Karpatka is a Polish cake with a lush cream filling sandwiched between two golden layers of crisp-tender choux pastry. Karpatka is the more rustic version 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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Bossche Bollen: Dutch Profiteroles
Bossche Bollen are essentially giant Dutch profiteroles filled with sweetened whipped cream and covered in a rich chocolate glaze. While they originate from Den Bosch, you
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Kakaós Csiga: Hungarian Chocolate Rolls
Kakaós csiga are chocolate rolls often served for breakfast in Hungary. Traditionally made with laminated blundell pastry, these Hungarian chocolate rolls have crisp edges and soft,
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Appeltaart: Dutch Apple Pie
You can probably tell from all the Dutch recipes I’ve posted, that I’m a fan of Dutch baking. And of all Dutch desserts, the classic appeltaart
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Appelflappen: Dutch Apple Turnovers
It’s the first week of autumn, and I’m tentatively ready to let go of summer. I usually try to keep current events out of this blog,
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Kolaches: Czech Sweet Pastries
Kolaches are a Czech sweet pastry, usually filled with jam, poppy seeds or a cheese filling and topped with a sweet crumble. Their name comes from
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