After the heartiness of winter, celebrate the arrival of spring with baking recipes that span the spectrum from sweet to savory. The sweeter side feature bright citrus flavors and flaky breads and pastries, while the savory side highlights fresh herbs and farmers market produce. No matter which you choose, this collection of recipes strikes the perfect balance for all your upcoming seasonal gatherings – from the Easter and Passover holiday meals, to airy al fresco brunches and afternoon garden parties.
Cheddar, Broccoli and Ham Breakfast Rolls
These hearty breakfast rolls are similar to a quiche in that you can substitute different meats and cheeses to make them your own, or omit the meat entirely to make them vegetarian. Baked in the Heritage Square Dish, they puff up to look like your favorite cinnamon roll, but the savory filling is an unusual twist on the classic. The rolls can be made ahead and baked in the morning for a delicious breakfast, brunch or even dinner treat any day of the week.
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Braided Basil Pesto Bread
Reminiscent of garlic bread, this tender, basil-flavored loaf shows that pesto can be used as more than just a pasta sauce. The verdant green pesto is swirled throughout a rich, brioche-style dough to add an aromatic freshness and beautiful pop of color. Traditional basil pesto is used in this recipe but any brightly flavored pesto, made with spring herbs and toasted nuts, would be delicious baked within the doughy layers. Made in the Bread Oven, the dough is braided into a loaf that is impressive on your holiday table but is simple enough for anyone to master.
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Blood Orange Yogurt Cake
This vibrant cake is the essence of spring, with a bright, citrusy flavor, a delectably moist crumb and alluring pink glaze. The tender loaf cake is made with blood orange zest, lemon juice and Greek yogurt for a balanced recipe with just the right amount of sweetness. Baked in the enameled cast iron Signature Loaf Pan, the cake bakes to a golden-brown perfection with a soft crumbly texture. It’s a delightful treat that’s equally at home at teatime or as the finale to a multi-course dinner party.
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Raspberry Cream Brioche Rolls
These sweet brioche rolls prepared in the Heritage Rectangular Casserole are all you need for a perfectly cozy morning. They’re made from a classic brioche dough recipe that is easy to master and infinitely customizable for both sweet and savory fillings and flavorings. In this delightful variation, the rolls are filled with a lemon zest infused cream cheese and fresh raspberries then drizzled with a simple vanilla glaze. It’s a colorful, refined twist on classic cinnamon rolls, freshened up for the spring season.
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Pistachio Apricot Sticky Buns
Brighten up your brunch menu with this riff on a classic sticky bun, filled with fresh apricot jam, and bright green pistachios. Baked upside down in a cast iron skillet, the brown sugar and butter forms an ooey-gooey brown sugar topping for the ultimate sweet treat. This recipe from chef/partner Caroline Schiff of Gage and Tollner restaurant in Brooklyn, makes two 9-inch pans of buns, perfect for entertaining. With over a dozen buns per batch, this decadent recipe is sure to be the star of the show this spring when served on the floral-inspired Iris Collection Serving Platter. Just make sure to set aside a couple buns to enjoy with coffee the next morning.
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Potato, Leek and Blue Cheese Tart
Hearty and satisfying, this tart combines swirls of carrot, layers of potatoes and creamy leeks all suspended in a cheesy egg custard that is rich and silky. A golden-brown, flaky pie crust pulls together all of the savory flavors – and when baked in the Heritage Pie Dish creates a lovely ruffled crust that is beautiful to look at as well as eat. Serve thick slices alongside a friseé or arugula salad for a delightful light lunch or brunch.
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