Breads and Pastries

This recipe for sourdough brioche is light, tender, and buttery, a long fermented take on the classic French enriched loaf. It takes a little planning ahead, but it’s worth every …

Tender and light, with a perfect crust and flaky crumb inside, sourdough blueberry scones are a creative, delicious way to use your starter. An active starter or discard will both …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

An incredibly tender, soft loaf with a swirl of brown sugar and cinnamon, this Cinnamon Bread is the perfect holiday gift or Christmas morning treat. You know those foods that …

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 …

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 …