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10/04/2026

Crusty and buttery Irish soda bread is my go-to bread recipe when I want bread on the table ASAP but don't have time to wait for a yeasted dough to rise. It takes about 5 minutes to mix the dough, then it's into the oven and ready in less than an hour. So quick and easy! https://thepracticalkitchen.com/quick-irish-soda-bread-with-buttermilk/

Photos from The Practical Kitchen's post 10/03/2026

See you soon, Philly! Comment TOUR PLEASE, and I'll DM you the link to my upcoming tour dates.

Up next: A demo and signing at and a fun conversation at with the wonderful

🎟️ Tickets are going fast, and I'd love to see you there! https://thepracticalkitchen.com/events-tour/

PS: I'll be in the area all weekend, taking some time to be a tourist, too and I'm bringing Jimmy and Mabel along for the ride. Where should we go??? Toddler-friendly recommendations, please!

10/03/2026

Bring the delight of a restaurant-style bread basket home with my easy recipe for French dinner rolls. It uses simple ingredients and the rolls freeze and defrost nicely too! https://thepracticalkitchen.com/crusty-french-dinner-rolls-restaurant-style/

10/02/2026

See you later this month, York, Maine! I'll be at The Booktenders for a meet-and-greet and book signing on Saturday 10/24 from 2-4 pm. Hope to see you there!

More Small-Batch Breads tour + event dates: https://thepracticalkitchen.com/events-tour/

09/28/2026

BUFFALO, NY📍Had a whirlwind 24 hours in Buffalo over the weekend for a Small-Batch Breads tour event hosted by culinary bookstore Read It And Eat at She Gathers. I had never been to Buffalo before and had zero idea what to expect but we had amazing food everywhere we went and truly everyone we met was SO friendly. We kept passing other places we wanted to stop and check out but didn’t have time, I would absolutely go back and visit again.

https://smallbatchbreads.com

How do we feel about a vlog-style reel? Yes? No? Should I keep doing these for other stops on the tour?

09/28/2026

One cup of flour, no yeast, and no oven needed to make these fun skillet flatbreads. Dip them in hummus or olive oil, top with tuna salad, or serve with veg and charcuterie for a fun girl dinner. Ready to eat in less than an hour. You can find the recipe on page 145 of Small-Batch Breads! ⁠
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Comment SMALL BATCH and I’ll send you the link to the book or find it at SmallBatchBreads.com ⭐️

As always you can find all my other recipes at ThePracticalKitchen.com 💖

Thumbnail photo by Linda R Campos Boston Photographer
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