Baked Goods

  Ingredients 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast 1/2 cup (120ml) warm milk 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar 1/3 cup (75g) unsalted butter (melted) 2 large eggs 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup (100g) packed brown sugar 2 tbsp ground cinnamon 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter (softened) Instructions Activate yeast in warm milk and sugar for 5 minutes. Mix with butter, eggs, salt, and flour to form a dough. Knead for 10 minutes. Let rise for 1 hour. Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread softened butter, sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll tightly and slice into rolls. Arrange in a greased pan and let rise for 30 minutes. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes . Glaze if desired.

  Ingredients 2 1/2 cups (315g) all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter (cold, cubed) 6-8 tbsp ice water 6 cups (700g) peeled and sliced apples (Granny Smith preferred) 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar 1/4 cup (30g) brown sugar 2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 tbsp lemon juice Instructions For the crust, mix flour and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add ice water until dough forms. Chill for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) . Toss apples with sugars, spices, flour, and lemon juice. Roll out dough, line a pie dish, and fill with apple mixture. Cover with top crust, seal edges, and cut vents. Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown. Cool before serving.

  Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp baking powder 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil 1 large egg 1/3 cup (80ml) milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup (150g) fresh or frozen blueberries Instructions Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) . Line a muffin tin with paper liners. Mix flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Whisk oil, egg, milk, and vanilla in a separate bowl. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Fold in blueberries. Fill muffin cups and bake for 20-25 minutes . Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

  Ingredients 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter (melted) 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt Optional: 1 cup chocolate chunks or nuts Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) . Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper. Mix butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture. Fold in chocolate chunks or nuts. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes . Cool completely before cutting.

  Ingredients 3 ripe bananas (mashed) 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter (melted) 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) . Grease a loaf pan. In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix butter and sugar in another bowl. Stir in eggs, vanilla, and bananas. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in nuts or chocolate chips. Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes . Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before removing.

Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter (softened) 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar 3/4 cup (160g) packed brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2 cups (340g) semisweet chocolate chips Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) Instructions Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) . Line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Cream butter and sugars in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla and eggs, one at a time. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts. Scoop dough onto baking sheets and bake for 9-11 minutes . Cool for 5 minutes on the sheet before transferring to a rack.