Breads and Pastries

Ever wondered what to do with your discard sourdough starter? This list of sourdough discard recipes, both sweet and savory, will give you plenty of options to never have to …

Got some sourdough discard? Don’t toss it! Instead make this recipe for sourdough biscuits. They’re buttery, flaky, and easy to make, with that distinct, tangy sourdough flavor. Read the post …

Have you ever wondered what asiago cheese is used for? This Asiago Focaccia Bread recipe is your answer! The classic, fluffy Italian flatbread loaf gets a flavor explosion from asiago …

With it’s layers of blueberry filling and creamy panna cotta, this tart is a elegant, refreshing choice for summer desserts. This recipe is one I’ve made for several years and …

Lightly tangy with a slightly crisp crust and a perfectly chewy crumb, this easy recipe for sourdough bagels can be made in one day or left overnight to ferment. They’re …

Buttermilk drop biscuits are a southern classic with all the flaky, buttery flavor of a rolled biscuit but a lot simpler to make! When I was a kid and visiting …

A French patisserie classic, the best Almond Croissants are simple and delicious, a perfect breakfast or brunch pastry! French Almond Croissants are a classic pastry, created to use up day …

This Almond and Fresh Fruit Tart is reminiscent of a French bakery, lightly sweet, refined, simple, and bursting with flavor and textures. Visits to France mean lots of things, but …

This almond pastry cream recipe (sometimes called frangipane) is made of five simple ingredients. It can be used as a filling for tarts and other pastries. What is Almond Pastry …

Italian Easter Bread (also called Pane di Pasqua) is a tender, slightly sweet loaf with colorful Easter eggs pressed into the top for a stunning centerpiece loaf of bread. What …

This French Baguette Recipe will yield a classic, crusty baguette, authentic and reminiscent of Parisian boulangeries. Can I confess something? I miss France. Almost always, there’s the dream of returning …

This Apple Pull Apart Bread is a tender loaf packed with spiced apples and topped with a brown sugar glaze–the perfect fall bread! When it comes to fall flavors, I’m …

This stone fruit and cheese flatbread features peaches, cherries, and goat cheese with a drizzle of honey and sprinkle of pepper. Stone fruit is, I think, summer’s swan song. It …

This versatile, delicious flatbread pizza recipe can be grilled or baked, then topped with anything you like for an easy, customizable appetizer or dinner! For an easy, simple, and delicious, …

Follow this simple tutorial on how to grill pizza and flatbread for a great way to beat the heat while making a delicious meal. Read the tip and notes section …

This basic sweet dough recipe gives you a tender, soft crumb, and can be made into any sweet bread or roll you’d like. This basic sweet dough is one of …

You can call it rough puff, cheater puff pastry, 15 minute puff pastry, but whatever it’s name, this easy puff pastry is a quick, delicious way to make two sheets …

With this quick no knead bread, you get a loaf of crusty, artisan bread in less than two hours! Proofing the bread dough in the Instant Pot cuts down on …

These Chocolate Raspberry Croissants are the classic, flaky French pastry with a sweet raspberry filling and a strip of dark chocolate in the center. Croissants are my favorite pastry. Chocolate …

These are the best sourdough English muffins, with a tender crumb that’s perfect for toasting and catching lots of melted butter. It also has deep, slightly sour flavor from it’s …

This cruffin recipe will give you a light, flaky pastry, perfect for breakfast or brunch. Roll them in sugar, or fill and flavor them to your heart’s content! What is …

This Crumb Topped Danish Braid recipe is a lovely study in contrasts, from soft, tender dough, to sweet crunchy topping, and a tart jam filling.  Do you know what the …

A traditional flaky, buttery croissant recipe, these are worth every minute and gram of butter. A perfect baking project for a weekend brunch. Every time we’re in France, I pretty …

This recipe for small vanilla bean scones is simple and delicious, a much fresher (and tastier!) version of the ones you find at Starbucks. Is there anything more elegant than …

A crusty finish gives way to a tender, flavorful crust in this Rosemary Garlic Fougasse. It features a simple white dough base with added, customizable flavors. I am a self-described …

Here’s how to make a basic pie crust– flaky, perfect, and that you can use for any kind of pie, savory or sweet! Those are rather bold words, aren’t they? …

Light and fluffy, this bread packs a flavorful punch! A traditional focaccia with sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, caramelized onions, and parmesan added. When most people talk about baking, they’re generally …

This basic scone recipe is tender and soft with the slightest hint of sweetness. Top with jam, whipped cream, or lemon, orange, or raspberry curd. Awhile ago, I bought an …