It makes 10 to 12 large puris, enough to serve 4 to 6 people. Puris are made of the same type of dough that is used for chapatis, but these little Indian breads are deep-fried in hot oil and puff up like balloons. They should be eaten almost immediately. • 1 cup whole…

It makes 12 chapatis, enough to serve 6 people. These are the simple breads that accompany almost every Indian meal. Their delicious flavor and chewy, soft texture depend on their freshness, and ideally, the chapatis should be served hot off the griddle, like…

It makes several dozen, enough for 6 to 8 to have as an accompaniment to a first course. These pastries, served warm, are a wonderful accompaniment for a soup, a cold vegetable mousse, or any salad. • 1 cup flour • ½ tsp. salt • ½ tsp. paprika • a bit of fresh-ground…

It makes one large loaf or 2 small ones. • 1½ cups whole wheat flour • 1 cup white flour • ½ tsp. salt • 2 tsp. baking powder • 4 Tbs. soft butter • ¾ cup sugar • 1 egg • 1 cup fresh orange juice • 2 Tbs. fresh-grated orange rind • ½ cup chopped dates • ½ cup rolled…

Makes 1 loaf • 1 cup white flour • 1 cup whole wheat flour • ¾ cup sugar • 1½ tsp. baking powder • ¾ tsp. salt • ½ tsp. baking soda • ¼ tsp. cinnamon • ¼ tsp. ground cloves • grated rind of 1 orange • ¾ cup orange juice • 1 large egg • ¼ cup butter, melted • 1 cup…

Makes 2 loaves Despite the amount of sugar, this bread is not too sweet or cakey to eat with dinner. • 1½ cups whole wheat flour • 5 tsp. baking powder • ¾ tsp. cinnamon • ¼ tsp. allspice • ½ tsp. salt • 1 cup yellow corn meal • ½ cup soft butter • ⅔ cup brown sugar •…

It makes about 15 rolls 1 package (1 Tbs.) dry yeast 1 cup warm buttermilk 1 Tbs. brown sugar ¼ tsp. baking soda 1½ cups whole wheat flour 1 cup white flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 3 Tbs. butter, melted Dissolve the yeast in the warm buttermilk and stir in…

Serve hot or cool. It makes about 3 dozen rolls • 1 package (1 Tbs.) dry yeast • ¼ cup warm water • 1¼ cups warm milk • 1 egg, lightly beaten • 4 cups unbleached white flour • ¼ cup sugar • ¼ cup butter, melted • 1 tsp. salt • melted butter for brushing rolls 1….

Makes 1 large loaf Not quite a coffee cake, but a delicious, sweet bread to have with tea or coffee. Dough • 1 package (1 Tbs.) dry yeast • ½ cup lukewarm water • 6 Tbs. sugar • 3 cups white flour • 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour • 1 tsp. salt • 1 cup raisins • 3…

It makes one large loaf. Dough • 1 package (1 Tbs.) dry yeast • ¼ cup lukewarm water • 2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. sugar • 1 cup milk, scalded • 1½ tsp. salt • 4½ to 5½ cups flour • 2 eggs • ½ cup butter, melted Filling • 1½ lbs. Munster cheese, grated • 2 to 3 oz. Roquefort…

Makes 2 loaves • 2 packages (2 Tbs.) dry yeast • 3 cups warm water • ¼ cup molasses • 2 cups white flour • 2 cups whole wheat flour • 1 Tbs. salt • 2 cups dark rye flour • 2 cups rolled oats • more white flour as needed (1 to 1½ cups) 1. Stir the yeast into the warm…

Makes 1 large loaf If you like hard-crusted, coarse-textured breads, go no further. This is the bread for you. It has a beautiful dark color, a rich flavor, and a combination of chewiness and crunch that few loaves can claim. However, you must give it ample time to…