These cinnamon rolls are super soft and buttery. I let them do a long overnight rise so they come out very fluffy. Ingredients Dough 1 cup (240ml) whole milk* 2/3 cup (135g) granulated sugar 1 and 1/2 tablespoons (14g) Red Star Platinum yeast (2 standard size packets)* 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature and cut into 4 pieces 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 and [...]
Category: Recipes
Croissants
These along with sourdough bread were one of those baking items I've been scared to conquer. They take a long time and I'm always scared of messing up a recipe but after my first attempt I know think they are easy and fun to make! I'm now ready to try to chocolate croissants. These croissants [...]
Lemon Bars
This is a perfect treat to anyone who loves lemon pastries. They are quick and easy to make and you only need 7 ingredients. They’re simply the best lemon bars and are perfect for picnics, bake sales, spring brunches, baby showers, and bridal showers. Ingredients Shortbread Crust 1 cup (230g; 2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 2 [...]
My Quarantine Bake List
I've been doing a ton of baking during quarantine and I'm loving. I'm getting so many things done that I had put on my back burner list because I kept telling myself I didn't have the time for it but obviously things have changed. Below are a list of pastries I want to bake and [...]
Disney’s Beignets
A few weeks ago Disney released their Beignet's recipe and you know we had to try to make these!
Soft Pretzels
I made these pretzels last Saturday but they were such a popular hit at home and with family that I've already made 2 other batches. I used Alton Brown's Recipe that Jennifer Garner shared on Instagram. It was easy, fun, and the pretzels really are soft and delicious. I was super intimated by her process [...]
How Hard Is Baking Your Own Sourdough Bread?
I’ll start by saying that I'm an hobbyist baker. I can usually end up with something edible, and for the most part, I’m pretty happy with what I get. BUT BREAD IS VERY DIFFERENT. This was my first time trying to bake bread with my own starter and it wasn't easy. There are just so [...]
Blueberry Scones
These blueberry scones are bursting with juicy blueberries. They’ve got perfect crisp crumbly edges and soft flaky centers. They've got a crunchy coarse sugar and creamy vanilla icing are the perfect finishing touches! Ingredients 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled), plus more for hands and work surface 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 2 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 [...]
Lemon Burst Crinkle Cookies
I have been baking up a storm during this quarantine and I see no stop at the end... So far I've baked 2 banana bread loafs, cheese-it's, and lemon crinkle cookies which were a HUGE HIT! They're simple, sweet, and absolutely bursting with flavor. I always know I have a winner when my brother tries [...]