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Baking Bread & More

Baking is my big passion, especially bread! Here you'll find all my no-nonsense recipes, with plenty of sidequests to other delicious bakes. Enjoy the rewarding process of baking with me!

Three rustic bread rolls
Bread

Easy Rustic Bread Rolls

These bread rolls are super easy and fast to make. They have a crusty outside, soft inside and they require only four ingredients almost everyone has in their pantry. I’ve also included an optional twist: a filled version with roasted garlic and fresh thyme.

 A boule cut through the middle laying on a cutting board with its crumb visible.
Bread

Crusty Dutch Oven Bread

This bread has a golden, crackly crust and a super airy, chewy crumb, with a flavor that tastes like it came straight from a French artisan bakery. It’s a three-day weekend project, but most of it is hands-off, as the dough needs 48 hours of fridge time. I use a poolish as a flavor-kickstarter, so there’s no sourdough starter needed for this bread.

 Cornbread muffins on a cutting board, with one in the middle that is teared open so it's interior is visible.
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Honey Jalapeño Cheese Cornbread Muffins

These cornbread muffins are the perfect mix of sweet and savory. Honey and brown sugar balance the gentle heat of the jalapeños, while the cheese bits bring a hint of saltiness. Buttermilk makes these super moist and tender, so they almost melt in your mouth.

 A few bagel bites on a plate, some topped with cheese and pepperoni, some with cheese and basil.
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Homemade Bagel Bites

These bagel bites are completely made from scratch, and they’re so much fun to bake. Think of them as a gourmet version of the original: if you’ve ever wanted pizza for breakfast, these are worth giving in to that craving. With crispy bottoms, flavorful bagels and a light layer of marinara sauce and cheese, they’re an irresistible combo.

 Close up of a soft pretzel brushed with melted butter and a generous topping of salt.
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Soft Buttery Pretzels

These soft, buttery pretzels are chewy on the inside and crispy, deep-golden brown on the outside, with a rich butter-brush right as they come out of the oven. A great American twist on a German classic!

 A banana bread on a cutting board with soft sunlight shining on the crispy top.
Sweet Bread

Bakery-Style Banana Bread

This bakery-style classic banana bread is moist, tender and absolutely packed with banana flavor. With a golden, slightly crispy top and a soft, dense crumb, it's a cozy fall breakfast or a delicious afternoon treat.

 Buttermilk biscuits on a baking tray, with a golden brown crust.
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Classic Breakfast Biscuits

Craving a sweet-and-savory breakfast with buttery richness? Making these buttermilk biscuits is the answer. You can't go wrong with a classic fluffy, short biscuit topped with bacon, egg and cheese.

 A frosted cinnamon roll on a plate with a tray of cinnamon rolls in the background.
Sweet Bread

Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls With Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting

These fluffy, soft cinnamon rolls are one of my favorite sweet treats, especially warm right out of the oven. A brown sugar-cinnamon filling and rich vanilla cream cheese frosting make these heavenly and irresistible. No store-bought version compares!

 A three-tier vanilla cake with an ermine frosting and some funfetti sprinkles around the base.
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Super Moist Vanilla Cake

This is the moist, tender vanilla cake recipe you’ll come back to again and again. With a soft crumb and a light, creamy frosting that's not too sweet or overly buttery, it's the perfect base for a (birthday) layer cake. Dress it up with your favorite toppings or keep it simple, it’s the perfect crowd pleaser and —dare I say— a sophisticated cake.

 A soft white loaf bread on a cutting board.
Bread

Japanese-Style Sandwich Bread

This easy Japanese-style sandwich bread is a mix between traditional Japanese milkbread (Shokupan) and a classic sandwich loaf. The end result is a pillowy soft and light bread that is very versatile: perfect for steak sandwiches, but also a homemade PB&J.

 Two milk buns sitting on dark grey plates, in between a salad leaf and a piece of fried chicken.
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Soft Milk Buns

This is one of my easiest bun recipes, and they taste so much better than any store-bought buns! They're pillowy soft and sweet, and made with just six simple ingredients. They're also fast - you can have these ready in under two and a half hours. Ideal when you want to add a little extra to a lunch or dinner.

 Bagels with different toppings on a baking tray.
Bread

New York-Style Bagels

Ever since my first time visiting New York City, I had a bit of an obsession with bagels. As soon as I came home, I started testing different recipes and eventually developed my own, which I've improved until I created the perfect chewy NY-style bagels with a golden crust. This is my absolute favorite thing to bake!