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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...
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!
Easy Doctored Spice Cake Mix
If you love the ease of a boxed spice cake mix but you’re looking to take things up a notch, this is the post for you! Keep reading to discover simple but delicious ways to amp up that boxed cake.
Simple 4-Ingredient Chocolate Cake
If you're looking for the world's simplest, quickest, tastiest chocolate cake from scratch, this is the recipe for you!
About Janice
Let’s Step Out of the Box, Y’all!
If you love to bake and you’re looking for great hacks that start with a boxed mix, you’ve come to the right place! Out of the Box Baking is the brain-child of Janice Thompson (yours truly), an inspirational author of over 165 books and self-proclaimed cake and cookie expert.
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