Easter , the time for eggs – chicken eggs , cadbury eggs , plastic eggs and even craft eggs. How can eggy breads be far behind ? You guessed it – I am on an Easter baking spree. Today’s recipe is inspired by the traditional Easter bread of Bulgaria – Kozunak. Now, where doRead more
This is the Ukranian Paska, lovely, soft and sweet Easter bread. I came across this bread few years back when searching for traditional recipes. Up until then , my Easter breads were restricted to hot cross buns and no cross buns. Eastern European countries have a wonderful collection of traditions breadsRead more
It is that time again when you start to wake up to birds singing outside the window. It is definitely spring , whether officially acknowledged or not. Mind you, this is also the season when the eyes are watery and nose is itchy , but that is not what this post is about.
Hot cross buns made on Good Friday are believed to stay fresh for the whole year! Is it true, well I haven’t got a clue. You see these buns never last longer than 2 days in our household. We love this lightly spiced fruit filled bread . The centuries of history , religionRead more