Note: This post was updated with new photos in 2020. Hot Cross Buns are a Good Friday tradition dating back to the days of Queen Elizabeth the First, and probably even earlier. It is my understanding that at that time, the sale of Hot Cross Buns was forbidden unless it was Good Friday or Christmas....
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Coconut Banana Muffins
These muffins are my new favorite homemade muffin. Hard to believe, considering they don't contain chocolate chips. The bananas make them super moist and as delicious as banana bread, but the coconut adds some extra sweetness and a crunch to the top that makes them extra special. You'll feel less guilty than if you were...
Homemade Dutch Oven Bread: Kneaded and No-Knead Methods
I've spent the last few days trying out lots of versions of Dutch Oven bread, and let me tell you, the results are tasty! I've got recipes for a kneaded Dutch oven bread, and one that requires no kneading at all. Both are very easy and could pass as a loaf from an artisan bakery...
Tartlets Aux Framboises et Amandes (Raspberry and Almond Tartlets)
These tartlets are so good they make me want to cry. The sweet almond cream would pair splendidly with almost any fruit you might want to use... (I'm thinking cranberries for the holidays would be fantastic!) Frozen fruit would work well too as long as you thaw and drain the fruit really well. They're adorable...