What’s baking
Japanese milk bread by hand (no milk powder)
Perfectly fluffy, tender bread with a subtle sweetness and richness. Skip the stand mixer and make this wonderful loaf completely by hand. One of my favorite parts about visiting Asia is eating the magically soft and fluffy bread. The glossy, golden brown crust breaks open to reveal…
What we love
What we love
What we love
Hi! My name is Hali
Welcome to Halicopter Away! I’m the baker, photographer, traveler, food lover behind this site, a place for mouthwatering bakes, whimsical creations, and my undying love for fresh baked bread.
I love traveling, eating, and traveling to eat. When I’m not on the road, you can find me in my San Francisco kitchen, baking, cooking, and experimenting with new recipes.
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my latest recipes
Single serving berry crumble
Juicy, jammy berries topped with buttery shortbread and oatmeal crumble make this the perfect easy single-serving dessert. This quick recipe comes together in less than…
Sourdough blueberry baked donuts
These light and fluffy blueberry baked donuts are made with a special ingredient – sourdough discard! Fluffy, healthier donuts that don’t require any frying? Yes…
Hojicha cheesecake brownies
These are the richest, fudgiest brownies, and they’re swirled with creamy hojicha-flavored cheesecake for a subtle roasted tea flavor. Are you a cakey brownie person…
my latest travels
5 excellent vegetarian-friendly restaurants in Paris
Ah Paris – when I think back on my week-long trip to Paris I think of long, leisurely dinners filled with good wine and even…
Why you should visit Paris in the winter
The first time I visited Paris was in April. The gardens were green and lush, the perfectly manicured trees on the Champs d’Elysee waved gently…
A Traveler’s Reflection of 2019 (part 2)
You can read about part 1 of my travels here (which arguably is more exciting, since I go on a tour of Japan and Russia): A…
