Finnish Pulla
TWD – Tuesdays with Dorie
Finnish Pulla
A sweet, braided bread has been on my holiday baking list for years, but I never get around to making one. The Tuesdays with Dorie baking group is an excellent motivator for finally making braided bread for the holidays. Braided breads just look so festive!
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Blueberry Yogurt Muffin
Blueberry Yogurt Muffins
The classic blueberry muffin — soft, tender, sweet crumb combined with sweet juicy blueberries and hints of zesty lemon make this pastry a treat for any time of day.
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Apple Muffins
Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Adapted from Ratio, by Michael Ruhlman
This recipe utilizes the traditional muffin/quick bread ratio. It worked out great. I cannot remember if I’ve used this one yet, since I don’t often make muffins. Possibly I used this recipe for my pumpkin muffins.
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Ribollita
Ribollita
Here’s a classic Tuscan peasant dish using beans and day old bread. The vegetables listed below are just a guide. Kale, chard, cabbage and potatoes would all work well. This is a great way to clean out your vegetable drawer and cook anything on its way out. Also, it’s even better the next day. Super thick by then, so you may want to add a bit more broth. But, I like it thick.
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Cherry Almond French Toast Bake
Cherry Almond French Toast Bake
This French toast like casserole is great for brunch, especially with guests around. You can make it in advance (for the most part), and doesn’t require any attention while baking, allowing you to visit with guest, or work on other dishes for the brunch. Best of all, it makes a lot, and works as leftovers too!
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