20 laker recipes

Baker's bread in a bag is mixed and kneaded entirely in a zip-top bag, no mixing bowl needed. A kid-friendly intro to yeast bread that bakes into a tender white loaf.

I created my raw food Chocolate Ganache Fudge Sauce for all the chocoholics I know (including me!), but I never miss a chance to introduce people to my rich, nutty Caramel Sauce.

Gourmet glazed nuts with peanuts and pecans, blanched then baked with sugar and butter until golden and crunchy. Sweet, salty, and perfect for holiday gift-giving.

Classic springerle: traditional German anise cookies embossed with intricate designs, dried overnight, and baked pale, then mellowed for a week into crisp, picture-perfect holiday treats.

Make-ahead mashed potato casserole with cream cheese, sour cream, butter, and paprika. Baked until golden on top with a creamy, fluffy center.

Kid-friendly banana nut muffins with yogurt, brown sugar, and walnuts. No eggs needed, easy enough for young bakers, and ready in 30 minutes.

Classic four-ingredient flaky pie dough with shortening and ice water. Makes two 9-inch crusts for double-crust pies, lattice tops, or freezer-stash backup. The base every home baker needs.

Gluten-free brown and white rice bread, a 50/50 blend of brown and white rice flours with xanthan gum, eggs, and powdered milk for structure. A sandwich loaf for celiac and gluten-intolerant home bakers.

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with these rich, dense, and fudgy brownies. Perfectly balanced with a crackly top and a moist center, this simple recipe delivers irresistible flavor in every bite. Ideal for chocolate lovers and easy enough for beginner bakers.

Checkerboard cookies with alternating chocolate and vanilla dough squares in a striking grid pattern. An impressive slice-and-bake cookie for holiday cookie tins and special occasions.

Three-ingredient bread machine bread made with just flour, water, and yeast. No sugar, no fat, no oil. A lean, simple loaf for calorie-conscious bakers.

Buttery laminated dough enriched with cardamom and orange creates flaky Danish pastries through careful rolling and folding for serious bakers seeking a challenge.

Baker's Delight sour dough french onion soup. Warm, comforting with a bit of zing from the sourdough. The onions are slow roasted for perfect results every time.

Old-fashioned milk-and-egg enriched white bread makes two soft, tender loaves with a light crumb and golden crust. A forgiving family recipe for beginner bread bakers.

Zucchini cake built on a yellow cake mix shortcut, with cinnamon, vanilla, grated zucchini, raisins, and walnuts baked in a tube pan. Moist, easy, and forgiving for new bakers.

Miniature cookie houses: a sturdy vanilla cookie dough built for construction. Roll, cut, bake, and decorate into tiny Christmas houses. The classic holiday project for kids and crafty bakers.