This week on the blog we have a double chocolate babka. Babka is a yeasted dough rolled out and spread with sweet or savory fillings, rolled up, braided and baked. I have made this recipe several times and tested the variations on my friends. The double chocolate variation has been the biggest hit so far. Continue reading
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Tiger Bread Recipe, Oh my!
Tiger bread, also known as giraffe bread is a traditional Dutch bread with a crackled crust. The crust is achieved through a rice flour paste that is brushed on the bread during the second proof. Traditionally made with whole wheat flour, regular all-purpose flour can also be used. I supplemented my dough with a bit Continue reading
Hot Cross Buns recipe, not the annoying song
If you grew up in the States, chances are your only memory of hot cross buns was that obnoxious song you learned on the recorder in elementary school. Which is a shame because the actual buns are quite delicious. A brioche dough combined with mincemeat and a sweet white cross on top. Brushed with a sugary glaze, Continue reading
The Cottage Loaf: Elegant, Simple, and Delicious
The cottage loaf is another recipe from the great British bake off cookbook. A traditional bread with a fine-textured crumb and a shape not seen too much these days. The loaf is in essence two loaves, one on top of the other, so the dough will be quite firm. Beware of over-proofing the dough as Continue reading
Flavor Packed Garlic & Sun-dried Tomato Rolls
I made these rolls from a recipe in Great British Bake-Off cook book. I discovered the book while perusing through my wife’s recipe books for new ideas and inspiration. After leafing through the book, I’m debating cooking everything in there. Kind of like my own version of “Julie & Julia.” Although probably not the best Continue reading