Cracker and bread recipes Archives - Caroline's Cooking

Swedish limpa bread

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Swedish limpa bread is a traditional loaf made with rye flour, molasses, anise and orange zest which all give it a lovely gently aromatic flavor and brown color. It's has a relatively tight crumb, but it's also soft and not too heavy. Lovely with simple toppings like butter or jam. Maybe it's my Northern European roots, but I...

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Piadina (Italian flatbread)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0000

A piadina is a thin Italian flatbread that you often fold to make a sandwich. They're easy to make, and have a lovely soft, gently chewy texture that's perfect with simple fillings like prosciutto, mozzarella and more. A few years ago when my husband had the opportunity to go to a conference in Bologna, I...

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Imeruli khachapuri (Georgian cheese filled bread)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:48:47 +0000

Imeruli khachapuri might not be as well known outside the country as the more familiar boat-shaped adjaruli version, but it's just as tasty. This cheese filled bread is easy to make, and filled with wonderfully oozing cheese. A delicious treat to enjoy as a snack or for lunch. Georgian cuisine (the country, rather than US...

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Australian damper bread

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 02:44:15 +0000

Damper is a traditional Australian bread that's really easy to make with just a few ingredients. While it's traditionally cooked in an open fire, you can also make it at home in the oven. It'll be one of the easiest breads you'll make, and tasty too. Various recipes evolve to work for particular situations, and...

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Anadama bread

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Anadama bread is a classic New England yeast bread made with molasses and cornmeal. It's gently sweet, relatively dense but soft and tender and with a lovely rounded flavor. It's great for making sandwiches, dipping in soup or simply snacking on (especially with a smear of butter). I first had anadama bread many years ago...

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Cozonac (Romanian Easter & Christmas bread)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Cozonac is a delicious combination of soft, gently sweet bread and a lightly sweet nut swirl. You'll find it served as a traditional festive treat, but it is certainly tasty, and pretty, enough that you'll want to enjoy it much more often. Just as a number of countries have particular dishes that you typically serve...

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Chestnut bread rolls

Caroline's Cooking — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

These chestnut bread rolls are made with a blend of wheat, rye and chestnut flours. This mix gives them a slight sweetness and depth of flavor that makes them extra tasty, but just as easy as a basic loaf. They're perfect to enjoy alongside a meal or make them into mini sandwiches. I have enjoyed...

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Cinnamon star bread

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

This cinnamon star bread is an impressive-looking and delicious-tasting lightly sweet bread that's perfect alongside coffee or for a festive brunch. It's soft, flavorful and easier to make than it looks. So get ready to wow. Many countries have a tradition of making special breads during the festive season, like German stollen and Italian panettone....

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No knead olive oil rosemary bread

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This no knead olive oil rosemary bread takes minimal prep and the result is a deliciously aromatic artisan-style loaf. It has a great flavor that is perfect with simple toppings or alongside a meal. When we lived in London, we were not too far from one of the many farmers' markets around the city. The...

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Peshwari naan

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Peshwari naan is a wonderfully tasty filled bread that combines a gently sweet, nutty filling with soft and chewy dough. It's a classic accompaniment to Indian meal that's easy to recreate at home. Enjoy it as a side to many mains, or simply as a snack. When I was a child, we didn't go out...

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Herb fougasse

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Fougasse is the French cousin of focaccia and you can see the French flair in this pretty and flavorful herb loaf. This herb fougasse comes together more easily than you might think and the result is a delicious aromatic bread. Despite baguettes being the iconic French bread, it's far from the only one. And in...

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Manakish (Lebanese za'atar flatbread)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Manakish za'atar are delicious flatbread from the Levantine region topped with olive oil and za'atar. The oil and herbs add lots of aromatic flavor, making this bread perfect to snack on either as-is or with simple toppings. I've long enjoyed za'atar, both the herb and the more common blend which includes sumac and sesame. Both...

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Swedish crispbread (rye seed crackers)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000

These Swedish crispbread are really easy to make and packed with good-for-you ingredients as well. You'll find variations of these rye seed crackers across Scandinavia as a crunchy snack or part of lunch. I remember having bought crispbread when I was a child and to be honest, it wasn't something I was a huge fan of....

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Pain de campagne - French country bread

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pain de campagne is the classic French country bread. It's essentially a sourdough, but it's that bit special with a touch of rye and whole wheat. It needs a little patience, but not much effort, and the wonderfully flavorful loaf is most definitely worth it. Some countries are incredibly passionate about bread, and France is...

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Sage and caramelized onion sourdough bread

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 11:00:37 +0000

This naturally leavened caramelized onion sourdough bread has a wonderful sweet-savory flavor from caramelized onions and a hint of sage. Yes, it takes a bit of time, but most is hands off and believe me, it's well worth it. As I mentioned when I shared my sourdough pancakes recently, I have been meaning to get...

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Spelt rolls

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 10:34:28 +0000

These spelt rolls have a wonderful lightly nutty flavor, tender crumb and are perfect for lunch or as a side to a meal. Pair these soft yeast-based bread rolls with butter, cheese or other favorites to let their flavor shine. Making my own bread is often one of those things that I like the idea...

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Sprouted wheat bread

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 11:00:56 +0000

If you haven't heard of sprouted wheat bread, it's time to get familiar! This loaf is easy to make, tender with a slight almost nutty sweetness. And it's packed with goodness too! Much as I don't make it nearly as much as I would like, I do love homemade bread. Not just the wonderful smell...

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Pan de Mallorca (Puerto Rican sweet rolls)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 11:00:53 +0000

Pan de Mallorca are an egg-rich but light-textured, gently sweet bread roll from Puerto Rico. They're easy to recognize, coiled up and dusted with sugar, and make a delicious breakfast or snack. For a few years now my elder son has had a week's break in February from school. It has always felt a bit...

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Homemade cheese crackers

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 10:46:56 +0000

Better for you than what you might find in the store, and packed with cheddar flavor, these cute little homemade cheese crackers are easy to make too. Tasty snack time awaits! I'm sure many people who have young kids find themselves giving their kids crackers at some point or another, and then find themselves rationing...

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Japanese milk bread

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 05 Aug 2019 10:30:21 +0000

Japanese milk bread is probably the lightest, fluffiest, most tender bread you'll come across. It's the perfect everyday loaf, from sandwiches to toast, and is one you need to try! I'll admit, when I have seen lines of similar-looking white bread any time I have been in Asia, I haven't felt inspired. I've always been...

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Lemon thyme focaccia

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 11:00:32 +0000

With a wonderful flavor, plenty of crisp edge and a soft crumb inside, this lemon thyme focaccia is such a delicious, versatile homemade bread! I often think I should make bread a bit more often. I do love the taste when I do, but I often find we don't eat quite enough when it is...

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Adjaruli khachapuri (Georgian cheese bread)

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 10:00:05 +0000

If you've not heard of Adjaruli khachapuri, let me sum it up in a few words: fresh bread, filled with cheese and an egg on top. This comforting Georgian cheese bread is sure to be an instant hit (and is easier than you might think). When I first came across khachapuri, I knew I had...

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Oatcakes (oat crackers)

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 10:00:52 +0000

Oatcakes are a traditional Scottish cracker made with oatmeal. They're great with cheese, pate or on theirs own. Easy, tasty and healthy, too. When I first made these, we had not long before been visiting the UK. It was a fairly whirlwind seeing friends and family, with food often as we met people and between...

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Sourdough Rye Bread

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 10:00:31 +0000

Rye bread comes in many shapes and sizes, and this sourdough rye bread is based on the German style "Mischbrot" using part rye and part wheat. It's a bit lighter than a full-on rye, but packed with wonderful flavor. If you have ever traveled in Scandinavia, Germany or Eastern Europe, you have probably come across...

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Tsoureki - Greek Easter bread

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 10:00:05 +0000

Tsoureki is the traditional Greek Easter bread that's a deliciously soft, gently sweet yeast bread similar to brioche or challah but with it's own distinctive flavor. It's wonderful enjoyed on it's own when fresh and leftovers make fantastic French toast. I go through phases when I never make bread, then others when I make it...

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Fig and walnut bread

Caroline's Cooking — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 10:00:09 +0000

This fig and walnut bread is a tasty white loaf with a twist. It's easy to make and the fruity and nutty bites make it into a slightly special everyday bread. I often think I don't make bread anything like as much as I should. We tend to go up and down in how much...

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Whole wheat olive oil crackers

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 10:00:31 +0000

These whole wheat olive oil crackers are so easy to make and are the perfect snack or addition to your lunch table or cheese board! I always remember as a child, my mum used to say that she'd spend so much more if I joined her when she went to the supermarket than if she...

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Twisted bread with peppers, spinach and parmesan

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 11:30:02 +0000

This twisted bread with peppers, spinach and parmesan is easier than it looks, adorable & delicious. Great for Thanksgiving - or adapt the design for any time! This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. When I made the pumpkin cinnamon rolls that I...

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