Tag Archives: bread

Banana Nut Bran Muffins

Posted on 01/21/2023 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

These are adjusted from Nourish & Fete. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix all dry ingredients together. Mash bananas to a paste with oil and eggs. Add remaining wet ingredients and mix well. Pour into dry ingredients and mix to … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Lemon Scones

Posted on 04/06/2020 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Blueberry Lemon Scones 4 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 T. baking powder 3/4 tsp. baking soda 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp. lemon zest, grated 1 cup + 1 T. unsalted butter, very cold 1 1/2 cups … Continue reading →

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Irish Brown Bread

Posted on 03/17/2018 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a dense wheat bread fantastic for soaking up broth from corned beef and cabbage. Or other meat stews. This is not Boston brown bread which is sweeter and steamed. Irish Brown Bread 3 cups whole wheat flour 1 … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Cornbread

Posted on 08/16/2017 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here is a way to use up some fresh zucchini or summer squash. Zucchini Corn Bread 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter plus more for pan 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 large zucchini 1 cup all-purpose … Continue reading →

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French Toast with Wine-Soaked Pears

Posted on 11/28/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This topping is good on French toast or pancakes. French Toast with Wine Pear Topping 1 pear sliced thin 1/3 bottle semi sweet white wine * 4 thick slices sourdough or Brioche bread 2 eggs 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 tsp … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato Tatties

Posted on 04/02/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

So this is what happens when you forget to buy potatoes but have a mess of sweet potatoes still around from last year’s harvest. The final result was actually very good and the sweeter flavor of the yams and molasses … Continue reading →

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Super Cheesy Cheese Sticks

Posted on 12/03/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

These are so good make an extra two batches just to handle the snacking. The dough is very similar to pie dough. Spicy Cheese Sticks 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup shredded Romano cheese 1 cup sifted flour … Continue reading →

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Chestnut Stuffing

Posted on 11/17/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

The battle over what type of bread goes in stuffing was won years ago in our home. For the recipe go here. Here is a different way that uses chestnuts and a mix of breads for the stuffing and a … Continue reading →

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Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns

Posted on 09/27/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a recipe I adapted from my second favorite baker’s book, Bernard Clayton’s New Complete Book of Breads. I promise this is not an advert. This bread is fantastic as a loaf but works even better shaped into buns … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Summer Soups and Sandwiches

Posted on 06/22/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Try this for a late lunch early dinner on the weekend. Roast Pork Sandwich Or go vegetarian Or maybe Turkey Salad With either a hot soup or cold one Or another one that takes advantage of ripe tomatoes  

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