Featured Recipe
Gluten Free Quinoa Bread
Friday, September 26, 2025 |
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Small but mighty, the so-called pseudo-grains quinoa and buckwheat are rich in protein, nutritious and full of energy. These tiny seeds can not only be cooked like rice, but also used to bake bread. This recipe for quinoa bread with rice, buckwheat and cornmeal promises not only a particularly inexpensive treat, but also naturally gluten-free. But the best thing is: when you bake your own bread, you know exactly what's in it. And if necessary, you can easily swap, omit or add one or two ingredients. And if it doesn't have to be gluten-free, you can try replacing some of flour mixture with wheat flour. This guarantees the perfect bread enjoyment – preferably fresh and still warm from the oven!
Biberli Ekmek – Turkish Pepper Bread
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 |
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Biberli Ekmek, originating from Hatay in southern Turkey, is a soft, savory flatbread enhanced with walnuts, sesame, traditional spices and spicy red pepper paste. Hatay cuisine is well known for its use of rich, unique spices, a wide array of flavourful kebabs, and the distinctly Turkish dessert: künefe.
The recipe is good for two large flatbread or 8 smaller ones like the way I did here. Enjoy them as breakfast, an afternoon snack, or alongside with a fresh seasonal salad or soup for a satisfying meal.
Walnut Fig Quickbread
Tuesday, September 09, 2025 |
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This foolproof hearty quickbread is studded with rich, chewy figs and crunchy, earthy walnuts and lightly sweetened with erythritol, best served warm with some whipped ricotta, nut butter or honey. You can sub in olive oil, coconut oil, or butter for the walnut oil. I used white spelt flour, but a combination of whole and white flour would work lovely too. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat.
Injera - Ethiopian Flatbread
Monday, September 01, 2025 |
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Injera is an East African sourdough-risen flatbread with a unique, slightly spongy texture and it is a traditional part of any Ethiopian meal. The batter for injera is usually left to ferment over a number of days before it’s used to make the flatbread. Injera is typically made with teff, which has been a staple of Ethiopian cooking for centuries.
To make it more affordable, I have used half of buckwheat in place of teff flour. You can replace it with millet, barley or sorghum flour. There are two types of teff flour: brown/red teff flour and ivory/white teff flour. You can use either, or a mix of two. Brown teff has a more pronounced, earthy and nutty flavor, while ivory teff is slightly sweeter and milder. I used ivory teff flour for the recipe. Just keep in mind that both the texture and colour of the injera will vary greatly depending on what kind of teff you use and whether or not you’re combining it with other flours. Injera is traditionally cooked on only one side, so there’s no need to flip. Traditionally, injera is eaten with the right hand, without the use of cutlery, but if you insist on using fork and knife like my husband, that's fine too.
Sfiha-Lebanese Meat Pies
Monday, August 18, 2025 |
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The idea of filling flatbread with aromatic well-seasoned ground meat is as simple as it is ingenious. The result is so delicious that the dish, known as sfiha, esfiha, esfirra, sfija, sfihah, sfeeha or fatay, has even travelled around the world. From the kitchens of the Levant to South America, particularly Brazil where it has become an integral part of Brazilian cuisine.
The long tradition of flatbread starts in the Arab world, especially in Syria, Jordan, Palestine and Lebanon, where sfiha is widespread. As with many flatbreads, yoghurt plays a central role. Yoghurt's unique properties allow it to act not only as a binding agent, also makes the dough particularly soft and fluffy. Traditionally, sfiha is made with ground lamb, but you can also use beef. There are also vegetarian sfiha with vegetables or variations refined with cheese or quark. These meat pies are really delicious when served warm with yoghurt or tahini dip. But they taste equally good when served as cold party snack.
Yeasted Honey Cornbread
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 |
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Level up your cornbread game with this tender, airy yeast-leavened honey cornbread, a great twist on the classic Southern staple. The bread has a light, airy texture with just right amount of chewiness. Serve it warm with a dollop of ricotta and a drizzle of honey for a simple treat. The bread makes wonderful toast in the morning and great sandwiches too.
Greek Yoghurt Flatbread with Herb Oil
Monday, August 04, 2025 |
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Flatbreads are considered to be the original form of all breads. They are typically made from simple ingredients like flour, water, and salt. It can be leavened or unleavened and vary in texture. Today I am sharing a particularly easy variation using Greek yoghurt and cooked in a skillet instead of oven. Roll them out into any shape you prefer: oblong, oval, or rectangular shape. They go well with soups and kofte, shakshuka, and curry. Or even just with hummus, or tzatziki. But it also tastes delicious on its own with a little herb oil.
Easy Flaxseed Sourdough Loaf
Thursday, July 31, 2025 |
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This hearty flaxseed bread is one of easiest sourdough bread that is perfect for beginner bakers. It has a golden crispy crust and a moist, chewy, very flavourful crumb with a noticeable amount of omega-3 fatty acids rich flaxseeds. It makes great sandwiches or morning toast. The bread stays fresh even on the 3rd day.
Chocolate and Orange Braided Bread
Monday, July 21, 2025 |
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Soft, buttery, sweet yeasted orange bread laced with swirls of black cocoa bread and a deliciously indulgent sweetened condensed milk glaze. Enjoy it with a dollop of Greek yoghurt and seasonal fruit on the side. It just cannot get better than this! This loaf is best enjoyed the day it’s baked, but it will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Blueberry Rolls
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 |
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The creative yeast buns swirled with butter and blueberry jam, and topped with a lilac icing, are soft, tender and in a league of their own. In summer, the blueberry rolls are best baked with fresh blueberries, in winter you can use frozen fruit. This means you can enjoy these blueberry rolls all year round. Whether for breakfast or in the afternoon with coffee and tea: such wonderfully fluffy, tender buns always put you in a good mood.
Blender Short Grain Rice Bread - free of Psyllium, Xanthan gum, and Starch
Friday, May 23, 2025 |
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Creating bread from rice or rice flour is not a new culinary concept. My mom ususally steamed them after overnight proof using very little yeast or wild yeast. Had it at home all the time, I didn’t and still don’t give a toss about it. So, this is for you, Dezzy. However, using 100% whole raw rice kernels to bake gluten free bread without the help of psyllium, xanthan gum or starch can be a bit tricky and time-consuming than simply using rice flour. The rice batter tends to dry out very easily, that’s part of reasons that rice must be soaked for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, and esp. if you don’t own a high-speed blender. For a better result, use short grain white rice, but long grain rice could and should work too. The result could be different though. Make one large loaf or several small ones. Top the loaf/loaves with some seeds for different flavours if desired. It’s crusty outside and very soft and tender inside, ideal for sandwiches and for toasting.
Purple Sweet Potato Aronia Sandwich Bread
Friday, May 16, 2025 |
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Soft, delicate breads are crowd-pleasers, and this bread, thanks to the purple sweet potato and chicken schmaltz added to the dough, is incredibly tender, fluffy and chewy. I used purple sweet potato, but you can also use other types of sweet potato. The amount of flour could vary slightly depending on the type of flour you're using and the moisture in your sweet potatoes, so check out your dough consistency and feel free to add a bit more flour or water if your dough turns out too dry or too wet. That being said, it’s better to work with a sticky dough than a dry one as liquid is what make your bread tender and soft. I have added a tablespoon of aronia powder with a good source of antioxidants for the health benefits, but it’s completely optional.