Spiced Gluten Free Carrot Cake with Almond Butter Glaze How can I make this gluten free carrot cake vegan? Replace the eggs with flax eggs (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 2½ tablespoons water per egg). Let the mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes until it thickens before adding it to the batter. Use maple syrup instead of honey to keep it plant-based. Stick with coconut oil as the fat, which is already vegan. Can I substitute the oat flour with something else? You can replace the oat flour in this gluten free carrot cake with a similar gluten-free … Read more

Pistachio Buns with White Chocolate Glaze How can I make these pistachio buns dairy-free? Replace the milk in the dough with an unsweetened plant-based alternative like almond, soy, or oat milk. Use vegan butter or margarine in place of regular butter for both the dough and the filling. Make sure your white chocolate is dairy-free, as many conventional white chocolates contain milk solids. Some specialty vegan white chocolate brands melt and behave similarly to regular ones, making them a suitable substitute. Can I prepare the pistachio buns in advance? Pistachio buns can be prepared in advance by refrigerating the shaped, … Read more

Glazed Orange Yeast Rolls Can I prepare orange yeast rolls the night before? You can prepare orange yeast rolls in advance by allowing the first rise to happen overnight in the refrigerator. After shaping the rolls, you can either let them rise again immediately and bake, or cover and refrigerate them for the second rise overnight as well. If doing the second rise in the fridge, take them out about 60 to 90 minutes before baking to come to room temperature and rise fully. This method enhances flavor and makes morning baking much easier and more efficient. Can I use … Read more

Chocolate Pistachio Cookies What can I use instead of kadaif if I can’t find it? The best substitute is thin vermicelli noodles broken into small pieces and lightly toasted in butter until golden and crisp. They won’t have quite the same flaky texture, but they provide similar crunch in the filling of chocolate pistachio cookies. Alternatively, you could try using crushed phyllo sheets or even crisped shredded wheat cereal for texture. Can I freeze chocolate pistachio cookies before baking? Once assembled and filled with the pistachio kadaif center, place the cookies on a parchment-lined tray and freeze until solid. Transfer … Read more