Baking

Few things are sweeter than homemade cookies, cakes, pies and other desserts, which is why we’ve dedicated this page to baking recipes. Discover tips, tricks, recipes and much more.

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    Blue-Ribbon Herb Rolls

    These rolls have been a favorite of ours for nearly 25 years. I even baked them in an old wood...


    Bread Pudding For Two

    THIS tried-and-true dessert was printed in a cookbook published by a local organization. I have made a few changes, and...


    Double Brownies

    I live on a farm with my husband, Danny, and our children, Jeffrey, Scott and Angie. Between farm chores, gardening...


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    Rhubarb Bread

    Rhubarb bread is the perfect recipe for springtime, when rhubarb ripens. If you're not familiar with rhubarb, it has a...


    Miniature Peanut Butter Treats

    This recipe is one of my family's favorites, and I make the treats a lot, especially at Christmas. I have...


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    Broadway Brownie Bars

    I named these dessert bars for Broadway because they're a hit every time I serve them. I especially like to...


    Butterhorns

    This recipe is an unusual but delicious way to use cottage cheese. Friends of ours make these every year for...


    Blueberry-Orange Muffins

    This recipe was given to me some time ago, and I've used it often since. In fact, it's so good...

    Raspberry Cake Roll

    This is a really tasty dessert, and it doesn't have as many calories as some other sweets. It's also a...


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    Amish Sugar Cookies

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    The Amish seem to be master bakers, and they did not skimp on Amish sugar cookies.


    Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake Squares

    My family loves this dessert. The ricotta cheese layer sinks down in the cheesecake, creating a luscious, dense cake that's...


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    Swiss Cheese Bread

    This bread will receive rave reviews, whether you serve it as an appetizer or with a meal. For real convenience,...


    Morning Glory Muffins

    These are the best muffins I've ever eaten! Once I took them to a brunch. Three other women had brought...


    Frozen Crescent Rolls

    I've made lots of homemade bread, but this recipe is my favorite - and my family's favorite, too! I usually...


    German Chocolate Ring

    This recipe is modeled after German sweet chocolate cake, which is my favorite, so it's no wonder I enjoy making...


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    Kolaches

    A kolache is a yeasty, soft Czech pastry that’s topped with a cheese, poppy seed or fruit filling. It's somewhere...


    Country Poppy Seed Cake

    Poppies are our state flower, and each spring the fields in this area are a brilliant orange mass of poppies....

    Chocolate Pecan Pie

    This recipe originated here in Louisville. It is often served during the famous Kentucky Derby, but it's good any other...


    Old-Fashioned Rhubarb Torte

    Rhubarb is probably one of the hardiest plants, especially in northern states like mine. It has a tart taste to...


    Double Orange Cookies

    I serve these nutritious, tasty cookies to my husband and our four children. Also, because my husband is a minister,...


    Orange-Glazed Sponge Cake

    I can't remember the origin of this recipe, but I use it often. It's easy to prepare and makes a...


    Pumpkin Muffins

    This pumpkin muffin recipe will make you excited to turn on your oven again when the temperature starts to drop.


    Whole Wheat French Bread

    The first time I made this recipe my husband asked it if was homemade or store-bought. When he reached for...

    Date-Nut Pinwheels

    Pinwheel cookies with dates and walnuts are a family treasure. There are a few steps when prepping, so I sometimes...


    Butter Rings

    Mother used to make this coffee cake for special occasions. She clipped it from a newspaper more than 55 years...


    Whole Wheat Gingerbread

    Gingerbread is an old favorite because it's simple to make. I learned that pioneers served gingerbread with meals, but now...


    Honey Oat Bread

    Using honey as a natural sweetener makes this homemade loaf a little healthier. You'll love this honey nut bread for...


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    Pineapple Sheet Cake

    This sheet cake is perfect for serving to a crowd. It keeps so well that you can easily prepare it...


    Cherry/Almond Quick Bread

    This wonderful bread is great with coffee as a dessert or, as my husband likes it, with a glass of...