Bread
Seeded Sprouted Wheat Loaf
It’s been a while since I baked a seeded loaf. This is a hearty, nutty tasting bread, made with sprouted wheat flour, bread flour, honey and plenty of seeds. The addition of honey and a mix of pumpkin, flax, sesame and poppy seeds make for wholesome bread. This soft and fluffy bread with the added…
Read MoreButternut Squash Scones
Have you ever baked with butternut squash? Squash adds so much flavour and moistness to baked goods. I had some leftover roasted butternut squash, so I decided to bake butternut squash scones. I’m thinking butternut is a good substitute for pumpkin. I pureed the squash and packed the mixture with all the warm spices –…
Read MoreHoney Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
I have a thing for pull apart rolls. There’s not a whole lot better than freshly baked rolls. Whenever I bake them, the aroma lures everyone into the kitchen. These rolls have a crisp crust and soft crumb with a slightly sweet taste from the honey. I like to top them with different seeds to…
Read MoreApple and Sage Focaccia
We’ve seen so many of those colourful garden focaccia creations through the summer. This apple, sage and thyme focaccia has all the fall feels and perfect for our Canadian thanksgiving this weekend. It is a sweet, savoury and salty yeasted bread with herbs from the garden and Ontario apples. This focaccia is perfectly soft and…
Read MorePear Bread with Pear Butter Glaze
I love baking quick breads and this warmly spiced pear bread with pear butter glaze is no exception. It’s packed with sweet fresh pears and the pear butter glaze is a game changer. Pear butter is a spicy, sweet, tangy spread, and just an FYI, there is no “butter” in pear butter. What makes this…
Read MorePull Apart Challah
This round pull apart challah is a lovely way to serve a round challah for Rosh Hashanah. Everyone at the table will be reaching for a piece of this pillowy sweet bread. The reason why we eat round challah on Rosh Hashanah is that it symbolizes continuity and the cycle of life. I used my…
Read MoreBrown Butter Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls
Freshly baked warm homemade cinnamon rolls are one of the best breakfasts. Pillowy soft brioche dough is filled with a nutty flavoured brown butter chocolate cinnamon filing, then rolled up into perfect rolls. The rolls are then baked and slathered with a cream cheese icing. Be prepared to have some happy people who will enjoy…
Read MoreZucchini and Cheddar Loaf
I absolutely love this time of year. Our local farm stands have an abundance of beautiful fresh produce and I’m embracing it every which way I can. This savoury zucchini and cheddar loaf is packed with loads of tender zucchini, tangy old cheddar and fragrant fresh herbs from the garden. The recipe was inspired by…
Read MoreNan-e Barbari
Nan-e-barbari is a classic Persian bread that is somewhat like focaccia but without the olive oil. It looks like flatbread, but a bit thicker. It has an amazing crust and soft airy crumb. It is brushed with olive oil and coated with seeds like sesame seeds, nigella and / or za’atar and baked on a…
Read MoreHomemade Naan
Homemade naan is one of my favourite breads to make and use to dip into my creamy hummus (you must check out the recipe). This really easy naan recipe produces an irresistibly soft and pillowy flatbread using a cast-iron or nonstick pan (because who has a tandoor oven). Also the charred spots are a necessity. …
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