This is the easiest sourdough bread recipe. It is a no-knead recipe that is very easy and forgiving. This is the perfect starter bread to bake for sourdough beginners. INGREDIENTS STARTER BUILD (LEVAIN) 25 grams mature starter 25 grams whole wheat flour 50 grams unbleached all purpose flour 75 grams filtered water (90 F, 32 … Read more
These scotcharoos were made by my mother when I was a kid, and they continue to be a family favorite. They have a wonderful combination of peanut butter, chocolate, and butterscotch with a crispy texture. Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, or as needed 1 ½ cups peanut butter 1 cup light corn syrup 1 cup … Read more
Krapfen – also called German Jelly-Filled Donuts or “Berliner” – are an amazing sweet treat. Made from a simple deep-fried dough, these filled donuts are fun to make, packed with jam, and finished off with a dusting of powdered sugar! Ingredients ▢2 cups all-purpose flour ▢2/3 cup milk, warm ▢1 1/2 teaspoon dry instant yeast … Read more
A classic Dutch treat, Poffertjes – Dutch mini pancakes – are perfectly sweet, fluffy, and so easy to make with the right pan for the job! Ingredients ▢2 cups all-purpose flour ▢1 1/2 cups milk ▢2 eggs ▢1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder ▢1/4 teaspoon salt ▢powdered sugar, for serving ▢butter, for serving Instructions In a … Read more
This easy cherry strudel recipe is all the best parts of strudel without some of the prep work. With a sweet and tart cherry walnut filling, the strudel is made with puff pastry and comes out of the oven golden and crisp, ready to be dusted with powdered sugar and devoured! Ingredients ▢17 ounces sour … Read more
This classic burnt cheesecake – invented in the Basque region – is perfectly creamy on the inside and delightfully browned to perfection on the outside! Ingredients ▢4 eggs ▢1 1/2 cups granulated sugar ▢2 cups cream cheese ▢2 tablespoons all-purpose flour ▢1 1/3 cups heavy or whipping cream, at least 35% fat Instructions Preheat the … Read more
This Russian Honey Cake – known as Medovik – is layer upon layer of sweet and creamy goodness. Made with honey, cream cheese, and a few other ingredients, this cake takes a bit effort to make but is well worth the reward! Ingredients The Cake ▢1/2 cup runny honey ▢1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground ▢1 teaspoon … Read more
This German Brötchen recipe is actually really easy to make with just a few ingredients usually on hand. Crusty on the outside and warm and soft on the inside, these German bread rolls make a wonderful addition to any breakfast or brunch! Ingredients ▢3 cups all-purpose flour ▢1 teaspoon salt ▢1/4 teaspoon sugar ▢2 teaspoons … Read more
Hungarian Apple Pie – or almás pite in Hungarian – is a delicious apple dessert. The simple apple filling that oozes cinnamon and sugar is baked between two layers of flakey, doughy crust. Popular in Hungary, it’s a dessert recipe often passed down and across continents! Ingredients The Dough ▢2 cups all-purpose flour ▢1/2 cup … Read more
It wouldn’t be the holidays without authentic German Christmas bread – also known as Stollen. This yeasty, delicious bread is packed with spices and rum-soaked candied citrus peel, raisins, and nuts. The Stollen is then coated in melted butter and powdered sugar for that signature frosted look. Ingredients The Fruit Filling ▢1 cup raisins, more … Read more
