Nicole Rees
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MagazineOne Dough, Four Easter Breads
These four rich breads share more in common than you might think.
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RecipeRomanian Easter Bread with Chocolate and Nuts
This is my spin on cozonac de nuca, a Romanian bread. My version adds chopped chocolate to the traditional cocoa powder for depth of flavor and richness. Walnuts are abundant…
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RecipeCroatian Easter Bread with Citrus and Raisins
In this version of pinca, a Croatian bread, amaretto joins the traditional rum for soaking the raisins, adding a mellow sweetness to the fruit. The icing isn’t traditional but it’s…
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RecipeHot Cross Buns
Hot cross buns are a beloved staple of the United Kingdom and in countries colonized by the British, such as Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. They can be baked as…
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Greek Easter Bread
Traditionally, eggs dyed bright red decorate the Greek Easter bread called tsoureki, but you can use undyed eggs, if you like. The spices in this bread can vary regionally, and…
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RecipeApricot-Flax Oat Bars
High in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseeds combine with oats and almonds to give these caramelly bars a rustic chunkiness, while the honey lends a wonderful toffee-like texture. If…
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RecipeApple Hemp Quick Bread
This moist, sweet loaf cake makes an excellent snack or breakfast, and it stays most for 5 to 7 days, making it great for gift-giving. Any firm-textured, relatively tart apple…
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RecipeLemon Chia-Seed Pancakes
A fun twist on the beloved pairing of lemon and poppy seed, these chia-flecked pancakes go well with a berry sauce or fresh berries and whipped cream, instead of traditional…
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How-ToHow to Make English Muffins
A simple make-ahead dough means you can start your day with toasty, fresh-from-the-oven English muffins.
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RecipeOvernight English Muffins
Toasted (or not) and slathered with butter and jam, fresh homemade English muffins are a real treat. For a flavor twist, try the cinnamon-raisin and rye variations below.
