Bread Tips

Baking Stone Alternative – If you're interested in trying your hand at baking on a baking stone, there's no reason to pay the retail price (usually $20+) for one. Purchase an unvarnished quarry tile, from your local home improvement store, instead. The cost is typically in the $5 range.

Biscuits – When making homemade biscuits, roll out the extra dough pieces into 2 or 3 thinner circles. Top them with meat, cheese or other leftovers that are taking up space in your fridge. Fold circles over, crimp and bake them along with the rest of the biscuits. They are perfect for a sack lunch or afternoon snack.

       If you happen to burn your biscuits, all is not lost! Rub the burnt area over a grater, just until the blackened layer is removed.

Quick Garlic Bread – The credit for this simple recipe goes to my brother. I think it's an ingenious idea. Toast your choice of bread. Butter. Sprinkle with garlic and Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Freeze Half – If you know you won't eat an entire loaf of bread before it gets stale, freeze half of it until needed.