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Cheddar Jalapeno Biscuits

2 1/2 cups flour
2 tbs baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 stick of cold butter, grated (put into the freezer 15 minutes before grating)
1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk with 2 tbs white vinegar, let sit 5 minutes)
1 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
2 jalapenos, 1 diced, the other sliced for garnish
1 tsp melted butter
1 tsp honey
Biscuit cutter

Preheat oven to 425
1. In a large bowl add the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix.
2. Grate cheese, then butter, then add to the dry ingredients.
3. Add the buttermilk and jalapenos and stir until just combined,
4. Dump out the mixture onto a floured surface and press the mixture together until it comes together.
5. Begin folding the mixture in half, then pat down. Do this about 7 times. This helps to get flaky layers.
6. Press or roll out until it's about 1 inch thick, being careful not to touch the dough too much. We don't want to melt the butter that's in the dough.
7. Once the dough is rolled out, use a biscuit cutter to cut biscuits. Be sure to just press down, and don't turn, as this will seal the biscuits, and that will change how they rise.
8. Add into a baking dish or a cast iron skillet. Top with cheddar cheese, jalapeno slices and drizzle the honey butter mixture over top.
9. Bake for 15-20 minutes until just golden brown. Serve warm and with butter!

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Banana Bread Muffins

1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup white sugar
4 bananas (ripe or overripe, frozen, then defrosted) - they will be brown and gooey, but trust me!
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 tsp baking soda
1 egg
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped (optional)
3 tbsp honey, give or take!
1/3 cup golden raisins
12 parchment paper liners

1. Defrost bananas in a bowl for 1-2 hours.
2. Preheat the oven to 400° and line a muffin tin with liners.
3. Remove bananas from the skin, and add to a bowl with lemon juice.
4. In a stand mixer or a bowl; cream butter and sugar. Once combined, add the egg, and mix well.
5. Add in raisins, 1 tablespoon of honey, and bananas. Mix until combined or until there are no large pieces of banana. Let sit for 5 minutes so raisins can absorb the liquid.
6. To a separate bowl combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Mix well then slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, until fully combined.
7. Add in walnuts. Scoop batter into muffin cups until just over 3/4 full. Drizzle a little honey on top. Makes about 11 muffins.
8. Bake in the center of the oven for 5 minutes, then turn down to 350° and bake for another 10-15 minutes. 18 minutes is my oven’s sweet spot. Checking and rotating halfway through, to ensure an even bake. Bake until just golden brown, and the center comes out clean if you insert a toothpick. The top of the muffin will look glossy even when it's done.
9. Let cool, then remove from pan. Serve warm or let cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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Easy Homemade Bread

Here’s what you’ll need:
3 cups flour, plus extra for dusting
2 tbs instant, dry yeast (1 packet)
3 tbs kosher or Himayalian salt
2 cups warm tap water, warm to the touch, not steaming.
Dutch oven, I always use my @lecreuset

Here’s how you make it:
1. Mix flour, yeast, and salt into a bowl or mixer.
2. Slowly stir in the water until combined.
The dough will be runny and similar to pancake batter.
3. Cover the bowl with a tea towel, and let rise 2-3 hours in a warm spot until it doubles in size.
4. Preheat the oven and a dutch oven to 450°.
5. Flour a surface generously, and have extra flour on hand. Pour out the dough and very gently fold the sides in until it forms a ball. Do not knead! It will be sticky, that’s okay.
6. Place the dough onto parchment paper.
7. Drop the parchment paper and dough into the preheated dutch oven.
8. Cover with the lid and bake for 30 minutes.
9. After 30 minutes remove the lid and bake for 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
10. Remove from Dutch oven and let cool fully on a wire rack before slicing.

Test a slice out with some room temp butter, I know you’ll love it!

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Banana Bread Muffins

1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup white sugar
4 bananas (ripe or overripe, frozen, then defrosted) - they will be brown and gooey, but trust me!
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 tsp baking soda
1 egg
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped (optional)
3 tbsp honey, give or take!
1/3 cup golden raisins
12 parchment paper liners

1. Defrost bananas in a bowl for 1-2 hours.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 and line a muffin tin with liners.
3. Remove bananas from the skin, and add to a bowl with lemon juice.
4. In a stand mixer or a bowl; cream butter and sugar. Once combined, add the egg, and mix well.
5. Add in raisins, 1 tablespoon of honey, and bananas. Mix until combined or until there are no large pieces of banana.
6. To a separate bowl combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Mix well then slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, until fully combined.
7. Add in walnuts. Scoop batter into muffin cups until just over 3/4 full. Drizzle a little honey on top. Makes about 11 muffins.
8. Bake in the center of the oven for about 25-35 minutes. Checking and rotating halfway through, to ensure an even bake. Bake until golden brown, and the center comes out clean if you insert a toothpick. The top of the muffin will look glossy even when it's done.
9. Let cool, then remove from pan. Serve warm or let cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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Easy Homemade Bread

3 cups flour, extra for dusting
2 tbs instant, dry yeast (1 packet)
3 tbs kosher/ Himayalian salt
2 cups warm tap water

Mix flour, yeast, and salt.
Add water until combined, and the dough should be runny. Add water until the consistency is similar to thick pancake batter.
Cover with a tea towel, and let rise 2-3 hours in a warm spot. It will double in size.
Preheat the oven and a dutch oven to 450.
Flour a surface generously. Pour out the dough and very gently fold the sides in until it forms a ball. Do not knead!
Add dough onto parchment paper.
Drop into the preheated dutch oven.
Cover with the lid and bake for 30 minutes.
Then remove the lid and bake for 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
Let cool fully before slicing.

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