If you grew up visiting Korean bakeries (bbang jib), you are probably familiar with Goroke (or Korokke). It is a staple of Korean street food: a fluffy, yeasted bread roll that is filled with savory ingredients, breaded in panko, and deep-fried until golden brown. Traditionally, Goroke is filled with a mixture of…
When Dessert Meets Breakfast: Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting Let’s play a game of “Would You Rather.” Would you rather have a slice of decadent Red Velvet Cake or a warm, gooey Cinnamon Roll? Trick question! You never have to choose again. Today, we are fusing two…
Chocolate Shio Pan: The Salt Bread of Your Darkest Dreams If you’ve been following my baking adventures, you know I have a deep-seated love for Shio Pan (Japanese Salt Bread). There is just something about that combination of a buttery, crisp bottom and a soft, salty top that hits every…
Get Ready to Get Spiced: Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls Are Here to Sleigh! Okay, stop what you’re doing. Seriously, put down that ordinary cinnamon roll. We’re about to embark on a journey that will forever change your breakfast, brunch, and “I-need-a-hug-in-food-form” game. Forget boring old cinnamon rolls—we’re talking about their cooler,…
Untangle Your Taste Buds: Why Cinnamon Knots Are the Ultimate Swirly Treat! Let’s talk about the unsung hero of the pastry world. We all love the colossal, frosting-drowned cinnamon roll, but let’s be honest—it’s a commitment. It requires two hands, often a knife and fork, and definitely a nap afterward.…
Forget the Croissant: Why Japanese Shio Pan is Your Next Obsession If you haven’t experienced the magic that is Shio Pan, you are missing out on one of the most perfectly engineered comfort foods in the bakery world. Literally “salt bread” in Japanese, this humble, crescent-shaped roll has a cult…
If you thought dinner rolls couldn’t get any better, prepare to have your mind (and taste buds) changed. We’re taking the cloud-like texture of Japanese Milk Bread and giving it a golden, irresistible upgrade: Salted Honey Dinner Rolls. These aren’t just rolls; they’re tiny, pillowy pockets of pure delight. They…
These aren’t your grandma’s cinnamon rolls; they’re the ultimate autumnal upgrade: Pumpkin Pecan Sticky Buns. Imagine a classic, buttery brioche dough, but made extra tender and golden with the addition of pumpkin puree and warm pumpkin spice. This pumpkin brioche dough is the foundation, giving the buns their characteristic light,…
Cheese garlic herb pull-apart bread is a crowd-pleasing delight that elevates a simple loaf into a delicious, shareable experience. The bread itself, soft and fluffy, is sliced almost all the way through, creating a series of individual segments that are perfect for tearing apart. This clever scoring allows the bread…
Apple pie cinnamon rolls are a brilliant fusion of two beloved desserts, creating a decadent treat that’s perfect for a special breakfast or dessert. This version elevates the classic cinnamon roll with a double-dose of delicious fillings. The soft, tender dough is first spread with a standard cinnamon-sugar filling, giving…