Buttermilk Pancakes

This recipe was passed down to our great grandmother from her uncle Jim. He wasn’t actually her uncle, it was just something he liked to call himself. And she never actually knew him him personally,…

Dutch Baby

There’s a joke on the internet about how atheists eat babies, and if this is what they’re talking about, they’ve got the right idea. These things are a texture explosion. You’ve got soft bits, chewy…

Basic Muffins

Ingredients 1 egg 1 cup milk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 cups flour 1 Tbsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup sugar Directions Preheat oven to 400F and grease a muffin tin for 12…

Biscuits

This makes a small batch of ~6 larger biscuits. I pop the butter in the freezer the day before if I can so it’s good and frozen, as that makes it easier to work with….

Scones

Ingredients 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 3/4 tsp salt 1 Tbsp baking poweder 1/2 cup cold butter 1 cup to 2 cups chopped dried fruit, chocolate chips, nuts, whatever 2 large eggs…

Blueberry Cobbler

Great with other cobbler fruit and is an excellent light dessert that isn’t too sweet. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Ingredients 3 cups fresh blueberries 3 Tbsp sugar 1/3 cup orange juice…

Blueberry Muffins

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…

French Pancakes

This is the recipe that my grandfather made for my mom and her brothers every weekend. A classic in my family. Ingredients Directions

Fluffy Challah French Toast

If you’re slicing your own loaf of challah and want larger pieces, I recommend slicing the loaf at a 45 degree angle. Because challah bread tends to be short and stout, slicing at an angle…

The Sensible Pancake

My siblings and I could make this recipe when we were still in elementary school. It is the basic pancake and far better tasting than any pancake mix I’ve ever had. The sensible pancake, which…