Yield: 1 loaf, 2 small loaves, or 6-8 muffins This delightful treat was a hit with my neighbors. Cooking time will vary depending on what form you choose. Just watch closely and remove your treats from the oven once a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry 1 teaspoon baking […]
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Cardamom Tea Bread
Yield: 3 mini-loaves I like using mini-loaf pans to make and share my baked goods. This “tea bread” gets its name from the instant tea in the mix, which lends a nice, distinctive flavor. I used loquats in my version, which are small, orange (when ripe), tangy, and juicy fruits that I have growing in […]
Cranberry Nut Bread
Yield: 1 loaf We have Ocean Spray to thank for this recipe. Yep. It comes from the back of the Ocean Spray Cranberry bag. The women in my family have made it for years. Enjoy! Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour 1 cup sugar 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking […]
Maple Corn Bread
I love this corn bread recipe. It’s great with seasonal soups and stews, and freezes well. It’s super moist and sweetened with maple syrup (sub honey if you want to). You can also use this recipe to make muffins or mini-muffins; just adjust the cooking time accordingly. Enjoy!
Irish Soda Bread
Yield: One 8-inch oval loaf With the whole grains, golden raisins, and caraway seeds, this hearty bread is both savory and sweet. It makes a nice addition to dinner or breakfast. Ingredients: 1 ½ cups whole wheat four ¾ cup flour 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 teaspoons caraway seeds 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 2 […]
Zucchini Bread
Yield: 2 loaves (or, 1 loaf and 8 muffins) This recipe comes from Heidi Swanson’s 101 Cookbooks blog. There is a lot to love about this delicious quick bread. The cinnamon and curry powder combination is surprisingly sweet and spicy. I did not use the crystallized ginger, but only because I did not have it on hand. […]
Chocolate Banana Bread
Yield: 1 loaf It’s hard to know whether this scrumptious quick bread belongs under breakfast, snacks, or small indulgences, because at my house, it satisfies as all three! At Rancho La Puerta, sister spa to Golden Door, they serve this bread following the morning hike. Unsweetened prune puree (yup, baby food!) works its magic to help bind […]