Just imagine the aroma in your kitchen as the applesauce and spices bake together to form a delicious and nourishing treat like Apple Sauce Bread. There's a blog (http://www.bakerscommunity.com/blog/2009/11/29/apple-sauce-bread.html) that gives the recipe. The writer not only gives this one very good recipe for Apple Sauce Bread but describes another one that contains oatmeal and a filling made fr...

Try this easy and quick (30 minute) recipe for Irish Brown Bread to help you celebrate St. Paddy's Day. It's an authentic, hearty bread that's likely to become a household staple.Ingredients:1½ cups all-purpose flour1¼ cups whole-wheat flour¾ cup quick oats½ cup wheat germ2 tsp baking soda1 tsp salt1¾ cups buttermilk*2 Tbsp honeyDirections:1. Heat oven to 425ºF. Coat a large baking sheet with cook...

Use the slow cooker to make Reuben Sandwiches -- this hearty sandwich made with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian or Thousand Island dressing on rye bread. Ingredients: 1 package (2 pounds) refrigerated sauerkraut1 package (2 to 3 pounds) corned beef brisket1 cup Thousand Island dressing16 slices pumpernickel rye bread, toasted8 slices (1 ounce each) Swiss cheese Directions:...

This recipe for Banana Rolls is a light and luscious treat made with canned crescent rolls that could be served for breakfast or brunch. Ingredients: 3/4 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener 1 (8-ounce) package 1/3-less-fat cream cheese 2 bananas 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 (10-ounce) cans reduced-fat crescent rolls Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. 2.Mix Splenda® Granu...

This recipe for Pineapple Plantain Muffins is a light and luscious muffin that could be served for breakfast or brunch.Ingredients:1 large ripe plantain 1/4 teaspoon light butter 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon2 cups all-purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons light butter3/4 cup Splenda® Sugar Blend 1/3 cup Splenda®...

This recipe for Cheery Cherry Muffins is a light and luscious muffin that could be served for breakfast or brunch.Ingredients:1/2 pound fresh or frozen cherries, pitted1/4 cup margarine1/4 cup reduced-fat cream cheese1/2 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener1 large egg2 cups self-rising flour, sifted1 cup nonfat milkDirections:1. Preheat oven to 400ºF. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper l...

This recipe for Miniature Apple Muffins is a light and luscious muffin that could be served for breakfast or brunch.Ingredients:3/4 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener1 cup butter, softened2 teaspoons molasses2 large eggs1/3 cup apple juice concentrate, thawed2 teaspoons grated fresh lemon peel2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 teaspoon baking sod...

This recipe for Crispy French Toast is a light and luscious version of french toast that could be served for breakfast, brunch or anytime. After dipping the bread in egg mixture, it is dredged in crushed cornflake cereal and baked until crispy.Ingredients:1 cup 1% low-fat milk3/4 cup half and half1/2 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener2 tablespoons vanilla extract4 large eggs6 thick slice...

This recipe for Lemon-Orange Walnut Bread is a light and luscious quick bread that could be served for breakfast or brunch.Ingredients:2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda2/3 cup 1% low-fat milk1 tablespoons lemon juice1-1/2 teaspoons freshly grated orange peel2 large eggs3/4 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener1/2 cup butter, melted2 teaspoons vanilla e...

Have you ever given or received a Holiday Gift in a Jar*? Consider preparing this recipe for Double-Chocolate Walnut Bread as a gift. Just layer the dry ingredients in a jar as instructed in the first recipe. (See picture of layered jar in recipe for Double-Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies.) Copy the second recipe below and attach the recipe with a gift tag to the jar using raffia or ribbon. (*See ...

Have you ever given or received a Holiday Gift in a Jar*? Consider preparing this recipe for Morning Glory Muffins as a gift. Just layer the dry ingredients in a jar as instructed in the first recipe. (See picture of layered jar in recipe for Double-Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies.) Copy the second recipe below and attach the recipe with a gift tag to the jar using raffia or ribbon. (*See 11-5-09 ...

Have you ever given or received a Holiday Gift in a Jar*? Consider preparing this recipe for Cherry-Nut Raisin Bread as a gift. Just layer the dry ingredients in a jar as instructed in the first recipe. (See picture of layered jar in recipe for Double-Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies.) Copy the second recipe below and attach the recipe with a gift tag to the jar using raffia or ribbon. (*See 11-5-0...

Real home-baked goodness in under an hour. So satisfying!Ingredients:Nonstick cooking spray1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup white whole wheat flour or whole wheat flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground ginger1 egg1/2 cup snipped dried apricots1/2 cup fat-free milk1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce1/4 cup canola oil2 tablespoons reduced-...

Who doesn't like pecan rolls? Oh, but that soft, melt-in-your-mouth, sweet bread infused with cinnamon, brown sugar, butter and pecans just perfectly says that morning has broken! Pecan rolls and a cup of coffee just seems to take you to heaven, doesn't it?There's a recent post (http://www.bakerscommunity.com/blog/2009/10/31/pecan-rolls.html) that will tell you a lot about pecan rolls. The writer ...

Have more fun during the holidays this year by personalizing your gifts. Gather the family or enlist your friends, and put together a selection of attractive gifts in a jar. (For picture of layered jar, see Minty Rich Cocoa.) You can make these jars up to six weeks in advance --- just be sure your containers are airtight, well sealed, and stored in a cool place. Do keep an eye on expiration d...

Have more fun during the holidays this year by personalizing your gifts. Gather the family or enlist your friends, and put together a selection of attractive gifts in a jar. (For picture of layered jar, see Minty Rich Cocoa.) You can make these jars up to six weeks in advance --- just be sure your containers are airtight, well sealed, and stored in a cool place. do keep an eye on expiration dates ...

For a can't-miss breakfast treat, toast slices of this delightfully sturdy bread -- known for its crunchy, coarse texture -- and slather them with honey butter, jam, or spreadable fruit.Prep: 20 minutes  --  Rise: 45 minutes  --  Bake: 25 minutes  --  Oven: 400ºFIngredients:Cornmeal6 cups all-purpose flour2 packages active dry yeast¼ tsp. baking soda2 cups milk½ cup...

Have you eaten Focaccia bread? More people are trying it according to a recent blog (http://www.muglover.com/blog/2009/09/22/im-going-to-try-focaccia-bread.html). You can find the history of Focaccia bread right here on Today's Baker.You can also find many recipes and suggestions for making this particular bread on the Internet. One is called The Easiest, Bestest Focaccia Bread Ever!!  Now on...

There are a lot of terms related to baking bread. When making bread, most require being raised, which is basically when dough that contains yeast is made. There are different types of raising. One type is known as refrigerator rise. This process requires that once the dough is mixed, it is placed in the refrigerator to rise very slowly. This allows for the bread to be more flavorful and textured d...

I recently found this recipe for homemade rye bread on the Food Network and it was relatively easy to make. There's nothing like homemade bread. You should try it.1 envelope (¼-ounce) dry yeast1 tablespoon sugar3 tablespoons melted butter1 egg1 cup warm milk (about 110ºF)1½ teaspoons salt1 cup rye flour2½ cups bleached all-purpose flour1 tablespoon caraway seeds1 teaspoon vegetable oil1 large egg,...

Yeast Roll-Ups (Crescent Rolls)1 package yeast1/4 cup warm water1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon vanilla3 eggs1 cup shortening (1/2 butter)2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup sugar1 cup chopped nutsPowdered sugar frostingPreheat oven to 350 degrees and grease cookie sheets.  Dissolve 1 package yeast in 1/4 cup warm water.  Add sugar, vanilla, 1 whole egg plus 2 yolks and mix together.  C...