Breads & Breakfasts

Instead of buying bread from the store, consider making your own commercial bread at home. Commercial bread companies use a lot of yeast in order to manufacture their bread to last longer on the...

Are you studying Africa in School? Eating african cuisine is a great way to get to know what foods they eat. I've included several African recipes on ehow and this one is for making rice...

When preparing your yeast for baking bread, it's important not to kill the yeast by using water that is too hot. Properly prepare active yeast with advice from a cooking business owner in this...

Instant yeast works best when poured into tepid water, meaning the water is warmer than lukewarm, but not hot to the touch. Find out more about using instant yeast with tips from a cooking...

Many people want to make bread but have little success doing it. There are many reasons for this: They don't know what the dough is suppose to feel like. They don't know how to properly mix the...

The secret to making a fluffy bread is increasing the gluten. Ever wondered why whole wheat bread tends to be a bit dense and heavy? It is the lack, or rather the break down of gluten due to the...

Theres nothing better then waking up to the smell of fresh cinnamon rolls coming from the kitchen.

This recipe is for a delicious German Butterkuchen. This comes directly from Germany from my In-laws. It is a German breakfast cake. Delicious any time. Great for a holiday dessert idea also. This...

If you have read my easy tutorial on how to cultivate your own wild yeast from raisins, and now want to make bread with it you are in the right place. See just cultivating the wild yeast from...

Elephant ears are traditionally fried bread sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon. The dough mix uses yeast and gets formed into balls before frying, the bread disks don't always come out round and...

With the exception of flat breads, all bread dough needs rising time to increase in volume. You cannot simply mix flour and water together and expect it to rise; the bread needs some help from...

Sourdough is a wonderful way to boost the nutrition of your baked goods. The fermented dough has more protein which means a slower glucose reaction. When using sourdough think beyond bread and...

If you want to prepare hot dogs, the selection of store-bought buns can be pretty limiting in both size and flavor. Although hot dog buns may seem like an item that can only be processed, they can...

My children absolutely love helping to make pizza dough and love choosing the toppings to go on top. Whenever my children have friends over for birthday parties, we always make sure to make...

A slice of freshly baked homemade bread is nirvana for some, a money-saving alternative to store-bought loaves for others. Basic bread is simple to make, but the dough must be kneaded to develop...

We have been making these for years and years, and always bring a batch to our local church suppers. Thus, we have always refereed to these as church supper biscuits. When making them at home, I...

Homemade bread is always a welcome treat. It smells wonderful during the baking process and you know what ingredients go into it! However, bread making can be a difficult and time consuming task...

Yeast bread does not have to be store-bought or difficult to make from scratch. With basic ingredients and easy directions, you can prepare easy-mix yeast bread for all occasions. Once you learn...

The gyro is a Greek sandwich made most often from gyro bread (commonly called pita), roast lamb, onion and tomato. It is served with a yogurt-cucumber sauce called tzatziki. This round, flat bread...

Baking bread from scratch rewards you with both a tantalizing scent from your oven and the taste of warm bread freshly cut from a loaf. Whole wheat bread has more fiber than white bread and fits...

Bake yeast bread on your schedule. If you want to cook yeast bread and need it for a specific time, sometimes it seems that it never works out to the correct time. You can control the time...

There is nothing better than nice, warm, baked bread from the oven, especially rosemary olive oil bread. Not only does it taste good, it also smells great. You can accompany it with a pasta dish...

Artisan breads are a delicious addition to the family table. With their chewy crust and hearty interior, they can be used for recipes such as bread puddings and french toasts, or simply enjoyed...

Baking bread at high altitudes differs in the method and ingredients. Unless you change the recipe, your bread will rise too quickly and likely collapse because the cooking time and temperature...

A basic sweetbread recipe is extremely useful, especially for a new cook. Use the simple yeast recipe to make perfect dinner rolls. Add some ingredients and you'll have cinnamon rolls, sticky...

Many of us are familiar with the 6th grade science experiment of using baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to create a volcanic lava effect. The reaction is fun, exciting and not in the least bit...

Ciabatta bread is a popular choice in gourmet bakeries across the country, but it can be made at home. Ciabatta is a long, fairly flat loaf with an open texture. It is ideal for sandwiches or to...

This is Grandma Irene’s version of the classic roll; a little sweeter and hers uses water and milk. The rolls are buttery, light and slightly sweet with a delicate crunchy outside. Their name...

Most bread recipes call for the addition of yeast to make the bread rise. Many types of bread can be made without the addition of yeast, as there are yeasts in the air that the bread dough can...

I have been longing to find a recipe that would get me close to the store-bought WASA crackers and I found one that I love. It is quite easy, it doesn't require any special baking skills and it's...

Yeast is the main ingredient in charge when it comes to bread making. It is a microorganism that produces air bubbles when it reacts with sugars. Those air bubbles are essential in making a dough...

Rosemary and onions lend their flavor to create a rich versatile bread that's good alone with a glass of milk or as side with light soups like potato or tomato. It’s also a delicious sandwich...

Bread contains just a few basic ingredients, yet problems can arise if the dough is not mixed correctly, ingredients are over or under used, or the bread is baked at the wrong temperature. If you...

The basic ingredients for almost all breads are flour and water. Flour forms the structure for the bread, and water combines with the flour to form a dough. For rising breads, yeast leavens and...

Friendship bread is a dessert bread that requires daily attention in its dough stage. For five days, the starter dough mixture must be cared for before being divided. People commonly share the...

Italian long bread is a treat with any Italian dinner from spaghetti to eggplant Parmesan. Similar in appearance to French bread, the Italian long bread has a crispy crust and soft insides....

Egg yolks are the fat in the egg and act as a bridge between other ingredients in bread, allowing other fats to combine with moisture. Fats can be natural fat in the flour or added in the form of...

There is nothing quite like the enticing aroma of bread fresh out of the oven. In our house a loaf of fresh bread doesn't last very long. Many times the first loaf never makes it to the cool stage...

You can make your own yeast rolls and bread instead of buying them from a grocery store. It's a rewarding way to complete a homemade dinner. The recipe for traditional yeast bread does not vary...

There are many reasons to make your own bread at home. First, the quality of homemade bread is far superior to what you will buy in the bread isle of your local supermarket. Second, the smell of...

Traditional bread making relies on starters made of flour, water and wild yeast gathered from the air. Though the bread making process takes longer than it would with store-bought yeast, bread...

Who knew you could use ordinary mashed potatoes to make yeast dinner rolls? Well potatoes are a starch so I guess it makes logical sense. Use the steps below for the Mashed Potato Yeast Roll recipe.

Hot rolls grace the dinner table often in my home. This is our favorite recipe, given to my mother by a friend almost thirty years ago, and it boasts delicately sweet and fluffy results.

Bread is life for much of the world, and a staple in the diets of most societies. It is inexpensive to make and requires only a few basic ingredients to turn out a tasty, versatile loaf. One...

Hard dough bread was introduced to the Jamaicans by the Chinese and is now a staple in Jamaican homes. Hard dough bread is similar to a Pullman loaf. It is a great bread for spreads such as butter...

Leavened and unleavened breads differ because the former includes ingredients that make the bread rise. Both types of breads have long cultural traditions that predate recorded history, appearing...

Nut rolls are delicious pastries derived from Central European cuisines. Each nut roll is a pastry made from yeast bread with one or more fillings. This recipe makes 6 rolls.

Bread is the staff of life, and baking it yourself imparts a sense of self-sufficiency unlike any other baking activity. Successful bread baking engages a fair measure of chemistry, and when...

Sourdough bread has a tangy taste, chewy crust and spongy texture. These characteristics are the result of baking with a sourdough "starter." In contrast to other types of bread making, where...

Microwave ovens are usually used as a convenient way to reheat food, or prepare some ready-made microwavable treat. However, there are many foods that can be cooked in a microwave; it is actually...