Have you ever wished that chocolate babka came in a more portable (and dare we say more portion-controlled) form? Well, this chocolate cinnamon rolls recipe is here to make your dreams come true. A Short History of Chocolate Babka Babka seems to have originated in Eastern Europe. Bakers in Jewish communities would wind left-over challah … Read more
This waffle recipe with applesauce relies on a classic baking swap, replacing some of the oil and all of the eggs with applesauce. Despite the lack of eggs and oil, this recipe produces surprisingly fluffy waffles that aren’t too sweet. A Short History of Applesauce and Canning Cooks have relied on apples to add sweetness … Read more
This recipe is for the sugarholics who bite into a cinnamon roll and wonder if it wouldn’t taste just a little better if it was sweeter and goo-ier. Not for the faint of heart, this homemade caramel cinnamon rolls recipe will use up most of the sugar and butter contents of your pantry. But, it … Read more
While you can find thin pancakes throughout Europe, crepes are perhaps most associated with France. There are two kinds of French crepe recipes – a buckwheat variety for savory fillings, and a plain flour kind, for sweet fillings. We love both, but if you’re writing a blog devoted to sweets, it’s best to focus on … Read more
This cinnamon waffle recipe is our hands down favorite breakfast. The cinnamon gives it an extra cozy, warm flavor. Coziness = Happiness? Denmark and Sweden consistently rank among the happiest countries in the world. Some might argue that this is because they have excellent social services – universal health insurance, free education, and paternity leave. … Read more
What are the best cherry scone recipes? The kind that have chocolate chips in them, obviously! Chocolate and Cherry for the Win! Chocolate and cherry are a pretty magical combination. Apparently the sweetness of the cherries and the bitterness of dark chocolate offset one another perfectly. The combination is so fantastic that chocolate covered cherries … Read more
Craving scones but short an egg or two? Have egg allergies but still craving the best tasting scones? We’re here to help you out with a delicious, fluffy scone recipe with no egg, requiring just a few simple ingredients. Casting Scone Aspersions The internet is full of bloggers casting scone aspersions. Obviously, this is better … Read more
What’s better than a crunchy, tender waffle? One with Nutella swirled through it, obviously. This Nutella waffle recipe comes together quickly for an easy, indulgent weekend breakfast. A Short History of Nutella Nutella, like so many great inventions, emerged from scarcity. In 1806, Napoleon’s continental system prevented British goods from entering French-controlled ports, putting cocoa … Read more
Do you prefer your pancakes petite and puffy? This mini Dutch pancakes recipe is for you. A Short History of Poffertjes At some point, Catholic monks in Southern Holland decided that those dry communion wafers just weren’t cutting it. We’re going to guess at some time around the Reformation, when there may have been some … Read more
Picture this: It’s a typical Sunday morning and you’re craving waflles. You open your pantry and discover, to your horror, YOU DON’T HAVE ANY BAKING POWDER! Will you allow this grocery-shopping oversight to ruin your weekend, or can you come back from this setback and waffle again? Good news: With this easy waffle recipe without … Read more