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Blue Bowl Breads

Celebrating the tradition of quality homemade bread baking with recipes, photos, and bawdy bar songs by Mark Oppenneer

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  • About
    • About Blue Bowl Breads
    • About Mark Oppenneer
    • About Betsy Oppenneer
    • Subscribe to this blog!
    • Contact
  • Breads with…
    • Ancient Grains
    • Beer & Spirits
    • Cheese
    • Fruit & Drupes
    • Herb & Spices
    • Meat
    • Nuts & Seeds
    • Sourdough
    • Vegetables
    • Full Ingredients Index
  • Recipes by Category
    • Gluten-free
    • Savory
    • Sweet
    • Somewhere In-Between
    • Sourdough
    • Multigrain
    • Quick Bread
    • Alphabetical List of Recipes
    • Ye Olde Pinterest Board
  • Betsy’s Books & Videos
    • Celebration Breads
    • The Bread Book
    • Breads from Betsy’s Kitchen
    • Betsy’s Breads
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    • Perfect Bread: Fun with Creative Shapes
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Recent Recipes:

Pulla

Caffè Latte Bread

Spinach Dip Bread

Green Onion Cheese Bread

Fruity Potpourri Bread

Sumac Currant Bread

Mark & Mom’s Panettone Recipes

Birnenbrot-style Apple Raisin Rum Bread

Gluten-Free Mostly Morning Glory Muffins

Betsy’s Stollen

A random recipe sampler

Lentil Garlic Bread

Chewy Fruit & Müesli Bread

Savory Portobello Bread #2

Totally awesome Instagram feed

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Visiting the in-laws. Since they already had some Visiting the in-laws. Since they already had some store bought bread, I got up bright and early and threw together some cinnamon rolls. Couldn't find raisins, so I used dried cranberries. #goodmorning #cinnamonrolls #breakfast #sosweet
So, I was going to put music behind this fake kitc So, I was going to put music behind this fake kitchen drone shot (the drone is fake, not the kitchen, silly). But something about the audio book narration felt right. 

Haven't baked in weeks. Feels so damn good to have a good bake. Curry Apple Raisin Bread (with dried cranberries and onion), Rosemary Asiago Bread (also with onion - I love onion, evidently). And of course, I made some Sesame Cheddar Bread for the missus. Oh, and it also has green onion. No such thing as too much 🧅, I always never say.

I highly recommend the books of Heide Goody and Iain Grant. The audio is from their book Bounty Hunter (a Sam Applewhite novel). @heidegoody @iainmgrant
Baked some basic white bread with my nephews today Baked some basic white bread with my nephews today. Ethan and Eli are awesome kitchen companions!
Been forever since I've baked bread. I tend to eat Been forever since I've baked bread. I tend to eat it. All of it. And so, a hiatus was in order. Down 60 pounds, so I think it was wise to hold off for a while. 

Visiting my in-laws this weekend and was asked to spin up a loaf. The last shot is cropped to protect the guilty. Dang, it felt good to have dough under my fingers again.
Hey there. When I'm not baking bread, I'm making m Hey there. When I'm not baking bread, I'm making music. I just released my 7-song EP of original music called "My Life at the Circus." Just wanted to share it here because heck yeah...

Head over to Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon, or your music streaming service of choice. 

You'll hear Crazy World, Tempest, My Life at the Circus, Glorious Ghosts, Lullaby for the Lost, Dying Day, and In my Dream. 

Please like, follow, smile, dream, sing, etc. I really appreciate your support. You are awesome.

https://markmakesmusic.com

#ep #singersongwriter #originalmusic #oppenneer #newmusic #518music #saratogamusic #saratogasprings #cheesebreads (why not)
Rosemary Raisin Bread. Nuff said. Rosemary Raisin Bread. Nuff said.
Nice haul tonight... One has olives, shallots, and Nice haul tonight... One has olives, shallots, and poppy seeds. One has masa harina, habanero oil, salsa, and cheddar. Another has garlic and a mix of havarti, parmesan, and asiago cheese. The last has teff flour, sesame seeds, and cheddar. #homemadebread, #bread
Texas Heat Bread on the left, Garlic and Cheese Br Texas Heat Bread on the left, Garlic and Cheese Bread on the right (used up some Parm, asiago, and dill havarti).
Happiest of days to you. Can't think of a better w Happiest of days to you. Can't think of a better way to spend a day than going on an adventure with the missus - and then baking some bread. Front right is Gruyere and Garlic Bread, back right is Onion Cheddar Bread, and on the left is some Muesli Cinnamon Bread (pre-icing). Today was indeed a good day.
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Savory

Rosemary Raisin Bread

Betsy OppenneerAugust 12, 2017May 28, 2018
Something magical happens when you open the oven and smell the powerful aroma of baked...

Sun-dried Tomato & Onion Bread

April 5, 2016May 28, 2018

Roasted Garlic Asiago Cheese Bread

April 5, 2018April 5, 2018

Jalapeño Cheddar Sandwich Bread

April 14, 2018May 28, 2018

Crispy Speckled Breadsticks

May 8, 2016May 28, 2018

Seeded Coffee Braid

June 15, 2017May 28, 2018

Sweet

Blueberry Buckwheat Muffins

Mark OppenneerMay 21, 2016May 28, 2018
These aren't your ordinary blueberry muffins... they pack a full flavor and a light but...

Gooey Gloppy Cinnamon Rolls

October 10, 2017July 30, 2020

Mark & Mom’s Panettone Recipes

January 6, 2019November 29, 2020

Maybe Scandinavian Coffee Bread

March 20, 2018May 28, 2018

Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rum Rolls

January 9, 2017May 28, 2018

Pulla

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021

Somewhere In-Between

Maple Millet Bread

Mark OppenneerDecember 9, 2017May 28, 2018
Simple, sweet, and smooth. Not much more to say than that, really. Except that it...

Basic White Learning Loaf

January 10, 2018April 20, 2022

Stump City Red Braid

January 24, 2017May 28, 2018

Rolled Oat Pillow Rolls

June 16, 2017May 28, 2018

Stealthy Healthy Bread

March 6, 2016May 28, 2018

Kañiwa Coffee Pumpernickel Bread

September 28, 2017October 12, 2019

Cheese

Creamy Sausage Strata w/ homemade bread

Mark OppenneerJanuary 21, 2017May 28, 2018
What do you do with an extra loaf of bread? Freeze it. What do you...

Blue Cheese Pear Bread

June 11, 2017May 28, 2018

Brie Rye Bread

December 17, 2017May 28, 2018

Rosemary Raisin Bread

August 12, 2017May 28, 2018

Sesame Cheddar Bread

November 21, 2015May 28, 2018

Roasted Garlic Asiago Cheese Bread

April 5, 2018April 5, 2018

Ancient Grains

Za’atar Bread

Mark OppenneerMay 30, 2017May 28, 2018
Za'atar is a condiment made from a combination of dried herbs such as ground dried...

Maple Millet Bread

December 9, 2017May 28, 2018

Blue Cheese Pear Bread

June 11, 2017May 28, 2018

Pepper Mango Masala Bread

July 28, 2016May 28, 2018

Beer & Buckwheat Bread

August 4, 2018April 20, 2022

Seeded Coffee Braid

June 15, 2017May 28, 2018

Stealthy Healthy Bread

March 6, 2016May 28, 2018

Herb & Spices

Olive Feta Mint Bread

Mark OppenneerJanuary 5, 2018May 28, 2018
This bread is based on a wonderful shrimp dish my wife makes. It looks something...

Sage & Seed Bread

August 30, 2017May 28, 2018

Raisin Curry Bread

December 19, 2017May 28, 2018

Betsy’s Stollen

November 24, 2018April 20, 2022

Pepper Mango Masala Bread

July 28, 2016May 28, 2018

Knotted Onion Sage Rolls

November 27, 2015May 28, 2018

Spinach Dip Bread

September 15, 2019September 15, 2019

Favorites

Beer & Buckwheat Bread

Mark OppenneerAugust 4, 2018April 20, 2022
At work, I listen to Youtube (you read that right). I might choose a playlist...

Cranberry Flaxseed Boule

January 7, 2018May 28, 2018

Saffron Currant Boule

August 19, 2017May 28, 2018

Sesame Cheddar Bread

November 21, 2015May 28, 2018

Turmeric Ginger Sourdough

February 18, 2017May 28, 2018

Gooey Gloppy Cinnamon Rolls

October 10, 2017July 30, 2020

Who am I kidding, they are all delicious!

Gluten-Free Mostly Morning Glory Muffins

Chewy Fruit & Müesli Bread

Spinach Dip Bread

Beer & Buckwheat Bread

Maybe Scandinavian Coffee Bread

Black Rice Olive Bread

Apricot Brie Boule

Sesame Semolina Flatbread

Seeded Coffee Braid

Blue Cheese Pear Bread

Gooey Gloppy Cinnamon Rolls

Saffron Currant Boule

Mandarin Orange Wreath Bread

Basil Havarti Bread

Mark’s Sadhappy Bread

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December 29, 2019
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Foodie Friends: Good Company

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June 4, 2018
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March 4, 2018
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November 28, 2017
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The Spice of Life (or a Bottle of Mom Magic)

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August 11, 2017
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Kitchen Quips, Quotes & Testimonials

“Mark — Love your mom’s bread cookbook. It is full of great recipes that I’ve made over the years. I am impressed with all of her accomplishments; she sounds like I woman that I would have liked to know. The fruits of her labors continue to inspire!”

…a reply to a comment I made on Cooking with Barry & Meta.

― Cooking with Barry & Meta

“I had a Mark Oppenneer weekend 😉 made out of your mandarin orange recipe with juice, zest and orange peel. Very nice and tasteful. Today I baked your coriander citrus recipe and anise walnut seeds recipe as loaves. Delicious! I like your combinations of flavours. Thanks.”

― Ingrid via Facebook
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