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Recipes and Baking Tips by Janice Thompson

Janice Thompson is a professional baker, recipe developer, and author with over 20 years of experience creating custom wedding cakes, cookies, and desserts. A former cottage bakery owner, she now teaches baking classes at a private school and shares her favorite recipes, tips, and cake decorating secrets on her blog, Out of the Box Baking. Janice is also the author of more than 170 published novels in the Christian market, many featuring bakers and small-town kitchens inspired by her real-life adventures.

Cinnamon Swirl Sourdough Bread

This Cinnamon Swirl Sourdough Bread combines the tangy goodness of sourdough with a sweet, spiced cinnamon-sugar ribbon running through each slice. Soft, aromatic, and perfect for toasting, it’s a comforting twist on traditional sourdough that’s great for breakfast or snacking! Sourdough Inclusions One of the best things about a good sourdough is the addition of inclusions. These inclusions could really be …

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Soft Sourdough Discard Sandwich Loaf (Easy Hybrid Recipe)

This hybrid sourdough sandwich loaf uses sourdough discard and a touch of commercial yeast to create a soft, fluffy crumb with mild tang and faster rise times. Perfect for sandwiches, toast, or everyday slicing, it’s an easy and reliable way to enjoy the flavor of sourdough without the long wait!

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Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread (Copycat Honey Wheat Bread)

This copycat Cheesecake Factory Honey Wheat Bread is soft, slightly sweet, and has that rich, hearty flavor you love from the restaurant version. Made with simple ingredients and a touch of honey and molasses, this homemade bread is perfect for sandwiches, toast, or serving warm with butter!

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