Hey, Reader! Whether you're picking apples from a local orchard or the grocery store, I've pulled together some of my favorite apple bakes to inspire you this September. π I can't wait to see what you make, so be sure to tag me on instagram @humblyhomemadebakes! Cozy Apple Bakes streusel applesauce cake - this is the first thing I make with our annual batch of homemade applesauce apple hand pies - easy to transport & easy to make with store bought puff pastry apple streusel bread - this quick...
2 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hey, Reader! August is the month I bake with whatever's overflowing on the tables at the farmer's market and just... say yes to all of it. Blueberries, peaches, early pears, tomatoes, garlic, herbs. Sweet, savory, doesn't matter. If it's ripe, it's going in something. So for our Bake Club, I gathered 10 recipes I'll be making this August, inspired by seasonal produce. Let me know if you try any! π Guten Appetit! our haul berry picking at a local farm βοΈ Browse All My Summer Bakes! Best Bakes...
4 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hey, Reader! It finally feels like summer here in the PNW, with long sunny days & rising temps. Lately I've been reaching for fresh summer fruit (especially peaches, blueberries, and cherries) along with a couple German staples and sweet snacks that are easy enough to make with kids at home during summer break. So for our Bake Club, I gathered 10 recipes I'll be baking on repeat all July, and I hope you have them a try too! Guten Appetit! βοΈ Browse All My Summer Bakes Best Summer Bakes π«...
4 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hey, Reader! Summer is the season that feels like an open invitation to seek inspiration and adventure. And as a recipe developer, I find inspiration at my local farmer's market, especially now that fresh produce like rhubarb & strawberries are overflowing off the gingham-lined tables. So to celebrate, I created two Bake-Club-exclusive recipes that I'm sharing with you today! π° I baked a strawberry rhubarb streusel cake and rosemary rhubarb dirty soda that my family enjoyed on a picnic in our...
5 months agoΒ β’Β 4 min read
Hey, Reader! Father's Day is next Sunday, and if your dad is anything like mine, he'll say he doesn't want a fuss. But this year is also my husband's very first father's day as a dad, and I'm planning on making a GIANT fuss for them both. π₯³ Whether it's your own dad, a father-figure in your life, or the ride-or-die co-parent to your pets, they all deserve a little extra love. And there's something about a homemade dessert that a gift card (or another grill spatula...) just can't touch,...
5 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hey, Reader! We've officially made it to summer! βοΈ June is one of my favorite months, when the farmers markets are packed with seasonal produce and inspiration for baking with seasonal flavors seem boundless. π Berries, stone fruit, zucchini, and herbs are some of my favorites this time of year, so I pulled together 10 recipes that celebrate these flavors. They're also all great for baking the rad dad-figures in your life on Father's Day later this month, on June 21st! Happy Baking! Click a...
5 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hey, Reader! Summer fruit season is finally heeeere! πππ« I've rounded up 10 of my favorite German summer bakes, all built around the best produce of the season. We're talking juicy cherries, sweet blueberries, plump apricots, and ripe plums, all wrapped in buttery pastry, tender cake, and crispy streusel. These are the recipes my family begs me to bake every single summer. πΈ I hope they reignite nostalgic memories for you, or inspire new favorite flavor combos for Kaffee und Kuchen or summer...
6 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hey, Reader! I pulled together this list of 10 mostly sweet + a few savory bakes plus a bonus drink for inspiration of what to make for the wonderful mamas & mother-figures in your life this Mother's Day! Most of these brunch recipes can be made ahead of time, so you can enjoy your time together on the day-of. Let me know if you bake any of these recipes! π π P.S. This is my first Mother's Day as a mom (!!) and I'm so excited to spend the day with my family. Happy Baking! Click a photo below...
6 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hey, Reader! Have you ever wondered if your bread dough is kneaded enoughβ¦ or if youβve gone too far? β° I used to guess or watch the clock, but there are actually five simple signs that tell you if your dough is perfectly kneaded. β¨ And once you know them, I promise your bread will improve instantly! 5 Signs Your Dough is Fully Kneaded β½ Smooth Surface Texture βΉοΈβοΈ Springs Back After Poking It πͺ Stretches, Not Tears πͺ Passes the Windowpane Test π«Ά Holds its Shape I show examples of all 5 of...
7 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read