make with the discarded portion of your starter! It’s a familiar scenario for anyone who’s ever made sourdough bread: you measure out the required amount of starter, feed it, use what you need for the recipe, and…
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This rye sourdough starter recipe will walk you through every step of making your own rye-based starter from scratch. The instructions are clear and easy to follow so you can start baking with your new starter in no time flat! I’ve been having so much fun with my 24-hour sourdough starter. That thing is resilient,…
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Save time and eat great! This Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup recipe is perfect for weeknight cooking! Using the speed of pressure cooking and the convenience of pre-cooked rotisserie chicken, you can have a delicious meal on the table in 35 minutes! Work. Make Supper. Sleep. Repeat. Am I the only one who feels stuck…
A deliciously hearty yet soft homemade bun recipe that can hold any filling you throw at it from hamburgers to pulled pork. Using your bread machine just makes it easier! I was such a smug little brat. Thinking “it will never happen to me, that is for old people, and I am never going to…
Deck the halls with festive flavor! These Christmas tree-shaped cinnamon rolls are more than just a treat—they’re a delicious way to rescue your sourdough discard and spread some holiday cheer. You’ll love pulling apart layers of buttery, golden dough swirled with warm cinnamon, enriched with nutty brown butter and tangy buttermilk. This sourdough cinnamon bun…
Sourdough baking has its own unique language, filled with terms that can be a bit confusing, especially for beginners. I’ve assembled a glossary to help demystify those terms so you can bake with confidence and truly understand what’s happening in each stage of your sourdough journey. A Acetic Acid Acetic acid is one of the…
You know you’re on to something when your teenager tastes a fresh from the oven sourdough peanut butter cookie and instead of saying anything just gives you a hug before snatching another couple of cookies from the baking tray and scampering off to do teenager things. Truly, I should have known it was coming. I…
The absolute shortest answer to the question of “What is autolyse?” is that it’s a simple process in which the flour and water portions of a bread recipe are combined and rested for a time before the remainder of the ingredients are added and the recipe is followed. I know, you’re thinking why am I…
Get the tips and tricks you need for freezing pork chops successfully. I’m not sure about you, but here in our neck of the woods, food prices have gone bananas. And not in a good way. More like the Gwen Stefani “this sh!t is bananas” way. One important thing that I do to mitigate high…
Bulk fermentation is the key to achieving a sour, flavorful loaf with a moist, airy crumb. Master the art of bulk fermenting with this guide! Sourdough is an incredibly intuitive process but it can be difficult to navigate when you’re new or inexperienced. The terms can be unfamiliar and it can be difficult to understand…
Wondering how to store sourdough discard? You’ve come to the right place! Learn how and where to store your discard for best results. I was so excited when I made my first sourdough starter! I watched the jar like a hawk, observing every millimeter of growth. I was obsessed and couldn’t wait to get started…
Sous vide whole chicken is a whole new world if you are roasted chicken challenged! It’s pretty much impossible to overcook and will give you a tender juicy chicken every time. Cooking a great chicken is hard. I don’t care if you’re Martha Stew or Ree Drummond, the Pioneer Woman, herself. Anyone can cook a…
Dehydrating celery is easy once you know how to do it. This versatile ingredient can be used in soups, stews, casseroles, and more! Dehydrated celery is a great way to add flavor without adding extra work. Having dehydrated celery around the house really seems like a weird thing to be happy about. But I’m always…
This easy pizza dough comes together quickly and after a short rise, it’s ready to bake into a chewy, crispy crust that makes the best homemade pizza you’ll ever make! This 6 ingredient pizza dough recipe will become a pizza night staple. Last summer, we hacked a GMG pizza oven to be a Traeger pizza…
This smoked meatloaf ain’t your mama’s classic meatloaf! This moist, tender and smoky meatloaf is the perfect, easy addition to the dinner rotation. Kids these days. They just don’t understand comfort food. You could ask if they want bbq meatloaf for dinner, and I’d bet most would say no. But we all know they really…
Homemade sourdough pasta is incredible. The tang of the sourdough starter discard adds a depth of flavor that the average noodle can’t match! I’m a carb junkie. I freely admit it. I am my best self when I’ve been eating carbs. Don’t lie, you’re the same way! You’re here, reading this recipe, after all! This…
Sourdough pretzels are all the best things about warm, salted, oven-fresh pretzels with a sourdough tang. You’ll LOVE these easy-to-make soft sourdough pretzels. I’ve started this silly thing where if I want my kids to do an unscheduled chore, I tell them I’ve got a small job. We all know it’s not a small job,…
Sourdough bagels are chewy, tangy, and so delicious! This easy sourdough New York style bagel recipe is sure to please. If you asked 10 people what the best breakfast food is, it’s likely that not even one of them would say “a bagel”. And those 10 people are WRONG. Bagels are the best breakfast food…
Whipped honey butter is the spread you didn’t know you needed! It’s creamy and subtly sweet, and oh so delicious! It’s also an obnoxiously easy + simple make to enhance your breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I always wonder if flavor affinity runs in genetics. I, for one, am not a huge fan of honey. Personally,…
Jalapeno salt is so easy to make at home, all you need is dried jalapenos or other peppers and coarse kosher salt! This delicious salt is perfect on everything from margarita rims, to popcorn, to steak and eggs. Flavoured finishing salts are so fun. They are a great way to add some complexity to your…
Smoked garlic is an incredibly easy, 2 ingredient recipe for your smoker. Use this smoked garlic recipe to transform your garlic to mellow, smoky, garlicky perfection. Garlic is good for more than just keeping vampires at bay! We use it in almost every savoury dish that gets prepared in our kitchen! We’ve all had roasted…
Smoked roast beef is the refresh Sunday dinner needs! This easy to follow recipe works with any chuck roast or pot roast. I’m not proud to admit the fact that before 2020 I couldn’t cook a beef roast. It was one of those things, like cooking rice, that I could not master. I’m here to…