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Huckleberry Spritzer

Huckleberry Spritzer

New Year’s 2012 I was visiting Stephanie in Boise where she introduced me to Huckleberry Wine… I finally fell in love with wine.

Rosemary Focaccia Bread

Rosemary Focaccia Bread

I had a completely different post all ready for today, and then I made this focaccia bread last night. And I just had to share it! Had to. Sorry Citrus Spinach Smoothie…you just have to wait your turn. Today is focaccia bread’s time to shine.

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread | longdistancebaking.comNothing beats the smell of banana bread baking in the oven. It is the epitome of comfort, home and family. I absolutely love it! I’ve been on a banana kick lately as evident of my banana scone fiasco. As my sister asked, “who makes banana scones??” Seriously, who makes banana scones? In my mind I was thinking I would whip up some delicious banana bread-esque scones with perhaps a chocolate drizzle. I didn’t even bother with the chocolate drizzle because the scones were that bland it wasn’t even worth saving! I decided the next time I had a hankering for something like banana bread, I’d just stick with classic banana bread.Chocolate Chip Banana Bread | longdistancebaking.comI guess I didn’t just make classic banana bread… I had to add chocolate chips! Chocolate chips make everything better. I adapted a trusty Betty Crocker Banana Bread recipe. I encountered only one problem however… it didn’t bake the whole way through! There was a tiny portion that didn’t quite bake and, unfortunately, I didn’t find out until after I cut into the bread. At least the ends were salvageable and quite tasty!Chocolate Chip Banana Bread | longdistancebaking.comWhat’s great about banana bread is that it is so easy to make and there are so many different variations. I used heavy cream in this recipe because that is what I had on hand but, the original recipe calls for buttermilk and some recipes call for yogurt or sour cream. Also, you can add whatever you want to give this bread a little something extra. I am a chocolate fiend so I of course used chocolate chips but some people love adding walnuts or dried berries. Really, you can make banana bread your own! I recommend starting with this one though 🙂 -KellyChocolate Chip Banana Bread | longdistancebaking.comIngredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 stick butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 bananas (mashed)
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in small bowl.
  2. Brown butter over low heat in saucepan.
  3. While butter is browning, mix together sugar, eggs, vanilla and bananas. Add butter.
  4. Alternating adding flour mixture and cream. Stir in chocolate chips.
  5. Pour mixture into a greased bread pan. Bake 55- 60 minutes (depending on oven, it may be more).
  6. Let cool and enjoy!
Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs

Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs

Growing up my family didn’t have many Easter traditions. We did the usual go to church, maybe go to the zoo when we were little, but no big huge dinner or anything. Now that I’m not living at home I haven’t adopted any of my 

Strawberry Cupcakes w/Vanilla Buttercream

Strawberry Cupcakes w/Vanilla Buttercream

Well I’m still in an Easter dessert baking mood and partly because I found these really cute cupcake liners and toppers at Hobby Lobby. I love perusing Hobby Lobby, especially for baking supplies. However, they put away holiday stuff too soon! I went the other 

Classic Buttercream Frosting

Classic Buttercream Frosting

In looking over the past few months of recipes here at Long Distance Baking, I’ve come to realize we use a lot of frosting around here! But it is usually more behind the scenes, while the baked treats get all the attention. It’s time for frosting to be front and center…and today, it’s all about the buttercream.

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Easter Blondies

Easter Blondies

I dropped the ball on posting recipes in advance for Christmas. And Valentine’s Day. And even St. Patrick’s Day. But I will not be behind for Easter. Thus, I bring you Easter Blondies. A good few weeks before Easter. You’re welcome 🙂

Peanut Butter Quinoa Cookies

Peanut Butter Quinoa Cookies

I’m fairly convinced I could be a vegetarian without much hassle. Now don’t get me wrong, I love me some steak fajitas, barbecued ribs or pork chops…I just don’t cook meat that often. Especially if I’m only cooking for myself. That being said, I’ve had low 

Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze

Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze

Well I guess Stephanie and I are both in a lemon and fruit mood. Steph posted the most amazing Fresh Lemon Strawberry Muffins on Monday and today I bring you Blueberry Scones with a Lemon Glaze. If you couldn’t tell, we are both looking forward to warmer, spring-ier weather!
Blueberry Scones w/Lemon Glaze | longdistancebaking.com

I’ve tried make scones twice before and both times it was an epic fail. The first time I made blueberry scones I used whole wheat flour. Big mistake. Not good. It was one of those scones that you kept picking at thinking you were going to like but then the after taste kicked in and it was like nope, these are not going to cut it. Into the trash they went.

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Fresh Lemon Strawberry Muffins

Fresh Lemon Strawberry Muffins

Is anyone else getting spring fever or is it just me? Cause I’m dying over here! At least it’s finally sunny, but 45 just isn’t cutting it. Between the VS swim catalogues that keep showing up in the mail and peoples’ spring break pics I