This is an edited extract from Beatrix Bakes: Another Slice by Natalie Paull (Hardie Grant Books, RRP $50. Available in stores nationally).
30 sweet and savoury breads to bake this weekend
From pillowy cinnamon-scented scrolls to cream buns and breakfast loaves, we’re rolling up our sleeves to bring you the best sweet and savoury breads and pastries from around the world.
Choklad kardemummabullar (Swedish chocolate and cardamom buns)
Begin this recipe at least 3 hours ahead. These buns are best served warm.
Chocolate and marmalade babka (braided bread)
“Laced with swirls of rich dark chocolate and drenched in a marmalade glaze, you’ll find this impressive loaf hard to resist – I dare you to stop at just one slice! This loaf is best eaten the day it’s made, but it will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days and is perfect to slice, toast and serve warm (especially for an indulgent breakfast).” – Anneka Manning. You’ll need a 24cm (top) x 22cm (base), 2.5L-capacity fluted ring pan for this recipe.
Babe’s cinnamon scrolls
"To celebrate reaching 3 million followers, we thought it would be fun for Babe to step in front of the camera and make a video of one of our favourite sweets. She cooked a batch of these, so now we call them Babe’s cinnamon scrolls." – Andy Hearnden. Recipe from Andy Cooks: The Cookbook (Oriana Press).
Mocha morning buns
Stop scrolling! These coffee buns are perfect for the slow and lazy mornings.
Fresh ideas
Mandarins
Amorette mandarins are seedless, easy to peel and have a nice balance of sweetness and tang.
Coconut iced Boston bun
Mashed potato is a traditional ingredient in the Boston bun – it makes for a tender crumb and keeps the bun perfectly moist.
Swedish pecan and cinnamon buns recipe
Matt Preston showcases the beauty of Swedish baking with these cinnamon-scented sticky buns.
Giant cinnamon scroll with maple glaze
“Hot cross bun meets cinnamon scroll! With all the flavours of Easter plus cinnamon richness, this brings together two all-time favourites… Once you’ve tried it, it will be hard to go back to one without the other.” – Anneka Manning. You’ll need a 24cm springform pan for this recipe. We love this served warm from the oven, but you can cool to room temperature on a wire rack, if you prefer.
Sticky pumpkin scone scrolls with maple glaze
Darren turns scones into scrolls with this earthy recipe.
Cinnamon scroll bread and butter pudding with walnut butter
Upgrade your grandma's bread and butter pudding recipe with this decadent version made from custard-soaked cinnamon scrolls slathered in walnut butter.
Spinach and cheese babka
A babka is usually a sweet braided bread, but we’ve taken this bakery favourite and turned it on its head, creating a crave-worthy savoury version, with vibrant spinach and three different types of cheese. Perfect for entertaining, this will bring something entirely different to the table, and you can trust us when we tell you that it’s absolutely delicious!
Vegemite and smoked cheddar scrolls
Take your breakfast plans to the next level with these Aussie-as Vegemite and cheese hot cross scrolls.
Easy cheese and chilli savoury scrolls
Move over Vegemite and cheese – our spiced-up chilli oil and cheese scrolls are our new favourite. Preparing the homemade dough is easier than you think, and using both mozzarella and creamy Gruyere gives the scrolls a luscious cheesy finish. Serve them as a quick snack, a light no-fuss lunch or when friends drop by.
Sticky maple and pecan scrolls
Valli Little has really outdone herself this time.
Nutella scrolls
If you're a lover of healthy raw Nutella and fresh golden scrolls, you've come to the right place.