Do you have those foods that you just have to eat when you go certain places? Like when you go to the movies, you have to get buttered popcorn, right? Well for me, when I go to a college football game or any outdoor sporting event really I just HAVE to get a big soft…
Bread
The Best Challah Bread
I swore to myself that Challah bread could only be perfect if it came in a package. From a store. When I baked it at home, I could never get it to resemble closely enough the texture and look these store brands consistently produced. It just wasn’t possible. Nope. Nada. Until now! This Challah Bread…
Two-Ingredient Biscuits
Two ingredients is all it takes to have fluffy, made from scratch biscuits. Can you believe that?! I know, I know, it’s really hard to believe, but it’s true! These biscuits can be put together quickly on any given morning, rolled out and baked all in less than 30 minutes. Get ready to be hailed…
How to Make English Muffins
Homemade bread is a dream come true. Homemade Sourdough English Muffins are a dream within that dream! These beauties are filled with those iconic nooks and crannies we’ve come to expect and crave in our English Muffins. And, they’re easier than you’d think to make from scratch. Like most yeast breads, these do take some…
Brioche Donuts with Vanilla Cream Filling
There’s nothing quite like the taste of a freshly made donut. A bit crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. And, as an added bonus, these Brioche Donuts are filled to the brim with rich, smooth, luxurious vanilla cream. Life just doesn’t get any better than that. You will be so…
Paleo Sandwich Bread (Nut-free, Dairy-free, Gluten-free)
I’m always on the lookout for really good and filling Paleo substitutes for baked goods. Sandwich bread is one area in which I’ve struggled to find a solid alternative. Until now! Most commercial brands I’ve tried either don’t taste very good or they’re very dense. This Paleo Sandwich Bread uses lots of eggs, nut-free nut…
Classic Easy Homemade Amish White Bread
The smell of homemade bread is reason enough to dive into the world of baking it. And, because this recipe is easy, you just might give up buying store-bought white bread forever. I mean really, is there a better aroma than freshly baked homemade bread? Nah, I don’t think so. And when it’s coming from…
Easy Peasy Deliciously Moist Banana Bread
Bananas are destined, IMHO, to become nothing other than the best version of bread there is – Banana Bread! I often find myself buying a bunch of bananas, placing them just out of sight from my family, and patiently waiting several days until they become perfectly overripe, mottled with big, dark spots of brown and…
Thank you so much for visiting me at kickassbaker! I'm Kim. I'm a working mom and home baker who's constantly in search of a life in balance. Come join me in baking up some sweet treats mixed in with the occasional healthy and savory recipe. Thanks for joining me on my journey called everyday life!