What was the not-so-healthy yet highly coveted homemade treat from grandma that defined childhood in the 1970s? Hmyz, or crispy treats, are delicate and flaky cookies made from wheat flour,…

This dish won’t take much time or many ingredients, yet the culinary effect will exceed your expectations. Strawberries are beneficial for the nervous system, vision, skin, bones, and digestive tract,…

Strawberries are prized for their rich vitamin C content, which rejuvenates the body and protects against infections. This and other antioxidants found in strawberries boost brain activity and enhance memory,…

For busy individuals, baking in a cooking sleeve is the perfect way to prepare meals, as it requires minimal involvement from the cook and keeps kitchen utensils and equipment clean.…

During Lent, fish dishes are permitted on the Annunciation and Palm Sunday, while on Lazarus Saturday, it’s allowed to eat fish roe. Fish is a great source of protein for…

Researchers have discovered that banana peels are a valuable ingredient for a variety of reasons. A team from the University of Houston (USA) and Aligarh Muslim University (India) has demonstrated…

In ancient times, a skilled housewife was recognized by her ability to bake homemade bread and pies. Mastering this “high art” requires an understanding of different types of dough and…

Ingredients: – 3 eggs – 200g sugar (about 1 cup) – 150g butter (about 10.5 tablespoons) – 150g flour (about 1 cup) – 150g sour cream (a thicker, tangier version…

Ingredients: 140g (about 5 oz) unsalted butter 50ml (about 3.4 tbsp) milk 140g (about 5 oz) dark chocolate, chopped 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 tbsp sour cream (a…

Ingredients: 1 package of margarine 9 eggs 3 cups of sugar 1 package of baking powder 300 g of flour 200 g of dried apricots 1 cup of poppy seeds…

Ingredients: Batter: 1 cup – 200 ml 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 packet vanilla sugar 1/3 cup milk 2 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 1 teaspoon baking soda…

Ingredients: 110 g powdered sugar (about 3.9 oz) 15 g flour (about 0.5 oz) 125 g almond flour (or other nuts) (about 4.4 oz) 80 g unsalted butter (about 2.8…

Ingredients: 1.6 oz (45 g) raisins 5.2 oz (148 g) sugar 3.5 oz (100 g) unsalted butter 1 tsp vanilla sugar 0.5 tsp cinnamon 3 oz (85 g) oat flour…

Ingredients: 120g (about 4.2 oz) butter 130g (about 4.6 oz) sugar 3 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract (I used a few drops of vanilla essence) 200g (about 1.6 cups)…

Ingredients: Dough: 400 g all-purpose flour (about 3.2 cups) 100 g cornstarch (about ¾ cup) 2 eggs 100 g powdered sugar (about ¾ cup) 16 g vanilla sugar (about 1…

Ingredients: Dough: 6 egg yolks 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons of a butter-and-vegetable oil blend (or 1 tablespoon each of butter and margarine) 2 tablespoons sour cream (a thicker, tangier…

Ingredients: Pan size: 9×13 inches (24×38 cm) Dough: 1 egg 100 g (about ½ cup) sugar 100 g (about ½ cup) margarine 250 g (about 2 cups) flour 1 tsp…

Ingredients: Dough: 250g of flour 100g of milk 15g of yeast 2 eggs 100g of room temperature butter 100g of sugar Salt, vanilla sugar 200g of cream Topping: 30g of…

Ingredients: Syrup: 13g (about 0.5 oz) butter 25g (about 0.9 oz) sugar 37g (about 1.3 oz) milk Dough: syrup 200g (about 1.4 cups) flour 4 tablespoons powdered sugar 100g (about…

Ingredients: 250 g all-purpose flour 0.5 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 50 g softened butter 100 g sugar 1 packet of vanilla sugar (16 g) 130 g chocolate…

Ingredients: Pan size: 9×15 inches (24×38 cm) For the layers: 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 3.5 oz (100 g) butter 3 tablespoons liquid honey 1 tablespoon baking soda + vinegar…

Ingredients: Dough for 2 cheese flatbreads: 1 cup sugar 1 stick (about 8 oz) of butter or margarine 5 egg yolks 3 tablespoons sour cream (a thicker, tangier version of…

Ingredients: Dough: 6 egg yolks 1 cup sugar 2 packets of vanilla sugar 250 g melted butter (approximately 1 cup) 18 g baking powder (1 packet) 3 cups flour Nut…

Ingredients: For the batter you will need: 3.2 oz (90 g) softened butter 2 eggs 2.5 oz (70 g) sugar 0.35 oz (10 g) vanilla sugar 3.5 oz (100 g)…

Ingredients: Starter 100g water 100g flour 150g wheat sourdough starter Dough Starter 150g whey 360g flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp corn oil 2-3g pressed yeast In the evening, mix…

Ingredients: Pan size: 22×30 cm (approximately 9×12 inches) Puff Pastry: 250 g margarine 4 egg yolks 1 cup sour cream 3 cups flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 cup sugar…

Ingredients: Dough: 180 g (about 6.3 oz) of soft vegetable-butter blend (like “Tulchinka”) or butter 2 tbsp of oil 1 cup (200 g or about 7 oz) of sugar 7…

Ingredients: Pan size: 25×40 cm (approximately 10×16 inches) Cocoa Poppy Seed Batter: 2 cups of soaked and ground poppy seeds 1.5 cups of powdered sugar 150 g of margarine 100…

Ingredients: 60 g of water 10 g of vegetable oil (sunflower, olive, or corn) 1.5 tsp of salt 10 g of sugar (for a sweeter cookie, use 30 g of…

Ingredients: Dough: 150 g of milk 50 g of water 70 g of cocoa powder 3 tsp of instant coffee 2 tbsp of oil 6 eggs 250 g of sugar…

Ingredients: 2 cups of lard or 2 packages of margarine 2 cups of sour cream (a thicker, tangier version of sour cream common in Eastern European cuisine) 1 cup of…

Dough: 120 g (about 4.2 oz) butter 2 tbsp powdered sugar 2 egg yolks 210 g (about 1.5 cups) flour Filling: 100 g (about 3.5 oz) poppy seeds 3-4 tbsp…

Ingredients: 1.4 oz (40 g) fresh yeast (I used 0.35 oz (10 g) of dry yeast) 1 cup (250 ml) milk 0.6 cups (120 g) sugar 6 egg yolks 3.5…

Ingredients: 10 g of dry yeast 100 ml of warm water 250 ml of kefir (can be substituted with sour milk) 1 egg 3 tbsp of sugar 50 ml of…

Ingredients: 200g of margarine (a plant-based and butter blend “Tulchinka”) 50g of butter 50g of fresh yeast 250g of milk 250g of sour cream 1 whole egg 7 egg yolks…

Ingredients: 1.5 cups of sugar or 250g of powdered sugar 200g of butter 700-710g of flour 3 eggs 1 tsp of baking soda 180-190g of honey 1 tsp of cinnamon…

Ингредиенты: 250 g margarine (approx. 0.55 lbs) 250 g lard (approx. 0.55 lbs) 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 3 tsp ammonium bicarbonate vinegar 3.5 cups flour ½ cup poppy seeds…

Dough: 5 egg yolks ½ cup sugar 200g margarine 3 cups flour 1 packet baking powder Cheese Filling: 2 kg cottage cheese 6 egg whites 6 egg yolks 400g sugar…

Ingredients: Dough: 5.3 oz (150 g) margarine 7 oz (200 g) sugar 1 egg yolk 2 whole eggs 2 tsp baking powder 14-17.6 oz (400-500 g) flour Poppy Seed Filling:…

Ingredients: 8 oz (230 g) butter ½ cup powdered sugar a pinch of salt 1½ tsp cinnamon 2 tsp vanilla extract 2¼ cups all-purpose flour 1½ cups nuts (any kind;…

Ингредиенты: 150 g honey 300 g flour 2 eggs 100 g sugar 150 g nuts 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp ground cinnamon Make a well in the flour, pour…

Gently rub the butter and fat together with the flour and salt using just the tips of your fingers. Add cold water and knead the mixture into a firm dough.…

Avoid adding ingredients to the egg white foam; instead, gently fold the foam into the mixture while stirring. The average amount of yeast needed is between 20 to 40 grams…

Ингредиенты: 100ml of water 50g of butter 100g of flour 500-600g of powdered sugar 8 tbsp of cocoa powder (you can use less for a lighter color) a pinch of…

Ingredients: Dough: 300g of farmer’s cheese (or cottage cheese) 150g of unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 tablespoons of sugar 1 teaspoon of vanilla sugar 1 teaspoon of baking powder…

Ingredients: For the bread-300 ml of kefir (a fermented milk drink similar to buttermilk) 1 egg 1 tbsp sugar 1 heaping tsp baking soda, activated with vinegar flour for a…

Ингредиенты: 500 ml of water (about 2 cups) 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp sugar 8 g dry yeast (about 2 ¼ tsp) 800 g flour (about 6 ½ cups) 20…