Breads and Pastries

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 …

Simple Chocolate Tarts have a rich chocolate filling baked into a tender sweet crust. They’re rich and decadent, with just the perfect amount of sweetness from the tart crust and dark chocolate. Glory hallelujah, I know what I’m making …

This basic tart crust recipe (pâte sucrée) is lightly sweet with a short, melt-in-your-mouth texture, but is sturdy and easy to work with. It’s the perfect pastry recipe for any tart recipe you wish to create. In the world of pastry, tarts are basically the slightly more elegant, incredibly versatile …

Cookies and Cream Babka is chocolate sweet bread filled with a creamy chocolate filling and a whole pile of Oreos. Top it off with a sweet glaze and another handful …

This master recipe for Chocolate Sweet Dough is richly flavorful, pillowy soft, and versatile for filled bread or sweet rolls. Did you know that Micah and I spent the first …

Sourdough Soft Pretzels are like the beloved mall or game day snack, but with an added depth of flavor and chew that comes from the sourdough starter. Also a great way to use the …

Cinnamon Rolls or Donuts? Now you don’t have to pick! These donuts are a twist (HA!) on the traditionally breakfast cinnamon roll. Let’s talk about food hybrids and how amazing …

Apples get a tart, pretty companion in the Apple Cranberry Pie. A hint of orange and spices give this pie a perfect blend of unique and traditional flavors Ok, I’m …

This danish recipe is a traditional method for making the popular breakfast pastry. Tender, flaky, and delicately sweet, these are the perfect baking project to share.

Studded with cloves of garlic and a swirl of grated parmesan, this bread couldn’t be more flavorful—or easier to make! The no-knead technique gives you a tender, crusty loaf with a fraction of the work, making this the perfect accompaniment to a weeknight dinner.

This Kouign Amann recipe is a classic French pastry— buttery, sweet, and indulgent. Don’t be put off by the lamination process or long rest times, since these are a very …

Summer’s abundant blueberries are showcased and complimented by almond cream filling in these rustic, elegant little pies.

This Apple Bread Wreath is a perfect way to celebrate fall! Beautiful and delicious, it’s an incredibly tender bread with a spiced apple filling. A few weeks ago found me …