RHUBARB + CUSTARD DOUGHNUTS

RHUBARB + CUSTARD DOUGHNUTS

One of the best things about our allotment is that it has rhubarb. Richard and I both love rhubarb in all sorts of things – muffins, cakes, crumbles, pies… etc. (Although, we also love just plain ol’ stewed rhubarb with some yoghurt.) However, sometimes it feels like we almost have too much rhubarb (I know – it’s a thing!) and … Read more

PORTZELKY: MENNONITE NEW YEAR’S COOKIES

PORTZELKY MENNONITE NEW YEAR’S COOKIES

Photo mennonitegirlscancook.ca Well, it’s officially 2018! And why not start the new year with some good old-fashioned doughnuts? My grandma always called these New Year’s Küken (or “cookies”) but you may also know them as Portzelky. They are a German Mennonite favorite, always made for New Year’s Day. When I was a kid, these weren’t my favorite things … Read more

PASKA DOUGHNUTS: A MODERN TAKE ON UKRAINIAN EASTER BREAD

The bakery that I work at in London, is quite well known for its doughnuts. When I first tried one without any filling, just the doughnut, I could only think of one thing. PASKA DOUGHNUTS! They use lemon zest in the dough, and the combination of yeast and citrus just brought back memories of paska. It’s … Read more