Lemon-Thyme Focaccia Rolls 1 cup warm water 1 package ( 1/4 ounce) active dry yeast 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus oil for greasing the bowl and baking sheet 2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper.

Everyday Pancakes Time: 20 minutes 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar, optional 2 eggs 1 1/2 to 2 cups milk 2 tablespoons melted and cooled butter (optional), plus unmelted butter for cooking, or use neutral oil.

Honey Sponge Roulade Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Margarine or butter for greasing pan 1/2 cup cake flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder Pinch of salt 4 tablespoons finely ground hazelnuts 4 large eggs, at room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar Confectioners' sugar 3/4 cup richly flavored honey, warmed.

English Ginger Snaps Total time: 45 minutes 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature 1 cup white sugar 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda.

Strawberry-Yogurt Roulade Total time: 1 hour plus cooling and chilling Unsalted butter for greasing pan 3/4 cup cake flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder Pinch of salt 4 eggs, at room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar Confectioners' sugar 1 pint ripe strawberries 3 tablespoons light brown sugar 3/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt.

Grilled Pizzas 1 cup warm water 1 package ( 1/4 ounce) active dry yeast 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus oil for greasing the bowl 2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt Pizza topping (see recipes).

Raisin Biscotti 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 7 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup sugar 1 large egg 1/2 cup raisins.

Plum Torte 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 cup sugar 2 cups sifted, unbleached flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Pinch salt 2 eggs 12 Italian or purple plums, halved Sugar to taste Lemon juice to taste 1 teaspoon cinnamon, or to taste.

Chinese Almond Cookies (Courtesy Ann Byrd Schumer) Total time: 35 minutes 2 eggs 3/4 cup sugar 2/3 cup oil 1 tablespoon orange juice 2 teaspoons almond extract 2 cups sifted flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon water 1/3 cup (about 24) whole blanched almonds 1.

SCONES (From "The Dairy Hollow House Cookbook") 2 cups sifted cake flour, or 1 3/4 cups sifted unbleached white flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 heaping tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup butter, cut into 8 pieces 2 eggs 1/3 cup half-and-half.