Homemade Yeasted Flatbread | Master Dough for Everyday Cooking This homemade yeasted flatbread is a master dough designed for real life. One simple recipe creates soft, flexible flatbreads you can cook fresh, freeze for later, or adapt with easy flavor finishes. In this video, I walk you through the base flatbread dough we rely on again and again, along with cooking options, make-ahead tips, freezer storage, and simple ways to finish the flatbread without compromising texture. This is a pantry-first recipe meant to support everyday meals—not a one-off bake. If you’ve been looking for a flatbread you can make once and use all week (or all month), this one earns its place. Link to Ghee Making Video - https://youtu.be/f6zT2UcbwTk 👉🏽 For a Printable Recipe - Click Link : https://www.homesteadwifelife.com/post/homemade-yeasted-flatbread-a-master-dough-for-everyday-cooking #HomesteadWifeLife #YeastedFlatbread #FlatbreadRecipe #HomemadeBread #MasterDough #FromScratchCooking #PantryCooking #FreezerMeals #makeaheadmeals #BreadBaking #HomeCooking #CookingFromScratch #SimpleLiving #KitchenSkills #HomesteadKitchen #EverydayCooking

Homemade egg noodles are one of those quiet pantry skills that make everyday cooking easier and more satisfying. In this video, I’m showing you how I make egg noodles from scratch — from dough to storage — so they can become a reliable larder staple in your kitchen. We’ll walk through the dough itself (hydration, gluten development, and why resting matters), then roll and cut the noodles before covering three practical storage methods: Freezing Air-drying Dehydrating I’m also sharing two batch sizes — a standard pantry batch (about the equivalent of a 1-lb bag) and a larger batch for stocking the freezer or pantry — along with clear cooking instructions for each storage method. This is about more than a recipe. It’s about building ingredients you actually use, planning meals with intention, and creating a pantry that supports everyday cooking 🖨️ For the printable recipe & method CLICK BELOW: :https://www.homesteadwifelife.com/post/homemade-classic-egg-noodles-a-pantry-staple #HomemadeEggNoodles #PantryStaples #FromScratchCooking #LarderLife #TraditionalCooking #HomesteadKitchen #FreezerCooking #DehydratingFood #MakeYourOwn #ScratchCooking #OldFashionedCooking #HomesteadWifeLife

📄 Download the Pantry Garden Planner (free): https://www.homesteadwifelife.com/pantry-garden-planner-printable In this video, I’m sharing how I plan our garden each year — not as a collection of random plants, but as a pantry garden. Everything we grow is chosen with intention: ingredients we actually cook with, preserve, and look forward to using throughout the year. This planning process helps me think clearly about space, crop rotation, perennials, and what truly belongs in our garden based on how we eat. I’ll walk you through my real, working system — on paper — and show how I plan by plant type and purpose, starting with the garden we already have and building forward thoughtfully. I’ve also created a free printable planner pack that mirrors this process exactly. You can download it using the link below and adapt it to your own space, whether you’re gardening in raised beds, containers, or a mix of both. This isn’t about growing everything. It’s about growing what matters. 🌱 Free Pantry Garden Planner (link below): https://www.homesteadwifelife.com/post/planning-a-pantry-garden-how-i-grow-the-ingredients-we-cook-with LINKS TO MY FAVORITE SEED CATALOGS: ( I WILL PROVIDE LINKS TO THE INTERNATIONAL WEBSITES IN PART 2) https://www.gurneys.com/pages/catalog_request https://www.parkseed.com/pages/request-catalog?_pos=1&_sid=931db7c85&_ss=r https://www.rareseeds.com/requestcat/free-catalog https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0575/2792/6983/files/2026_Catalog_11_26-Full.pdf?v=1764187414 #PantryGarden #GrowWhatYouEat #GardenToPantry #PantryFirst #IntentionalGardening #HomesteadLife #ModernHomestead #LarderLife #HomeFoodSystem #GardenPlanning #GardenSystems #SeasonalLiving #CookingFromTheGarden #FromGardenToTable #OldWorldSkills

Clarified butter and ghee are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing — and knowing the difference can change how you cook. In this video, I walk you through how to make both clarified butter and ghee at home, starting with simple unsalted butter and taking the process just far enough to suit each purpose. You’ll see the milk solids separate clearly, learn what to look for at each stage, and understand why one is better for gentle cooking while the other shines at higher heat. This is a foundational kitchen skill — not complicated, not fussy — and once you make it yourself, you’ll never need to buy it again. I also share: The key difference between clarified butter and ghee How to tell when each one is finished Storage tips and everyday uses for both If you enjoy learning the why behind traditional kitchen techniques and building a well-stocked, practical larder, you’re in the right place. The printable recipe for both clarified butter and ghee is linked below. https://www.homesteadwifelife.com/post/how-to-make-homemade-clarified-butter-and-ghee Warmly, Tamatha Homestead Wife Life #HomesteadWifeLife #FromScratch #HomemadePantry #KitchenFoundations #TraditionalCooking #ClarifiedButter #Ghee #HowToCook #OldWorldCooking #KitchenSkills

Rugelach is one of those pastries that looks complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. In this video, I’ll show you how to make a flaky, lightly laminated rugelach dough using a simple combination of butter, cream cheese, flour, and salt — handled gently and with intention. Instead of fully creaming the dough, we mix just shy of smooth and use one easy fold to create delicate layers that bake up crisp and tender. Along the way, I explain why each step matters, so you’re not just following a recipe — you’re learning the technique behind it. I also share two classic filling options — chocolate and orange-apricot-almond — along with tips for rolling, shaping, baking, and finishing with sugar This is a foundational pastry skill you can return to again and again, especially during the holiday season. 🧈 What’s covered in this video: How to mix rugelach dough without overworking it When and why to chill and fold the dough Rolling, filling, cutting, and shaping techniques Baking for flake, color, and texture Finishing with sugar For a printable recipe - https://www.homesteadwifelife.com/post/mastering-flakey-rugelach #BakingTechniques #LearnToBake #BakingFromScratch #KitchenSkills #CookingWithIntention

This is my go-to biscotti base — the one I rely on for consistent texture every single time. You’ll learn a single, reliable method for making biscotti that are crisp, sturdy, and never tooth-breaking. From that foundation, the dough is adapted into two classic variations: one rich and chocolate-forward, the other traditional and nutty. This recipe is designed to be practical and flexible. Once you understand the base, you can confidently create additional flavors for gifting, freezing, or everyday keeping. A true foundation recipe meant to be used again and again. For a Printable Recipe - https://www.homesteadwifelife.com/post/the-perfect-biscotti-recipe Tools used : These are affiliate links, they come at no cost to you. They help support the channel, thank you so much! Parchment Paper - https://amzn.to/491dg00 Offset Spatula - https://amzn.to/4s39mMx Chocolate - https://amzn.to/4s1CHHp #Biscotti #ItalianBaking #HomemadeBiscotti #BakingFromScratch #ClassicBaking #HeritageRecipes #HomeBaking #BakingBasics

🥓 Savory Tarts Two Ways | Caramelized Onion, Bacon & Gruyère + Spinach, Feta & Dill Today we’re baking something special — tender, buttery tart shells filled with two beautiful savory combinations. The first brings together smoky bacon, slow-caramelized onions, and nutty Gruyère for a deeply rich, comforting flavor. The second is a bright, herby mix of spinach, feta, and fresh dill — light, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. Each tart starts with homemade pâte brisée, rolled thin for a crisp, golden crust. They bake up beautifully, freeze like a dream, and reheat perfectly for effortless entertaining. Whether you serve them warm with a green salad or as elegant party bites, these little tarts turn simple ingredients into something memorable. ✨ In this video: – How to make flaky pâte brisée tart shells – Two delicious filling variations – Freezer tips for make-ahead ease – Elegant presentation ideas for gatherings Beautiful food, made with care — that’s the Homestead Wife Life way. Pate Brisee video ( dough recipe) - https://youtu.be/WN5IIhZZjEU Savory Tartlet Printable - https://www.homesteadwifelife.com/post/hwl-savory-tartlets TOOLS USED: These are affiliate links that come at zero cost to you. They do help support the channel. Thank you so much for your support Tartlet pans (please remember you'll need two packages for the method I shared) - https://amzn.to/48FevmE

In this episode of Bread Baking 105, we’re mastering authentic Italian ciabatta — the rustic, open-crumb loaf with that irresistible crackling crust. This overnight method is simple, forgiving, and deeply flavorful, giving you bakery-style results right at home. You’ll see exactly how to mix, fold, and shape the dough so it stays light and full of holes, then bake it to golden perfection. Whether you make loaves or rolls, this is the kind of bread that turns simple meals into something special. 📖 Printable recipe - https://www.homesteadwifelife.com/post/bread-baking-105-homemade-ciabatta-bread 🕰 New videos every Wednesday at 6PM EST and Sunday at 9:15am 💚 Subscribe for more Bread Baking lessons, pantry projects, and homestead recipes from Homestead Wife Life. Bread Baking Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTHgvX5toubJbJuqB7F2PeR9gq0xOhk5y&si=o269wFub8wuO63Eg #HomesteadWifeLife #BreadBaking105 #Ciabatta #ItalianBread #HomemadeBread