Lussekatter or luciabullar are Scandinavian saffron buns served on St. Lucia Day (13 December). Ingredients 2 packages (4½ tsp) active dry yeast ¼ cup lukewarm water ½ tsp crushed (¼ tsp powdered) saffron threads ¾ cup (180 ml) half and…
Conventional bread, containing live yeast, leavens (rises) as the micro-organisms make carbon dioxide gas as a by-product of their metabolism. Similarly, soda bread utilizes the reaction between baking soda and vinegar, or some other acid, to make the bread rise…
Ingredients 2 cups cooked hominy grits 1 cup cornmeal 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 scant teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter 2 standard eggs 1 ½ cups milk 3 tablespoons sugar (optional) Procedure Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large…
Herb bubble bread is nice type of bread that is a good accompaniment to any meal. This recipe is for use with a bread machine. Ingredients Dough 4 ounces water 4 ounces milk 1 teaspoon salt 1 standard egg, beaten…
This raisin bread takes about three hours to make and about ½ hour of hands-on work. Ingredients Procedure Mix together lukewarm water, ½ teaspoon sugar, and the active dry yeast. Let stand until foamy. Combine butter, brown sugar, salt, and…
A batter bread is a type of bread made with a relatively high liquid to flour ratio. As a result, it forms more of a batter than a dough. This bread takes about three hours to make and about ½…
Drover’s damper is Australian bread, made by stockmen while taking care of or rounding up stock. It is meant to be made outside by a campfire. This is the “flash” version, made when butter and milk are available. Ingredients 2…
Ingredients Procedure Dough Stir yeast and sugar into warm water. Let stand until bubbly. Add the salt and about half the flour so the dough can be handled. Knead on lightly-floured surface until smooth and elastic, adding flour only if…
Corn pone is a small simple corn cake, similar to a johnnycake. It was originally cooked in ashes, and introduced to early European settlers by indigenous Americans. Ingredients 1 qt water Cornmeal 1 oz butter Salt (optional) Procedure Put on…
Cardamom bread is a sweet yeast bread of Scandinavian origin that is good served at breakfast, with coffee, or as a light dessert. Ingredients Procedure In a large mixing bowl, mix flour, salt and orange peel; whisk gently to distribute…
An alternative version of this recipe can be found here. Ingredients Procedure Preheat oven to 350°F (~175°C) Grease 9×5-inch (23×13 cm) loaf pan (optionally mix some sugar with a little cinnamon and spread over buttered surface of pan). Beat eggs.…
This is a basic, reliable banana bread recipe. The perfect thing to do with over-ripe bananas! An alternative version of this recipe can be found here. Ingredients Procedure Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8 x 4-inch (20…