This easy cassava bread is the perfect everyday loaf for anyone looking for a gluten-free, grain-free and nut-free bread option that still feels hearty and satisfying. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it’s light yet sturdy, with a tender crumb that works for both sweet and savoury toppings. Whether you’re avoiding gluten or just love experimenting…
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Brazilian Cheese Puffs
These Brazilian cheese puffs are irresistibly light, crisp on the outside, and deliciously chewy in the center. Made with tapioca flour, they’re naturally gluten-free and easy to whip up in minutes. Whether you’re serving them as a snack, side dish, or party appetiser, they’re a crowd-pleaser that can be customised to suit different tastes.My hubby…
Sweet Cinnamon Sugar Focaccia
On a trip to Italy last year, we stayed in the stunning, ancient town of Matera, which completely stole my heart. The town’s charm is truly unique, with many accommodations and restaurants built into caves—such a novel experience. The hotel we stayed at served the most beautiful breakfasts—simple, yet absolutely delicious. One of the highlights…
Strawberry Bread and Butter Muffins
Introducing delicious, easy to make Strawberry Bread and Butter Muffins! Bread and butter pudding has long been known as an economical dessert and these muffins are an equally delicious and fun way to use up semi stale bread. This recipe is budget friendly (we all need that right now!) and allows for a range of…
Vegetable Flat Bread
This Vegetable Flat Bread developed from a desire to have something simple alongside a main meal, yet feeling nourishing and gentle on the digestive system. This bread is mostly vegetables, bound together with flour and made flavoursome from the spices and seasonings added. This thick batter is baked like a thin slice, not as a…
Sourdough Naan Bread
I am always looking for ways to use leftover sourdough starter (discard). This soft, chewy sourdough naan bread not only uses up leftover discard, they are delicious and versatile. We eat them brushed with ghee alongside a curry or dahl or use them as a wrap to make souvlaki. They are best enjoyed warm not…
Herby Garlic Sourdough
This Herby Garlic Sourdough is my new favourite loaf, perfect for garlic lovers. Just as the name suggests it’s herby – it’s garlic-y – it’s buttery and a little bit cheesy (if you choose to add the parmesan). Once you’ve nailed making a basic sourdough, it’s time to branch out to make this scrumptious loaf!…
Sourdough Brioche
This Sourdough Brioche breads is made with dough that has been enriched with butter and eggs, creating a soft and tender loaf that is a pure delight to eat. Brioche can be enjoyed with your favourite spreads, either fresh or toasted. This is a long project, although requires very little hands on time. The amazing…
Sourdough Focaccia (Baking Tutorial)
My latest ‘favourite’ bread baking endeavour is Sourdough Focaccia… where have you been all my life?! I’ve always loved focaccia, but the single strain yeast used in most loaves is terrible for my digestion. No-one wants to end up with bloating or discomfort after eating a favourite food, so this may be the way you…
Gluten-free Sourdough Loaf & Hamburger Buns
There is something really special about baking sourdough bread. Creating gentle, familiar kitchen rhythms can make time spent cooking for our family easier and even enjoyable. This gluten-free sourdough bread recipe is a must try for anyone who is gluten intolerant or has celiac disease. Sourdough baking has its own rhythm. If we practice, it…
Breakfast Bread
This Breakfast Bread is a nutty, seedy wholesome loaf and a staple in my house – it’s a meal in a slice! It’s simple to make and doesn’t require kneading or proving like most traditional breads. It’s also grain, gluten, yeast, dairy and fructose-free which is a bonus. Health benefits Rich in protein and healthy…
Spelt Sourdough Loaf
This spelt sourdough loaf is a great option for those sensitive to wheat but still wanting a delicious, homemade sourdough. Spelt flour behaves a little differently from regular wheat flour, making it trickier to achieve a light, airy crumb, but with a few key tweaks—like adding yoghurt, honey, and a little extra salt—this recipe delivers…
Seeded Sourdough Loaf
This seeded sourdough is a hearty and delicious variation of my Basic Sourdough Loaf. The addition of sesame, pumpkin, and sunflower seeds enhances both the texture and nutritional profile of the bread, making it an extra satisfying choice. If you’re already confident with the basic loaf, this is a great next step. Health benefits Sourdough…
Basic Sourdough Loaf (Baking Tutorial)
As requested, I’ve put together this Basic Sourdough Loaf baking tutorial. I’ve been making sourdough loaves on and off for a couple of years (more off than on in the last year or so sadly). But these last few weeks of being housebound (Covid-19) I’ve had a good solid run of bread baking and my…
