I started some new sourdough starter to make bread, rolls, pretzels, etc. My last starter I used up without adding to it, which is a shame because I had that starter for years. Sourdough starter is natural yeast. Why do I want to make and use it instead of just buying yeast? Well, commercial yeast [...]

Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder pinch of salt 1 cup soft butter 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Directions: – Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F/190 degrees C. Mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set [...]

Cut each biscuit out with juice glass. I love making biscuits from scratch, they are the BEST. the secret to good fluffy biscuits is vegetable shortening, baking soda, & butter. Easy on the butter, just a little for light flaky taste. You will need: 2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt3/4 tablespoon white [...]

So the boys wanted me to make cookies the other day. I was writing so I told them they had to wait. They said We don’t want to wait! Come on, mom, make us some cookies! I said No, later. They said Ok we’ll just make them ourselves. I said Ok, go for it. They [...]