Australian Pavlova Banana Bread Decadent Banana Bread with a Pavlova Twist Ingredients: 3 ripe bananas, mashed 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup unsalted butter, softened ¾ cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt 3 large egg whites ½ cup superfine sugar 1 teaspoon white vinegar 1 teaspoon cornstarch Fresh berries and banana slices for topping (optional) Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla extract. Mix in sour cream or Greek yogurt. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely. Meanwhile, prepare the pavlova topping: In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add superfine sugar, beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Gently fold in vinegar and cornstarch. Spread pavlova topping evenly over cooled banana bread. Place under a broiler for 1-2 minutes or use a kitchen torch to lightly brown the pavlova topping. Watch carefully to avoid burning. Garnish with fresh berries and banana slices if desired. Slice and serve. Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 60 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Kcal: 380 kcal | Servings: 8 servings #banana bread #pavlova #australiandessert #bananabreadrecipe #sweetbread #dessertlover #bakinglove #homemadedessert #fruitdessert #easybaking #bananabakes #pavlovatopping #dessertfusion #bakingfromscratch #comfortbaking #sweettooth #bananaandberries #bakingideas #homemadebread #tastydessert 🍌✨ Love banana bread? Take it up a notch with this Australian Pavlova Banana Bread—moist banana bread topped with a light, fluffy pavlova meringue! Perfect for brunch or dessert.

Simple Hot Dog Buns Fluffy Homemade Hot Dog Buns from Scratch Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet) 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F) 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 egg 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 tablespoon oil (for greasing) Optional: 1 tablespoon melted butter for brushing Directions: In a small bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. In a large mixing bowl, add the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture, egg, and butter. Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Grease a large bowl with oil. Place the dough in the bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size. Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a hot dog bun shape (about 6 inches long). Place buns on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart. Cover and let rise again for 30–40 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake buns for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown. Optional: Brush with melted butter while still warm for a soft, shiny finish. Let cool on a wire rack. Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus rising time) | Cooking Time: 18 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes Kcal: 210 kcal per bun | Servings: 8 buns #hotdogbuns #homemadebread #breadbaking #hotdogrecipes #bbqseason #bakingfromscratch #easybreadrecipes #homemadebuns #fluffybuns #grillingseason #summerrecipes #hotdogideas #picnicfood #kidfriendlyrecipes #homebaking #easyyeastbread #comfortfood #bakingjoy #bunsrecipe #softbread There’s nothing like the smell of freshly baked Hot Dog Buns! So soft, fluffy, and perfect for BBQ season 🌭☀️🍞

Homemade Pecan Sandies Buttery Pecan Sand Cookies: Classic Homemade Sandies Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup finely chopped pecans 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped pecans. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or your palm. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: Approximately 160 kcal per cookie | Servings: 24 cookies #pecansandies #homemadecookies #pecancookies #buttercookies #classicdesserts #cookiebaking #holidaycookies #snacktime #dessertlover #bakingfun #easybaking #sweettooth #cookieideas #foodblogger #crumblycookies #holidaybaking #pecanrecipes #cookielove #sweetrecipes #bakingfromscratch 🥜🍪 These Homemade Pecan Sandies are buttery, crumbly, and packed with toasted pecans — the perfect treat for any occasion!