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Strawberries and banana go together like a perfect pair in anything from smoothies, juices, desserts, and other sweet treats

But never banana bread. Why not? Today that changes! This Strawberry Banana Bread is one of my newer favorites. Especially right now during summer strawberry season. Banana bread is fast becoming a staple in my house. And being as I had plenty of bananas that needed to be used up, I thought… why not make another loaf? This time around I added in a LOT of fresh strawberries to an already fairly thick batter. The end result was a perfectly delicious Strawberry Banana Bread! Do not mind the thick batter of this bread. It’s supposed to be that way! As the bread bakes, the strawberries release their natural juices and the batter will gain its moisture from that instead! So...

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Blueberry Bread (Bread Machine)

I’m… making a lot of bread lately. I’ve found that being stuck at home and baking seem to go hand-in-hand. And when I’m planning out breakfast, bread just happens to be my new go-to. I guess that could be due to the fact that I got a new bread machine a few months back now. This Blueberry Bread really hit the spot. It’s light and fluffy and full of blueberry goodness. A slice of this for breakfast with some butter, jam, and a side of fresh berries is a beautiful way to start the day. I lightened this bread up by using an unsweetened almond milk and plenty of blueberries. View fullsize I would have used a whole wheat flour,...

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This no-knead, one-bowl method for making Homemade English Muffins is surprisingly easy and yields a fabulous result

This recipe is a fun kitchen project that will make you feel like an accomplished baker. I made English Muffins from scratch! And, it was the most fun I’ve had in my kitchen in quite some time. These English Muffins were devoured by my big group here in nothing flat. I had big plans to freeze half of them but, no way mister (or sister). They were gone! Another batch will be in the works soon. This recipe makes 16 muffins and they freeze exceptionally well if you don’t have quite the ravenous group I have here. Make a batch and freeze half for later. I’m sharing all the details on how to make them including the freezer instructions below....

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Flickr: Jessica Merz

One of my go-to breakfasts is cinnamon swirl bread. It's packed with that swirl of cinnamon-sugar goodness and tastes even better when toasted and smeared with some butter. It even makes the perfect base for french toast. Talk about the ultimate breakfast! Don't get me wrong, I always have a loaf of store-bought cinnamon bread on hand. It's delicious. However, homemade bread is a fun task to take on, especially when you have some free time to spare. This homemade cinnamon bread recipe is one you have to try. It's actually quite simple and hey, you'll have every right to brag about your finished, homemade bread loaf! View this post on Instagram soft, gooey, fluffy cinnamon swirl bread. excuse us...

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Donut Pumpkin Muffins: moist spiced pumpkin muffins are baked, coated in butter and tossed in cinnamon sugar for that perfect sweet outside – just like a donut!

Have you heard of donut muffins yet? They are sweet muffins that are brushed in melted butter and then tossed in sugar. So how do we take those to the next level? We turn the muffins into pumpkin muffins and we coat them in cinnamon sugar.  And then I can only describe them with two words — epically delicious.  If you love these Donut Pumpkin Muffins as much as my family does, make sure and check out my Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins and Pumpkin Muffins with Streusel!  PUMPKIN MUFFINS WITH A WHOLE CAN OF PUMPKIN One goal I have when making a pumpkin recipe is using an entire can of pumpkin, whenever I am able to. I know we...

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