I was recently “commissioned” to make a loaf of Irish soda bread for a competition this past week hosted by the Senate Armed Services Committee. My loaf was entered on behalf of the Joint Staff. The loaf ended up placing second. However, my loaf won the people’s choice award. Even the CMC Commandant of the Continue reading
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Savory Popovers, think Bougie Garlic Bread
I wanted to make use of the popover tins that Brooke has. Plus I found that savory popovers have a low keyword density. This inspired me to try what I like to call bougie garlic bread. A traditional popover is only flavored with butter and salt. Not to be confused with a Yorkshire pudding, which Continue reading
Delicious Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread Recipe
This apple cinnamon monkey bread will reset your expectations of this classic dessert/bread. In the past, I’ve had monkey bread that is dry and without much flavor. This recipe will help to put an end to that association. The secret to a moist and delicious monkey bread is butter, unsurprisingly. Like most amazing desserts, it’ Continue reading
A Modern Take on the Classic Stollen Bread Recipe
I started making Stollen bread a few years back when I found Ryan Patrick’s tutorial on Youtube. If any of my instructions don’t make sense, check out his video. I’m a visual learner too so I won’t be insulted. Just leave me a comment about what parts were hard to follow. I’ll send some baked Continue reading
Amazing Pumpkin Challah Recipe
“Pumpkin challah? Can we cut it out with all the pumpkin recipes? It’s after Halloween and decorative gourd season needs to make way for Christmas recipes.” I swear this is the last one for the year. But this challah recipe is seriously delicious. The pumpkin flavor comes through just right and the challah stays nice Continue reading
Delicious Hearth Bread with Garlic and Parsley
I found this recipe for hearth bread in one of my wife’s cookbooks and while I can’t say I’m a domestic goddess just yet, I’m making strides in that general direction. Having tried a few recipes from here already, I haven’t been disappointed yet. Plus my wife has enjoyed everything and that’s really the most Continue reading
Authentic German Soft Pretzel Recipe
Its fall and while decorative gourd season is in full swing, Oktoberfest is also happening. So an authentic German soft pretzel recipe seemed to be in order. I’ll have more pumpkin-related recipes soon, don’t worry. The secret ingredient to make these pretzels “authentic” is lye. Now that the secret’s out, let’s jump into the recipe. Continue reading
Challah Bread Recipe to Win Friends and Influence People
Challah bread is one of my favorite loaves of bread to make, eat, and share. While I’d like to say I enjoy making, eating, and sharing the same, I have to say making it is my favorite. Unlike sourdough or baguettes, challah is a relatively simple dough to make and shape. The simplicity of challah Continue reading
Pumpkin Bread Recipe for Fall
Pumpkin bread might not be the first thing you think of when seasonal baked goods for fall come to mind. But unlike apple cider donuts, which are the first thing to come to mind for me when I think fall baked goods, pumpkin bread is much quicker and easier to make. Similar to banana bread, Continue reading
Deliciously Foolproof Banana Bread Recipe
Ask someone if they like bananas and the results are mixed. Ask someone if they like banana bread, and chances are good they’ll say they do. Chocolate chips and various other mix-ins definitely help banana bread appeal to a wide audience. However, the simplicity of banana bread is what makes it so great in my Continue reading