Cinnamon Raisin Bread

This is a bread that has actually been on my to-do list for a while now. I finally got around to making it last week and... wow! It sure was worth it! It reminded me of the cinnamon raisin bread my mom would sometimes bring home when I was a kid. Just delicious! And the …

Peanut Butter Banana Bread

Banana bread is such a wonderfully versatile treat. It works as a snack, dessert, or breakfast. It can be made with berries, chocolate chips, or any number of other additions. It's quite the multitasker! When I was a kid, my mom would sometimes eat it for breakfast with some peanut butter. It was definitely a …

English Muffins

Lately, I've been frequently ending up with homemade bread for brunch on the weekends. Sometimes (like the brioche) it's because I made it specifically for that purpose, and other times (like the cottage dill bread), I simply had leftovers from the week. It's been great! Keeping with this theme, last week, I decided to prepare some …

Brioche

As you may know, I absolutely love brunch. It's probably my favorite meal. I also love bread. So, naturally, I love brioche. It's such a wonderful brunch bread! Super soft and buttery and makes an incredible French toast! Last week, I decided to try making my own brioche, resulting in two wonderful brunches over the …

Bagels… And My First Kitchen Fire

This morning, I happened to wake up pretty early. I had been wanting to try making bagels for a while, but every time I thought about it, I didn't want to spend so much time and wait so long for breakfast/brunch. So, this morning seemed like the perfect time to try it. I began by …

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Streusel Bread

I just love fall! The trees are colorful, the weather is nice, and harvest festivals are everywhere. This last weekend was a beautiful fall weekend, so I made sure to get my pumpkin spice lattes, wear sweaters and scarves, and do fall activities. Mostly, I went to a farm and corn maze, complete with pumpkin …

Apple Fritter Bread… And a Lesson in Temperature

I've mentioned it before, but with the wonderful supply of apples at the farmers market, I just can't help but bake with them! I keep telling myself I'll use some other fruit or berry. But, I inevitably end up with apples in my refrigerator, just begging me to bake with them. Yesterday, after another successful trip to …

Zucchini Bread French Toast

If you know me fairly well, you will know that I absolutely love brunch! It's probably my favorite meal. I've planned countless epic brunches (usually including bottomless mimosas). They became something of a legend among my friends in the DC area. At one point, I had an eight week streak going of brunching every weekend. And if …