Cover cherries with cool water and drain. Set aside. Place flour in the bowl of an electric mixer with a dough hook attachment. Stir in the yeast. Add milk, eggs, yolks, sugar, salt, oil and butter.

Spiced Pumpkin Toffee Bread, a recipe from Portland baker Kir Jensen. (Oregonian file photo) We're closing in on Christmas, and this weekend is going to be primetime for parties. Instead of taking yet ...

Recipes that appear in Idea Alley have not been tested by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. My thanks to everyone who has submitted recipes in recent weeks — keep 'em coming. "This recipe is over 40 ...