Lebkuchen hearts
13.08.26

Lebkuchen hearts

Lebkuchen hearts are simple to prepare and bake. They are a type of German gingerbread that is traditionally made in German homes in the run-up to Christmas. Hearts are the most popular shape, but stars, Christmas trees, angels and bells are also commonly baked.

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Rye sourdough bread with prunes
08.08.26

Rye sourdough bread with prunes

From now on, this is my favourite rye sourdough bread. It’s soft, rises beautifully and quickly, and requires no kneading – simply mix all the ingredients with a wooden spoon. The addition of dried prunes is a stroke of genius! This rye bread with

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Easy German lebkuchen
07.08.26

Easy German lebkuchen

These simple german lebkuchen are a traditional Christmas treat that you’ll find in bakeries and shops throughout Germany during the festive season. Usually baked as rounds or hearts, they’re made with rye flour, which gives them their distinctive character and a subtle

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Five-grain sourdough bread
06.08.26

Five-grain sourdough bread

Five-grain sourdough bread is a rye sourdough loaf enriched with five different grains and seeds, based on a recipe by master baker Jeffrey Hamelman. Although it contains as much as 75% white bread flour, its flavour is reminiscent of a hearty wholemeal seeded loaf.

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Rye shortbread cookies
10.06.26

Rye shortbread cookies

Rye shortbread cookies are my children’s favourite cookies; they disappear so quickly. I appreciate them for how easy and quick they are to make, as well as for the addition of rye flour. The girls fill them themselves with their favourite jam, and because rye flour

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Spiced pear cake with chocolate glaze
05.04.26

Spiced pear cake with chocolate glaze

Even if it’s still warm outside, it’s worth indulging in the combination of pears and warming spices. This spiced pear cake with chocolate glaze is wonderfully moist, aromatic (with a gingerbread-like flavour), and soft, even with the addition of rye flour.

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Quick gingerbread cookies
01.03.26

Quick gingerbread cookies

I couldn’t help but feel a little envious seeing how many of you already had your gingerbread cookies baked… I’m probably one of the last to get started! If, like me, you’ve left it a bit late this year, this recipe is for you. These quick gingerbread cookies

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Chocolate rye muffins
09.02.24

Chocolate rye muffins

A healthier version of chocolate muffins made with rye flour. Rye flour helps baked goods stay fresh for longer and adds depth of flavour when combined with sugar and cocoa. These rye muffins are soft and fluffy while still keeping the

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