APPLE CINNAMON ROLLS – FRUITY LITTLE BUNS

Hier geht's zur deutschen Version dieses Posts (folgt noch) Apples are one of my favorite fruits.Therefore fall means apples - preferably baked apples, as in Schwäbischer Apfelkuchen - Swabian Apple Cake or boozy Apfelkuchen with Almonds & Apfelkorn.Hanaâ's pick for our October ABC project, Cinnamon-Apple Twist Bread was a novelty for me - a bread … Continue reading APPLE CINNAMON ROLLS – FRUITY LITTLE BUNS →

ALMOND PLUM CAKE – SWEET AND TART IN HARMONY

Hier geht's zur deutschen Version dieses Posts (folgt noch)I missed a few ABC baking projects (there was always something else going on), but our "pack leader" Hanaâ's September pick, King Arthur Flour's Almond Tarts featured almonds, and nuts are my favorite baking ingredients.There was one problem, though - my husband doesn't care for strong almond … Continue reading ALMOND PLUM CAKE – SWEET AND TART IN HARMONY →

1914 GERMAN ARMY KRIEGSBROT – RETRIEVED FROM THE TRENCHES BY DON SADOWSKY

Hier geht's zur deutschen Version dieses Posts (folgt noch)Don Sadowsky, author of the wildly popular guest post "Really(?) Authentic Bread"unearthed this historic WWI-recipe from the very trenches of Verdun. Even though Don's innate modesty doesn't allow him to admit it - his 1914 German Army Kriegsbrot comes pretty close to a really authentic bread!Karin, you … Continue reading 1914 GERMAN ARMY KRIEGSBROT – RETRIEVED FROM THE TRENCHES BY DON SADOWSKY →

WORTHY OF A KNIGHT – GÖTZENBURG BREAD

Hier geht's zur deutschen Version dieses PostsBefore I present you with the amazing bread collection you submitted for my Knight with the Iron Hand challenge, I owe you my own creation!These goals I had in mind when I thought about the formula. I wanted to create a bread with grains and seeds used in German … Continue reading WORTHY OF A KNIGHT – GÖTZENBURG BREAD →

LOOK BEHIND THE KITCHEN DOOR – WELCOME TO KARIN’S BÄCKEREI

My bake stationHier geht's zur deutschen Version dieses PostsIn a recent blog event, Steph from Kleiner Kuriositätenladen asked what our kitchen looks like behind the scenes, which cook books we use, and where we do our blogging.Inquiring minds want to know - as my husband always says - so I will just open the door … Continue reading LOOK BEHIND THE KITCHEN DOOR – WELCOME TO KARIN’S BÄCKEREI →

CHALLENGE FOR FELLOW BAKERS – A BREAD FOR THE KNIGHT WITH THE IRON HAND

Hier geht's zur deutschen Version dieses Posts Fellow bakers, many of you rose to my last year's challenge, re-creating a Vollkornbrot for Schlosshotel Cecilienhof in Potsdam ("When Taste Meets Tradition"). I fully trust you to come up with another loaf with a historical connection - a bread worthy of Götz von Berlichingen, the Knight With the … Continue reading CHALLENGE FOR FELLOW BAKERS – A BREAD FOR THE KNIGHT WITH THE IRON HAND →

REALLY (?) AUTHENTIC BREAD BY DON SADOWSKY

Hier geht's zur deutschen Version dieses Post After reading Don Sadowsky's guest post "The Hole Truth" on Barbara's wonderful blog "Bread & Companatico", I knew I had met a kindred spirit. Beginning with his nouvel interpretation of Munch's famous painting - how lame seemed my 12th grade essay on the same subject in comparison! - he mused … Continue reading REALLY (?) AUTHENTIC BREAD BY DON SADOWSKY →

EINKORN WALNUT YOGURT BREAD – ANCIENT GRAINS FOREVER!

Hier geht's zur deutschen Version dieses Posts Lutz (Plötzblog) announced the first Plötziade, and everybody came - to "build a bread" with 4 ingredients.This challenge was so much fun that participation in the second Plötziade was an absolute must. In support of an initiative to preserve ancient or heirloom grains, Lutz called his blog event: … Continue reading EINKORN WALNUT YOGURT BREAD – ANCIENT GRAINS FOREVER! →

ENGLISH DIGESTIVE BISCUITS WITH EINKORN

Hier geht's zur deutschen Version dieses Posts Our ABC May project didn't sound too enticing to me - English Digestive Biscuits. My digestion is not something that usually comes to mind when I bake cookies.... (further comments on this subject were deleted by my in-home censor: "You Germans with your scatological humor - gross!")But when … Continue reading ENGLISH DIGESTIVE BISCUITS WITH EINKORN →

OSTER-PINZE – AUSTRIAN EASTER BREAD WITH A BLESSING

Hier geht's zur deutschen Version dieses Posts Looking for a seasonal specialty for my customers at A&B Naturals, I came upon an Italian Christmas bread, Pinza, that, after crossing the border to Austria, switched holidays - and turned into Easter bread, Pinze.After a solemn blessing in the church, this lovely Styrian Easter bread (often adorned … Continue reading OSTER-PINZE – AUSTRIAN EASTER BREAD WITH A BLESSING →