Baked goods recipes

Herbed beer bread with Parmesan, Italian herbs, and a cornmeal-dusted crust. No yeast, no kneading, just self-rising flour and a bottle of beer for a crusty loaf.

Chocolate cinnamon angel food cake made with cocoa powder, cinnamon, and whipped egg whites. A fat-free, light-as-air cake with warm Mexican chocolate flavor.

Cinnamon sugar cookie strips with a walnut crunch topping, pressed into a pan and baked until golden. A simple egg wash gives these crisp, buttery bars their signature shine.

This is the second recipe I'll post tonight--promised it to AH earlier tonight. My mother found this recipe 35 or so years ago in a magazine and it has become a family favorite. For years she only made it at Thanksgiving until I took over the baking reigns in the family; now she makes it more often especially when my brother, Lewis, is going to be in.

A great all-butter flaky pie dough that comes together by hand or in a food processor. Cold butter, the minimum water, and a good chill are the keys to a tender, shatteringly flaky crust.

Sugar-free apple pie sweetened entirely with frozen apple juice concentrate, no added sugar in sight. Cinnamon-spiced apples in a flaky double crust, a diabetic-friendly take on the classic.

Homemade egg roll wrappers from scratch with just flour, eggs, water, and salt. Yields 48 wrappers that can be stacked, frozen, and used whenever you need them.

Easy coconut quick bread with toasted unsweetened coconut for nutty, caramelized depth. A one-bowl loaf with tender crumb and tropical flavor. Mixes in minutes and bakes hands-off.

Cinnamon walnut scones with a tender, cream-rich crumb and warm spice in every bite. Brushed with buttermilk and baked hot for golden, bakery-tall wedges with crisp edges.

Classic spice cake with cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg gets a vinegar-milk tang that creates moist, tender crumb perfect for fall baking or cozy weekend desserts.

Orange blossom spritz cookies made with butter, orange zest, and vanilla, pressed into decorative shapes and baked until firm. A classic holiday cookie press recipe.

Hawaiian macadamia nut cheesecake with a graham-macadamia crust, lilikoi (passion fruit) sauce, and strawberry sauce. A tropical island dessert with two fruit sauces.

Fudgy chocolate layer cake made with a full cup of cocoa powder, brown sugar, and buttermilk for tender, deep-flavored crumb. Frosted with a melted-chocolate buttercream and topped with chocolate curls. The classic two-layer birthday cake.

Classic lemon bars with a buttery shortbread crust and a tangy lemon-egg curd top, dusted with powdered sugar. A two-layer dessert with bright citrus snap.

Pull-apart pizza bread made from a French baguette stuffed with pepperoni, bell peppers, pasta sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Baked in foil for a gooey, shareable snack.

Roll-and-cut sugar cookies painted with egg yolk food coloring before baking. A fun decorating activity for kids with a crisp, golden result every time.