Category: Breads and Pastry

Apfelstrudel with cup of coffee
Breads and Pastry, Cake and Torte, Desserts, European Cuisine, Germany, Recipes, Vegetarian, Western Europe

Anneliese’s scrumptious “Apfelstrudel” or Apple Strudel

Whenever in Würzburg I visit my friends, the sisters Margarete and Anneliese. The Schwarzmann’s have a 100 year history in the hospitality field (Hotel Stadt Mainz). Anneliese, the former chef, is known for baking the most scrumptious Apfelstrudel World famous and popular from the Royals of the House of Habsburg. Whether Apfelstrudel or Topfenstrudel, they are the absolute dessert in the international gourmet kitchens. The … Continue reading Anneliese’s scrumptious “Apfelstrudel” or Apple Strudel

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German Donut, Faschingskrapfen
Austria, Breads and Pastry, Desserts, Germany, Recipes, Western Europe

Faschingskrapfen – German Carnival Donuts

As the Fasching season rolls in—bringing with it laughter, costumes, and the joyful chaos of Carnival—I find myself drawn to one of Germany’s most beloved treats: Faschingskrapfen. These golden, jam-filled donuts are a staple of the season, and for me, they’re more than just a pastry. They’re a memory, a tradition, and a playful nod to the joy of celebration. Growing up in Germany, I … Continue reading Faschingskrapfen – German Carnival Donuts

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Pretzels, Brezen
Breads and Pastry, Germany, Germany, Recipes, Western Europe

Bake Authentic Bavarian Pretzels at Home

I must admit, I feel a sense of pride. I can’t help but admire the photos of my pretzels. Aren’t they stunning? They taste nearly as good as those from a bakery. Just the idea of making Pretzels used to fill me with anxiety. No matter how enthusiastically I tried to twirl the strands of dough, I never managed to make perfect pretzels. I had … Continue reading Bake Authentic Bavarian Pretzels at Home

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Croissants aux Amandes, Almond Croissant
Breads and Pastry, France, Northern Europe, Recipes

Croissants aux Amandes in Paris

I ate these decadent Almond Croissants while in Paris at the Les Deux Magots. They are also called croissants aux creme d’amandes or simply croissants fourrés. We arrived at the Parisian district with a special charm, an atmosphere of character and a renowned café name Les Deux Magots! With a patio facing the church, and its waiters in black and white clothes set the tone of Saint-Germain. Continue reading Croissants aux Amandes in Paris

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Kaiserschmarrn, Austrian fluffy pancake
Austria, Breads and Pastry, European Cuisine, Germany, Main Course, Recipes, Western Europe

Kaiserschmarrn: Austria’s fluffy Pancake with Imperial Roots

Some desserts come with a story so delightful, they’re almost as sweet as the dish itself. Kaiserschmarrn—a fluffy, caramelized pancake torn into bite-sized pieces—was created in 1854 for Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth (Sissi). Legend has it that the Kaiser, upon tasting it, said “Geb mir mal den Schmarrn her!” (“Give me that nonsense!”), and so the dish was named Kaiserschmarrn—the Emperor’s Nonsense. I … Continue reading Kaiserschmarrn: Austria’s fluffy Pancake with Imperial Roots

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Bake Form Eierweck, Yeast croissants
Breads and Pastry, European Cuisine, Germany, Northern Europe, Recipes

Eierweck, a German sweet yeast roll

There’s a particular kind of joy that lives in memory—the kind that smells like warm yeast dough and tastes like buttery sweetness. For me, that joy is wrapped up in Eierweck, the tender, sweet yeast rolls, shaped like croissants that filled the shelves of bakeries in Lower Franconia. As a child, I’d visit my aunts and uncles who ran a bakery near Würzburg, and their … Continue reading Eierweck, a German sweet yeast roll

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Apple puff pastry roses
Breads and Pastry, Cake and Torte, Desserts, Germany, Recipes, Western Europe

Easy, tasty and pretty, Apple Rose Muffins

Up until now, I’ve only engaged with the concept of Apple Rose cupcakes or muffins in theory. At most, I’ve seen some pictures and read German recipes before I attempted to bake them myself. These muffins can be made not just with puff pastry but also using a yeast dough. These cupcakes are not only beautiful but also delicious, with the sweet, fruity flavor of … Continue reading Easy, tasty and pretty, Apple Rose Muffins

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