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”

New Zealand Kiwi Quick Bread: Vegan & Gluten Free Friendly

Summertime is here (at least in the northern hemisphere) and we’re all looking for something a little sweet and refreshing. Let’s take a break from those bread baking kneading days and add a little more sweetness and less work to our lives. The outdoors is calling our names, so why not bake this New ZealandContinue reading “New Zealand Kiwi Quick Bread: Vegan & Gluten Free Friendly”

Unleavened Bread: Gluten & Gluten Free Baked 2 Ways

Unleavened bread is eaten as a staple all over the world. It is most commonly called flatbread and more specifically tortilla, chapati, fry bread, lavash, matzo, and roti, just to name a few. Thus, versions of these are found in most countries, cultures, and religious settings. In fact, communion bread is a common variation ofContinue reading “Unleavened Bread: Gluten & Gluten Free Baked 2 Ways”