International Baked Goods

Breakfast Recipes
Here's all the recipes listed under International Baked Goods along with the comments posted by the breakfast lovers that submitted them.
Baba (Polish Coffee Cake)
"Baking is a great way for me to work out stress. This is one of my favorite things to make when I wanna relax and know I'll have good results."
4 cups flour, 1 cup milk, 1 cup butter, 1 cup sugar, 15 egg yolks, 3 yeast cakes, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon almond
Blitzkuchen (German Coffee Cake)
Blitzkuchen (German Coffee Cake)
"Kuchen is the German work for cake. Blitz means lightning, as in Lighting Fast. So what we have here is a delicious coffee cake you can make in a flash (or 30 to 40 minutes to be more precise)."
1/3 cup (about 1 ounce) chopped walnuts, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 Tablespoon butter or margarine, 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup additional sugar, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup shortening, 1 egg, 1/2 cup milk
Bunuelos (Christmas)
Bunuelos (Christmas)
"Bunuelos are round, crispy fritters drizzled with fruit or honey syrup and served especially on Christmas morning."
1 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 egg, 3 Tablespoons milk, 1/4 cup fine baker's sugar or powdered sugar for topping
Cappuccino Muffins
Cappuccino Muffins
"Instant coffee works really well. I wouldn't bust your chops searching around for espresso powder."
2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 2 teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder (or instant coffee), 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 cup milk - scalded and cooled, 1/2 cup butter, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Caribbean Scones
"Created by West Indians living in England. These are scrumptious sweet potato scones. A very old recipe. Split and serve warm with butter and honey."
1 cup flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potatoes, 3 Tablespoons butter and cooled, butter and honey - for serving
Chestnut Biscotti
"If desired, you can melt 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate and drizzle on one side of the biscotti. Note: Store the biscotti in an airtight container. "
1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons stick margarine or butter-softened, 1 egg, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 1/4 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 cup finely chopped cooked shelled chestnuts (about 1/2 pound in shells), Cooking spray
Chinese Crullers
Chinese Crullers
"This recipe makes 20 crullers (also known as Youtiao or Fried Devils)."
1 loaf of frozen bread dough, oil for deep frying
Chocolate Croissants (Using Puff Pastry)
Chocolate Croissants (Using Puff Pastry)
"These croissants rival any you'll find in a bakery. They take about 45 minutes from start to finish and require only 3 ingredients!"
1 13-ounce package of ready-rolled butter puff pastry, 1 3.5 ounce quality chocolate candy bar, 1 egg
Chruscik (Poland)
Chruscik (Poland)
"Chruscik are bow-shaped pastries that are fried and dusted with confectioners' sugar. They are also called Polish Angel Wings."
2 cups flour, 2 whole eggs, 4 egg yolks, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 1 jigger rum
Cougnou (Bread Of Jesus)
"A very old recipe for an Easter Bread. Please forgive the translation. I'm posting here hoping someone might translate it to modern times for me."
Water 25 G of fresh yeast in 1/4 liter of tepid milk, Add 2 eggs, 1 salt pinch and 2 C with sugar soup, Join 500 G of flour while working well, Add 75 G of butter and knead
Crumpets
"Don't forget to toast them before you eat them. Top with butter and honey and you'll never go wrong."
3 and 1/2 cup flour, 2 Tablespoon butter, 2 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoon sugar, 2 and 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast, 1 cup warm water, 1 cup warm milk, 1/2 teaspoons baking soda dissolved in 1/4 cup warm water, additional butter for greasing
Crunchy Kuchen (German Coffee Cake)
Crunchy Kuchen (German Coffee Cake)
"This is a variation on a traditional German Blitzkuchen coffee cake. This version uses crushed breakfast cereal to add a crunch replacing the chopped nuts that are normally used in a Blitzkuchen."
1/2 cup coarsely crushed cereal flakes, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 2 Tablespoons butter or margarine, 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup shortening, 1 egg, 1/2 cup milk
English Muffin Bread
"This is great bread when toasted and served with butter and jam."
5 and 1/2 cup flour (divided into one 3 cup portion and one 2 and 1/2 cup portion), 2 cups milk, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup cornmeal, 2 packages dry yeast, 2 Tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Faworki (Polish Egg Twist Bread)
"Good. To say "Good morning" in Polish, say "Dzien dobry" (pronounced dzhehn dobri). "
2 whole eggs, 2 egg yolks, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 4 Tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon cream, 1 teaspoon butter, 1 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Finnish Coffee Bread
"As the name implies, this is a gourmet bread that is best served with coffee. Enjoy!"
4 and 1/2 cups flour, 1 and 1/3 cups milk - room temperature, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup butter, 1/4 cup luke-warm water, 1/4 cup slivered almonds, 2 eggs, 1 package yeast, 1 teaspoon powdered cardamom, 1/2 teaspoon salt
French Beignets
"Wonderful French donuts you can make at home."
1/4 cup water - room temperature, 1 package active dry yeast, 1 egg, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 4 cups unsifted flour, confectioner's sugar, 1/2 cup boiling water, vegetable oil (for deep frying), 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 Tablespoons vegetable shortening, 1/2 Tablespoon salt
French Breakfast Muffins
"They taste a lot like cake donuts - but much healthier!"
1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 egg (lightly beaten), 1/2 cup milk, 1/3 cup butter (melted), 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/3 cup butter (melted)
Grandma's Kolache
Grandma's Kolache
"My grandma is Czechoslovakian and so are her Kolaches. You can fill these with any favorite jam or fruit preserve."
1/2 cup + 1 Tablespoon sugar, 1/4 cup shortening, 1/4 cup softened butter, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 3/4 cup warm water (ideally 110 degrees), 2 packages dry yeast, 4 cups flour, your favorite jelly or preserves for filling (about 1 and 1/2 cups)
Grzybek ze Sloninka (Poland)
"Grzybek ze Sloninka means "mushroom with bacon" and is pronounced "guh_JI-beck zeh swo-NIN-cone"."
1/4 pound bacon, 4 eggs, 10 soda crackers, 1 rounded Tablespoon flour, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup milk, 1 Tablespoon chopped chives, slices of thin white bread
Harbour Island Banana Bread
"This special banana bread from Arthur's Bakery is made with fresh ripe bananas and buttermilk."
3 cups all purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups white sugar, 1 Tablespoon baking soda, 1/2 cup butter, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, 5 very ripe bananas - mashed, 1/3 cup buttermilk, 1 egg, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Homemade English Muffins
Homemade English Muffins
"Eat 'em the day you make 'em. They get a little tough if store them. This recipe requires a little time, but I know you'll love making your own English Muffins."
1 and 1/4 cup warm water (ideally 115 degrees F), 1 quarter-ounce package active dry yeast, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 3 and 1/2 cups bread flower, 3 Tablespoons non-fat DRY milk, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons Crisco or similar vegetable shortening, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, 1/4 cup cornmeal
Hot Cross Buns
Hot Cross Buns
"These make great breakfast rolls. Traditions says that if you share your hot cross bun with a friend, you will be friends forever."
4 cups four, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 (0.25 ounce) package of active dry yeast, 1 and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup milk, 1/4 cup butter, 2 eggs, 3/4 cup raisins, 1 egg yolk, 2 Tablespoons cold water, For The Icing: 1 and 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon grated orange peel, 2 teaspoons orange juice, 2 teaspoons milk
Irish Breakfast Scones
"Split and serve with whole fruit preserves. Total calories per serving: 79. Total fat per serving: 2 grams."
1 and 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour, 1/3 cup whole meal flour, 3/4 cup wheat bran, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 2 Tablespoon soy margarine, 2 Tablespoons corn syrup, 1 cup soymilk
Irish Brown Bread
"Irish brown bread is usually served on the side as part of a traditional Irish breakfast. It's a crusty, rustic quick bread. For an even heartier texture, try replacing 1/4 cup of the whole wheat flour with old-fashioned oats."
3 cups whole wheat bread flour, 1 cup unbleached white bread flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 and 3/4 cups buttermilk, 2 ounces premium butter, 1 egg
Irish Coffee Cake
"This recipe has a bit on an old-fashioned Irish kick, namely about 1/4 cup of good Irish Whiskey. Also makes a wonderful dessert."
For The Cake: 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 cup flour, 1/3 cup toasted slivered almonds, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, For The Coffee Syrup, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup strong black coffee, 1/4 cup Irish whiskey, Optional Topping (Recommended): 1/2 cup whipping cream, 2 Tablespoons Irish whiskey, 1 tablespoon sugar
Irish Soda Bread
"Happy St. Patrick's Day Everyday! This awesome bread is part of any self-respecting Irishman's breakfast."
DRY INGREDIENTS: 2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, 3/4 teaspoon baking soda, 5 tablespoons shortening, 1/2 cup currants, 2 teaspoons caraway seeds, WET INGREDIENTS: 1/3 cup buttermilk, 1/3 cup whiskey, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, 1 Tablespoon milk
Kahi (Iraq)
"This is a simple variation on a classic Jewish Babylonian puffed pastry. It is often enjoyed in Iraq at breakfast time."
4 sheets of store-bought fillo dough, 2 Tablespoons butter, 2 Tablespoons Honey
Lazanki With Cheese (Poland)
"Lazanki (pronounced "wa-ZAN-kee") is a homemade pasta square. Lots of work, but worth it!"
2 cups flour, 1 egg, 2 Tablespoons water, 1 cup dry cottage cheese, 2 egg yolks, 3 Tablespoons cream, 1 Tablespoon sugar
Mazurek (Polish Breakfast Cake)
"Rich. Look for other variations of Mazurek featuring raisins."
1/2 cup butter, 1 cup sugar, 3 Tablespoons cream, 2 cups flour, 1 egg, 1/4 teaspoon salt
Mexican Cornbread
"Even though this is a savory bread, try it with a little bit of honey. It works so well together you won't even believe it."
1 and 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal, 1/2 cup flour, 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 and 1/2 cups buttermilk (regular milk will work too), 2 eggs, 3/4 cup canned corn kernels (or defrosted frozen corn), 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper, 6 slices of bacon, 1/4 cup butter, 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
Miniature Scones
"This is an easy recipe to modify. You could use raisins, cranberries or any dried berry. Or you could use chocolate or butterscotch chips. I hope you make them and like them as much we do."
1-1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 stick cold butter cut into cubes, 1-1/4 cup oats, 1 cup dried cranberries/raisins or chocolate chips, 1 egg, 1/3 cup half and half or milk, 1 egg mixed with 2 tablespoons milk for egg-wash, Sugar for sprinkling
Monkey Bread
Monkey Bread
"If you like raisins, you can add 1/3 of them with - or instead of - the nut pieces. This bread is huge in our house around St. Patrick's Day. It's a special treat for our kids who - please believe me - eat much healthier most of the time."
1 12-ounce package biscuit dough - seperated into individual biscuit pieces, 1/2 cups white sugar, 1 Tablespoon cinnamon, 1/3 cup pecans or walnuts, 1/2 cup butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar
Nova Scotia  Blueberry Muffins
Nova Scotia Blueberry Muffins
"One myth states that in Nova Scotia, people are only allowed to eat muffins with their index fingers."
2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 Tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 egg, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
Paczki (Polish Donuts)
Paczki (Polish Donuts)
"These traditional Polish donuts are popular for Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. The recipe requires time (for letting the dough rise) but the result is delicious. You can easily alter the recipe to use your favorite toppings and fillings."
1 package active dry yeast (1/4 ounce), 2 Tablespoons warm water, 3 Tablespoons brandy, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 4 eggs and 2 egg yolks, 2 and 3/4 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3 Tablespoons butter, 1/4 cup sugar, canola oil, 3/4 cup fruit jam or other filling
Paluszki (Polish Little Fingers)
"To say "Good morning" in Polish, say "Dzien dobry" (pronounced dzhehn dobri)."
1 pound butter, 1 pound dry cottage cheese, 4 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Paska (Easter Bread)
"Paska is a traditional Russian-Mennonite sweet bread. It has a rich flavor and a decorative look with the top layer normally shaped into a cross."
8 cups flour (maybe more)*, 8 eggs, 2 and 1/2 cups milk - room temperature, 1 potato (peeled and chopped into pieces), 1 and 1/2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 1 package dry yeast (about 1 Tablespoon), 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon orange zest, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, a little extra flour to work with (about 1/4 cup)
Rolled Nutty Kolache
"This is a delicious treat for breakfast or tea. Your home will smell just like a hometown bakery."
For Dough: 1 pint sour cream, 1/4 pound butter (1 stick), 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 6 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 eggs, 2 packages dry yeast, 6 cups flour, For Filling: 3 3/4 pounds shelled walnuts, 1 lb. jar of honey, 1 1/2 cups sugar
Rosh Hashanah Apple & Honey Breakfast Cake
"This Apple Honey cake is a great way to honor our family tradition - even if we're running late in the morning! Hope you try it!"
2 cups flour, 1 and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 and 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice (or equal parts cinnamon/cloves/sugar), 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1/2 cup margarine or butter, 1 cup honey + 3 additional Tablespoons, 2 eggs, 1 cup orange juice, 2 and 1/2 cups dried apples
Samoon (Iraq)
"This is a traditional Iraqi Flat Bread recipes (sometimes called Arabic Flat Bread). It's usual had for breakfast with jam or cheese, but I like it with scrambled eggs here."
3 Tablespoons dry yeast, 1 Tablespoon sugar, 1/2 cup warm water, 8 cups white bread flour, 1 cup wheat bran, 1 Tablespoon salt, 2 cups milk or buttermilk mixed with 1 cup water, 1/4 cup oil, For The Glaze: 1 egg whisked with 1 Tablespoon water
Savory Ham Cake
"A savory loaf - almost more of a casserole - with ham, Swiss cheese and olives (recommended)."
4 eggs, 1 and 2/3 cup flour, 2 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/3 cup olive oil, 2 Tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup dry white wine, 1/4 cup port, 2 cups chopped ham, 2 cups Swiss cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1 and 1/2 cup pitted green olives
Serniki Czyli Maldrzki (Poland)
"A fried Polish pastry that's served with fruit and sour cream."
2 cups dry cottage cheese, 2 eggs, 2 Tablespoons cream, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup raisins, 1 cup flour
Sliwki Migdalowe (Poland)
"Migdalowa means "Almond" in Polish and this is a recipe for almond-stuffed prunes. Lots of work, good every so often. "
2 pounds prunes, 1 pound blanched almonds, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup flour, 2 eggs, 1/3 cup milk
Tasty Breakfast Tarts
"This is the ultimate one hand breakfast. The chutney adds a spicy sweetness that lifts the everyday bacon and eggs. Looks spectacular too!"
2 sheets ready rolled puff pastry - cut into 8 squares, 4 slices cooked bacon, 8 eggs, jar of chutney (homemade is best), non-stick cooking spray, muffin tin
Traditional English Scones
Traditional English Scones
"Nothing fancy, just a good quality scone. Serve them warm with berry preserves. Mmmm!"
2 and 1/2 cup all purpose flour, 1/2 cup bread flour, 6 Tablespoon sugar, 1 and 1/2 Tablespoon baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 4 and 1/2 Tablespoon chilled unsalted butter - cut into pieces, 1 Tablespoon soy milk, 2 eggs, 1 egg yolk, 1 cup raisins, For glaze: 1 egg yolk beaten with 2 Tablespoons water
Treacle Scones (England)
"This is similar to a scone I got to try in Manchester, England. Try it with jam and butter. Hope you like it as much as I do."
2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon cream of tartar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon pudding spice (aka mixed spice), 2 and 1/2 Tablespoons butter (cut into in cubes), 1/2 cup milk, 2 Tablespoons fine baker's sugar, 1 Tablespoon treacle (dark molasses)
U.K. Breakfast Muffins
"Remember, the lumpiest batter makes the best muffins so only mix the ingredients until they are combined, not smooth."
75g unsalted butter, 250g self raising flour, 20g groung almonds, 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 75g caster sugar, zest of 1/2 an orange(optional), 100ml freshly sqeezed orange juice, 100ml milk, 1 egg