With wholesome spelt flour, a touch of preferment, and the rich depth of beer, this bread comes together quickly and bakes straight away. Served warm, it’s perfect alongside soups and stews or enjoyed with butter on a chilly night. Healthy, Simple, rustic, and deeply comforting — this is winter baking at its best.
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Festive Chocolate Bark Cake for Holiday Gatherings
A festive holiday centerpiece with soft sponge, chocolate buttercream, strawberry jam & dramatic chocolate bark
🍪 One Dough, Two Cookies – Holiday Walnut & Coconut Horseshoe Cookies
Soft vanilla butter dough, divided into two flavors: walnut & coconut. One easy recipe, two beautiful cookies!
Holiday Baking: Triple Treats from One Recipe
If you love Christmas baking but want something easy, impressive, and perfect for gifting, this Triple Christmas Cookie Box is the recipe for you! From one base buttercream and two sponge cakes, you’ll create three classic treats loved across the Balkans.
Slice-and-Bake Cookies: 3 Unique Flavors
These slice-and-bake cookies are the ultimate baking shortcut: one basic buttery dough that transforms into three beautiful and unique flavors. Whether you love warm spices with jam, bright citrus notes, or festive nut-fruit blends, this recipe gives you variety with minimal effort.
Sweet & Savoury Rolls – One Dough, Two Flavours!
Why choose between sweet and savoury when you can have both? These fluffy homemade rolls are made from one soft, buttery yeast dough that transforms into two irresistible treats — cinnamon rolls with creamy glaze and pizza rolls filled with prosciutto, cheese, and tomato sauce.
Twisted Star Bread – Sweet Walnut & Savoury Feta-Spinach
This Twisted Star Bread is soft, buttery, and beautifully layered — a perfect centrepiece for holidays, guests, or weekend baking fun. Sweet or savoury, it’s bound to impress!
Sweet Apple Yeast Strudel (With Raisins & Rum)
This Apple Yeast Strudel is a true comfort dessert — soft, fruity, and fragrant. A perfect balance of pillowy dough and juicy filling that feels both rustic and elegant. Whether you’re baking it for family or bringing it to a celebration, it will always be a crowd-pleaser.
Moist Pear Cake with Peach Glaze
This moist pear cake with a peach glaze is a true celebration of simple baking. With tender pears, a soft sponge, and a shiny finish, it’s a cake that brings comfort and elegance in every slice.
Homemade Baklava Recipe from the Balkans– Sweet, Nutty, and Irresistible
Balkan Baklava is more than just a dessert—it’s a tradition, a centerpiece of gatherings, and a sweet treat that brings families together. Whether you enjoy it with coffee or as a festive indulgence, this recipe captures the essence of Balkan hospitality.