Tag: baking
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Cheburek
Crimean Tatar Meat Pies Cheburek Cheburek has always been one of my favourite after-school snacks, the kind of treat that made even the longest school days worth it. I didn’t grow up making them at home; mine came from the Eastern European store in my neighbourhood. They’d hand it to me in a warm, slightly…
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Salteñas
Bolivian empanadas Salteñas These delicious pastries are some what of a cross between an empanada and a soup dumpling. What makes salteñas unique is their filling a combination of sweet and savoury with the delicious flavour of ají panca a chilli found in the Andes. These super juicy and comforting pastries are perfect for a…
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Passion Fruit No-Bake Cheesecake
No-bake cheesecake with passion fruit curd and coconut biscuit crust. Passionfruit No-Bake Cheesecake This easy summer dessert is perfect for dinner parties or for tea time. The passion fruit can be submitted with any fruit puree. This dessert is ideal during summer since it requires no oven and it comes together quit easily and quickly.…
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Khachapuri
Georgian Cheese Bread Khachapuri Originating from Georgia, this savoury pastry is the perfect blend of soft and pillowy bread and stringy melted cheese. This particular style of Khachapuri is called Adjarian Khachapuri or Adjaruli, and what makes it unique is its boat shape and the egg yolk nestled in the centre ready to be mixed…
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Sfouf
Lebanese turmeric cake Sfouf Sfouf is a typical middle eastern cake made with semolina flavoured with orange blossom water and turmeric which give sit a vibrant yellow colour. The cake is perfect for Eid and comes together quite easily. The key is letting it rest before baking it for at least one hour. ⏰Prep Time:…
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Ma’amoul
Middle Eastern Date Cookies Ma’amoul These Middle Eastern Date cookies resembling shortbread are popular across the Levant can be found with a variety of filings most commonly date, pistachio or walnut. These cookies are especially popular during Eid, Purim, Christmas and Easter celebrations. These cookies use a special mould or pincers to form the iconic…
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Paska
Ukrainian Easter Brioche Paska Paska is a typical bread served during Easter in Eastern Europe, particularly Ukraine.t The name Paska comes from the Greek word for Easter “Paskha”. A sweet frosted variation exist called Kulich, very popular in Russia and Ukraine. Paska hold a significant importance for Ukrainians since it’s an integral part of many…
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Nan-e Berenji
Persian rice cookies Nan-e Berenji A classic Persian baked good. They hail from the western Kermanshah province in Iran. They are traditionally gluten free, being made with rice four. Nan-e Berenji is associated with Navruz, also known as Persian new year. Unlike most middle eastern sweets they are not too sweet. They pair perfectly with…
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Ramazan Pidesi
Turkish Ramadan bread. Ramazan Pidesi Ramazan Pidesi is a typical Turkish bread exclusively made during the holy month Ramadan. Its shiny crust and fluffy interior makes a it a perfect accompaniment to soups, salads and dips. It is typically served fresh out of the oven while still warm. ⏰Prep Time: 1h45min ⏲️Cooktime: 30min 🍽️Servings: 1…
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Tandyr Non
Fluffy Central Asian bread Tandyr Non This classic Central Asian bread is a perfect accompaniment to any Central Asian meal. It comes in many shapes and forms across the region. This recipe is an adaptation from the Samarkand style Tohax Non. What makes this bread unique is the use of a bread stamp to prevent…
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