Bake or Break Recipes

Recipe adapted from How to Be a Domestic Goddess. Read more about this interesting cake at Bake or Break. Cake 1/4 cup chopped dates 12 ounces zucchini (2 or 3), weighed before grating 2 large eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup + 1 Tablespoon sugar 1 & 1/2 cups cake flour 1/2 teaspoon baking [...]

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Recipe from Cuisinart. Read more about these at Bake or Break. Bread 2/3 cup milk, warmed to 80-90 degrees 3 large eggs, at room temperature 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 & 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 cups bread flour 2/3 cup cornstarch 2 & 1/4 [...]

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Recipe adapted from Betty Crocker’s Cookie Book. Read more about these at Bake or Break. Crust 1/2 cup butter 1 & 1/2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate 1 & 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 cup chopped nuts (I used hazelnuts) 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 Tablespoons water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Line a 9″ x [...]

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Recipe adapted from Cuisinart. Read more about this bread and see pictures at Bake or Break. Crust 1 & 1/8 cups water, 80-90 degrees 2 Tablespoons + 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1/2 Tablespoon chili powder 1/2 Tablespoon ground black pepper 1 Tablespoon red pepper flakes 1 & 1/2 teaspoons salt 3 cups + [...]

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Read more about these delicious concoctions and see photos at Bake or Break 2 cups cold milk 1 package (4-serving size) instant chocolate pudding 14 Oreos, finely crushed (about 1 & 1/2 cups) 2 cups thawed Cool Whip whipped topping Pour milk into 1-quart container with tight-fitting lid. Add pudding mix and cover tightly. Shake [...]

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