Friselle are a staple in southern Italy—really. You'll find them all over, from Salento in Puglia to Calabria and Campania.

Mix yeast, sugar and salt together in a bowl with all the water until the yeast is dissolved. Then add the pumpkin spice to the mixture and mix. Add flour, and mix until dough starts pulling away from ...

Dear Lisa: I am looking for a bread machine rye bread recipe. I have one that makes a dense ugly loaf. I would like a less dense recipe. -- Jess G., Somerville Dear Jess: It sounds as if your recipe ...

Dissolve yeast in the warm milk with the sugar. Let set until bubbly. In large mixing bowl, pour boiling water over oatmeal and stir well. Let cool. Warm the molasses, butter and salt together in a ...