Tag: pastry
Walnut and Cardamom Kleicha
My kitchen smelled divine when I baked kleicha: the irresistible, faint scent of the proofing pastry exploded in the oven and filled the house with the velvety, comforting smell of spices. I thought cinnamon was the ultimate comfort spice, but now, I think, I have to adjust my opinion. Cardamom is beautiful!
Pie. A Global History.
Did you know that ‘once upon a time, everything baked in an oven that was not bread, was pie’? 'Pie. A Global History' by Janet Clarkson recommends itself for a read.
Horchata de Chufa: Valencia’s tasty secret.
Horchata is one of these things that are a must-try when visiting their place of origin. Have it with fartons, horchata and farton combo doesn't disappoint.
Monas de Pascua
Monas de Pascua are the most adorable Easter buns I have seen so far. And they are delicious, too!
Polish Poppy Seed Cake
Introducing strucla makowa, probably the most beloved (if not always realised) cake in Poland, which - if made well - will steal your heart immediately.
Jagodzianki, Polish Bilberry Buns
Love berries? You'll love jagodzianki, too! Plus, the smell of these freshly baked bilberry buns is divine.
An Impromptu Apple Pie
Apples, raisins and almonds packed into individual pastry cases, topped with almond crumble. Delish!
Fat Thursday, when everyone in Poland feasts on doughnuts
One of my favourite Polish traditions. Have you had your Fat Thursday's pączek yet?
Savoury madeleines with black pepper, sage and parmesan
My first ever take on savoury baking. Turns out, madeleines taste great with sage, parmesan and black pepper.
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