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.
Category: Breadbasket
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.
Bread From The Pot 2.0
Three years ago I started my blogging adventure with a recipe for a simple wheat bread baked in a pot. Click here to get that recipe. 124 recipes later I would like to share with you another version of this timeless classic. This time around your bread will mature longer, with less yeast for an even […]
Tarragon and Sea Salt Butter
This Tarragon and Sea Salt Butter is beautifully light and fragrant. It adds a wonderful hint of anise to your meal. Perfect for meat or fish or simply on a piece of good bread.