These sourdough stout hot cross buns use the tanzhong technique for incredibly fluffy Easter buns. They may not be traditional, but they are a reminiscence of
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Zeeuwse Bolussen: Dutch Cinnamon Rolls
Zeeuwse bolussen, or Zeeland rolls, are the Dutch version of cinnamon rolls. Zeeuwse bolussen are not made like most cinnamon rolls: rolling the dough out, filling,
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Diós Bejgli: Hungarian Walnut Roll
Bejgli is a traditional Hungarian rolled pastry filled with a dense, sweet filling made from walnuts (diós) or poppy seeds (mákos). The pastry uses a sweet
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Oliebollen: Dutch Doughnuts
Oliebollen are Dutch doughnuts traditionally made for New Year’s Eve. Similar to French beignets, oliebollen are made from a yeast-raised dough and deep fried. They’re usually
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Julekake: Norwegian Christmas Bread
Julekake is a sweet Christmas bread spiced with cardamom and studded with raisins and candied citrus. Julekake is popular in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark and can
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Lussekatter: Swedish Saffron Buns
Lussekatter are saffron sweet buns traditionally made for St. Lucia Day on December 13 in Sweden and Norway. St. Lucia Day in Scandinavia is a celebration
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Coca de Sant Joan
Coca de Sant Joan, or St. John’s Cake, is a traditional pastry made for La Revetlla de Sant Joan, or St. John’s Eve in Catalonia. Coca
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