I have been home sick for a couple of days, almost better so I baked today. As I was thinking about baking I realized I for basic breads I never use a cookbook. Just a basic formula.

about 2 cups flour

between 1/3 - 1/2 fat, butter, oil, shortening

between 1/3 - 1 cup sugar

1 egg or 2 whites or 2 yolks, whatever

about 1 teaspoon salt

about 1 tablespoon baking powder

or 1/2 tablespoon baking soda (with yogurt, sour cream or buttermilk)

about 1 cup milk, yogurt, sour cream, buttermilk, etc.

1/2 to 1 cup fruit (banana, berries, or whatever strikes you)

nuts if you wish

Cream fat, sugar, egg. Stir in rest. º350 till done.

Even if I am always a little off on amount it is always good. Today was some leftover frozen bananas, Yoplait strawberry banana yogurt, and walnuts. First taste, yummy.

Don't be afraid to cook without a recipe.