Soft and fluffy Polish buns with poppy seed, sometimes referred to as Pieguski, the freckled ones. They taste the best fluffy and fresh out of the oven or toasted, preferably topped with butter and orange marmalade.
Category: Breadbasket
German Cinnamon Rolls (Zimtschnecken)
Authentic German cinnamon rolls; soft, fluffy and slightly sticky, with a intense cinnamon flavor and a simple apricot glaze.
Marmellata di Ciliege (Italian Cherry Preserves)
Make a batch while the fruit is still in season and enjoy on fresh bread, with a croissant or as a topping over ice cream.
Braided Brioche
The braided shape certainly isn’t the classic brioche shape, the dough would take in France, where it’s generally presented in its tradional fluted form, with a “knot” on top. However, it’s a delicious variation. A bit sweeter than my Brioche Overnight or the classic Brioche à Tête (Brioche Parisienne), it tastes the best with butter […]
Homemade Casserole Bread
It is not necessarily easy or fun at the moment to go to a bakery to get fresh bread, so I thought I might offer you another recipe for a homemade bread. If you follow my blog you probably noticed that I prefer making breads with a long resting time, because the longer you allow […]
Mastering the Art of French Bread Baking. Part 2. Bâtard.
It’s not a boule, it’s not a baguette. It’s a bastard.
Brioche Overnight
Soft and fluffy like a pillow. Prepare the dough in the evening and enjoy the best brioche ever for breakfast, brunch or as a snack.
Mastering the Art of French Bread Baking. Part 1. Boule.
It is quite amazing how the French create a variety of breads with only flour, yeast, water and their famous art of folding and shaping – called „le faconnage“ – which gives each bread its unique texture and taste. My basic recipe for a traditional French bread is very easy to make. If you want […]
Cast Iron Cornbread
Served yesterday as part of our New Year’s Day menu. The original recipe comes from Paula Deen, the queen of Southern cooking. I adjusted the recipe slightly by reducing the buttermilk and adding 2 eggs for an extra fluffy crumb and a crunchy crust.
Wheat and Rye Rolls
They are not only beautiful to look at, but they also taste amazing. You can vary the recipe and enhance the flavor by using extra virgin olive or pumpkin seed oil instead of neutral vegetable oil.