Breads and Muffins Archives - Fresh April Flours

No Knead Bread

Lynn — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000

This no knead bread recipe proves you don’t need any special skills to get a crusty, chewy loaf of bread. The simple method and minimal hands-on time make this recipe perfect for beginners and masters alike. AN EASY BREAD THAT’S ACTUALLY EASY If you’ve been around here any length of time, you know I pride...

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Tomato Basil Bread (Quick Bread Recipe)

Lynn — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000

This savory tomato basil bread is made with real diced tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and cheese. No yeast and no kneading– just mix, pour, and bake. NOT YOUR AVERAGE QUICK BREAD So when you think “quick bread,” where does your brain go? Banana bread? Zucchini bread? Apple bread? Pumpkin bread? Basically anything that ends in...

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Eva’s Parmesan Parsley Bread

Lynn — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000

This savory, cheese-swirled yeast bread is made with fresh, nutty Parmesan and punchy parsley, and has been in my family for more than a century. It’s just as good sliced plain as it is turned into a ham and cheese sandwich. FROM MY FAMILY TO YOURS: AN HEIRLOOM RECIPE This recipe has been living on...

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Homemade Sandwich Bread

Lynn — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Only 7 simple ingredients stand between you and a fluffy loaf of homemade sandwich bread. This simple bread is chewy on the inside with a crisp crust that’s perfect for eating as is or toasting to perfection. Follow my easy step-by-step instructions and photos and reference my guide for baking with yeast for a loaf...

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Homemade Soft Pretzels

Lynn — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Soft and delicious homemade soft pretzels are easier to make than you think! The simple yeasted dough rests for just 10 minutes before shaping, and a quick baking soda boil is key to delivering that traditional pretzel flavor you’re craving, no special equipment or skills required. ACTUALLY BETTER THAN STORE-BOUGHT Sometimes when a recipe claims...

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Italian Anise Bread

Lynn — Mon, 11 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000

A lightly sweetened yeast bread with a tender crumb, flavored with anise extract and dotted with anise seeds– this is a recipe that has been in my family for generations. THIS WAS MY FIRST HEIRLOOM RECIPE Some recipes are more than just recipes. They are the thread that connects us to the people who came...

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Homemade Garlic Breadsticks

Lynn — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000

These homemade breadsticks are soft and fluffy on the inside and brushed with salted garlic butter for a flavorful addition to any meal. They will remind you of the ones from Olive Garden! See my post about baking with yeast for answers to all of your common FAQs. YOUR NEW FAVORITE BREADSTICK MADE AT HOME Before I...

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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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Herbed Dinner Rolls

Lynn — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000

These soft, tender herbed dinner rolls take my favorite classic yeast rolls to the next level with rosemary, basil, parsley, and garlic. Brushed with melted butter and topped with flaky sea salt, they’re an easy, flavorful upgrade to traditional rolls. See my post about baking with yeast for answers to all of your common FAQs. HOMEMADE DINNER...

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Mardi Gras King Cake Recipe

Lynn — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000

This traditional Mardi Gras King cake recipe is worlds better than anything you can buy at the grocery store. This simple spiced yeast dough gets filled with a cinnamon sugar filling, twisted into a ring, and adorned with colored sugar. Add a tiny plastic baby to pull the tradition full circle! The King Cake That...

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Easy Homemade Garlic Knots

Lynn — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:00:59 +0000

These golden, buttery homemade garlic knots have crisp edges and soft centers. Start with store-bought or homemade pizza dough and they’re ready in under 30 minutes. THIS IS THE EASIEST HOMEMADE GARLIC KNOT RECIPE If there’s one thing I’ve learned from years of baking bread from scratch, it’s this: sometimes shortcuts can still be really,...

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Homemade Mini Slider Rolls

Lynn — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000

These soft and fluffy mini slider rolls are made with my trusted yeast roll dough. They’re perfect for sliders, mini sandwiches, and party spreads. This recipe is very beginner-friendly and always a hit. See my post about baking with yeast for answers to all of your common FAQs. THIS IS A DOUGH YOU ALREADY LOVE The name...

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