I love trying new sweet bread recipes from around the world. My latest discovery is kozunak, a fluffy bread that’s popular in Bulgaria and Romania at Easter. Although it takes some effort to make, it’s a fun process, and you and your family will love eating this scrumptious sweet bread! What is kozunak? Kozunak (also… Read More Kozunak: Bulgarian Easter Bread
This post was originally published on March 14, 2018. One of my favorite Easter treats are hot cross buns. I love these soft, fragrant buns filled with raisins and citrus peel! The glossy finish of sieved marmalade and the simple icing cross really adds another level to the flavor of these classic springtime treats. What… Read More How to Make Hot Cross Buns
Do you enjoy soft, fluffy homemade bread? I do, especially when the bread has a touch of sweetness. These easy Hawaiian sweet rolls are just the perfect bread to use for sliders, sandwiches, appetizers, or just eating by themselves as dinner rolls. I hope you’ll find them as delicious as our family does! What are… Read More Easy Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
This post was originally published on September 1, 2017. Perhaps the unsung hero of all quick breads, soda bread is a unique free-form loaf that contains no baking powder or yeast to make it rise. Interestingly enough, the chemical reaction between the baking soda and the acidic buttermilk makes the dough rise. Since there’s no… Read More Oregano Onion Soda Bread
This post was originally published on March 8, 2018. Have you ever heard of a Waterford blaa? I didn’t know about them until last year, when Mom was researching Irish cuisine in preparation for St. Patrick’s Day. Waterford blaas are white rolls with a soft interior and floury crust, and are quite popular in Ireland. … Read More Waterford Blaa Buns
This post was originally published on March 22, 2018. Isn’t lemon one of the most wonderful flavors of spring? Just the aroma of lemon is so refreshing! 🍋 To satisfy your lemon cravings this spring, let me show you how to make some glazed lemon scones. What are scones made of? Scones are biscuit-like creations… Read More Easy Glazed Lemon Scones
This post was originally published on February 22, 2018. Aren’t potatoes one of the most wonderful vegetables? They can be used in so many recipes–even bread! You might think that potato bread always has yeast in it, like this overnight version, but that’s not the case. You can have potato bread on the table in… Read More Irish Boxty Bread
Want to eat king cake this Mardi Gras, but don’t want to fork out a lot of money to buy one? The answer: make one from scratch. It’s so much cheaper–and surprisingly simple! The sweet cinnamon filling swirled inside and the tangy lemon icing make this a sweet treat your whole family will love! What… Read More Mardi Gras King Cake Recipe
