Bake Along Archives - Fresh April Flours

Easy Apple Galette

Lynn — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Tender and warmly spiced apples wrapped in a flaky, buttery homemade pie dough. Serve with ice cream, salted caramel sauce, or homemade whipped cream for a rustic pie-like experience. THE “LAZY” VERSION OF MY FAVORITE APPLE PIE Pie crust intimidation is real, and if the thought of rolling out dough for a full homemade pie...

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Homemade Rainbow Chip Frosting

Lynn — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Turn any frosting into homemade rainbow chip frosting with two simple ingredients. This colorful frosting is perfect for topping any cakes or cupcakes (and more) to celebrate any occasion! WHAT IS RAINBOW CHIP FROSTING? From a what-you-can-buy-at-the-grocery store standpoint, rainbow chip frosting is a flavor of vanilla frosting swirled with colorful chips made from white...

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Zucchini Ravioli

Lynn — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Traditional ravioli gets a vegetable makeover: thin zucchini slices stand in for pasta, wrapped around a classic ricotta filling and baked in sauce until bubbly. It’s a simple swap that works as a light dinner, a vegetarian main, or a low-carb favorite. All the flavor and filling, no noodles required! Use my homemade meat sauce...

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Meyer Lemon Bars

Lynn — Sun, 03 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000

This is the only lemon bar recipe you’ll ever need– rich custard filling, buttery shortbread crust, and Meyer lemons for an unexpected twist on the classic. THE LAST LEMON BAR RECIPE YOU’LL EVER NEED Lemon bars are a staple at bake sales, potlucks, and holiday dessert spreads, and I am absolutely here for it. But...

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Chocolate Malt Cake

Lynn — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000

This malted milk chocolate cake is built on the most reliable chocolate cake recipe you’ll ever make, reimagined with homemade malted milk and a malted chocolate buttercream that tastes just like a Whopper in cake form. The Most Reliable Chocolate Cake: Malted If you’ve been around here for a while, you know my chocolate layer...

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Homemade Bagels

Lynn — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

This homemade bagel recipe will help you make perfectly chewy, bakery-style bagels right in your own kitchen using simple ingredients and basic tools– no special equipment or advanced skills required. See my post about baking with yeast for answers to all of your common FAQs. The Recipe I Thought Would Be Complicated (It Wasn’t) Let’s just get...

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Butter Pecan Cake

Lynn — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000

This butter pecan cake is melt-in-your-mouth soft, loaded with pecans in every bite, and finished with a luscious brown sugar almond buttercream. REBUILDING A BUTTER PECAN CAKE FROM THE GROUND UP One of my favorite things about being a recipe creator is creating recipes specifically for my readers. This one was built from a request...

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Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Lynn — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Learn how to make soft, perfectly swirled cinnamon raisin bread that won’t fall apart when you slice it. This reliable, beginner-friendly recipe expands on basic yeast bread techniques for consistent, bakery-worthy results. See my post about baking with yeast for answers to all of your common FAQs. THIS CINNAMON RAISIN BREAD IS THE PERFECT “NEXT STEP” Once...

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Homemade Marshmallows

Lynn — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Once you taste a homemade marshmallow, the store-bought kind doesn’t stand a chance. They’re softer, fresher, and bursting with real vanilla flavor. This step-by-step tutorial includes a video to help you make them flawlessly on the first try, even if making homemade candy scares you. HOMEMADE MARSHMALLOWS REALLY ARE WORTH THE HYPE Have you ever...

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Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Lynn — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Silky, mousse-like pumpkin filling meets a flaky, blind-baked crust in this pumpkin chiffon pie for a lighter take on a fall classic. This no bake (aside from the crust) pie is modeled after my perfect pumpkin pie and utilizes my favorite (and reader-favorite) homemade pie crust, so you know you’re getting all the best flavors...

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Cinnamon Babka

Lynn — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000

This beautiful twisted bread starts with a soft and fluffy enriched yeast dough that’s swirled with cinnamon sugar ribbons and a sandy cinnamon streusel topping. This loaf of bread tastes like a big cinnamon roll! See my post about baking with yeast for answers to all of your common FAQs. TESTED & PERFECTED: THIS BABKA RECIPE WON’T...

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Fall Spiced Chocolate Chip Cookies

Lynn — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0000

These fall spiced chocolate chip cookies start with the same chewy base as my beloved (and viral!) classic chocolate chip cookies, but add cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves for all the autumn vibes. Finish them off with an optional spiced glaze for the ultimate seasonal treat. The Inspiration Behind These Cookies If you’ve ever had...

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