This applesauce coffee cake recipe relies on applesauce for added moisture and sweetness, while the streusel topping provides a crunchy texture and additional flavor. A Short History of Applesauce and Applesauce Cakes Applesauce has been a popular food for centuries and was originally used as a sweetener before the widespread availability of sugar. Although we … Read more
This eierkuchen recipe will produce some extremely delicious German pancakes. A Short History of this Eierkuchen Recipe Pancakes are so beloved in Germany that different regions have different names for them. Residents of West Germany call them “Pfankuchen.” In Eastern Germany, the term “eierkuchen” prevails. Austria is evenly divided between the terms “Omelett” in Western … Read more
This cinnamon chip scone recipe allows you to infuse your scone with flecks of cinnamon sugar deliciousness. A Very Short History of Cinnamon Baking Chips The only thing harder to find that cinnamon chips themselves is the history of the cinnamon chip. What genius combined cinnamon, shortening, and corn syrup to make a delicious little … Read more
This German waffle recipe produces a waffle that is sweet enough for an afternoon snack or dessert. Don’t let that stop you from eating one for breakfast, though! About this German Waffle Recipe The German version of waffles seems distinguished from its many counterparts (French, Belgian, American and other) in that it relies on solid … Read more
This sour cherry coffee cake recipe is the perfect mix of sweet and sour to start your day off right. A Short History of Coffee Cakes Coffee arrived in Europe in the 17th century. Eastern and Northern Europe already had a deep tradition of sweet yeasted breads (known as kuchen or kugelhopf, and the perfect … Read more
Want to know the secret to making banana bread that is crunchy on the outside with an airy texture on the inside? It’s this delicious banana bread recipe with shortening! A Short History of Shortening The word “shortening” can be traced back to the 18th century. It was applied to any fat (typically animal fat) … Read more
Every have a morning when you desperately need a pancake but can’t stand the idea of using a frying pan? This Swedish oven pancake recipe is here to rescue you! A Short History of Swedish Oven Pancakes Perhaps owing to our utter lack of reading knowledge of Swedish, we can find almost no information about … Read more
We’ve answered all of your burning scone questions, like “Can you freeze scone dough?” and “Who invented scones?” 1) Who Invented Scones? England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales all claim to have invented the scone. The Oxford English Dictionary reports that the first written mention of a scone occurs in a poem published in Scotland in … Read more
We love the sweet-savory taste of oat flour so much that we developed this gluten-free oat flour pancake recipe. Why Do We Love Oat Flour? In addition to its delicious flavor, oat flour is considered a much healthier alternative to all-purpose flour. Wheat flour is typically heavily processed, whereas oat flour is made from whole … Read more
This peanut butter waffle recipe, which tastes best topped with sliced bananas, is dedicated to Elvis, who loved peanut butter unconditionally. This easy breakfast recipe comes together quickly with just a few simple ingredients. A Short History of Elvis and Peanut Butter While some might remember Elvis for his music, or his hip-swinging dance moves, … Read more