Do you love donuts but hate deep frying things? Or, do you just happen to have a donut pan gathering dust in your pantry? Either way this baked buttermilk donut recipe is for you. A Short History of Baked Donuts There is no such thing as a short history of the traditional fried donut; it … Read more
Are we alone in spending the winter dreaming of summer rhubarb? This rhubarb dream bar recipe showcases the best of summer rhubarb. It has layers of tender shortbread-like crust, creamy almond filling, and tart rhubarb tops. Rhubarb Dreams We acknowledge that while many of us dream of rhubarb, we might each have our own rhubarb … Read more
This apple scones recipe uses shredded apples to give a light sweet apple-y flavor to traditional homemade scones. These buttery scones make for a perfect special treat on a fall morning. A Short History of Scones and Apples England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales all claim to have invented the scone. The Oxford English Dictionary reports … Read more
There isn’t much of a secret to this chocolate chip waffles recipe. Simply combine our favorite classic buttermilk waffles recipe with chocolate chips for the perfect fluffy waffles studded with melty chocolate chips. This is an all-time favorite breakfast in our house. A Short History of Chocolate Chips In modern baking, we sometimes take chocolate … Read more
This no bake raspberry pie is everything that is best about summer in a single bite – a crunchy shell, a creamy interior, and the sweet-tart flavor of fresh raspberries. A Word About Graham Cracker Crusts All About Sylvester Graham Have you ever wondered where graham crackers come from? No? Just us? Well, use the … Read more
Have you ever wished that chocolate babka came in a more portable (and dare we say more portion-controlled) form? Well, this chocolate cinnamon rolls recipe is here to make your dreams come true. A Short History of Chocolate Babka Babka seems to have originated in Eastern Europe. Bakers in Jewish communities would wind left-over challah … Read more
This banana bundt cake recipe uses oil, rather than butter for an extra moist crumb. We like our banana bundt cake with all of the chocolates — chocolate chips in the batter, chocolate ganache glaze, and chocolate chips sprinkled on top! All About Ganache The chocolate ganache is the secret ingredient that really makes this … Read more
This waffle recipe with applesauce relies on a classic baking swap, replacing some of the oil and all of the eggs with applesauce. Despite the lack of eggs and oil, this recipe produces surprisingly fluffy waffles that aren’t too sweet. A Short History of Applesauce and Canning Cooks have relied on apples to add sweetness … Read more
This recipe is for the sugarholics who bite into a cinnamon roll and wonder if it wouldn’t taste just a little better if it was sweeter and goo-ier. Not for the faint of heart, this homemade caramel cinnamon rolls recipe will use up most of the sugar and butter contents of your pantry. But, it … Read more
Question: Is there anything better than an ooey-gooey rum cake? Answer: Only one thing – this chocolate rum cake recipe A Short History of Chocolate and Rum Cakes We could find no historial information about chocolate rum cakes, but it seems likely that, like their rum-only cousins, they emerged from the Caribbean islands. This seems … Read more