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Herbed Dumplings

Herbed Dumplings

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, thyme, parsley, and oregano in a bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add milk, using just enough to form a thick batter.
  2. 2 Drop by rounded tablespoons into simmering soup or stew, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.

By Ronna

Real Fig Preserves

Real Fig Preserves

4.5

Prep
35 min
Cook
85 min
Total
3720 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large bowl with cool water; add baking soda and stir to dissolve. Add figs and gently stir to clean. Drain water and rinse figs thoroughly with fresh, cool water. Drain again.
  2. 2 Transfer figs to a large pot; add sugar, water, butter, lemon slices, lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla, ginger, and cloves. Stir gently to dissolve sugar, keeping figs as intact as possible.
  3. 3 Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring gently a few times to keep figs from burning onto the bottom, until figs are golden brown and coated in syrup, about 1 hour. Add salt to tame the sweetness if desired.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, inspect 8 half-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until figs are ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  5. 5 Pack figs into hot, sterilized jars and top off with syrup, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  6. 6 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 15 minutes.
  7. 7 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface. Let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Store in a cool, dark area, and wait at least 2 days before opening.

By Dee

Fig Preserves

Fig Preserves

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
80 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place figs in a large bowl; sprinkle baking soda over figs. Carefully cover figs with boiling water and soak for 1 hour. Drain figs and rinse thoroughly with cold water.
  3. 3 Combine sugar and 4 cups of water in a large Dutch oven; bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Add figs and lemon slices to syrup and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  5. 5 Spoon figs into hot, sterilized jars and spoon syrup over figs, leaving ½ inch of head space. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  6. 6 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area for up to 1 year.

By Dotti K

How to Make Homemade Pizza Sauce

How to Make Homemade Pizza Sauce

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add anchovy fillets and cook, stirring often, until they begin to sizzle, about 1 minute. Stir in garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add fresh oregano and reduce the heat to low; cook until oregano is wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Add tomatoes, pepper flakes, and dried oregano; bring to a simmer. Season with sugar, pepper, and salt; reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and oil rises to the top, 35 to 40 minutes. Stir in baking soda until thoroughly incorporated.

By John Mitzewich

Mom's Best Spaghetti Sauce

Mom's Best Spaghetti Sauce

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
255 min
Total
755 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix together whole tomatoes, mushrooms, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, onions, basil, garlic, sugar, 1 pinch of baking soda, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat while stirring, then reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for at least 4 hours.
  3. 3 Stir in remaining pinch of baking soda; sauce will foam. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and almost brown. Make sure to scrape the sides of the pan into the sauce.
  4. 4 Stir in Parmesan cheese. Taste sauce: if too tangy or acidic, add another pinch of baking soda and simmer for 30 more minutes.
  5. 5 Let sauce cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight. Reheat the next day and serve.

By Barb Tucker

Best Buttermilk Biscuits

Best Buttermilk Biscuits

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Sift flour and baking soda together in a large bowl. Cut in shortening with 2 knives or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, making a well in the center. Pour buttermilk into well; stir until a soft ball forms. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2 to 3 minutes. Roll dough out into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle.
  3. 3 Cut out 12 biscuits with a biscuit cutter; transfer to a baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until tops are light brown and sides begin to darken, about 10 minutes. Cool biscuits completely on a wire rack, about 30 minutes.

By Carol Reese Hardbarger

Yummy, Easy Chocolate Banana Cake

Yummy, Easy Chocolate Banana Cake

3.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
45 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Mix bananas and baking soda together in a bowl. Add cake mix; stir to create a thick batter. Spread into the prepared baking pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

By Sandra B

Best Honeycomb Toffee Candy

Best Honeycomb Toffee Candy

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Line a baking dish with parchment paper, measure out baking soda in a small bowl, and have a heat-proof spatula ready before starting.
  3. 3 Whisk sugar, corn syrup, water, and honey together in a saucepan with a candy thermometer attached. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is thinner but still cloudy. Let bubble until the mixture is clear and the thermometer registers 300 degrees F (149 degrees C).
  4. 4 Remove from heat. Whisk in baking soda until just incorporated.
  5. 5 Switch to a spatula and very carefully pour into the lined dish. Do not spread it out with your spatula or compress the mixture at all, or the bubbles will deflate. Let cool completely, at least 30 minutes.
  6. 6 Remove candy from the pan by lifting out the parchment paper. Rap against the counter and use your fingers to break it into individual pieces.

By John Mitzewich

Air Fryer Pretzel Crescent Rolls

Air Fryer Pretzel Crescent Rolls

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a large stock pot over high heat. Add water and bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. 2 Meanwhile shape crescents into desired shape and preheat air fryer to 350°
  3. 3 Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line the air fryer basket with a fitted piece of parchment. Generously spray with cooking spray.
  4. 4 Once water is boiling, carefully add baking soda (it WILL bubble up!). Lower crescent rolls into the brine with a spider strainer; boil for 5 seconds. Transfer onto the parchment paper in the air fryer basket. Sprinkle with salt.
  5. 5 Air fry until crescent rolls are cooked through and golden, about 12 minutes. Serve immediately.

By thedailygourmet

Easy Rhubarb Tonic

Easy Rhubarb Tonic

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil; place a metal or glass bowl on top, with bottom of bowl just above boiling water. Add rhubarb to the bowl; cook undisturbed for 25 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, dissolve sugar and baking soda in hot water in a small bowl, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3 Pour sugar mixture over steamed rhubarb in the metal or glass bowl; continue cooking over boiling water, 2 to 3 minutes more.
  4. 4 Pour rhubarb mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean jar; press with a wooden spoon to extract more syrup. Discard solids. Store syrup in the refrigerator.

By NANCY PICKERIGN

Quick Peanut Butter Cookies

Quick Peanut Butter Cookies

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
8 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter, sugar, egg, and baking soda until well blended. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, and place on ungreased cookie sheets.
  3. 3 Bake for 6 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool on cookie sheets until set, before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

By Vicki Douglas

Greek Yogurt Pancakes

Greek Yogurt Pancakes

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk yogurt in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy. Add egg and whisk to combine.
  2. 2 Combine flour and baking soda in a small bowl; add to yogurt mixture and whisk until batter is smooth.
  3. 3 Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat. Drop batter by large spoonfuls onto the hot griddle and cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.

By mdaus

Smooth Sweet Tea

Smooth Sweet Tea

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather ingredients.
  2. 2 Sprinkle a pinch of baking soda into a 64-ounce, heat-proof glass pitcher. Pour in boiling water and add tea bags. Cover and allow to steep for 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove tea bags and discard; stir in sugar until dissolved. Pour in cool water; refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours.
  4. 4 Enjoy over ice on a hot day!

By cookincode3

Gluten-Free Sweet Corn Bread

Gluten-Free Sweet Corn Bread

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
37 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 8x13-inch glass dish.
  2. 2 Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, and baking soda in a large bowl. Add milk, melted butter, and egg; whisk until well combined. Pour batter into the glass dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Turn oven off and leave bread inside for a golden brown finish, 2 to 3 minutes more.

By LadybugPicnic

Angel Food Candy

Angel Food Candy

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. 2 In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, corn syrup and vinegar. Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves. Heat, without stirring, to 300 to 310 degrees F (149 to 154 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard, brittle threads.
  3. 3 Remove from heat and stir in baking soda. Pour into prepared pan; do not spread. (Mixture will not fill pan.) Allow to cool completely.
  4. 4 In the microwave or over a double boiler, melt coating chocolate, stirring frequently until smooth. Break cooled candy into bite-sized pieces and dip into melted candy coating. Let set on waxed paper. Store tightly covered.

By Debbie

Delicious Vegan Spelt Muffins

Delicious Vegan Spelt Muffins

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  2. 2 Whisk together spelt flour, oats, baking soda, and cinnamon in a bowl. Stir together bananas, oil, and sugar in a separate bowl. Stir banana mixture into spelt mixture just until dry ingredients are moistened; divide mixture evenly into 12 muffin cups.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 18 minutes. Cool in pan for 10 minutes; remove to cool completely on a wire rack.

By Mandi_in_Toronto

Allie's Homemade Jewelry Cleaner

Allie's Homemade Jewelry Cleaner

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
1 min
Total
11 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour water into a microwave-safe mug or bowl. Heat in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Line the bottom of a cereal bowl with aluminum foil. Pour hot water into the bowl. Add salt, baking soda, and dish detergent; do not stir. Place jewelry on top of foil. Let soak for 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Rinse jewelry in cool water and dry well with a soft cloth.

By AllieGeekPi

Grandma's Buttermilk Syrup

Grandma's Buttermilk Syrup

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat sugar, buttermilk, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until the mixture starts to boil, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove the saucepan from heat and stir baking soda and vanilla into the buttermilk mixture.

By Katie Madrian

Pumpkin Yogurt Raisin Muffins

Pumpkin Yogurt Raisin Muffins

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups.
  2. 2 Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and ginger together in a bowl.
  3. 3 Beat yogurt, pumpkin puree, sugar, and eggs together in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Fold sultana raisins into the yogurt mixture. Stir dry mixture into the wet mixture; pour into prepared muffin cups to about 3/4 full.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool in pans for 5 minutes before transferring to a serving platter.

By Cheerios

Chocolate Chip and Blueberry Muffins

Chocolate Chip and Blueberry Muffins

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  2. 2 Mix flour, baking powder, and baking soda together in a bowl. Whisk cream, sugar, chocolate chips, eggs, oats, and blueberries together in a separate bowl until well mixed. Stir flour mixture into cream mixture until batter is well mixed; pour into the prepared muffin cups.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool muffins in muffin tin for 10 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely.

By Cheerios

Vegan and Gluten-Free Orange Muffins

Vegan and Gluten-Free Orange Muffins

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. 2 Combine oats, sugar, orange juice, almond milk, orange zest, baking soda, vanilla extract, and salt in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each to the top.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 22 minutes. Cool in the tin for 10 minutes and serve warm.

By Tr Lindsey

Pizza Dough Pretzels

Pizza Dough Pretzels

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Lightly flour a work surface. Place dough on flour and sprinkle more on top. Begin to knead dough, kneading about 2 tablespoons flour into dough until it is soft and supple but not too sticky, 5 to 10 minutes. Cover with a large bowl and allow dough to rest and come to room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and sprinkle lightly with cornmeal.
  3. 3 Place water in a deep skillet. Whisk in baking soda to create an alkaline bath. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Adjust heat to keep water at a low simmer while you shape the dough.
  4. 4 Dust dough with a sprinkling of flour as needed so that dough does not stick to work surface. Flatten slightly and divide into 6 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a round dough ball.
  5. 5 Shape each dough ball into a disk, thinner in the middle, thicker around the edges. Poke a hole in the center. Gently keep pulling and stretching until you've achieved a round pretzel shape that's not too thick.
  6. 6 Transfer pretzels (in batches if necessary) to the simmering alkaline bath. Boil about 30 seconds per side. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet with a slotted spoon. Immediately sprinkle with coarse salt while pretzels are still wet and sticky. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before baking.
  7. 7 Place on center rack in preheated oven until beautifully browned, and stretch marks have formed, about 20 minutes. Exact times will depend on the specific size and shape of your pretzel.
  8. 8 Transfer pretzels to a wire rack to cool slightly.

By John Mitzewich

Air Fryer Pretzel Bites

Air Fryer Pretzel Bites

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix self-rising flour and Greek yogurt together in a bowl until well combined. Turn out dough onto a floured surface and knead dough comes together.
  3. 3 Roll dough into 3/4-inch thick ropes. Cut each rope into three 5-inch pieces and roll each piece into a small ball.
  4. 4 Preheat an air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, bring water in a large pot to a boil over medium-high heat. Add baking soda to the boiling water. Carefully drop dough balls into the water and cook until they float to the top.
  6. 6 Using a slotted spoon remove dough balls once they float to the top and transfer to the air fryer basket in one line. You might need to cook them in batches.
  7. 7 Cook until pretzel bites are lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
  8. 8 Spray pretzel bites with nonstick cooking spray and sprinkle kosher salt on top. Serve and enjoy.

By thedailygourmet

Traditional Shoofly Pie

Traditional Shoofly Pie

3.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pie crusts in 9 inch pie pans. Chill the crusts approximately 1 hour before use.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  3. 3 In a medium bowl, stir together the baking soda and warm water. Mix in the molasses and stir until foamy. Transfer the mixture to the pie crusts.
  4. 4 In a medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar and baking soda. Use a pastry blender to cut the butter into the flour mixture until very fine crumbs have formed. Sprinkle the crumbs over the molasses mixture in the pie crusts.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and continue baking 35 minutes, or until crust is lightly browned and the filling has set.

By Robert Manning

Spicy Squash Muffins

Spicy Squash Muffins

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  2. 2 Whisk flour, baking powder, and baking soda together in a bowl.
  3. 3 Place butternut squash in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and transfer squash to a bowl; mash with a potato masher until smooth. Add ginger, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix well.
  4. 4 Mix cream, sugar, oats, and eggs together in a large bowl. Whisk squash into cream mixture until light and creamy. Stir squash mixture into flour mixture until batter is just combined; fill muffin cups 3/4-full.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Allow muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the muffin cups before transferring to a serving plate.

By Cheerios

Lefse II

Lefse II

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, mix by hand sour milk or buttermilk, corn syrup, sugar, soda, cardamom, and flour until mixture becomes a soft pliable dough.
  2. 2 Divide the dough into 12 or so pieces. Roll out each piece until about 1/8 inch thick.
  3. 3 Bake on a lightly floured griddle over very low heat for 12 to 15 minutes per side. Serve warm with your favorite cheese or jam.

By Brent Daley

Dairy-Free Silver Dollar Pancake

Dairy-Free Silver Dollar Pancake

1.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix flour, soy milk, egg white, and sweetener together. Add baking soda and stir batter to combine.
  2. 2 Mist a skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Pour batter into the skillet and cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, about 2 minutes more.

By kate