Hot Cross Buns are comprised of an enriched, yeast dough flavored with warm, holiday spices, dotted with plump, dried fruit, topped with a sweet cross made of dough, and brushed with a warm, sweet glaze. While traditionally eaten at Easter and Christmas, Hot Cross Buns are enjoyed all year. These buns are full of legends,Continue reading “British Hot Cross Buns: Warm Spices and Plump Fruit with a Sweet Glaze”
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German Bienenstich Cake with Honey Almond Brittle and Vanilla Cream
Spring is here, flowers are blooming, and bees are taking flight. What better way to acknowledge the season than a German Bienenstich (Bee Sting) Cake? This three-layer delight consists of a lightly sweetened, brioche-style, yeast bread topped with a honey-almond brittle and sandwiched with a pudding-like vanilla cream. If you gravitate towards a toned-down sweetContinue reading “German Bienenstich Cake with Honey Almond Brittle and Vanilla Cream”
Venezuelan Ham Bread: An Indulgence of Savory & Sweet
Savory meets sweet and Italian Stromboli meets cinnamon roll. This post explores one of the holiday favorites in Venezuela. I’m talking about the Venezuelan Pan de Jamón, a savory with a little sweet holiday ham bread. “Pan de Jamón” is Spanish for “ham bread”. It’s a staple on a Venezuelan Christmas table. While there areContinue reading “Venezuelan Ham Bread: An Indulgence of Savory & Sweet”
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”
Babka: Spiced Sweet Potato Swirls, Streusel Topping, & Simple Syrup
Babkas are an incredibly popular rolled up, filled, sweet or savory bread enjoyed in many countries around the world. They have many variations including the British Chelsea buns and the American cinnamon roll. All are just rolled up enriched dough filled with yummy goodness! Cinnamon and sugar are the most common version. But how aboutContinue reading “Babka: Spiced Sweet Potato Swirls, Streusel Topping, & Simple Syrup”
Mexican Conchas: Rich, Buttery Brioche Topped with Cookies- What!
¡Buenos días! Picture this… a large, enriched, yeast-based sweet roll made with butter, sugar, and eggs topped with a buttery and sweet, vanilla, chocolate, or spiced cookie baked into the dough. Who can say no to that?! A French brioche dough and a cookie ALL IN ONE! Yes, please! This post is all about MexicanContinue reading “Mexican Conchas: Rich, Buttery Brioche Topped with Cookies- What!”
Beautiful Challah Bread: Perfect Mix of Judaism and Christianity
It’s that time of year where Judaism and Christianity truly come together. We are between the Jewish Passover and the Christian Easter celebrations. What could be a better bake than a traditional Easter bread? While Judaism and Christianity have some distinctively different beliefs, there is one bread that connects them both like the week betweenContinue reading “Beautiful Challah Bread: Perfect Mix of Judaism and Christianity”
How to Make the Classic Italian Panettone
Holidays are here but not for long. Don’t forget to make a great little Christmas bread for your holiday feast! Why not learn how to make the classic Italian Panettone with tips? I just love this bread and all things about the Panettone. The flavors and shape remind me of all things Christmas. Here’s myContinue reading “How to Make the Classic Italian Panettone”
German Christmas Stollen: Why it’s the Perfect Holiday Bread
Thanksgiving to Christmas is my favorite time of year. As a homebaker and cook, I thrive on researching, discovering, and venturing to make recipes and traditional dishes from all over the world. Baking and cooking this time of year makes it all so special. Why? The reason is that I always discover how baking theContinue reading “German Christmas Stollen: Why it’s the Perfect Holiday Bread”