Scandinavian Baking: Cardamom Coffee Braid
Once upon a time, I got to take a fantastic baking class at my local community college. My Scandinavian Baking class had so many delicious recipes to choose from, but I was immediately drawn to this Cardamom Coffee Braid. I…
Classic French Macarons: Italian Method
Macarons are an iconic French cookie characterized by their ruffled edge (called feet), crunchy shells, and chewy interior. You can flavor the shell and fill the cookie sandwiches with frosting, curd, ganache, and more. The flavor combinations for French macarons…
Pizza School: How To Make Pizza From Scratch
Who doesn’t love a slice of pizza made from scratch? Sure, take out pizza is amazing, but once you learn how to make your own pizza dough, pizza sauce, and bake it to perfection, homemade pizza will never be the…
Even More FREE Baking Resources
I’m so happy to have you visiting Bakes & Blunders! But did you know there’s so much more available to my subscribers? The Bakes & Blunders Resource Library is chock full of exclusive recipes, handy printables, and cheat sheets that…
Scandinavian Baking: Strassburger Cookies
Remember those blue tins of Danish butter cookies that are more likely to hold sewing supplies than actual cookies? These Strassburger Cookies are those cookies, except waaaaay better than any tinned cookie I’ve ever had before. You’re sure to see…
How to Make Homemade Pretzels
I love a delicious soft pretzel. We can’t go to the mall without eyeing up Auntie Anne’s. I’ve always been curious about how to make homemade pretzels, but never got around to trying a recipe. Well, I got to take…
Blueberry Buttermilk Cornmeal Pancakes
We’re right in the thick of summer, so now is as good a time as any to start thinking about cooking with summer fruit. There’s a surprising number of ways to use the sweet seasonal produce to create delicious dinners…
Alternative Baking: Common Baking Substitutes
In the past 5- 10 years, there has been a dramatic rise in alternative baking as more and more people have begun to modify their diets. Nowadays, it is fairly easy to look up recipes that are gluten free, sugar…
Tips From a Beginner Cake Decorating Class
Cake decorating is a daunting task when you’re a beginner. How do you get smooth frosting? Why are there crumbs everywhere? What is a simple look I can pull off? Although I’ve made a lot of cakes this year thanks…
My personal baking journey… mishaps and all
