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These babka rolls are soft, buttery, and filled with a luscious blend of pistachio cream, white chocolate chunks, and roasted pistachios.

Twisted into beautiful swirls and brushed with a light sugar syrup for an extra hint of sweetness, they’re perfect for a special breakfast or indulgent snack. Serve warm and enjoy the irresistible combination of flavors and textures!

Enjoy!

Babka Rolls with Pistachio & White Chocolate Cream
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White Chocolate & Pistachio Babka Rolls

These babka rolls with pistachio and white chocolate cream are perfect for those times when you need a dose of something sweet.
Course Dessert, Pastry
Cuisine Polish, Ukrainian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Author Diana Oana

Equipment

  • Planetary mixer
  • oven

Ingredients

The dough:

  • 275 ml milk
  • 7 g dry yeast
  • 30 g white sugar
  • 75 g full fat butter at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • zest of a lemon
  • 2 eggs
  • 500 g Manitoba flour type 550 white flour

The filling:

  • 100 g pistachio cream
  • 100 g white chocolate coarsely chopped
  • 30 g pistachios roasted and salted

For the sugar syrup:

  • 50 g sugar
  • 50 ml water

Instructions

  • Heat the milk to 37° C/100° F. Add the yeast and sugar, stir gently, and let it foam (about 10 minutes).
  • Place the milk and yeast mixture in the bowl of a food processor. Add the softened butter, eggs, flavorings, and flour.
  • Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes or until it becomes elastic, homogeneous and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
  • Cover the bowl of dough with plastic wrap and allow it to rise for an hour or until it doubles in volume.
  • Then, roll out the dough into a 40x60cm (16×24") sheet.
  • Spread the pistachio cream on half of the sheet, then sprinkle with white chocolate.
  • Fold the other half of the sheet over the pistachio and white chocolate cream and cut the dough into ~3cm/ ~1 inch thick strips.
    Babka Rolls with Pistachio & White Chocolate Cream
  • Twist each strip of dough, then roll it on your fingers as in the pictures below.
    Babka Rolls with Pistachio & White Chocolate Cream
  • Place the rolls on a tray lined with parchment paper, 4-5 cm (1 ½ – 2 inches) apart. Let rise for 30 minutes while preheating oven to 180°C (356°F).
  • Brush the rolls with egg wash and bake for 40-45 minutes.
  • Heat sugar and water until dissolved, or mix honey with hot water. Brush syrup over warm rolls and sprinkle with pistachios. Enjoy!

Notes

White Chocolate & Pistachio Babka Rolls

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Zucchini Bread with Garlic Labneh https://www.chefspencil.com/zucchini-bread-with-garlic-labneh/ https://www.chefspencil.com/zucchini-bread-with-garlic-labneh/#respond Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:22:51 +0000 https://www.chefspencil.com/?p=108637 This zucchini bread has a dense texture but it is light and packed full of flavor. Alongside garlic labneh, it makes a great meal starter. Enjoy! Related: Easy Zucchini QuicheRelated: Creamy Zucchini OrecchietteRelated: Deep-Fried Zucchini with Greek YogurtRelated: Chicken FrittataRelated: Pumpkin Walnut Bread

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This zucchini bread has a dense texture but it is light and packed full of flavor. Alongside garlic labneh, it makes a great meal starter.

Enjoy!

Zucchini Quick Bread w Garlic Labna
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Zucchini Bread with Garlic Labneh

This Zucchini Bread with Garlic Labneh is a savory twist on a classic, featuring moist, herb-infused zucchini bread paired with creamy, garlicky labneh. Perfect as a flavorful appetizer or snack.
Course Pastry
Cuisine International
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Waiting Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 9 hours 30 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Author Mia Florea

Ingredients

For the zucchini bread:

  • cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup wholewheat flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups freshly grated zucchini (about 1 medium sizes zucchini)
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • ½ cup yogurt
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup chopped cooked chickpeas
  • ½ cup freshly grated parmesan

For the garlic labneh:

  • 500 g yogurt (full fat)
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 medium garlic clove finely grated

Instructions

For the zucchini bread:

  • Grate the zucchini, sprinkle the salt and set aside for 20 minutes and then squeeze out the excess liquid.
  • In a food processor, place the sour cream, eggs, melted butter, yogurt and half the grated zucchini. Blend until smooth.
  • Pour the mix in a bowl and add the flour, baking powder, baking soda and spices. Mix just until the dough starts to come together then add the crumbled feta cheese, grated parmesan, chopped chickpeas and the remaining grated zucchini.
  • Continue mixing until the dough forms but don’t over mix. It should be slightly sticky. Place in a loaf tin lined with parchment paper and brush the top with heavy cream or melted butter.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 180° C/356° F for 50 minutes to 1 hour. Cool completely before serving.

For the garlic labneh:

  • In a bowl, mix together the yogurt and salt. Place a cheese cloth over a strainer and put the strainer over a bowl large enough to collect the strained liquid. Pour the yogurt into the cheese cloth and leave in the fridge at least overnight, preferably 24-48 hours.
  • When ready, add the garlic and serve with the zucchini bread.

Notes

Tip: You could replace the zucchini with kohlrabi, carrots or even bell peppers and get different flavor profiles and amaze guests with your versatile cooking skills.
Zucchini Bread with Garlic Labneh

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Savory Pesto Babka https://www.chefspencil.com/savory-pesto-babka/ https://www.chefspencil.com/savory-pesto-babka/#respond Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:10:55 +0000 https://www.chefspencil.com/?p=102944 If you’re thinking of adding a different kind of bread to the holiday table this year, I recommend this beautiful savory babka with pesto filling. It pairs wonderfully with appetizers, soups or simply as a substitute for bread (it’s much, much better than plain bread) alongside the main course. The dough is fabulously fluffy, and...

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If you’re thinking of adding a different kind of bread to the holiday table this year, I recommend this beautiful savory babka with pesto filling. It pairs wonderfully with appetizers, soups or simply as a substitute for bread (it’s much, much better than plain bread) alongside the main course. The dough is fabulously fluffy, and the filling is aromatic and delicious.

For this recipe, I used ramps pesto, but I promise it’s just as tasty with basil pesto.

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Pesto Babka

This Pesto Babka is a savory twist on the classic sweet bread, featuring a fluffy, golden dough swirled with aromatic pesto. Perfect as a show-stopping addition to your holiday table.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Polish
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Waiting Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Elena-Greta Apostol

Ingredients

For the dough:

  • 350 g flour add more flour later when shaping the buns
  • 10 g dry yeast or 20g (¾ oz) fresh yeast
  • 50 g sugar
  • 100 ml warm milk you can also use vegetable milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 eggs 2 for the dough and one for the final brushing
  • 200 ml yogurt
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp poppy and sesame seeds

For the filling:

Instructions

  • Mix the yeast, sugar and warm milk and let it activate for 10 minutes.
  • Put the flour in a bowl and mix with the milk, yeast and sugar.
  • Add 2 eggs, yogurt and oil.
  • Knead until the dough becomes homogeneous (it will still be soft and slightly sticky).
  • Cover and let the dough rise for about an hour.
  • Knead again for about 2-3 minutes and cover to let the dough rise for another 30 minutes.
  • Once it has risen for the second time, roll the soft dough out lightly with your hands on a well dusted surface, or use a rolling pin (the dough will still be quite soft, but will be easier to handle with the flour). You should end up with a 1-1.5cm (1/3-1/2 inch) thick sheet.
  • Spread your favorite pesto sauce, either basil or ramps, over the entire surface of the dough and gently level with a spoon. Then roll it up tightly from one end to the other.
    Pesto Babka
  • Using a sharp knife cut the rolled dough in 2 lengthwise, as in the picture below.
    Pesto Babka
  • Then braid the two halves around one another.
    Pesto Babka
  • Quickly transfer to a loaf pan lined with parchment paper and let it rise in the pan for another 30 minutes. Meanwhile preheat the oven to 170°C/340°F.
  • Once the dough has risen in the pan, brush all over with the last beaten egg. Bake for about 1 hour at 170°C/340°F or until the babka has risen, become firm, and has a firm brown crust on the surface.
  • Leave to completely cool before slicing. You can keep it fresh tightly wrapped in plastic wrap, wax paper or aluminum foil.

Notes

Pesto Babka

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Easy Zucchini Quiche https://www.chefspencil.com/easy-zucchini-quiche/ https://www.chefspencil.com/easy-zucchini-quiche/#respond Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:24:31 +0000 https://www.chefspencil.com/?p=103124 I love quiche and savory tarts of any kind, especially when they include cheese and colorful veggies. But this zucchini and goat cheese mix, flavored with green onions and garlic, is simply GENIUS! It makes you think of a summer vacation on the Mediterranean. Need I mention that this zucchini quiche recipe takes less than...

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I love quiche and savory tarts of any kind, especially when they include cheese and colorful veggies. But this zucchini and goat cheese mix, flavored with green onions and garlic, is simply GENIUS! It makes you think of a summer vacation on the Mediterranean.

Need I mention that this zucchini quiche recipe takes less than an hour to prepare? Enjoy!

Note: If you don’t have aged goat cheese on hand, you can use another hard or semi-hard cheese like cheddar, Parmesan, or Manchego.

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Easy Zucchini Quiche

An easy-to-make and super flavorful cheesy zucchini quiche recipe that's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine International
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Author Elena-Greta Apostol

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet of puff pastry defrosted but still cold
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 tbsp Greek yogurt or cream
  • salt to taste
  • 200 g aged goat's cheese (see suitable substitutes in the notes section above).
  • pepper to taste
  • 2 small zucchini
  • 2 sprigs of green onion/scallions
  • 2 sprigs of green garlic
  • 1 tomato
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 handful fresh spinach

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C/356°F.
  • Place the sheet of puff pastry onto a baking sheet greased with olive oil (you can roll it out a bit more with a rolling pin if you want to make it thinner).
  • Chop the vegetables finely (just one zucchini, keep the second one for decoration) and place them on the pastry sheet.
    Zucchini Quiche
  • In a bowl, mix the eggs and yogurt/cream. Pour the mixture over the vegetables.
    Zucchini Quiche
  • Top with diced or grated cheese and thin slices of the second zucchini.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes at 180°C/356°F or until the edges turn brown and the mixture inside becomes firm and golden.
    Zucchini Quiche
  • Enjoy with a fresh salad or your favorite sauce.

Notes

Easy Zucchini Quiche Recipe
Easy Zucchini Quiche Recipe

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Salmon and Broccoli Quiche https://www.chefspencil.com/salmon-and-broccoli-quiche/ https://www.chefspencil.com/salmon-and-broccoli-quiche/#respond Wed, 10 Jul 2024 12:04:24 +0000 https://www.chefspencil.com/?p=93016 Two healthy ingredients—smoked salmon and broccoli—make this quiche recipe a must for health-conscious quiche lovers. Add some high-quality mozzarella to the mix, and you’re in for a great treat. Enjoy! Related: Broccoli Pie (Tart)Related: Most Popular French FoodsRelated: Greek Cheese & Spinach Pie (Spanakotiropita)Related: Savory Sweet Potato PieRelated: Greek Cauliflower Pie

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Two healthy ingredients—smoked salmon and broccoli—make this quiche recipe a must for health-conscious quiche lovers. Add some high-quality mozzarella to the mix, and you’re in for a great treat.

Enjoy!

Salmon and Broccoli Quiche
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Salmon and Broccoli Quiche

A colorful, filling and savory quiche with broccoli, salmon, and mozzarella.
Course Appetizer, Pastry
Cuisine International
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 pieces
Author Diana Oana

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 200 g flour
  • 80 g cold butter diced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 40 g cold water

For the filling:

  • 1 broccoli
  • smoked salmon fillet
  • 3 eggs
  • 150 ml milk
  • 100 g gourmet mozzarella
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180 °C/356 °F, no fan.
  • Cut the broccoli into florets and steam for 2-3 minutes.
  • Place the flour and diced butter in a bowl.
  • Rub the butter and flour with your fingers until you get a crumbly consistency, add the salt and water, shape into a ball, and chill for a few minutes.
  • Roll out the dough into a 0.5 cm (1/5th of an inch) thick sheet and transfer to a tart pan with a removable bottom (24-26 cm/9½-10 inch in diameter). Prick the dough with a fork.
  • Place the broccoli florets on top and then the chopped smoked salmon.
  • Whisk the eggs with the milk, salt and pepper and pour into the pan.
  • Grate the mozzarella and sprinkle over the tart.
  • Cover the tart with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil for the last 15 minutes.
  • Serve the tart warm or cold! Enjoy!

Notes

Salmon and Broccoli Quiche

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Savory Sweet Potato Pie https://www.chefspencil.com/savory-sweet-potato-pie/ https://www.chefspencil.com/savory-sweet-potato-pie/#respond Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:13:18 +0000 https://www.chefspencil.com/?p=92134 A delicious and extra-cheesy savory sweet potato pie recipe by Greek celebrity chef Giorgos Tsoulis. It’s a great comfort food that you can enjoy on its own or serve as a side dish with BBQ, grilled meats, lamb, or chicken. Enjoy! Related: Greek Cauliflower PieRelated: Greek Cheese & Spinach PieRelated: The Best Greek Chicken PieRelated: Spicy Sweet...

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A delicious and extra-cheesy savory sweet potato pie recipe by Greek celebrity chef Giorgos Tsoulis.

It’s a great comfort food that you can enjoy on its own or serve as a side dish with BBQ, grilled meats, lamb, or chicken. Enjoy!

Sweet Potato Tart
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Savory Sweet Potato Pie

If you love sweet potatoes and cheese this sweet potato pie recipe is a must-try!
Course Main Course, Pastry
Cuisine International
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Waiting Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings 7 servings
Author Giorgos Tsoulis

Ingredients

For the base:

  • 700 gr sweet potato peeled and boiled
  • 40 gr parmesan cheese grated
  • 100 gr breadcrumbs
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 egg yolk mixed with water for the glaze

For the filling

  • 100 gr cream cheese
  • 100 gr cooking cream
  • 80 gr cheddar grated + extra for sprinkling
  • 50 gr parmesan grated + extra for sprinkling
  • 80 gr gouda grated
  • 3 spring onions cut into thin slices
  • 3 medium eggs
  • 3 egg yolks
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

For the base:

  • Mash the cooked sweet potato with a fork in a bowl. Add the remaining ingredients for the base and mix well with a spoon.
  • Wearing disposable gloves, spread the mixture on the bottom and sides of a 24 cm (9 ½-inch) round tart tin with a detachable base. Transfer to the freezer for 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C/356° F, fan.
  • Bake the base for 20 minutes. When it is ready, brush it with the diluted yolk and bake for another 10 minutes. Once ready, set aside.

For the filling:

  • Put all the filling ingredients in a bowl and mix well with a hand whisk until the mixture is homogeneous. Pour the filling onto the baked base and sprinkle with cheddar and parmesan.
  • Lower the oven temperature to 160° C/320° F, fan, and bake for 35-40 minutes.
  • When ready, allow to cool, remove from the tray, and serve.

Notes

Chef’s tip: Feel free to add any grated cheese of your choice.
Savory Sweet Potato Pie

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Greek Cauliflower Pie https://www.chefspencil.com/greek-cauliflower-pie/ https://www.chefspencil.com/greek-cauliflower-pie/#respond Tue, 12 Mar 2024 08:34:33 +0000 https://www.chefspencil.com/?p=92301 Spanakotiropita, Tiropita, Hortopita – Greek cuisine is world famous for its delicious savory pies. And this Greek cauliflower pie is as good as it gets. Bonus: if you’re a cheese lover, there are absolutely no restrictions to the amount of cheese you can add to this recipe. Related: Greek Cheese & Spinach PieRelated: Cauliflower Fried...

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Spanakotiropita, Tiropita, HortopitaGreek cuisine is world famous for its delicious savory pies. And this Greek cauliflower pie is as good as it gets.

Bonus: if you’re a cheese lover, there are absolutely no restrictions to the amount of cheese you can add to this recipe.

Greek Cauliflower Pie
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Greek Cauliflower Pie

Greeks are famous for their pies filled with cheese, spinach, wild greens, zucchini, but also cauliflower.
Course Pastry
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 7 servings
Author Giorgos Tsoulis

Ingredients

  • 700 gr cauliflower cut into florets
  • 150 gr cheddar cheese grated
  • 80 gr all-purpose flour
  • 700 ml milk
  • 80 g butter
  • 80 ml sunflower oil
  • 6 phyllo dough sheets
  • 2 tbsp mustard
  • 2 tbsp curry powder
  • ½ tbsp garlic grated
  • salt
  • pepper
  • olive oil

For serving:

  • chives chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C/356° F on the fan setting.
  • Place the cauliflower on an oven tray, season with salt, pepper, curry powder, and olive oil. Mix well and bake for 20 minutes. Set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then stir in the flour. Slowly pour in the milk, mixing continuously to achieve a smooth consistency and prevent lumps.
  • When the sauce has thickened, remove from the heat and add the salt, pepper, cheddar cheese, mustard, and garlic. Mix well.
  • Grease a 24 cm (9 ½-inch) round springform cake pan and place a sheet of phyllo pastry on the bottom. Coat it well with sunflower oil. Repeat with the rest of the sheets of pastry, arranging them in a criss-cross fashion..
  • Pour half the cream into the baking pan, place the cauliflower on top, pour in the remaining cream, fold the pastry layer over the top, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • Serve the cauliflower pie warm.

Notes

Chef’s tip: Feel free to add as much cheese as you desire for a richer flavor.
Greek Cauliflower Pie
Greek Cauliflower Pie

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Cannolis with Cream Cheese https://www.chefspencil.com/cannolis-with-cream-cheese/ https://www.chefspencil.com/cannolis-with-cream-cheese/#respond Tue, 12 Mar 2024 07:23:13 +0000 https://www.chefspencil.com/?p=92143 These iconic Italian pastries, a symbol of Sicilian cuisine, make for a fantastic treat that everyone will simply love. Chef Giorgos Tsoulis has opted for a delicious, but super easy to make cream cheese filling and topped the fried cannoli with grated coconut for extra flavor. Enjoy! Related: Cantucci (Italian Almond Cookies)Related: Chocolate and Almonds...

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These iconic Italian pastries, a symbol of Sicilian cuisine, make for a fantastic treat that everyone will simply love.

Chef Giorgos Tsoulis has opted for a delicious, but super easy to make cream cheese filling and topped the fried cannoli with grated coconut for extra flavor. Enjoy!

Cannelloni with Cream Cheese
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Cannolis with Cream Cheese Filling

A delicious recipe for a classic Italian treat: cannolis filled with a easy, yet super tasty cream cheese filling.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Waiting Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Author Giorgos Tsoulis

Ingredients

  • 12 cannoli shells
  • 150 gr cream cheese
  • 330 ml heavy cream full fat
  • 40 gr powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 30 gr honey
  • 150 gr grated coconut
  • sunflower oil

Instructions

  • In a deep frying pan, heat some sunflower oil over medium to high heat.
  • Fry the cannoli shells a few at a time, until they turn golden, then transfer to a plate lined with absorbent paper.
  • Heat the honey until it is liquefied, and using a brush, spread it evenly over the surface of the pastry.
  • Dip the cannoli into the grated coconut and then set aside.
  • In a mixer bowl, mix the cream cheese, cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Beat the mixture at high speed with the whisk until it becomes fluffy and smooth. Transfer to a pastry bag.
  • Fill the cannoli with the resulting cream and refrigerate for 3 hours.
  • Serve the cannoli cold directly from the refrigerator.

Notes

Chef’s tip: The cannoli should be consumed on the same day they are cooked, as if left in the fridge for a day they may unfold.
Cannolis with Cream Cheese Filling

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Swedish Cinnamon Buns (Kanelbulle) https://www.chefspencil.com/swedish-cinnamon-buns/ https://www.chefspencil.com/swedish-cinnamon-buns/#respond Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:29:50 +0000 https://www.chefspencil.com/?p=91526 Cinnamon buns! Fluffy, flavored and sweet, they are perfect for serving with a strong coffee on chilly Sundays spent at home. In Sweden and Finland, October 4 has been a national holiday for more than 20 years. On Kanelbullens dag, or Cinnamon Bun Day, both Swedes and Finns honor their home baking traditions. This custom...

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Cinnamon buns! Fluffy, flavored and sweet, they are perfect for serving with a strong coffee on chilly Sundays spent at home.

In Sweden and Finland, October 4 has been a national holiday for more than 20 years. On Kanelbullens dag, or Cinnamon Bun Day, both Swedes and Finns honor their home baking traditions. This custom is incredibly wholesome, though it is clearly a commercial creation.

However, in a world as rushed and complicated as the one we live in today, taking time to remind people of the simplicity of life at home is as necessary as it is vital. For one day at least, time stands still and everyone can relax as they gather round to roll cinnamon buns. Savor those moments.

Enjoy this traditional Swedish cinnamon bun recipe!

Swedish Cinnamon Buns
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Swedish Cinnamon Buns (Kanelbulle)

Fluffy, tasty and sweet, traditional Swedish cinnamon rolls are perfect for serving with a strong coffee on chilly Sundays.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Swedish
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Author Diana Oana

Equipment

  • Planetary mixer
  • oven

Ingredients

Dough:

  • 260 ml milk
  • 40 g sugar
  • 5 g dry yeast
  • 100 g butter
  • 1 tsp cardamom freshly ground
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • 400 g all-purpose flour

Filling and assembly:

  • 75 g soft butter
  • 50 g sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Heat the milk to 37°C/98° F , add the yeast and sugar. Allow the yeast to activate.
  • Once the yeast has formed a foam on the surface of the milk, add the vanilla essence, cardamom, and flour. Knead the dough, incorporating the soft butter and salt. A planetary mixer is life changing when it comes to doughs 😊
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a foil/shower cap and let it rise for an hour in a warm place.
  • When the dough has doubled its volume, roll it out into a rectangular sheet with an even thickness of ~1 cm (~1/2 inch).
  • Mix the butter, sugar, and cinnamon and spread it over the dough sheet.
  • Roll the dough lengthwise and cut the roll into twelve 4 cm (1½ inch) thick pieces with a sharp knife.
  • Transfer the rolls to a parchment paper-lined pan and cover with a towel. Leave to rise for another 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 180° C/356° F, top and bottom heating.
  • Brush the rolls with egg, sprinkle with granulated sugar, and bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes.
  • Eat the rolls hot or cold with a good cup of milky coffee.

Notes

Swedish Cinnamon Buns
Swedish Cinnamon Buns

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Easter Pastry Bunnies with Nutella and Mascarpone Honey Cream https://www.chefspencil.com/easter-pastry-bunnies-with-nutella/ https://www.chefspencil.com/easter-pastry-bunnies-with-nutella/#respond Wed, 21 Feb 2024 18:08:33 +0000 https://www.chefspencil.com/?p=91495 Easter bunnies made with puff pastry filled with Nutella make a delicious dessert idea that the children absolutely adore! I told the kids I was going to prepare a surprise for them, without giving them more details, and yesterday, when they came home from school and kindergarten, they were simply blown away by the cuteness...

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Easter bunnies made with puff pastry filled with Nutella make a delicious dessert idea that the children absolutely adore!

I told the kids I was going to prepare a surprise for them, without giving them more details, and yesterday, when they came home from school and kindergarten, they were simply blown away by the cuteness of the bunnies, but especially by the taste! I mean, they’re made from puff pastry and Nutella! What’s not to love about this combination?

The bunnies are ready in 30 minutes, including baking, and you only need one package of puff pastry and two to three large spoons of Nutella. Roll out the puff pastry, spread Nutella over half of the sheet widthwise, overlap with the other half and cut into 2.5×30 cm (1 x 12 inch) strips.

Roll out the strips, place them in the baking pan, brush with egg, sprinkle with granulated sugar and bake at 185°C/ 365° F for 15-17 minutes. For the cuteness, pop on the bunny tail made of whipped cream or mascarpone cream with honey (the same cream as the one used for the pistachio cake). I don’t know of an Easter dessert that is easier to make. So quick, easy to make, and has great effect!

Tip: you can replace Nutella with this homemade sugar-free Nutella recipe.

A must try with and for the kids! You’re welcome. 😊

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Easter Pastry Bunnies with Nutella and Mascarpone Honey Cream

These are fun Easter bunny pastries with Nutella that your entire family will love.
Course Dessert, Pastry
Cuisine International
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Author Diana Oana

Equipment

  • baking pan
  • oven

Ingredients

  • 1 package puff pastry
  • 200 g Nutella
  • granulated sugar
  • 1 lightly beaten egg
  • whipped cream (or mascarpone honey cream – see below)

Mascarpone honey cream:

  • 200 g mascarpone
  • 30-50 g honey to taste
  • pistachios optional

Instructions

  • Roll out the pastry, spread Nutella over half of the sheet widthwise, overlap with the other half and cut into 2.5×30 cm/ 1 x 12 inch strips.
  • Twist the strips, place them in the baking pan, brush with egg, sprinkle with granulated sugar and bake at 185°C/365° F for 15-17 minutes.
  • For the cuteness, pop on a bunny tail made of whipped cream or mascarpone cream with honey, detailed below.

Mascarpone Cream

  • Mix the mascarpone cream cheese thoroughly before incorporating the honey. Sprinkle pistachios on top (optional).
  • I don't know of an Easter dessert that is easier. So quick, easy to make, and has great effect! A must try with and for the kids!

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Easter Pastry Bunnies with Nutella & Mascarpone Honey Cream

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Kalitsounia: Sweet Cretan Cheese Pie https://www.chefspencil.com/kalitsounia-sweet-cretan-cheese-pie/ https://www.chefspencil.com/kalitsounia-sweet-cretan-cheese-pie/#respond Tue, 06 Feb 2024 10:36:33 +0000 https://www.chefspencil.com/?p=90439 Lets dive into the flavors of Crete with a traditional recipe for Kalitsounia, also known as Lixnarakia . These delightful little pastries are a hallmark of Cretan cuisine, offering a delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors wrapped in a flaky pastry shell. Enjoy this traditional kalitsounia recipe by Greek celebrity chef Giorgos Tsoulis. Related: Fogatsa...

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Lets dive into the flavors of Crete with a traditional recipe for Kalitsounia, also known as Lixnarakia . These delightful little pastries are a hallmark of Cretan cuisine, offering a delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors wrapped in a flaky pastry shell.

Enjoy this traditional kalitsounia recipe by Greek celebrity chef Giorgos Tsoulis.

Lihnarakia
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Kalitsounia: Sweet Cretan Cheese Pie

Course Dessert, Pastry
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Waiting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 17 pieces
Author Giorgos Tsoulis

Ingredients

For the dough:

  • 450 g soft flour
  • 40 g granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 medium egg
  • 185 ml full fat milk
  • 60 ml sunflower oil
  • 1 egg yolk diluted with a little water, for egg wash
  • ground cinnamon for sprinkling

For the filling:

  • 180 g Greek feta cheese crumbled
  • 180 g sweet Greek mizithra cheese grated
  • 1 medium egg
  • 30 g granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp mastic crushed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180° C/ 356° F, fan.

For the dough:

  • Put the flour, sugar, baking powder, egg, milk and sunflower oil in a mixer bowl. Beat on high speed with the whisk attachment until you create a smooth, soft dough. When ready, remove the dough and wrap in cellophane. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

For the filling:

  • Place all the filling ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
  • When the dough is ready, dust a clean work surface with flour. Roll the dough out to about 0.3 cm (1/8 inch) thick.
  • Using a 10 cm (4-inch) round dough cutter or a glass, cut the dough into circles.
  • Add 1 ½ teaspoons of filling in the center of each circle of dough and pinch the border to create pleats. When ready, transfer to a baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Brush the pies with the egg wash and bake for 20 minutes.
  • When ready, allow the kalitsounia to cool for 5-10 minutes, then sprinkle with cinnamon and serve.
    Lihnarakia

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Lihnarakia | Kalitsounia - Sweet Cretan Cheese Pie
Lihnarakia | Kalitsounia | Sweet Cretan Cheese Pie

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Greek Easter Bunny Bread https://www.chefspencil.com/greek-easter-bunny-bread/ https://www.chefspencil.com/greek-easter-bunny-bread/#comments Tue, 06 Feb 2024 08:58:40 +0000 https://www.chefspencil.com/?p=90423 Have a little fun this Easter with this delightful Greek Easter bread recipe by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis that comes in a creative bunny shape. It’s the perfect recipe to make with your little ones. Related: Fogatsa (Sweet Easter Bread from Corfu)Related: Most popular Greek Easter dishesRelated: Koulourakia – Greek Easter CookiesRelated: The Greek Flan-Milk PieRelated: Bougatsa

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Have a little fun this Easter with this delightful Greek Easter bread recipe by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis that comes in a creative bunny shape. It’s the perfect recipe to make with your little ones.

Easter Bunny Breads
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Greek Easter Bunny Bread

Easter bread should not only be delicious but also a feast for the eyes and a delight for the small ones.
Course Pastry
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Waiting Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 3 pieces
Author Giorgos Tsoulis

Ingredients

  • 40 g granulated sugar
  • 100 ml full fat milk
  • 10 g active dry yeast
  • 250 g all-purpose flour
  • 50 g butter melted
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • extra virgin olive oil

To serve:

  • almonds
  • raisins
  • 2 egg yolks diluted in a little water, for egg wash

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180° C/356° F, fan assisted.
  • In a mixing bowl, add the sugar, milk and yeast. Mix with a hand whisk and set aside for 5 minutes so the yeast can activate.
  • Then add the flour, butter, eggs, salt, cinnamon and cloves. Beat on medium speed, using the whisk attachment, until you create a smooth dough.
  • Transfer to a bowl brushed with olive oil. Cover the bowl with cling film and set it aside for 45 minutes to rise.
  • To make the Easter bunny, you will need to divide the dough into 8 pieces – 1 large piece of dough for the body, 1 smaller piece for the head and 6 even smaller pieces to make the hands, feet and bunny ears. Shape each piece of dough into round balls.

To assemble:

  • Place the large ball of dough in a baking pan. This will be the body. Place the smaller ball at the top as the head. Place 4 even smaller balls of dough on the top and bottom sides of the body to create the hands and legs. And finally, shape the 2 last small balls of dough into bunny ears and place them on top of the head.
  • Create the eyes with 2 raisins and create the mouth with an almond. Repeat the same process for the rest of the dough.
  • Brush the dough with the egg wash and bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.

Notes

Chef’s tip: You can also add 50 g/3 oz of crushed nuts to the dough.
Greek Easter Bunny Bread
Greek Easter Bunny Bread

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