Our Weekly From Scratch Favorites || Homemade Kitchen & Pantry Restock

In this article, we will take you through a day in the kitchen where we restocked our pantry with homemade goodies. From bread to cookies and granola bars, we'll show you how to make these delicious treats from scratch.

Morning Routine and Plans

The morning started off with the excitement of getting things done. The author had a conversation with Luke and informed him that she needed to get to work and stock up the kitchen. She made it clear that there would be no bread or cookies unless she got to work.

Baking Plans for the Day

The author planned to make homemade bread, granola bars, chocolate chip cookies, and a batch of banana muffins. The goal was to establish a monthly rotation of favorite recipes to create a more organized baking schedule.

Sharing Recipes

The author addressed a common question she had received about sharing recipes. She explained that she does share recipes but prefers to provide inspiration rather than precise measurements. She emphasized that she often cooks using her pantry stock and makes modifications based on her family's preferences. However, she does provide recipe links in the video description for reference.

Bread and Bagel Making

The first task of the day was making a milk and honey loaf of bread in the bread machine. The author mentioned that a bread machine is not necessary for making bread, but she enjoys the convenience it offers. She divided the dough to make half a loaf and half a batch of bagels.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Next, the author prepared a double batch of perfectly chocolate chocolate chip cookies. She shared her love for the special dark chocolate chips she found at a salvage store and described this recipe as her family's favorite. After baking a few cookies for immediate consumption, she scooped the rest of the dough and flash froze them for future use.

Banana Muffins

Moving on, the author made a batch of banana muffins. Due to a shortage of bananas, she could only make a single recipe instead of a double. She mentioned that she keeps a notebook with her favorite recipes for easy reference.

Kitchen Organization and Dry Ranch Mix

The author took a moment to organize her kitchen and wrote down her favorite dry ranch mix recipe. She emphasized that the mix should be refrigerated since it contains dried buttermilk. The recipe included buttermilk, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, onion flakes, salt, pepper, and a little bit of sugar.

No-Bake Granola Bars

Lastly, the author made no-bake granola bars using butter, peanut butter, honey, brown sugar, oats, rice cereal, vanilla extract, and added chocolate chips for toppings. She mentioned that this recipe allows for various flavor variations by substituting different ingredients.

Keywords

• Homemade bread
• Chocolate chip cookies
• Granola bars
• Banana muffins
• Kitchen organization
• Dry ranch mix
• No-bake recipes

FAQ

1. Can I make the bread without a bread machine?

Yes, the author mentions that a bread machine is not necessary for making bread. You can make bread using traditional methods without a bread machine.

2. Are the recipes provided with precise measurements?

The author prefers to provide inspiration rather than precise measurements. She cooks based on her pantry stock and makes modifications based on her family's preferences. However, she does provide recipe links in the video description for reference.

3. How can I store the no-bake granola bars?

The granola bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for a longer shelf life.