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Fresh from the oven, bread warms the heart and soul ...


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... and nothing quite matches the smell of bread in the oven!  The tantalizing aroma greets you the moment you step in the front door and draws you to the kitchen like a magnet. 

You can't resist taking a peek through the over door window, and you're tempted to pop the door open -- but you don't.  You remember the saying, "Please don't open the oven door or jump up and down on the kitchen floor ... if you do, the bread will surely fall flat, and nothing I know is much worse than that!"

This zone is dedicated to the best bread recipes we can find, tips for baking breads, helpful hints, memoirs from real-live cooks and much more.  C'mon in and browse.  Smell that bread in the oven?

                                                   Nan Keltie, Zone manager

by Amelia Schaffer

My mother taught me to make these biscuits when I was maybe ten. They're very simple and yet so delicious! I like to whip up a quick batch in for desserts with some fresh strawberries or a nice jam. ...More>
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by Tammy L Mahan

Pumpkin bread is a delicious treat it can be served for breakfast as a snake or dessert. You can even get creative and wrap it up and present it as a gift for a friend or co-worker. This recipe makes ...More>
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Choosing the right flour ~


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  • Some flour makes better fluffy biscuits while other flours are suited to dense breads -- like pumpkin and banana breads. This website is full of info that helps the cook select the best flour for the best bread.
The Bread Bible: 300 Favorite Recipes
by: Beth Hensperger
Amazon Price: $11.33
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by Sheila Watson Kraklow

When the sky turns gray and new snow is falling, my heart longs to bake! Whether it's a loaf of bread, some cookies, coffeecake or a batch of cinnamon rolls, I love to bake on a cold winter's day! Her...More>
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by Joan Inong

Gingerbread is one of those foods that have a reminiscent quality to them. The smell of gingerbread reminds us of the holidays and of special sweets that have their own unique flavor. However, many pe...More>
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by Victoria Dame

Picture this in your mind if you will, a young, new bride and her first meal. I was so proud of myself. I had golden fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and string beans, plus the prettiest plate of homem...More>
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by Padre Art

The delicious fragrance of freshly baked bread and the mouth watering sight of a toasty brown loaf cooling on the rack are just a couple of the joys of homemade bread. Here are two recipes for easy t...More>
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by Cheryl Abney

Bread, called the staff of life, has satisfied our hearts, souls and bodies for centuries. 'Staff of life' is defined by the American Heritage Dictionary as a staple or necessary food, especially brea...More>
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How to knead bread dough ...

Fun to watch - easy to understand.  These two young men take you through the basics of kneading bread.

by Janet Mcleod

Bread rises for the same reason that Coke fizzes, champagne bubbles, beer forms a head, and Mentos erupt in carbonated drinks: the presence of carbon dioxide. Although these are completely different p...More>
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by Joseph Parish

The Secret to Russian Potato Bread I have previously written several articles on breads and bread making and would like to present an article on making Russian Potato Bread from my collection of br...More>
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by A. South

Amish Friendship Bread is a bit like the baking version of a chain letter. When you get the initial bag of starter batter, make more and then hand out subsequent bags to your friends. Start with a sta...More>
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by Mona Gallagher

Fry bread recipes vary from tribe to tribe, but they're usually a favorite with everyone no matter how you make them. When you eat the bread, you can spread honey, cinnamon or any other topping on it ...More>
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by Pat Lunsford

Banana bread is good no matter what time of day it is. It is naturally sweet and makes a healthy snack. Packed with energy-boosting complex carbohydrates banana bread contains dietary fiber, promotes ...More>
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by Sherry Law

My first bread maker was one that my sons affectionately called R2D2, after one of the robots in "Star Wars". It was round with a clear dome-shaped lid. My kids loved to come in and check the progre...More>
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by Joseph Parish

The bread of life - Bread Machine recipes Part 1 It is simply amazing some of the recipes and breads that you can turn out with today's modern bread machines. I have a bread machine that is a joy t...More>
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by Janette Peel

Making perfect scones is not difficult, and they get even easier with practice. This step-by-step guide will see you through the first few batches. First, read through the recipe and gather and asse...More>
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Sunbeam 5891 2-Pound Programmable Breadmaker, White

Amazon Price: $51.63
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Bread and Brunch ~

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The following recipe is super easy and goes well with biscuits or any other bread!

by Nan Keltie

NO-FUSS BRUNCH FOR A BUNCH Looking for a simple-but-hearty breakfast or brunch? Since the main dish is prepared the night before, all you have to do is pop it in the oven next morning. Along wit...More>
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