And the white chocolate buttercream just brings a creaminess that cuts through some of that floral, citrusy flavor and just ties the whole thing together. I like that it can fit quite easily within day to day life maybe a little bit more than sweet baking can,” said Ebuehi. I'm not sure if it's the combination of Marmite, cream cheese, and comté in the filling or the addition of the finely sliced spring onions but these buns are supremely delicious! Further, it’ll serve as a reminder to take the time to nourish yourself, even as life resumes to a more hectic pace. There are of course certain things I’d probably never try, as they aren’t my cup of tea, and there seems to be a reliance on hazelnuts (not my fave and they’re so dang expensive!

Benjamina's new book is full of 70 sweet and savory baking recipes for any day of the week, led by flavor.Turbinado sugar is sprinkled over the top, which then caramelizes as it bakes and creates a crispness to the tops of the croissants, while the insides are soft and custardy. Going through the ritual of bringing out the measuring scales, pouring out flour, whipping up the eggs, stirring the batter and impatiently slicing into warm cake is a beautiful thing that deserves to be enjoyed all year round no matter the day, season or occasion. So once you've got the base down, you know how to [inaudible 00:12:27] meringue, it's really fun to switch up. Though it may not be the first thing to cross your mind, some of the most satisfying simple baking recipes are actually savory as opposed to sweet. If there's a downside, it's that some of the ingredients are difficult to find for those of us in the US who live outside of major urban areas.

And these bakes didn’t have to involve complex technique to be satisfying: “I wanted the book to kind of be a reflection of that simpler, slower time. Going through the ritual of bringing out my measuring scales, pouring out flour, whipping up eggs, stirring the batter and impatiently slicing up warm cake is a beautiful thing that deserves to be enjoyed all year round, no matter the day, season or occasion. Benjamina Ebuehi : Yeah, and I'm not someone who likes nuts in my carrot cake as well, which is a little bit controversial.It's clear that she's looking to share the "therapeutic and comforting" nature of baking with her readers.