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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...
Honey Oat Sourdough
This Honey Oat Sourdough Bread is soft, lightly sweet, and perfect for same-day baking. Made with sourdough starter, oats, and a touch of honey, it’s an easy sandwich loaf the whole family will love.
Same Day Sourdough Bread (with Yeast)
You love sourdough but you don’t have two days to make it. No worries! With this quick hack you can whip up a delicious loaf of hybrid sourdough in just a few hours!
Irish Soda Bread with Sourdough Starter
This Irish Soda Bread is a classic quick bread made with a bit of sourdough starter, along with baking soda, buttermilk, and pantry staples. With its crisp crust and tender, hearty crumb, it’s the perfect addition to any meal, especially...
Easy Iced Oatmeal Cookies
If you’re looking for the world’s quickest and easiest iced oatmeal, reminiscent of the ones you grew up eating, this is it!
Puff Pastry Apple Galettes
If you're looking for a quick and simple dessert that's both beautiful and tasty, this is it! These lovely little apple galettes will impress your guests and are perfect for a tea party!
Doctored Chocolate Cake Mix Recipes
Discover the best doctored chocolate cake mix recipes that turn a simple box mix into rich, moist, bakery-style cakes, cookies, brownies, trifles, and bars! These easy, foolproof upgrades add homemade flavor with minimal effort—perfect for any chocolate lover!
The Easiest Way to Doctor a Spice Cake Mix
Learn how to doctor a spice cake mix with simple pantry ingredients for a moist, flavorful cake. This easy upgrade is perfect for fall baking and holidays.
4-Ingredient Chocolate Cake — Simple, Rich & Fudgy
Make a rich, fudgy chocolate cake with just 4 ingredients! This simple, fuss-free dessert turns pantry staples into a crowd-pleasing treat—perfect for birthdays, weeknight sweets, or when you need an easy chocolate cake fast.
Orange Cherry Bundt Cake
If you’re looking for a rich orange cake filled with bursts of cherries, this is the recipe for you. Best of all, the is a simple cake that starts with a box of cake mix!
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