Recipe Sifter

I got this recipe out of a magazine a few years back and I have made it a lot. The person who submitted it said it won her a blue ribbon, she also said she was a six-time Pillsbury Bake-Off finalist. I had no way to confirm this but the recipe sounded good and when I tried it I loved it.

Brown sugar refrigerator cookies with a butterscotchy flavour and a hint of orange zest. The dough chills into a log, slices thin, and cuts into fancy shapes for a crisp icebox cookie that yields 4-5 dozen.

Classic British raisin scones with cream of tartar leavening, plump raisins, and a tender crumb. A 45-minute breakfast or tea-time bake that's ready before the kettle boils.

Whole wheat cinnamon fruit scones: tender, lightly sweet scones spiced with cinnamon and clove, studded with dried figs, dates or cherries. Nutty whole-grain flavor and a golden, egg-washed top for breakfast or tea.

Holiday gingerbread muffins blend whole wheat flour, dark molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and allspice into deep amber, spice-forward muffins. Optional raisins and pecans add chew and crunch to every bite.

Cocoa brownies crowned with a glossy fudge ganache made from chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Two-layer chocolate dessert that yields 40 squares for crowds and bake sales.

Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies built on all brown sugar (no white) for caramel depth, plus shortening for a tender, almost crumbly texture. Classic crisscross fork press on top.

Power breakfast blueberry muffins that have a protein and fiber boost.

Welsh bakestone pancakes (also called Welsh cakes' simpler cousin): four ingredients, no leavening trickery, cooked on a hot griddle until bubbles form. Serve warm with butter, honey or jam.

Classic Italian bread with a crispy crust and pillowy interior, made from scratch with a cold-rise technique. The overnight refrigerator rest develops incredible flavor while fitting into your schedule.

Perfect for Autumn, rich pecans, pumpkin and nutmeg, a match made in heaven.

Almost Whole Wheat Cranberry Pumpkin Muffins recipe

Soft mini yeast rolls shaped into adorable two-tiered buns, brushed with egg wash and sprinkled with sesame seeds. Perfect for breakfast with jam or butter, these tender rolls are a showstopper.

No-yeast beer bread with cheddar cheese, scallions, and sesame seeds. A quick bread loaf that needs no kneading or rising, just stir and bake.

Classic banana bread enriched with sour cream for extra moisture and tenderness. Mix it up in one bowl, bake for an hour, and enjoy warm slices with butter.

Light, crispy citrus waffles brightened by fresh orange and lemon juice and zest, with ground pecans folded in for nutty crunch. Beaten egg whites give them a cloud-like interior. Brunch upgrade.