This Traditional Apple Zucchini Strudel recipe is the kind of simple bake I make whenever I have extra zucchini or apples. Apple strudel is a beloved classic across Central and Eastern Europe, but my version sneaks in zucchini for added moisture and a soft texture.| Stretch and Folds
I love making my own burger buns from scratch—they're soft, fluffy, and naturally leavened with my sourdough starter. In these Sourdough Burger Buns, I use a simple tangzhong (a flour and milk paste) to lock in moisture and keep the buns tender for days.| Stretch and Folds
This Homemade Elderflower Syrup is one of those old-fashioned pantry staples I make every year. We use it to flavor summer lemonades, mix into bubbly drinks for grown-up gatherings, or even pour over pancakes and vanilla ice cream. Here’s my favorite version—gently heated to preserve flavor and freshness, and easy to store in bottles.| Stretch and Folds
If you’ve never tried combining peaches with chocolate and whipped cream, this Slovenian Layered Chocolate Cake with Peaches is a great dessert recipe to try. It’s called Špikov Vrh—a soft cocoa sponge soaked in sweet rum milk, layered with whipped cream and peaches, and topped with a silky chocolate glaze.| Stretch and Folds
When I want something sweet for brunch but still totally doable at home, this Chocolate Hazelnut Babka is one of the recipes I’ll surely make. The dough is soft and buttery, the filling is basically chocolate-hazelnut heaven, and the whole thing smells amazing while it bakes.| Stretch and Folds
Because these double chocolate sourdough muffins are rich, moist, super easy to make, they're my go-to sourdough discard recipe!| Stretch and Folds
