Bread Recipes

These muffins are extra large and yummy with the sugary-cinnamon crumb topping. I usually double the recipe and fill the muffin cups just to the top edge for a wonderful extra-generously-sized deli style muffin. Add extra blueberries too, if you want! Recipe by: Colleen Ingredients 40 m 8 servings 383  cals 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/3 cup vegetable oil1 egg 1/3 cup milk 1 cup fresh blueberries 1/2 cup white sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup butter, cubed 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Directions Prep   15 m Cook  25 m Ready In  40 m Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with muffin liners. Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 3/4 cup sugar, salt  and  baking powder. Place vegetable oil into a 1 cup measuring cup; add the egg and enough milk to fill the cup. Mix this with flour mixture. Fold in blueberries. Fill muffin cups r...

This is loosely based on the Turkish dish of lahmacun, but with a thicker bread base similar to pizza. Great for using leftover lamb, the charred aubergine gives a smoky depth; Prep: 30 mins Cook: 25 mins plus rising Serves 2 More effort Ingredients 7g fast-action dried yeast 200g '00' flour 200g strong bread flour 1 tbsp olive oil 1 aubergine ½ red onion, finely sliced 150g leftover lamb, shredded or chopped 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley 1 tomato, finely chopped 1 tbsp tomato purée 1 garlic clove, crushed pinch of ground cumin pinch of smoked paprika 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses (optional) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp pine nuts 1 tsp tahini Method To make the flatbread, put the yeast and 250ml warm water in a jug and mix well. Leave to sit for a few mins. Sift the flours into a bowl with 2 tsp salt, then slowly incorporate the yeast mix, stirring with a wooden spoon. Stir in the oil and turn the dough out onto a clean surface. Knead for 5 mins unti...

Packed with flavour, these are real hot cross buns. I started making them with my Dad, also a baker, when I was just 9 years old. The addition of apples to the dough enhances the taste and lends a lovely, moist texture. Makes 12 Prep 4 hours Bake 20 minutes Ingredients 500g strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting 10g salt 75g caster sugar 10g instant yeast 40g unsalted butter, softened 2 medium eggs, beaten 120ml warm full-fat milk 120ml cool water 150g sultanas 80g chopped mixed peel Finely grated zest of 2 oranges 1 dessert apple, cored and diced 2 tsp ground cinnamon For the crosses 75g plain flour 75ml water For the glaze 75g apricot jam Instructions 1. Put the flour into a large mixing bowl. Add the salt and sugar to one side of the bowl and the yeast to the other. Add the butter, eggs, milk and half the water and turn the mixture round with your fingers. Continue to add the water, a little at a time, until you’ve picked up all the fl...

This recipe, also known as "The Easiest Loaf of Bread You'll Ever Bake," appeared on the back of our King Arthur Flour bags for years. Many a baker has learned to bake crusty hearth-style bread using this recipe — how about you? With its directions geared towards the beginning bread baker, this is a wonderful place for a "newbie" to start. PREP 15 mins. to 25 mins. BAKE 35 mins. to 45 mins. TOTAL 1 hrs 55 mins. to 3 hrs 55 mins. YIELD 2 loaves, 30 servings INGREDIENTS Choose your measure: Volume    1 packet active dry yeast or 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon salt 2 cups lukewarm water (not over 110°F) 5 1/2 to 6 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour cornmeal or semolina, for sprinkling on the pan Ounces    1 packet active dry yeast or 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast 1/2 ounce sugar 1/2 ounce salt 16 ounces lukewarm water (not over 110°F) 23 3/8 ounces to 25 1/2 ounces King Arthur Unbleached All...

I love Pancake Day. A freshly made pancake with a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of sugar is one of life's little pleasures. Makes about 8 Ingredients 125g plain flour ½ tsp salt 2 medium eggs 150ml  full fat  milk 25g melted butter Little sunflower oil to grease the pan Instructions Place the flour and salt in a mixing bowl.  Make a well in the middle and crack the eggs into it.  Using a wooden spoon begin to mix, incorporating the flour from the edge of the bowl. As the mixture thickens gradually add the milk.  Mix well after each addition of milk and continue until all the milk is incorporated and you have a smooth batter.  Stir in the melted butter. Heat your pan over a medium to high heat.  Pour a little oil onto a wad of kitchen paper and lightly wipe the base of the pan to grease it. Pour a little batter into the middle of the pan, tip the pan from side to side and swirl the batter  round  until the base of the ...

If you'd like to learn how to make bread, here's a wonderful place to start. This easy white bread recipe bakes up deliciously golden brown. There's nothing like the homemade aroma wafting through my kitchen as it bakes. MAKES: 32 servings TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 30 min. + cooling INGREDIENTS 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast 2-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°) 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon salt 2 tablespoons canola oil 6-1/4 to 6-3/4 cups all-purpose flour DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, salt, oil and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 8-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until  doubled,  about 1-1/2 hours. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough in half. Shape...