Breads

My family asks for these scones all the time, but I like to save this special treat just for celebrations. It makes them feel extra-special that way. —Leslie Parker, Avoca, Iowa

It’s amazing how bread can be made in a slow cooker, which is why this recipe is so awesome—who knew it could be so simple! Let the inviting aroma of dill and cheese fill your kitchen. —Melissa Hansen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Savor the rich flavors of fall with this homey loaf you can bake up in the slow cooker. Butterscotch adds a sweet surprise. —Erica Polly, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

Prep: 35 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling 8 servings 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted and finely chopped 2 tablespoons maraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 tube (16.3 ounces) large refrigerated flaky biscuits …

Every year I make a huge batch of my cherry bread —some goes to friends as a special treat, and the rest we enjoy as part of our Christmas breakfast. Refrigerated biscuits give the texture of scones to a pretty loaf that’s much quicker than yeast bread made from scratch. …

My mother made these doughnuts every fall; now, whenever I make them, they always bring back memories of the autumn and Halloween season! —Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah