How to Make an Orange Flavoured Brioche Custard Tart

How to Make an Orange Flavoured Brioche Custard Tart

This tart was inspired by the French Tarte Tropezienne or Saint Tropez Tart. It is a classic cake made from brioche dough that is filled with pastry cream and buttercream. My version is easier to make and no less delicious. Instead of the two creams we will make a...
How to Make a Uniquely Delicious Cinnamon Apple Focaccia

How to Make a Uniquely Delicious Cinnamon Apple Focaccia

When I think of focaccia I think of savoury toppings and accompaniments. But it being the festive season I thought of creating something unusual by adding ingredients which would normally be used in cake making. The base recipe is still savoury; only the filling and...
How to Make an Impressive Tarte au Soleil with Handmade Pastry

How to Make an Impressive Tarte au Soleil with Handmade Pastry

Tarte au soleil is a French appetizer made of puff pastry and sweet or savoury fillings. It is made by sandwiching the filling in between two discs or pastry. The pastry is then sliced and twisted to create a unique design that resembles the Sun. Hence the name ‘sun...
How to Make a Crusty Fennel & Olive Bread the Easy Way

How to Make a Crusty Fennel & Olive Bread the Easy Way

I love a little loaf with a nice ear, and I have published a few recipes for such breads already. The beauty of breadmaking is the infinite versatility and customizability when it comes to basic recipes just like this one. Throw in some fragrant toasted fennel seeds...
How to Make Light and Flaky Chocolate Twists

How to Make Light and Flaky Chocolate Twists

I recently published a recipe for flaky cheesy pinwheels. As soon as I tasted them, I knew I had to create another treat using that pastry. The pastry I used in that recipe is identical to the one you’re looking at right now. This time we’re making custard and dark...