Breakfast RECIPES

Ode to Breakfast Joy

When you think of breakfast, it’s likely that the same-old, same-old comes to mind: cereal, fruit and yogurt, eggs and toast, oatmeal. Why is it that we reserve especially yummy breakfasts, such as pancakes, for more celebratory occasions? Granted, not all of our waistlines can accommodate pancakes on a regular basis! However, when you order […]

Candy Cane Coffee Cake

Candy Cane Coffee Cake (from Betty Crocker’s Best Christmas Cookbook) Prep Time: 30 min Start to Finish: 1 hr 50 min Makes: 3 coffee cakes (12 slices each) 2 packages regular or quick active dry yeast 1/2 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F) 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 2 eggs 5 1/2 to 6 cups Gold […]

Maria’s Golden Raisin Scones

3 cups flour 1/3 cup sugar 2½ teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup butter 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup golden raisins Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut butter into dry mixture until pieces of butter are very small. Add raisins and coat with flour […]