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From Scratch Baking

When I first started teaching myself how to cook as a child, I started with baking. There’s something so warm and inviting about the smell of bread in the oven or a fresh tray of cookies! Baking has always felt like a kind of magic—combining simple ingredients and watching them transform into something delicious, filling the whole house with the most comforting aromas.

I’ve carried that passion with me and absolutely love creating seasonal desserts and treats, including lots of scone recipes, muffins, sourdough, bread, and more. There’s something special about pulling a fresh-baked loaf from the oven or mixing up a batch of biscuits to go with a cozy weekend breakfast. Whether it’s a rich chocolate cake for a celebration or a batch of rustic, whole-grain bread for everyday meals, baking is a way to bring joy into the kitchen.

The recipes here all focus on the simplest ingredients possible, like butter, flour, and sugar. You won’t find any boxed mixes here! Instead, these recipes highlight the beauty of baking from scratch, where every bite is made with care and real ingredients.

Look for old-fashioned favorites, like homemade apple crisp or fudgy whole wheat brownies.

Whether you’re new to baking or a seasoned pro, these recipes will help you level up your baking skills, share new flavors with your family, and help you make the most of the season’s abundance. Enjoy!

Explore all of my baking recipes in my From Scratch Baking Library.

Chocolate Chunk Pecan Cookies with Brown Butter

Chocolate Chunk Pecan Cookies with Brown Butter

Brownie Mix in a Jar + Printable Tags

Brownie Mix in a Jar + Printable Tags

Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix in a Jar + Printable Tags

Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix in a Jar + Printable Tags

Big Bakery-Style Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Big Bakery-Style Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft Homemade Sandwich Bread Recipe {Makes 2 Loaves}

Soft Homemade Sandwich Bread Recipe {Makes 2 Loaves}

My “Secret” Apple Glaze Recipe for Cakes, Scones, and Muffins

My “Secret” Apple Glaze Recipe for Cakes, Scones, and Muffins

One-Bowl Cherry Blondies with Chocolate Chunks

One-Bowl Cherry Blondies with Chocolate Chunks

Raspberry Crumb Bars with Shortbread Crust

Raspberry Crumb Bars with Shortbread Crust

15+ Summer Baking Recipes with Fresh Berries, Fruits, and More

15+ Summer Baking Recipes with Fresh Berries, Fruits, and More

18 Winter Baking Recipes to Warm Up This Season

18 Winter Baking Recipes to Warm Up This Season

15+ From-Scratch Spring Baking Recipes

15+ From-Scratch Spring Baking Recipes

Old-Fashioned Pudding Mixes {Butterscotch, Chocolate + Vanilla}

Old-Fashioned Pudding Mixes {Butterscotch, Chocolate + Vanilla}

Cranberry White Chocolate Muffins in a Jar for Christmas

Cranberry White Chocolate Muffins in a Jar for Christmas

One-Bowl Gingerbread Blondies with Cream Cheese Frosting

One-Bowl Gingerbread Blondies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Easy Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Easy Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

25+ From Scratch Autumn Baking Recipes

25+ From Scratch Autumn Baking Recipes

Glazed Lemon Poppyseed Muffins with Sour Cream

Glazed Lemon Poppyseed Muffins with Sour Cream

Easy Lemon Glaze Recipe for Scones, Muffins + More

Easy Lemon Glaze Recipe for Scones, Muffins + More

Vanilla Bean Scones

Vanilla Bean Scones

Chewy Brown Butter Maple Pecan Cookies

Chewy Brown Butter Maple Pecan Cookies

Easy Homemade Vanilla Bean Glaze for Cookies, Scones + More

Easy Homemade Vanilla Bean Glaze for Cookies, Scones + More

Applesauce Yogurt Cake with Butterscotch Sauce

Applesauce Yogurt Cake with Butterscotch Sauce

Maple Pecan Blondies

Maple Pecan Blondies

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Crumble

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Crumble

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Hi, I'm Rachael!

I’m a self-taught home cook, gardener, and former farmers’ market manager who loves slow, seasonal living.

My kitchen is always full of baskets of seasonal produce, cookies cooling, and the next batch of jars ready for the canner. It’s a little messy and definitely chaotic, but always creative, delicious, and full of fun.

No shortcuts, no canned cream-of-anything soups; just real food, old-fashioned skills, and a little inspiration to bring the seasons into your own kitchen.

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