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Dave
Southern Indiana
USDA Zone 6bAn organic (mostly) gardener shares his thoughts about gardening, nature, food and striving to be self-sufficient.
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Tag Archives: baking
Going Bananas
I’m happy as a monkey after bringing home a sackful of bananas yesterday from the soup kitchen. Volunteers pick up aging produce from local groceries twice a week and put it on tables outside the kitchen door for any and … Continue reading
A Year of Bread
This year my wife and I decided to bake all of our own bread, buns and other bread products. Both of us have baked a lot of bread over the years, and it was a chance for both of us … Continue reading
Honey Flax Bread
We freeze leftover slices of this bread for later use. They are great toasted for sandwiches or made into croutons.
Moomie’s Famous Burger Buns
Here’s my version of Moomie’s Famous Hamburger Buns. Feel free to experiment with other flours and ingredients – this recipe is pretty versatile.
Baking Pita Bread
If you’re at all familiar with baking, and have a pizza stone or baking tiles, then making pita bread is easy. It’s also a fun thing to do with kids and family. To make pita crisps, cut pita in pieces, … Continue reading
Whole Wheat Flaxseed Rolls
These rolls are lighter and less dense than the original recipe, due to the addition of vital wheat gluten to give them more rise. I knead the dough with a Kitchenaid mixer, using the dough hook. It only takes about … Continue reading
Whole Wheat Banana Muffins
This recipe is a good way to use up overripe bananas. You can even use bananas which have been frozen. Just thaw them out first and then mash them. The white whole wheat flour makes the muffins more nutritious, and … Continue reading
