“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
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
Years ago, when my Mom was making bread frequently, she would often make a couple plain white loaves and one or two loaves of swirly cinnamon raisin bread. Not surprisingly, the cinnamon raisin bread was always the first to go. There’s something so yummy about biting into a warm slice of sweet, cinnamon bread with… Read More Homemade Cinnamon Raisin Bread
Sticky buns have been a family-favorite treat in our house for many years. It all got started when my great aunt Karen gave us a sourdough starter. Mom decided that using the starter for homemade sticky buns would be a great way to use up some of the starter–and we all agreed. This sticky-sweet treat… Read More Maple Pecan Sticky Buns
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. 😋 One of the lovely things about this challah recipe is… Read More How to Make Easy Challah Bread
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. As a child, I remember our family making them a… Read More How to Make Hot Cross Buns
What is a more special treat than a homemade bun at teatime? These delightful Cornish saffron buns are just the thing to serve at a tea party or as an afternoon pick-me-up. They’re loaded with currants, so there’s no worries about not getting enough dried fruit in your bun. These soft, vibrant yellow buns originate… Read More Traditional Cornish Saffron Buns
These soft and fluffy sweet potato dinner rolls are sure to delight your family and friends at your next dinner party! I just love how soft and fluffy these rolls are. Plus, the cloverleaf shape is easy to make, and is a lot of fun to pull apart. As an added bonus, it creates more… Read More Soft and Fluffy Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls