Rum Raisin, Pecan Frangipane & Milk Chocolate Buns
These buns where born out of a want to kick start some festivities with some boozy rum & orange soaked raisins. I knew they would pair perfectly with a toasty pecan frangipane and sweet milk chocolate. Slathered in a cream cheese frosting while they're still warm, they're the unnecessary but completely necessary dessert we all need.
Fig & Honey Mascarpone Cardamom Buns
I've put together my dream pastry. Its a cardamom milk bun, rolled in sugar and filled with fig jam and a honey mascarpone cream. I honestly couldn’t think of anything better than hunkering down with one of these and a hot coffee as the days turn colder.
Lightly Spiced Blueberry Bagels
Lightly spiced blueberry bagels with a slight chew and soft open crumb. Best served warm from the oven with cream cheese and a drizzle of maple syrup.
A Big Fat Focaccia Sandwich
This focaccia recipe is my favourite and it is so easy to make, there’s hardly any hands on time. No kneading required either. It’s a 90% hydration dough which means it’s light and soft. Apart from the delicious focaccia, the other star of the show is the pistachio pesto. It’s punchy, garlicy and so tasty. Any leftover is perfect for pesto pasta too.
Simple No-Knead Bread
I love having fresh bread in the house but being a mum to a little girl means I don’t have much time to spare. I make this no-knead bread at least twice a week for us to enjoy alongside soup during the week. It’s so easy and you can switch up the flavour additions and flours to suit your families tastes.
Herby Red Pesto, Ricotta and Cheddar Babka
This deliciously savoury loaf is made up of buttery soft brioche layered with a mixture of red pesto, ricotta, rosemary, cheese and black pepper. Feel free to use any cheese that you have leftover from the festive season. Regardless of what cheese I’m using, I always like to add in a bit of parmesan to amp up the flavour.