Baking · Bread · Muffins

Spiced Pumpkin Muffins

This recipe makes a TON of muffins - three dozen perfectly sized ones. Or, you can make three 9x5 inch loaves out of it. Great for sharing! I'm taking these to MOPS tomorrow. I did some plain, some with chocolate chips added and some with candied walnuts on top. You could also add raisins soaked… Continue reading Spiced Pumpkin Muffins

Baking · Bread · Snacks

Northwest Pumpkin Bread

Sometimes, baking can help soothe the soul. A gentleman in my church died last week and it's his funeral today. I won't be able to go due to conflicting wedding things, but baked goods were requested for the gathering - and that's the least I can do. The original title of this recipe was Downeast… Continue reading Northwest Pumpkin Bread

Baking · Bread

Gruyère Beer Bread

I'm making a delicious beef stew for dinner tonight, and thought this rich, cheesy bread would be a perfect complement to the hearty, savory stew. Gruyère is generally known as one of the finest cheeses for baking, having a distinctive but not overpowering taste. It also melts amazingly well. I've used mozzarella in this bread… Continue reading Gruyère Beer Bread