The use of cottage cheese or curd cheese in baked goods is quite common all over Europe. Mascarpone or ricotta can also be used. The creamy texture work well with the bread. You get an all-in-one giant kind of bun. You could also divide the dough and make a few...
Gubana is a traditional Italian Easter bread. Sweet, enriched dough filled with a delicious mix of citrus, nuts, dried fruit, candied peel, and cocoa. It has a complex flavour and a great texture. While it may look daunting, it is quite easy to make. If you have ever...
Pane di pasqua is an Italian Easter bread. Sweet, soft enriched dough decorated with colourful sugar pieces. Flavoured with orange and star anise, they will make your house smell festive all day. The buns are great, but what really makes these special is the obvious...
Challah is a traditional Jewish bread. Enriched with eggs and slightly sweetened. I have a recipe for a regular challah. But I decided to try and make a chocolate one. And it came out great! Replacing some of the flour with cocoa powder not only makes the dough...
The age-old question – which type of yeast should I use? The short answer is that you should use the yeast that is available to you at the time, because there is not much difference between all the different kinds of yeast out there. style="display:block;...
