We use the no knead method for this dough, so no mixer needed! This recipe is a fun variation on our no knead brioche, making 6 individual baskets that look very dainty. For this recipe we used organic raw cacao, which gives halve of the dough a light brown color. You can also choose… [Read More...]
Holiday Baking
Holiday baking: Cranberry rondo’s
This is my Christmas version of the famous Dutch ‘appelrondo’s’ (apple round cakes). They are fun to make and nobody will mind eating them, I can promise you. Outside the… [Read More...]
Our favorite choux pastry method
Let us share with you the way we like to make choux! As a baker it is really essential (and lets not forget fun) to learn the skill of cooking and baking this pastry because with it, you can make all kinds of classics. Profiteroles, croquembouches, éclairs… [Read More...]
Almond and Cranberry filled Speculaas Pies
I think I love the filled speculaas even better than the speculaas cookies. It is a bit of extra work, but with these pies you get the crispy cookie-like edges and the soft almond filling plus the cranberry surprise… [Read More...]
Making your own Marzipan
With good ingredients you make yourself the most delicious marzipan. The best tip I can give you is to grind the almonds with the icing sugar, because… [Read More...]
Our Finest Crème Pâtissière / Vanilla Pastry Cream Recipe
Rich, thick and creamy, this pastry custard works well in all kinds of tarts, puds and puffs! Klik hier voor de Nederlandse versie This recipe is our adaptation of the one found in the wonderful book ‘advanced bread and pastry’ by Michel Suas. The method is very similar to a lot of other recipes for […] [Read More...]
Something Extra for the Holidays : 7 Tips for a Festive Christmas Table
We are very lucky to have a family member who loves to make every Christmas dinner extra special with her creative table setting skills. So I asked her to share her tips on how to set a table for Christmas and… [Read More...]
Our easy homemade (salty) caramel sauce
It goes with (almost) anything! Make a jar and be happy! [Read More...]
The Panettone Project
This is a journey to find the ultimate panettone recipe, like we did with our croissants. So we start the panettone adventure this Christmas. We included the initial recipe that has already given us the fluffiest of breads… [Read More...]
Christmas star cookies
One of my favorite festive cookies to bake. The taste and feel of the dough is so delightful you have to be careful not to eat the lot before you get any baking done! [Read More...]
