News — Yeast

This brioche-like cake is perfect for sharing, and whoever finds the hidden fève is crowned king for the day! Follow my Dreikönigskuchen recipe with step-by-step photos. Swiss Three Kings Cake If there is one thing that can chase the post-Christmas blues away, it is the knowledge that the Epiphany is just around the corner. Once all of the Gingerbread Men, Panettone and Fruit Mince Pies have been devoured in the lead-up to Christmas, one can then look forward to the joys of the Dreikönigskuchen to celebrate the Epiphany on 6 January. What is a Dreikönigskuchen? A Dreikönigskuchen is a Swiss...

My disappointment was palpable this year after learning the 9th Annual World Food Championships (WFC), one of the largest events in food sport, had been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. WFC 2020 was scheduled to take place this fall in Dallas, Texas. While I may have been severely disappointed about the cancellation of this year’s competition, imagine the organizer’s lament after long hours of planning and preparations to conclude that it just wasn’t safe to hold WFC 2020. Equally disappointed upon hearing the news are the 1,400 cooks from 42 states and 15 countries. Some Good News: However, despite...

3/4 cup milk 1 tablespoon instant yeast (I used LeSaffre Saf-Instant Yeast Gold) 12 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 2 3/4 cups flour 2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 eggs, at room temperature pinch salt 2/3 cup Belgian pearl sugar Directions: About 3 1/2-4 hrs prior to when you want to eat waffles: Warm the milk in a small pot (don’t let it boil or become too hot, just take the chill off). Pour into the bowl of a stand mixer. Sprinkle with yeast. Start the machine running slowly with the dough hook attachment. Slowly stream in the flour, sugar,...

Recipe with step-by-step photos. Hot Cross Buns There are so many baking choices at Easter, and Hot Cross Buns are a must for me. My Easter Egg Nest Cake is also an annual treat for us which I like to make on Easter Sunday. But Hot Cross Buns are something I try to make at least twice during the Easter period so we can enjoy them at breakfast, morning tea and afternoon tea. We just never tire of them at Easter! Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns I was hoping to make my regular Hot Cross Buns this year, but poor...

If you are lucky enough to find yeast on your grocery store shelves, then you can make this bread! It’s a beautiful and delicious, homemade bread recipe. And it’s the perfect at-home baking project to try when you’re looking for things to do. It has two rise times, so it’s a task that will take some time. Do it with love. You’ll be so proud of this creation! How to make Cinnamon Oatmeal Bread: Be sure to scroll to the end of this post to print out the complete recipe so you can make this recipe at home. This is...