Thanks to Louisiana Cookin’ Magazine for this recipe! MAKES 4 SERVINGS Courtesy of Frank Davis, New Orleans 4 tablespoons melted butter 1 cup whole milk 2 large whole eggs, well beaten 3 1/2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 4 cups bottled water 1 1/2 … Continue reading
Category Archives: Bread
Strawberry Pecan Bread
This fun recipe comes to us courtesy of Louisiana Cookin’ Magazine and first appeared in its June 2011 issue. MAKES 2 LOAVES Courtesy of the late Maw-Maw Margie Liuzza, Independence 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups sugar 4 eggs, … Continue reading
Confessions of a Recipe Hoarder: Cottage Food Laws + Honey Lavender Scones
She’s back! The Recipe Hoarder has returned to OKRA and she has lavender scones for everyone. Continue reading
Stress-Baking: When you’re sure that your best days are behind you, it’s time to bake.
When I get stressed-out, I bake. Last night I woke up at 3 am, electrified by worry Continue reading
Banana Cranberry Bread
If you have overripe bananas, don’t throw them out! Instead, whip up a pan of this incredible bread laced with tart cranberries. Continue reading