Raspberry Vatrushka Buns

A vatrushka is a Russian open-faced pie or tart. Made with various doughs and pastries and dozens of fillings, vatrushki are a traditional tea-time treat. The most popular type is a yeast bun topped with sweet cottage cheese filling. This is a summer version, filled with fragrant fresh raspberries. The dough rises three times, a lengthy but time-proven method for a unique smoothness.

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Savory Monkey Bread

A full recipe of monkey bread is in a Bundt® cake pan or mold pan. Cut recipe in half to bake in a smaller metal mold or iron skillet. May be made the night before serving.

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Healthier Monkey Bread I

Less sugar, butter instead of margarine, and refrigerated pizza dough instead of biscuits – but it still adds up to a delicious cinnamon-y treat! You’ll love this healthier monkey bread.

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Danish Ebelskiver

These are a light Danish-style pancake that will require an ebelskiver cast iron pan. Serve warm with melted butter. Can be rolled into powdered sugar or filled with a berry filling.

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Blackberry Pastry Bread

This is a wonderful sweet bread that wraps up sweetened blackberries. I have made this recipe for my family for over 15 years. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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Easy Kolacky

This simple Czech cream cheese pastry, pronounced kolotch-key, is a very old holiday favorite. Using Solo®-brand filling found in the baking aisle is a delicious time-saver. The prune flavor is scrumptious!

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Orange Buns

You can make these into braids or buns. Frost with an orange icing and sprinkle some nuts on top, if desired.

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Coconut Puffs

I don’t know how to categorize this recipe. My family usually enjoy them for breakfast or tea. These puffs can be dipped in honey or maple syrup if you like them sweeter.

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