I’ve made many babkas over the years, but I’ll always come back to the zebra-striped chocolate version. I loved the chocolate chunks in this Nicola Lamb recipe!
A collection of all the things I’ve baked, with useful tips and comments to help you make it too.
What I’ve Been Baking
This Week I Made – Kürbiskernbrot (German Pumpkin Seed Bread)
Kürbiskernbrot is full of flavour thanks to rye flour and filled with crunchy pumpkin seeds. Consider it a perfect vessel for cheese, eggs, or just good butter.
This Week I Made – Jam Doughnuts and Crullers
Doughnuts are the number one thing people in Germany eat at this time of year. Like in other pre-Lent celebrations around the world, fatty foods …
This Week I Made: Earl Grey Scones
This week I made Nicola Lamb’s flavourful Earl Grey scones, a recipe from her fantastic book Sift. A welcome change from dry and bland traditional scones.
Toasted Hazelnut and Vanilla Cookies
In the post-Christmas baking lull where I wanted to make something but didn’t want to put too much effort in, this hazelnut and vanilla cookie recipe by Philip Koury caught my attention.
Brown Butter and Honey Madeleines
Madeleines, fresh from the oven, are just heavenly. There is simply nothing better. These small mussel-shaped cakes are simple, quick to bake, and unbelievably tasty. Sounds to
Pink Peppercorn and Ginger Shortbread
After a long, hot summer without baking, I’m standing back in the kitchen, and I’m ready to bake this light and aromatic pink peppercorn and ginger shortbread.
Smoky, Salty, and Chocolate Cookies from Natalie Paul
No more boring cookies! These are smoky, nutty, and salty and are definitely impressive. Finally, cookies to get excited about!
Katherine Hepburn Brownies
These brownies are one of my most baked recipes! I can’t wait for you to try these for the first time. As fabulous as the actress who created them.
Sourdough Bread
No, we’re not still in 2020 (thank goodness!), I simply want to share how pleased I am that I finally managed to bake a sourdough …