Chicken and cabbage steamed buns
These chicken and cabbage steamed buns are perfect for breakfast! Steamed buns were one of my favorite breakfast foods growing up so imagine the excitement when I was able to start making them myself!...
View ArticleRaisin buns recipe
These soft and fluffy raisin buns have been a breakfast staple for me lately. They are sweet enough to be eaten on their own or can be eaten with jam or butter if you’re feeling fancy! Raisin buns are...
View ArticleYeast bread dough ideas
I make bread a LOT these days so I make a lot of yeast bread dough. These days I’ve been making it twice a week. I have been coming up with new ways to use my dough to make fun new creations. Here are...
View ArticleTri-colour buns
Not only are these tri-colour buns pretty to look at but they are also delicious! These tri-colour buns might look fancy but they are actually super easy to make if you know how to braid! I’ve been...
View ArticleFlaky Crescent Rolls
These crescent rolls are worth the little extra bit of effort. They’re flaky, buttery and versatile to meet any breakfast or brunch need you have. They’re simply perfect and delicious in every way....
View ArticleSesame swirl buns – Tangzhong method
Hello Fiesta Friday lovelies, I don’t think many of you know this because you may be new to my blog but I LOVE making bread and a majority of the recipes on my blog have been yeast bread recipes. Now,...
View ArticleApple cinnamon swirl buns (vegan)
We’re a few weeks into Autumn and I think that I have finally accepted the fact that summer has come and gone. I mean, I was in denial about it for a good while because sunshine is so hard to come by...
View ArticlePumpkin cinnamon buns + pumpkin dinner rolls (vegan friendly)
Why hello, Fiesta Friday lovelies! If you didn’t know already, Canadian Thanksgiving is coming up this Monday and I can’t wait for this weekend because it means lots of yummy food and quality family...
View ArticleDouble chocolate chip loaf (vegan friendly)
I made this loaf in muffin form a little while back because I was bringing them to a Thanksgiving dinner party and they turned out so well that I just had to make it again! I ended up making it in loaf...
View ArticleHawaiian pizza and baked potato fries (make dinner with me!)
I haven’t made dinner for my family in a long time and since I figured that mother deer should have a break, I decided to make dinner one spontaneous evening and I went all out! Well, it wasn’t a fancy...
View ArticlePumpkin cranberry cake
It’s the end of November and here I am, still clenching onto the last few days of Autumn. If it were up to me, it would be pumpkin season all year ’round but I guess making room for peppermint hot...
View ArticleBlooming pizza bread
Mother deer brought home a loaf of sour dough bread the other day and upon seeing this, I realized that I finally had an opportunity to make a loaf of blooming bread! What’s blooming bread? Well, I’m...
View Article33+ holiday baking recipes
I know it’s the Holiday season and originally I had a bunch of scrumptious recipes to share but my sudden trip abroad threw a bit of a wrench into my plan. But I’m no grinch and will definitely not...
View ArticleCinnamon pretzel bites
After a LONG LONG LONG break from making yeast breads, the time has finally come for me to reconnect with my dough baby. I was debating as to what I should make to kick start my yeast bread making and...
View ArticleFocaccia bread (vegan)
Happy almost one year to Fiesta Friday over at thenovicegardener! I’m so excited to be part of this week long block party! I’m usually a pastry and dessert baker so having to come up with something to...
View ArticleBest healthy banana bread ever (refined sugar free + vegan friendly)
It’s been a while since I’ve been able to sink my teeth into a big fat slice of my one true pastry vice. BANANA BREAD. No matter how hard I try to stay away, banana bread gets to me every single time....
View ArticleGooey cinnamon buns (Cinnabon copycat)
I was browsing through my blog tags the other day and I realized that I have FOURTY-FIVE recipes with cinnamon in it! Can you tell I really love my cinnamon? And my favorite way to have it has to be in...
View ArticleValentine’s day recipe roundup
Hello everyone! It’s that LOVE-ly time of the year again! Valentine’s day! I’ve never been a fan of pink but for some reason, right around this time of the year, I’m all about the pink! ❤ Originally, I...
View ArticleRed bean buns (vegan friendly)
I know I say this all the time but it’s been a while since I’ve made yeast bread. Especially ones in the bun variety. I was about to just make simple dinner rolls but Lil’ bun said she wanted to eat...
View ArticleAdzuki red bean donuts with matcha glaze (vegan friendly)
Ahhh, it’s that time again. Matcha time. Every now and then I go mad for matcha. I need it, I want it, and I crave it in any shape or form. But as much as I love my matcha white chocolate cookies,...
View ArticleS’mores pull-apart loaf
Hello hello lovelies! I feel like I say this every single time I make bread but…it’s been a while. I wish I didn’t have to say that as often as I do because making bread is one of the best stress...
View ArticleSoft fluffy Asian milk bread
Hello everyone at fiesta friday! Can you believe how amazing this party hall looks? Angie did such a great job don’t you think? Oooo I just can’t wait to get mixin’ and minglin’ over here! Have you...
View ArticleCarrot cake loaf
Hello everyone! Are you all ready for Easter? I know I am. I’ve been stalking up on those delicious, irresistible and ever so cute mini eggs all week because they’ve been on sale ❤ And we all know that...
View ArticleChelsea loaf (fruit and nut loaf)
Do you loaf bread? Because I know I sure do. Especially the kind that’s jam packed full of healthy seeds, nuts and dried fruit. I know that this isn’t the most traditional Chelsea recipe out there...
View ArticleBlueberry cream cheese loaf
Ahh, it’s finally almost berry season! Is anyone else just as excited about it as I am? Every year my family and I always go blueberry picking a couple times just to make sure that our berry cravings...
View ArticleBraided apple cinnamon brioche
Am I the only one out there who’s in love with apples? I literally eat an apple a day and have been doing so for the past year or so. Why? Well, because not only do they keep the doctor away but...
View ArticleHealthy superfood breakfast cake (vegan)
I’ve been pretty busy with work and what has been keeping me sane and my breakfast eating routine in tact is this deliciously moist superfood breakfast cake! Plus, the fact that it’s jam packed full of...
View ArticleRed bean swirl loaf
This Red bean swirl loaf takes a Japanese spin on the cinnamon raisin swirl loaf we all know and love. The bread is light and fluffy soft with a hint of sweetness from the red bean paste and is...
View ArticleHong Kong style coconut swirl buns (gai mei bao)
These coconut swirl buns are perfect for all the coconut lovers out there because it’s basically a coconut version of the infamous cinnamon bun. These coconut swirl buns are made with a milk based...
View ArticleBaked cinnamon doughnut holes (vegan)
These delicious sweet baked cinnamon doughnuts holes are generously rolled in cinnamon sugar and taste just like snickerdoodle cookies! And to make the baked cinnamon doughnut holes all the more...
View ArticleCinnamon Raisin Bagels (vegan)
Bagels don’t always need to be store bought. This recipe for chewy, soft, cinnamon raisin bagels will show you that baking them from home is easier than you think! These Cinnamon Raisin Bagels are...
View ArticleSoft Asian milk bread
This Asian milk bread or Japanese Hokkaido milk bread will be the fluffiest bread you will ever have. It has a secret weapon ingredient that keeps it soft for days. It will without a doubt, become your...
View ArticleMatcha sesame swirl buns
These matcha black sesame swirl buns are super soft as a result of using an Asian milk bread dough for it’s base. The nuttiness of the black sesame paste on the inside pairs well with the earthy matcha...
View ArticleMatcha red bean swirl loaf
This matcha red bean swirl loaf is pillowy soft. The sweetness of the red bean paste compliments the earthiness of the matcha perfectly. It’s one of our household favorites and I hope it will become...
View ArticleCinnamon raisin swirl bread (vegan)
This cinnamon raisin swirl loaf is a total breakfast classic. It can be enjoyed as is, toasted or even dipped in custard for a fantastic twist on French toast! After making a batch of cinnamon raisin...
View ArticleFluffy raisin bread (tangzhong)
This fluffy raisin bread has a special cookie topping to give it a unique twist. This fluffy raisin bread is topped with a cookie topping is typically used on Hong Kong style pineapple buns (bolo bao)...
View ArticleBlueberry cream cheese buns
These Blueberry cream cheese rolls are blueberry buns STUFFED with cream cheese! I swear something magical happens when you add cream cheese to something. It’s like adding even more goodness on...
View ArticleCinnamon pull-apart bread (vegan)
Cinnamony, carmelly, gooey and oh so delicious. This cinnamon pull-apart bread is so addictingly delicious that the cinnamon bun should watch out because seriously, I swear this is going to take over!...
View ArticleMatcha swirl milk bread
This Matcha swirl milk bread is unlike any other because it has Matcha spread swirled into the middle! The Matcha swirl adds a nice earthy flavor to the loaf without being overpowering it or adding too...
View ArticleHong Kong style pineapple bun (bolo bao)
Pineapple buns are a Hong-Kong style milk bun topped with a sugar crust to create a contrast of flavors and textures. Pineapple buns are perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack for high-tea!...
View ArticleBraided red bean milk bread (vegan)
This braided red bean milk bread has the softest, fluffiest dough ever! The most surprising part is that it uses a regular dough rather than a gelatinized one! I do love using the tangzhong method to...
View ArticlePumpkin red bean buns
Ohhh it’s pumpkin time again and this year we made sure to buy extra cans of pumpkin puree before the season even began because they always seem to run out at the store! These Pumpkin redbean buns are...
View ArticleCinnamon tea ring (friendship bread)
Last year, I was living in Taiwan and it was such a culture shock for me when the holidays came around. Christmas and Thanksgiving were definitely not as popular of a celebration there and I worked on...
View ArticleRed bean swirl buns
A while ago we made braided red bean swirl bread and today, we decided to continue the trend by making another type of swirl bread…this time a bun! This recipe isn’t a quick bread like that one was...
View ArticleBlack sesame steamed buns (mantou)
It’s been a while since lil’ bun and I have made Asian inspired delights but it’s Lunar new year so we figured that it was about time to make traditional steamed buns. We ventured into one of mother...
View ArticleWalnut loaf
Hi friends! It’s been a while since I’ve posted a yeast bread recipe so here’s one for a deliciously fluffy walnut loaf. Why walnuts? Well, first of all, they’re delicious, and second of all, they’re...
View ArticleKorean honey pancakes – Hotteok
Lil’ bun recently came across a recipe for Korean honey pancakes and suggested that we make some since we haven’t had them in a while. Mother deer used to buy these from the Korean market and cook them...
View ArticleChestnut Bread Recipe
Who would have thought that putting chestnut in bread would taste so marvellous! Growing up, I always got chestnut cake for my birthday from the Chinese bakery. It’s one of those things that still...
View ArticleChinese Pork Floss Bread
I’ve been making so much bread recently that I’ve been running out of ideas of what kinds of loaves to make! So, I started looking around the house and it turned out we had pork floss! Pork floss bread...
View ArticleSesame Burger Buns
Are you excited that summer time is finally here and we’ve been able to go out to enjoy some of the sunshine? I’m in the same boat because it’s been forever since I’ve been to a barbecue! We decided to...
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