Scratch recipes

If you’re looking for an amazing bread filled with Italian flavor, this is the recipe for you. This simple Italian herb bread is easy to whip up and has an added bonus ingredient: parmesan cheese! 

This remarkable banana bread pudding has to be one of the most luscious, dreamy desserts I’ve ever made! And best of all, it’s one of the simplest! 

Every now and again you stumble across an idea that’s so delectable, so crunch, so sweet, so sticky, so delicious, that you can’t help but share it. This is that recipe!

If you love light, fluffy crescent rolls that are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, you’ve come to the right place! These luscious rolls and so delicious and simple to make. 

It's creamy, it's crunchy, it's loaded with flavor. This delicious old-fashioned candy is easy to make and will make you feel like you've gone back in time to the good old days!

If you love the salty goodness of peanuts but the creamy sweetness of chocolate, have I got a treat for you! These easy Chocolate Peanut Clusters are delicious and so easy to make.

If a pull apart bun and a cinnamon roll had a child, this would be it! This light fluffy bun is loaded with caramel flavor from the topping. Best of all, it’s easy to make! 

If you love those delicious soft pretzels, hot from the oven, you're going to love this simple recipe! These pretzels are perfect--sweet or savory!

If you’re in the mood for a really warm, rich bread, packed full of sweetness and fruity flavor, have you come to the right place! This amazing apple banana bread is truly the perfect treat! 

If you're looking for a delicious wheat bread, perfect for sandwiches, toast, or slathered in melted butter, this is it! This Classic Wheat Bread Recipe is simple to make and so much better than anything you could buy in the store!

If you’re looking for a sopapilla recipe that’s simple and fast, have I got a treat for you! These tasty treats come together in minutes and taste even better than the ones you get in a restaurant!

A lot of recipes promise a light a fluffy yeast roll but simply don't deliver. (Ask me how I know.) This recipe, a simple milk bread recipe, produces perfect rolls!

If you love a really soft sliceable bread, rich with cinnamon and sugar flavor, you've come to the right place! In this post I'm going to show you how to make my very favorite Homemade Cinnamon Bread.

If you've been on the prowl for a great cinnamon roll recipe, one that's light and fluffy but loaded with rich cinnamon sugar flavor, have I got a treat for you! This recipe is absolutely mouth-watering. Best of all, it's easy and quick!

If you love nutty seed breads, have I got a treat for you! This simple bread recipe is loaded with the seeds and nuts of your choice. It’s packed full of nutrients and super easy to make!

These are hard times we’re living in. If you’ve been to the grocery store in recent months you know that supplies are limited. And the items that remain? Well, let’s just say they don’t cost what they used to. That's why I created this post, to share some of my favorite tips for baking on a budget during these crazy times.

If you're looking for a bread recipe that's light, fluffy, and loaded with flavor, you've come to the right place. This milk bread recipe is incredible versatile--perfect for loaves, rolls, and even cinnamon rolls! Best of all, it comes together easily and is almost foolproof.

If you love the refreshing flavor of mint and enjoy rich chocolate, then I have a great recipe for you! These Copycat York Peppermint Patties are exactly like the ones you buy in the checkout line. . .but at a fraction of the cost!

They're light, fluffy, and have a buttery flavor. These soft butter rolls are the perfect dinner roll and so easy to make!

If you love the fruity flavors of this delicious cereal but you're in the mood for a sweet treat everyone will enjoy, I've got the perfect recipe for you! This fruity puppy chow is easy to make and perfect for sharing with friends and loved ones!

If you love the taste of S'Mores around a campfire but you're feeling fancy, have I got a treat for you! This truffle recipe will give you the flavors you love in tiny bite-sized pieces!

If you're looking for a banana bread recipe that's a cut above the rest, have I got a great one for you! Until today I'd never even heard of Maui Banana Bread. Now that I've tried it, I can't wait to share the recipe!

Every now and again it’s fun to mix things up. This recipe takes a traditional banana bread load and gives it tropical flair. With the addition of fresh strawberries, shredded coconut, and cream of coconut, you’ll feel like you’re on a desert island! Best of all, it’s easy-breezy to make!

If you love the crunch of almonds and coconut but the richness of a chocolate truffle, have I got a treat for you! In this post I'm going to show you how to make easy homemade Almond Joy Truffles, loaded with flavor and texture.

In this post I'm going to share my recipe for the greatest Cream Cheese Frosting you'll ever eat! It's luscious, creamy, and melts on the tongue. Best of all, it's really simple to make and only takes five ingredients.

Every now and again a simple recipe comes along that totally blows you away. This is that recipe. Whether you're hoping to impress that special someone or simply come up with a delicious snack, these Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffles will hit the spot!

If you want to make a beautiful fondant-covered cake but you're turned off by store-bought fondant, this is the post for you! Making homemade marshmallow fondant is easy, affordable, and oh, so tasty! Can I Make Homemade Fondant? You can. . .and you should! When I first started making cakes I was afraid to use …

These are strange times we're living in, where eggs are so pricey! If you're looking for recipes that call for fewer eggs, I've got a bunch for you in this post!

If you're looking for a sweet Valentines Day treat for that special someone--or perhaps a gift for a teacher, boss, or friend--this is the post for you! I'm going to give you my top 25 recipes for Valentine sweet, everything from cakes to cupcakes to cookies, to pastries. Enjoy!

If you love the taste of Oreos but you're also crazy about truffles, you're going to flip over this simple Valentine's themed recipe. Best of all, it only calls for four ingredients!

In this post I'm going to share a delicious recipe for Challah bread, one you will use again and again! Best of all, it's an easy recipe to use, even if you've never made bread before.

Enjoy this new devotion from Out of the Box Baking

If you've been to the grocery store lately, you know that eggs are pricey! For most bakers, this is bad news. But it doesn't have to be. Here at Out of the Box Baking we've got a ton of egg-free recipes you're sure to love!

If you're looking for the perfect snack to take to your next Valentine's Day function, have I got a quick and easy treat for you! This Chex mix, like so many of the recipes on this site, starts with a boxed cake mix.

In today's economy we bakers need to do everything we can to cut back on our spending. With the cost of eggs going through the roof, this is especially important. In this post I'm going to give you several tips and tricks to save money and time by using egg substitutes.

If you've ever been intimidated by pie crust, I've got a simple no-fail recipe, perfect for pies, cobblers, and other sweet treats. In this post I'll show you how it's done. I'll even give you suggestions for other ways to use it!

If you’re looking for the perfect sweet treat to share with loved ones this Valentine’s Day, have I’ve got a recipe for you! These delicious Red Velvet Truffles are easy to make and oh, so tasty!  Are Truffles the same thing as Cake Pops Sort of. A cake pop isn't quite as moist in the …

If you're looking for a creamy, dreamy chocolate pie--one filled with the warmth of yesteryear, you've come to the right place. This "from scratch" pie comes straight from my mama's recipe book and it's the one that's made my children swoon for years.

If you love the tart creamy goodness of a key lime pie but the simplicity of an icebox pie, have I got a treat for you! This easy no-bake key lime pie is simple but delicious! Simple Key Lime Pie Recipe I don't know about you but Key Lime is one of my favorite flavors. …

They're crisp, they're light, they're packed full of flavor! These Savory Oyster Crackers are the perfect snack when you're expecting a crew. Best of all, they're super-duper easy to make!