Poffert – The Dutch bake

The Dutch bake a delicious small raisin cake that serves four with coffee as a dessert, or simply as a treat in its own right.The Dutch cut the little cake into slices and spread it with butter, candied sugar, and syrup - indeed a calorie-rich affair.Ingredients:1 lb (500 g) flour1…

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Russian patties – pirogi

PirogiThe pirog plays  an important role at weddings. Newlyweds have to bake a pirog the day after their marriage, which they then offer to their guests with a glass of wine.There are countless types of pirogi in Russia: open and closed, small and larg, round and square, baked and fried,…

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French Crepe

French CrepeHere’s a simple crepe recipe that can be made in a few minutes. Most importantly, it’s made from ingredients that most of you have at hand.Ingredients:·         1 cup flour·         2 eggs·         ½ cup milk·      …

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