baking

how to make croquembouche

Croquembouche

This tower of cream puffs is sure to impress. While it may seem intimidating, this pastry creation is made of 3 base components: choux pastry, vanilla pastry cream, and caramel. From the baking to free-form assembly, this guide will walk you through to croquembouche success! Croquembouche, also known as Croque en bouche, which means “crunch …

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cream cheese bread rolls

Cream cheese bread

These super fluffy cream cheese bread rolls are pillowy soft with just a hint of cream cheese flavor. The tangzhong method keeps them soft for days! For the second day of holiday bread week (day 1 was chocolate peppermint star bread!), we’re making cream cheese bread rolls. They’re incredibly fluffy and light and spring back …

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Earl Grey tea cake

These fragrant Earl Grey tea cakes are flavored with loose leaf tea and orange zest for a delicate flavor in every bite. Dark chocolate chunks add extra richness and balance out the sweetness perfectly. Perfect for any tea lover! Tea-flavored desserts are delicate, aromatic and an absolute treat for the tea-obsessed baker that I am. …

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