bread Archives - The Boozy Epicure

Homemade Bagels

January 24, 2016October 2, 2016 bagels, bread, breakfast

The first time I made bagels at home, I felt like a magician. I've always loved a good bagel, heck, I even enjoy the basic plastic wrapped bagels at the grocery store. But with all the boiling and shaping and baking involved, homemade bagels seemed like a lot of work... Read More

Breads and Baking Recipe

Parker House Rolls

September 20, 2014January 5, 2017 baking, bread

Who doesn't love bread? From baguettes to croissants, I haven't met a carb-loaded baked good that I don't like. But when you make dinner rolls that are rich, soft, buttery, eggy, and barely sweet Parker House Rolls, people will more than love them. They will crave them, and find you... Read More

Breads and Baking Breakfast Recipe

Perfect Holiday Breakfast – Craquelin

December 22, 2013September 1, 2016 baking, bread, breakfast, brioche, sweets

Until a few months ago, I had never heard of craquelin. Then I received a loaf through the Zingerman's Culinary Adventure Society food club and was hooked. I ate the craquelin greedily and was bound and determined to make my own. Craquelin is basically the Belgian play on brioche, adding... Read More

Breads and Baking Recipe Sweets

Let Them Eat Brioche!

October 22, 2013September 1, 2016 baking, bread, breakfast, brioche

Ah, brioche. The buttery, eggy gorgeousness that somehow marries bread and cake. When I started baking breads at home, I overlooked brioche, instead favoring peasant loaves and baguettes, with their crusty exterior and airy interior. But after sampling some lovely brioche recently, I was again hooked and craved making my... Read More

Breads and Baking Recipe

Homemade Focaccia

August 27, 2013September 1, 2016 baking, bread, Italian

Homemade FocacciaFoccaccia is one of those breads that I never thought much about. I had come across many bland, boring versions that seemed to be overloaded with toppings, more like a thick crust pizza. But recently, I've come across a few restaurants whose focaccia was served plain, maybe with herbs,... Read More

✷ Mains Recipe

Momofuku/Ippudo Inspired Pork Buns

June 22, 2013September 1, 2016 Asian, bread, buns, pork

Momofuku/Ippudo Inspired Pork BunsThere is nothing new about pork buns. David Chang may have brought them fame at Momofuku, using pork belly and crisp vegetables, but he certainly didn't invent the dish. In my humble opinion, the pork belly buns at Ippudo are even better, with their spicy hoisin joining... Read More

✷ Breads and Baking Recipe

Homemade Popovers

June 14, 2013September 1, 2016 bread, eggs

Homemade PopoversI remember the first time I ever ate a popover. The thrill of that steaming, glorious roll, super puffy and golden, with a crispy crust and custardy interior, still impresses me to this day. Funny enough, popovers are super easy to make. All you need is a blender and a... Read More

✷ Breads and Baking Breakfast Recipe

Banana Bread – Happy Saturday Morning!

May 25, 2013September 1, 2016 baking, bread, breakfast, sweets

I woke up this morning and saw 4 sad, brown bananas on my counter top. I definitely wasn't going to eat them as is (I prefer almost green bananas if I'm eating them straight up) and I already had a stash of overripe bananas in my freezer for smoothie making,... Read More

How To

The Food of Jerusalem – Part 4: Homemade Pita Bread

March 26, 2013July 28, 2016 bread, pita

This recipe isn't out of Jerusalem: A Cookbook, but I'm including it in this series of posts because it was an integral part of the meal. Bread is one of the staples of every cuisine, from the French baguette, to Indian Naan, each food culture has it's requisite bread. So... Read More

Breads and Baking Breakfast Recipe Sweets

Sunday Breakfast: Easy Blueberry Scones

March 24, 2013September 1, 2016 baking, blueberries, bread, breakfast, scones

There is something about a lazy Sunday morning, one where you lay in bed and just chill until getting up is as easy as pie. It's these lazy Sunday mornings that make me want to make a latte and bake. What am I baking this morning? Homemade blueberry scones. Truth... Read More