Lunar New Year and the Beijing Winter Olympics are near. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with a bake to represent both. The basic Chinese Shaobing Flatbread (or pastry) truly is an international bread worthy of recognition. It’s the representation of bread bakes from the east to west and every countryContinue reading “Simple Chinese Shaobing Flatbread: Sesame Roux Layered Pastry”
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French Spice Bread: A Happy Blend of Gingerbread & Spice Cake
The French Pain d’Épices is a yeast-free, dense, quick bread that is reminiscent of both gingerbread and spice cake. The words “pain d’épices” are French for “spice bread”, literally translated as, “bread of spices”. What make it unique are the additions of dark rye flour and one cup of honey. My version includes chopped candiedContinue reading “French Spice Bread: A Happy Blend of Gingerbread & Spice Cake”
Sour Cream Pocketbook Rolls: Buttery, Salty, Tangy, & Sweet
If you ask me what my last meal would include, I would say the same now as I would have said as a kid… ooey, gooey, cheesy, mashed potatoes and a buttery, salty, yeast roll, along with a warm, homemade chocolate chip cookie for dessert. Then again, I probably wouldn’t be hungry if I knewContinue reading “Sour Cream Pocketbook Rolls: Buttery, Salty, Tangy, & Sweet”
Why not an Authentic Borodinsky Russian Rye Bread?
It’s the new year! Many of us are making New Year’s Resolutions to eat a little less of this and little more of that. Given this, we don’t have to eliminate what we love from our diets. As we all know, sourdough made a come back in 2020 and continues to be all the rage.Continue reading “Why not an Authentic Borodinsky Russian Rye Bread?”
How to make Pan Micha: Blend of 2 Countries
The new year has begun. Adios 2020 and never return! Well, I think most of us feel this way; however, the never-ending, ever-so optimist in me recognizes there was some good in 2020… you just have to look a little harder than normal. 😊 A new year represents hope and optimism. With the optimism ofContinue reading “How to make Pan Micha: Blend of 2 Countries”
The Berry Rolls: A Yeast Roll Made with Love
Recipe Updated 11/16/2022 It’s that time of year… My annual making and baking of “The Berry Rolls” is here. No, this roll doesn’t have any fruit berries in them, they are simply traditional southern American yeast rolls named after my grandparents for all of their siblings and descendants. While these rolls are my maternal grandma’sContinue reading “The Berry Rolls: A Yeast Roll Made with Love”
Fall, Football, and Food Equal the Mexican Bolillo
The Mexican Bolillo is the perfect fall tailgating sandwich bread and chili dunker. Forget the fancy, dainty croissant rolls. Fall and football need a standout bread or roll to resemble the season and withstand fall flavors and hearty dishes. For this post, I wanted to revisit the Mexican Bolillo and add some highlights since itContinue reading “Fall, Football, and Food Equal the Mexican Bolillo”
How to make Pan de Muerto with Updates and Tips
It’s that time of year! Warm spices, sweet, tangy citrus, and freshly baked yeast bread that permeates the house… The seasons have changed, and the holidays are here. I’ve always considered Halloween the kick-off festivity. Even in countries where Halloween isn’t as prominent, this time of year is as significant all over the world.Continue reading “How to make Pan de Muerto with Updates and Tips”
Filipino Ensaymada Rolls #2: Savory and Sweet Variations to Individual Tastes
After my last post (Jan. 20th) on the Ensaymada bread rolls and reflecting on how versatile this bread can be in treating it like a cinnamon roll with flavored layers, I decided on a follow-up post with flavor combination suggestions for individual preferences. This dough easily lends itself to both savory and sweet variations toContinue reading “Filipino Ensaymada Rolls #2: Savory and Sweet Variations to Individual Tastes”
Philippines on our minds: Filipino Ensaymada Bread and Lumpiang Sariwa
It has been a bittersweet time for the Philippines these recent weeks. First, I want to acknowledge the elephant in the room at this time of celebration… The Taal Volcano eruption that occurred one week, January 12, 2020, before the biggest annual celebration on the island. This volcano is known as the world’s smallest yetContinue reading “Philippines on our minds: Filipino Ensaymada Bread and Lumpiang Sariwa”