Hot Cross Buns

Hot Cross Buns

Happy Wednesday - today we are making Bread. I am a big Great British Baking Show -so I am channeling Paul Holiday and trying my hand at Hot Cross buns. History facts : A 12th-century monk introduced the cross to the bun. The origins of hot cross buns may go back as far as the [...]

Banana Nut Bread : National Nut Bread Day

Banana Nut Bread :  National Nut Bread Day

1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for preparing the pan 1 cup sugar 3 very ripe bananas, peeled, and mashed with a fork (about 1 cup) 1/2 cup [...]