April Is for Baking

(Updated: Feb. 11, 2026, 6:55 a.m.)

April is for Baking


Soft Pretzel Month begins when you bake Bread With A Twist. You can use whole wheat flour in the place of self-rising flour for more of a whole grain pretzel. 2- Ingredient Pretzel Dough recipe


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Mini, Salted Caramel, Cinnamon Sugar, Pesto, Parmesan, and Cheddar Jalapeno are other pretzel flavors you can explore. Find more recipe ideas! Visit Red Star yeast Soft Pretzel recipes.


Baking Hack: View how to make soft pretzels



April 14  - Gardening Baking Day


❖ The Veggie Waffle is simply the best start this week’s end.


❖ Spring rains have asparagus popping up willy-nilly for a Spring Tonic Quiche .


❖ Baker Bettie shares her tips on how to make pie crust for all your garden fresh


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April 15  - Go Bananas


Banana Cupcakes recipe for starters at the Eat Wheat website


❖ Native black walnuts put pizzazz in Banana Bread Black Walnuts


April 25 - Zucchini Bread Day


Home Baking recipe - Garden Harvest Zucchini Bread will be a new favorite. Less oil, more flavor!


Baking Hack: Fresh is best, but in a pinch, 1 Tablespoon fresh herbs may be substituted with ½ to 1 teaspoon of the same herb, dried.

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