Bread, Muffin, and Roll Recipes - Hostess At Heart

Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins Recipe (Rich, Fudgy & Easy)

Julie Menghini — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:51:12 +0000

These Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins are what happens when you stop trying to make a subtle fall muffin and just lean all the way into chocolate. Real cocoa powder goes right into the batter, so you get a rich, almost brownie-like muffin — moist, fudgy, and studded with big chunks of melty chocolate. The pumpkin puree...

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Zucchini Cheese Bread (Savory Cheddar Zucchini Loaf)

Julie Menghini — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:51:33 +0000

If you think zucchini bread always has to be sweet, this recipe is here to change your mind. This Zucchini Cheese Bread is a savory zucchini cheddar bread that’s soft, fluffy, and packed with sharp cheddar in every bite. It’s the perfect zucchini cheese bread recipe for using up all that garden zucchini your neighbors...

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Easy Homemade French Bread Recipe (Two Baguettes)

Julie Menghini — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:30:10 +0000

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Rise Time: 1 hour 45 minutes | Bake Time: 30–35 minutes | Total Time: ~2 hours 25 minutes Servings: 2 baguettes There’s Nothing Quite Like Homemade French Bread If you’ve ever walked past a bakery and been stopped in your tracks by the smell of fresh bread baking, this easy...

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Easy No Knead Dough — Bread, Pizza & Pretzel Bites from One Recipe!

Julie Menghini — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:51:27 +0000

Do you ever look at a bread recipe and think, “That is way too much work”? I get it! For years I thought homemade dough required a stand mixer, years of practice, or some secret skill I didn’t have. Then I made this no knead dough — and everything changed. This is the recipe I...

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Easy Homemade Flatbread Recipe (with Yeast)

Julie Menghini — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:01:37 +0000

Whether you call it flatbread, flat bread, or yeast flatbread — this homemade version is about to become your new favorite thing to make. It’s soft in the middle, lightly crispy on the outside, and full of garlicky, herby flavor that store-bought just can’t touch. Best of all, you only need basic pantry ingredients and...

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Easy Blueberry Biscuits with Vanilla Glaze

Julie Menghini — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:59:33 +0000

Blueberry biscuits are one of those recipes that feel fancy but are secretly so simple to pull together. We’re talking buttery, flaky biscuits packed with sweet blueberries and finished with a drizzly vanilla glaze — all in about 35 minutes. Whether you’re making a special weekend breakfast or looking for a crowd-pleasing brunch treat, this...

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Easy Carrot Cake Muffins Recipe – Moist, Spiced & Ready in 35 Minutes!

Julie Menghini — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:05:34 +0000

Have you ever wanted the amazing flavor of carrot cake without all the fuss of frosting and layer cakes? These carrot cake muffins are my answer to that craving! They’re perfectly spiced, wonderfully moist, and ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish. I started making this carrot cake muffins recipe years ago. My...

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Sourdough Cinnamon Raisin Bread – Soft, Sweet, and Perfectly Spiced

Julie Menghini — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:40:57 +0000

There’s something magical about waking up to the smell of fresh bread baking in the oven. Now imagine that bread is a beautiful sourdough cinnamon raisin bread with sweet raisins and ribbons of cinnamon sugar throughout. Sound amazing? It totally is! I’ll be honest, when I first started making sourdough bread, I stuck to simple...

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Sourdough Chocolate Chip Muffins: Easy Bakery-Style Recipe

Julie Menghini — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 17:41:13 +0000

Is your sourdough discard jar getting full again? I know the feeling! These sourdough chocolate chip muffins have become my favorite way to use up that tangy discard. They’re incredibly moist, perfectly sweet, and taste just like the ones from your favorite bakery. What makes these chocolate chip sourdough muffins so special? The sourdough discard...

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Easy Homemade Bagel Recipe: Better Than Store-Bought!

Julie Menghini — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 20:02:07 +0000

Have you ever bitten into a warm, fresh bagel and wished you could make them at home? Do you think bagels are too complicated to make at home? If so, this foolproof homemade bagel recipe is for you! These homemade bagels are chewy on the inside with that perfect crispy crust – and they’re surprisingly...

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