Author: inthemidnightkitchen

why re eggs so important
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Why are eggs so important?

Eggs and Baking…A short story I have asked myself a few times while baking, “Why are eggs so important in this recipe?” You are told that eggs need to be room temperature, they need to be added one at a time, etc. But do we even know why? I decided to do a bit of […]

fluffy cinnamon rolls
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Butter Brioche Cinnamon Rolls

One of my best bakes! Cinnamon rolls or buns always seemed like such a mission to make. I now know that a dough that you aren’t happy with, will do that to you. I create these Butter Brioche Cinnamon Rolls for everyone to enjoy! The dough is light and pliable which makes for a fluffy […]

iced chocolate cafe latte
Drinks

Iced Chocolate Swirl Latte

Move over café latte. With Summer around the corner in South Africa, I am experimenting with new coffees. This iced chocolate swirl latte is an actual thing of beauty. I love adding something simple to a recipe and every time it ends up blowing my mind. This coffee is sweet and chilled, just as an […]

matcha pots
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Matcha Pots De Crème

I’m bringing Matcha back! I love matcha but for some it can be a hard miss. For this recipe, I decided to make my own version of Matcha Pots De Crème. These matcha pots de crème are more like a custard than a typical mousse. A traditional pots de crème recipe contains heavy cream and […]

top deck cookies
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Top Deck Chocolate Cookies

Double chocolate cookies coming to life! I don’t make cookies often, but when I do, they are decadent and divine! These Top Deck Chocolate Cookies are light and scrumptious. I created a chewy and chocolatey base and topped them with a light white chocolate ganache. Some may say it’s a bit much, I say, when […]

puff pastry cinnamon buns
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Puff Pastry Cinnamon Buns

An easy dessert for everyone! Let’s talk all things cinnamon and sugary goodness! I love different kinds of cinnamon buns, in any shape or form. These puff pastry cinnamon buns are super crispy with every bite due to the amazing puff pastry. And the filling is light and sweet thanks to the cinnamon sugar filling. […]