You’ll love these Sourdough Pretzel Rolls. A generous helping of sourdough starter gives these rolls a slightly sweet and complex flavor to compliment the extra dark, distinctively “pretzely” crust. Learn a trick for the best pretzel flavor. I’m a big fan of pretzels in all forms. I love the pleasantly-bitter flavor of a good pretzel …
Financiers are perfect little French cakes made with almond flour, browned butter and vanilla. The cakes are rich, flavorful and very, very satisfying. Here is yet another traditional French pastry recipe that I just adore. Like Sablé cookies and Madeleines, this recipe requires just a few basic ingredients and no special technique. The batter comes …
Sourdough Oatmeal Crispbread (Knäckebröd) is crispy, crunchy and lightly honey-sweetened. This recipes uses a whole cup of sourdough discard. Fiber-rich with rolled oats and whole wheat flour, this could be your new favorite bread for a healthy snack or light lunch. Obviously, the term “healthy” may mean different things to different people depending on their …
Want to make perfect French Madeleines? This recipe has browned butter and a hint of fresh lemon zest. These little gems have an addictive flavor. In thinking about a post for Classic French Madeleines, I had to decide if I should start with that oft-referenced story by Proust, Remembrance of Things Past (aka In Search of Lost Time) . You …
Sourdough Rye Bagels are chewy, crusty and properly dense New York style bagels with great rye flavor. They rise overnight so you can have fresh bagels for breakfast or brunch. All they need is a schmear of cream cheese. I’ve said it before, I think a good bagel should have a nicely dense and chewy …
Dark Chocolate Sorbet is made with cocoa powder and just enough rum to highlight the chocolate. Without heavy cream, milk or eggs, you can truly appreciate the intense chocolate flavor. How is Chocolate Sorbet different than Chocolate ice cream? Ice cream has a base of….wait for it…cream. Delicious, fatty, luscious cream. The fat in the …
Sourdough Dinner Rolls are soft, buttery, light and luscious. They have a special flavor and texture thanks to a healthy dose of sourdough starter. Before we get into the recipe, I want you to know that if you don’t have a sourdough starter, you can make Buttermilk Dinner Rolls with commercial yeast. Whether you use commercial …
Homemade Butterscotch Ice Cream is sooo worth the effort. This recipe starts with real butterscotch sauce. This custard based ice cream soft and luscious. A hint of bourbon amps up the flavor. Ice Cream recipes are generally very simple with a fairly short list of ingredients. I mean, basically, it’s just frozen cream. But of …
Use up all that zucchini you’ve got in the fridge to make Zucchini Muffins. Shredded zucchini adds lots of moisture and nutrition to the muffins. They’re so good you won’t even notice the healthy veggies in the mix. If you’re reading this perhaps you’ve got a bunch of zucchini to use up. After checking out …
Edible cookie dough pops are a no-bake treat the entire family will love. I decorated my cookie pops with white chocolate and colorful sprinkles. But you can use your imagination to decorate them however you wish. Hi, I’m Emma K. I’m 12 years old and I LOVE to bake. I had so much fun making …
Sourdough Potato Buns are super soft with just a hint of sweetness. Active sourdough starter gives the buns great flavor and texture. It’s grilling season! Is there anything as satisfying as a juicy burger, hot off the grill? We spend lots of time thinking about what type of meat (or meat substitute) we should use …