Making your own delicious muffaletta bread from scratch is suprisingly simple, and the final loaf tastes fantastic. Even beginning bakers can do this recipe. Follow along with the instructional photos, and have fun baking! What does the word muffaletta mean? Muffaletta is a famous sandwich that originated in New Orleans at Central Grocery. It was… Read More Perfect Muffaletta Bread
“Pass the kardemummabullar, please.” There’s a reason why the Swedes insist on having sweet breads like these cardamom buns for their fika, or coffee break. They’re beautifully twisted, pillowy soft buns with a delicate flavor of cardamom. Fortunately, these buns are pretty easy to make! How do you make cardamom buns? Start by measuring out… Read More Swedish Cardamom Buns: Kardemummabullar
Have you ever tried ciabatta bread? This rustic Italian bread tastes amazing when made into a sandwich–which is why I made my ciabatta in individual rolls instead of the traditional elongated loaves. I’ve skipped the biga, or overnight starter dough, to speed up the process, so ciabatta rolls can be on your table tonight! What… Read More How to Make Chewy Ciabatta Rolls
Are you looking for a healthy cookie/cracker that’s easy to make? These Scottish oatcakes are full of healthy fiber and protein that will fill you up, and have a lovely nutty flavor. Traditionally, oatcakes were served at nearly every meal in Scotland! Start with a few basic ingredients: oatmeal, butter, salt, baking soda, and boiling… Read More Gluten Free Scottish Oatcakes
Most North Americans have probably never heard of this delightful treat before. Vánočka (pronounced VAN-otch-kah) is a traditional sweet bread from the Czech Republic. This buttery bread is usually served for Christmas Eve breakfast along with a cup of Czech hot cocoa. That sounds like an awesome breakfast to me! 😋 The name of this… Read More Vánočka: Czech Christmas Bread
Although I’ve heard of English crumpets for many years, I’ve never tried them until recently. I was pleasantly surprised to find how easy they were to make–just dump and stir, mostly! The hardest part is waiting for the batter to rise. 😊 It’s nice to have easy baking recipes to make now and then, isn’t… Read More Easy English Crumpets
One of my Mom’s favorite summer desserts is none other than strawberry shortcake. 🍓 I agree that it’s definitely one of the best strawberry desserts in existence! What makes this dessert even better is that it’s actually quite easy to make, and takes only basic ingredients. You don’t have to be Martha Stewart to make… Read More Strawberry Shortcake Recipe from Scratch
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make Italian bread at home? 👩🍳🍞 Now is the time, my friends! This pane bianco is waaaay better than the Subway Italian bread or something you’d find at the grocery store. The amazing aroma from this rustic Italian bread will get you hungry pretty quickly. Just imagine… Read More Pane Bianco: Rustic Italian White Bread