Whether you’re having company over for breakfast or just want to be able to grab something home baked as you head out the door for work, our Wonderful Wake-Up Bread is just the ticket.  Make it the night before, let it cool at room temperature, and then slice it in the morning.

You Will Need:
1 Box FirenzaTraditional Beer Bread Mix
1 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
2 Tbsp ground coffee
12 oz. beer (1 can) or sparkling water
2 Tbsp. melted butter (optional)

1. Heat oven to 350° for metal pans, 325° for glass pans.

2. In a large bowl add sugar, cinnamon and ground coffee to bread mix combine with beer and mix about 30 seconds. Do not over mix.

3. Place dough into greased 9″ x 5″ pan, filling corners.

4. Pour 2 Tbsp. melted butter on top (optional).

5. Bake 50-55 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Let cool overnight and slice in the morning.

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The smell of brownies baking is already irresistible for many of us.  This recipe adds cinnamon, allspice, and ground cloves and will have even your neighbors’ mouths watering as the smell fills the neighborhood.

You Will Need:

1 Box Firenza Triple Chocolate Brownie Mix
1 Tbsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp ground cloves
2 eggs
1/2 cup melted butter
2 Tbsp water

1. Heat oven to 325°. While oven is pre-heating, grease 8″x8″x2″ baking pan.

2. Blend eggs, water, and butter together in a large bowl. Add brownie mix, allspice, ground cloves, and cinnamon.  Stir until moistened, about 30 seconds.

3. Empty batter into greased baking pan, filling corners.

4. Bake 32-36 minutes. Remove from oven. Let cool before serving.

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