Iced (or not) Lemon Bread
Scroll down for an 2024 updated version of this. This version similar to the lemon loaf sold at Starbucks. It’s guaranteed to be the first thing to disappear at a potluck. 1-1/2 C flour 1/2…
Stovetop Crackers
2 C whole wheat flour 1 t salt 1/2 C sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or flax seeds 1/4 C wheat germ 1/4 C vegetable oil 1/2 C cold water Blend together the flour, salt, seeds,…
Hoecake (Unleavened Bread)
3/4 C milk (reconstituted dried milk is fine) 1/4 t vinegar 2 T wheat bran About 1 C self-rising flour Mix the dough gently, until it’s the consistency of stiff cake batter. Do not overbeat.…
Alderney Bread
I ran across this in The Best of People and Food Cookbook, published in 1981. I’ve yet to try it, but the ingredients are different from anything I’ve ever seen, so it sounds yummy. Combine…
Savory Variations on Quick Bread
4 C self-rising flour 1 t salt 2 C buttermilk Mix together and spread in a well-greased loaf pan. Bake for an hour at 350 F. The variations include: Herb bread – add a teaspoon…
Biscuit Beer Bread
20-oz box baking mix (like Bisquick) 12-oz can or bottle of beer 2 T sugar Mix all ingredients and put in a greased loaf pan. Bake at 325 F for about an hour. Allow to…
Whole Wheat Beer Bread
2-1/2 C self-rising flour 1/2 C whole wheat flour 3 T sugar 12-oz can beer, room temperature 1/4 C bran flakes or quick oats Mix all the ingredients together. Let sit for an hour and…
Bermuda Tea Scones
4 T butter 1 C self-rising flour Handful golden raisins or other dried fruit Splash of sour milk Mix all ingredients to a smooth paste. Drop by spoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet and bake…
Sweet Beer Muffins
Since I don’t drink beer, I am always looking for creative ways to use up stray bottles or cans of the stuff that end up in my life. (3-ingredient beer bread is my old standby)…
Bran Boffins
1 C sour milk 1 egg 1/4 C oil 1 C bran 1 C whole wheat flour 1/2 C brown sugar 1/2 t salt 1 t baking soda Blend the milk, egg, and oil in…