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
This recipe was originally published on March 27, 2018. Can you ever have too much bread? I don’t think so, especially when it’s fragrant homemade challah bread. I love the gloriously shiny crust and soft, slightly sweet interior! The chewy texture of this well-flavored bread makes it so tempting fresh from the oven. đ đ©đ»âđł… Read More How to Make Easy Challah Bread
This post was originally published on November 1, 2017. The first time I heard about kanellĂ€ngd was in 2017. This Swedish Christmas bread is pronounced “kin-a-link,” and its name means “cinnamon length.” That’s an apt description of this flavorful cinnamon bread! The glaze of sieved marmalade, drizzle of orange icing, and sprinkle of clementine zest… Read More KanellĂ€ngd: Swedish Cinnamon Bread
Have you ever heard of St. Lucia buns? These bright-yellow saffron buns are a traditional Swedish Christmas bread, served on December 13 for St. Lucia’s Day. In Swedish homes, a young girl will dress up as Lucia, wearing a long white dress and a crown of white candles and greenery on her head. She serves… Read More St. Lucia Buns
Stollen is a classic German Christmas bread well-loved by many people throughout the world. There’s good reason why it’s so popular! It’s chock full of dried fruit, mixed peel, and marzipan. These fantastic festive ingredients that come together to make a lovely Christmas loaf. I’ve heard about stollen for about a year, but have never… Read More Stollen: A German Classic
