This is my version of Italian Colomba di Pasqua (aka Colomba Pasquale aka Easter Dove Bread) customized to my whims.
Tag: yeast
Moravian Sugar Cake
This is a simple, potato and yeast-based cake that’s popular in areas in NC and PA where Czech members of the Moravian church settled.
Gaufre de Liège (Liège Waffles)
Ingredients: 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 […]
Kanelbullar (Swedish Cinnamon Buns)
Ingredients: for the buns: 1/4 oz active dry yeast (1 packet) 5 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 cup milk, at room temperature 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoons freshly ground green cardamom* 1 egg pinch salt for the filling 1/4 cup butter, softened 2-3 tablespoons sugar 2 […]
Gingerbread Sufganiyot (Doughnuts)
Ingredients: 3/4 cup lukewarm whole milk 1 (1/4-ounce) packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons) 1/4 cup sugar 2 egg yolks 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon Saigon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 […]
“Everything” Soft Pretzel Bites
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 1/3 cups lukewarm water 4 1/3 cups flour 1/2 cup baking soda 1 egg, beaten 3 tablespoons coarse salt 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds 1 teaspoon poppy seeds 3 teaspoon granulated garlic 3 teaspoons dehydrated onion Directions: In large […]
Baltimore Peach Cake
Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1 oz yeast 3 tablespoons lukewarm water 3 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled 1/3 cup milk, at room temperature 1/3 cup sugar 1 egg, at room temperature 1/2 teaspoon salt 4-6 halved or quartered peeled and pitted peaches, at room temperature 1-2 tablespoons raspberry jam (I […]
Jam Filled Buttermilk Sweet Rolls with Jam-Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients: for the dough: 4 cups flour 1/2 oz yeast 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter, sliced 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste 1 egg, at room temperature 1 teaspoon salt roll filling: 4-6 oz jam (I used raspberry-plum jam) frosting: 3 ounces cream cheese, softened 3 tablespoons butter, […]
Creole Seasoned Pizza Dough
Ingredients: 1 cup warm water 2 tablespoons active dry yeast 2 3/4 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 tablespoon Creole seasoning coarse-grain cornmeal for dusting olive oil for greasing the bowl Directions: Pour warm water into the bottom of a stand mixer. Add sugar and yeast. […]
Schiacciata all’Olio
Ingredients: 1 cup lukewarm water 1 1/2 teaspoons yeast 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 cup olive oil + more for drizzling extra sea salt Directions: In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix together the yeast and water. Stir to dissolve. Add the flour, salt and olive […]