bakery Recipes
18 delicious bakery recipes from around the world
Bienenstich (Bee Sting Cake)
A classic German cake featuring a rich yeast dough base, topped with a sticky, caramelized honey-almond mixture, and filled with a luscious vanilla custard. The name 'Bee Sting' is said to come from the legend that bakers threw dough at their overlords like bees stinging them, or that bees were attracted to the sweet aroma.
Chelsea Bun
A classic British spiral bun, generously filled with currants and warm spices, baked to a sticky, sweet perfection. A true taste of London.
Koulouri Thessalonikis
Chewy Greek bread rings generously coated in sesame seeds, a beloved street food breakfast staple across Greece and Turkey.
Pastéis de Nata (Portuguese Custard Tarts)
Authentic Portuguese custard tarts, featuring a crisp, flaky puff pastry shell filled with a rich, creamy egg custard that's caramelized and blistered on top. A beloved treat originating from Lisbon.
Pastel de Nata
Portugal's legendary custard tarts - flaky puff pastry shells with rich vanilla custard, baked until blistered and caramelized.
Sochnik (Russian Quark Pastry)
Delicate, half-moon shaped pastries filled with a sweet, creamy quark (tvorog) mixture. Perfect for afternoon tea or a light dessert.
Vatrushka
Vatrushka is a traditional Russian sweet cheese pastry, often found in bakeries. These open-faced buns feature a delightful tvorog (quark) filling nestled in a soft, yeasted dough.
Manakish Zaatar
Lebanese zaatar flatbread - dough topped with zaatar and olive oil. Breakfast favorite.
Noon Barbari
Persian flatbread - thick oval bread with ridges. Breakfast essential.
Manakish Zaatar
Manakish Zaatar is a beloved Lebanese flatbread, traditionally enjoyed for breakfast. A simple yet flavorful dough is topped with a fragrant mixture of zaatar (a blend of herbs, sesame seeds, and sumac) and olive oil, then baked until golden and slightly crispy.
Cachitos de Jamón (Venezuelan Ham Rolls)
Deliciously flaky and buttery pastry rolls filled with savory ham, a beloved breakfast and snack staple in Venezuela.
Conchas
Iconic Mexican sweet bread, known for its soft, enriched dough and a distinctive, sweet sugar topping scored to resemble seashell patterns. A beloved breakfast staple.
Cuernos (Mexican Sweet Rolls)
Cuernos, meaning 'horns,' are a beloved Mexican pan dulce. These are not French croissants but rather a richer, sweeter, and denser crescent-shaped roll, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. They boast a tender crumb with a slightly crisp exterior when fresh.
Empanadas de Piña (Pineapple Turnovers)
Delicate, sweet pastry turnovers filled with a luscious pineapple jam. A beloved staple found in Mexican bakeries, perfect for a sweet treat.
Facturas
Facturas are a diverse array of Argentine breakfast pastries, often enjoyed with coffee. This recipe focuses on the process of creating these flaky, sweet treats, which rely on a laminated dough technique similar to croissants or puff pastry.
Golfeados
Golfeados are traditional Venezuelan sweet rolls, characterized by their soft, spiced dough, a sticky coating of papelón (unrefined cane sugar) syrup, and a topping of salty queso blanco. They are a beloved bakery staple, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Orejas (Mexican Elephant Ears)
Crispy, sweet, and buttery puff pastry cookies, often called 'elephant ears' due to their shape. Coated in caramelized sugar, these palmiers are a delightful bakery classic.
Pan de Yuca (Colombian Yuca Cheese Bread)
Pan de Yuca is a delightful Colombian cheese bread made from yuca starch, offering a wonderfully chewy interior and a slightly crisp exterior. It's a popular bakery staple, often enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack.