small scale baking for home cooks & pastry nerds
Brunch
Easy Glazed Lemon Scones
These little scones are packed full of lemon flavor and finished with a delicious glaze. They’re perfect for Mother’s Day brunch, brunch with friends, brunch by your self when you’re in the mood for 6 scones – or whatever else you’re in the mood for. … Read More
How to Make Granola – Simple small batch recipe
This simple small batch granola recipe is so easy to make and even easier to adapt. Use the ingredients you have on hand and enjoy delicious homemade granola, whenever you want it, ready in less than half an hour! I’ve been buying granola for years … Read More
Classic French Brioche Recipe
This classic french brioche recipe is one I originally picked up while attending boulangerie (bread) school and working in London. The loaf is soft and buttery and just a tiny bit sweet. It’s absolutely delicious, and this easy brioche recipe is perfect for your next … Read More
Savory Dutch Baby Pancake with Parmesan and Arugula
A great savory Dutch Baby pancake with fresh herbs, Parmesan and topped with arugula! This is a great savory brunch option, and it’s very easy to adapt! I love Dutch baby pancakes, but I’ve always made sweet ones. Like these apple Dutch baby pancakes, which … Read More
Baked Feta & Tomatoes – The Easiest Brunch Recipe
I was recently gifted a massive block of feta. A 4.5 pound block of feta to be precise. Now, I’m a feta fan – I think it’s a lovely addition to so many dishes, but even I was a bit overwhelmed by the sheer enormity … Read More
Easy Air Fryer Donuts from Scratch
I have a love hate relationship with donuts. I love eating them. I hate frying them. Which is how I justified my spontaneous purchase of an air fryer*. Honestly I know I’m like 3 years late to the air fryer party but air frying donuts … Read More
Apricot and Walnut Breakfast Loaf
The other day I was working on adapting a recipe for a scone loaf from Molly Yeh. Her version is insanely good, but I wanted to change up the flavors a bit and scale it down. I decided to go for an apricot and walnut … Read More
Lemon Scones for Two
I have a minor (read major) obsession with scones. (See evidence here and here). It’s an addiction I fully blame on the Columbia Astrophysics department that just HAD to be in the same building as a Joe’s coffee shop. As you can imagine I spent … Read More
Easy Sourdough Discard Donuts – Small Batch Recipe
Easy sourdough discard donuts that are perfect for using up leftover sourdough starter. This recipe makes just three donuts, so it’s a perfect small batch recipe! Let’s talk about donuts. I used to hate donuts. Like, genuinely did not get the hype. An unpopular opinion, … Read More