When two people marry it usually involves a fusion of traditions. Especially in the time of Advent and Christmas I love to go back to a recipe that I learned from my family in law: The Thuringian Stollen! My family used to bake basketfuls of Christmas cookies, but no Stollen at all, so I adopted the Thuringian version as my own. Now, of course, Dresden is the hometown of the world’s most famous Stollen. I […]
This wonderful pear tart just breathes autumn. I freshly ground the almonds and the whole-wheat in my Vitamix. Instead of buttermilk I used almond milk. Happy sunny autumn! Pear Tart 3/4 cup (115g) whole-wheat flour 1/3 cup (40) ground almonds 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup 880ml) maple syrup or light agave syrup 1 egg 3/4 cup (180ml) buttermilk 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 40g unsalted butter , […]
Sometimes it’s so easy to make my family happy. For example with an unexpected and beautiful dessert. A few sheets of puff pastry and enough apple slices to cover the bottom of a baking dish. Apricot jam to be brushed onto the tart while it’s still hot. That’s it. (Although I have to admit that a leftover of sirupy mirabelle liqueur in my fridge came perfectly well to marinate the apple slices. ) If you […]
Yesterday we picked the first sun-kissed mirabelles from the tree. Although the season has not yet started I love to enjoy the first bright yellow, but still firm and slightly acidic mirabelles in a clafoutis, sooo good! Clafoutis aux mirabelles 1 tablespoon butter, softened 5 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups milk 2 tablespoons mirabelle brandy (kirsch or rum are fine) 5 eggs 3/4 cups flour a pinch of sea salt 3 […]
Since I learned how to make almond milk I use it to make smoothies, to put it into my chai, for cooking and baking and to soak my overnight muesli in. The taste is light and crisp and the texture is amazingly creamy. From a health perspective it’s low in fat and calories but high in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. It contains vitamins and minerals such as copper, zinc, iron, magnesium, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, […]
Imagine the humble banana and walnut bread without the decoration of those beautiful rhododendron blossoms! I’m sure Lady Furnival’s Daughter (this rhododendron has been named after her) would be delighted to lend some of her blossoms in return to being dedicated a delicious banana bread. Though, don’t eat the blossoms, rhododendron is a poisonous plant. I love to use the “Blankenburg” baking mould because the cute little crown can be […]
When I was searching the internet for a lemon tart recipe ( it should be quick, easy and the best ever) I found so many enticing pictures, I read so many recipes that I ended up combining my own experience as a home baker with a bunch of helpful advice from the blogosphere. For the topping: Thinly slice a lemon. Remove the seeds. In a small saucepan add 3 tbs sugar and half a cup […]
I always remember my mother and my grandmother, who were living very close, making this braided bread at Easter when I was a child. My mother continues baking it until today for her Easter brunch. It’s one of the traditions that pass on through generations. How Grandma makes a braided Easter bread 500g flour 1 sachet dry yeast 50g sugar 1 pinch of salt 2 eggs 1/8 l milk 50g butter 1 egg yolk to […]
AUGURI to all those who celebrate their birthday today!! My kisses and wishes fly to Florence! Sarabeth’s Expresso Cake makes for a true birthday cake: the batter tolerates the fanciest baking moulds, it’s moist and smooth. With its subtle coffee flavour the cake is perfect for the birthday breakfast. Expresso Cake ( from the book Sarabeth’s Bakery) butter for the pan 1 cup hot brewed coffee 3 tablespoons instant coffee, preferably expresso 3 cups flour […]