As we quickly approach baking season, I want to try my hand at a whole variety of bakes this year. That includes international bakes that I wouldn’t find in a basic baking cookbook.
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Take a look at some of these international baked goods cookbooks coming out this fall. We can learn how to make traditional baked treats from China, the Mediterranean, Jewish traditions, and more. Each has something special to offer and the flavor profiles are distinct. I am eager to try.
Mooncakes and Milk Bread: Sweet and Savory Recipes Inspired by Chinese Bakeries
Kristina Cho
I remember the first time I had a Chinese doughnut from a friend in high school. It was mind blowing! I truthfully had no idea that the flavor and technique would be so different. Now with the Mooncakes and Milk Bread: Sweet and Savory Recipes Inspired by Chinese Bakeries cookbook we can explore all kinds of Chinese bakes.
There are sweet and savory bakes throughout this cookbook. This includes baked and steamed buns, Chinese breads, delightful cakes, and much more! I am excited to make some steamed BBQ pork buns or sweet pineapple buns with butter. I see some pancakes and marbled breads using sesame and matcha that look appetizing!
Some of the techniques and tools needed can be a little complicated. For instance, a lot of recipes utilize a steamer basket and hand mixing over using an appliance. There’s a lot of infusing flavors and pleating as well!
The Mooncakes and Milk Bread: Sweet and Savory Recipes Inspired by Chinese Bakeries cookbook showcases bakeries and cafes famous to China. This is a very niche cookbook!
Maman: The Cookbook: All-Day Recipes to Warm Your Heart
by Elisa Marshall, Benjamin Sormonte, and Lauren Salkeld
Maman: The Cookbook: All-Day Recipes to Warm Your Heart is a widely anticipated cookbook! If you or someone you know is a Francophile, this cookbook is likely on their wishlist!
Maman is a famous cafe in New York that serves their community delightful French cuisine. Start your morning with a freshly baked croissant or quiche or even Banana-Lavender Cornmeal Waffles with Vanilla Mascarpone.
They blend classic New York fare with a French twist. Now you can make it all at home.
Some of the recipes you’ll find in Maman: The Cookbook: All-Day Recipes to Warm Your Heart are Bourbon Bacon Jam, White Chocolate Lavender Blueberry Naked cakes, Hazelnut and Taleggio Focaccia Tartine, and the made-famous-by-Oprah Nutty Chocolate Chip Cookie.
You will find over 100 recipes to cover you all year around.
Middle Eastern Sweets
by Salma Hage
I can’t wait to check out the Middle Eastern Sweets cookbook. I’ll make sure to do a YouTube look through when I get my hands on it!
To be honest, I haven’t indulged in many Middle Eastern sweets. The only notable dessert I’ve had is baklava. This is why I would love to explore different kinds of bakes!
Some of the chapters included in this cookbook are:
1. Cookies
2. Pancakes
3. Filo and Dough
4. Sweets, Syrups, and Confectionaries
5. Ice Creams
6. Cakes
7. Fruits
8. Creams & Puddings
9. Drinks
These do look like complicated bakes. Luckily, Salma Hage gives us a list of notable ingredients commonly used in each dish. I love that they’ve described the flavor profiles for each and where to use it!
Middle Eastern Sweets is going to be a delicious cookbook!
Swedish Fika: Cakes, Rolls, Bread, Soups, and More
by Milo Kalén (Author) & Tine Guth Linse (Photographer)
The more I read about Swedish culture, the more I want to go there! Take a look at the Swedish Fika: Cakes, Rolls, Bread, Soups, and More cookbook. Fika is equivalent to British tea time. Now we can enjoy delicate desserts or savory snacks while just being in the moment.
This cookbook encourages us to take a breath of fresh air and a quick bite!
Here’s a list of some recipes you’ll see in Swedish Fika: Cakes, Rolls, Bread, Soups, and More cookbook: Jam Thumbprints, Oat Lace Cookies, Vegetable Gratin, and the Classic Swedish Biscotti dipped in tea – yum!
The recipes are very easy to follow and require simple ingredients. Also, there are large photos to showcase most of the gorgeous snacks.
Cute Bakes: Adorable Kawaii-Inspired Cakes & Treats
by Juliet Sear
How can you resist the Cute Bakes: Adorable Kawaii-Inspired Cakes & Treats cookbook? It would be hard to eat any of these!
“Kawaii” means “cute” in Japanese – with this cookbook that is obvious. Japanese culture is known for making very adorable baked goods in their cafes. This is the opportunity to take some advice from the masters.
There are over 30 sweet snacks with step-by-step photos throughout. All the bakes look like adorable cartoon characters. You’ll have a lot of fun making these!
I would love to use the Cute Bakes: Adorable Kawaii-Inspired Cakes & Treats cookbook as a way to make gifts for my loved ones. I do this often already, but my treats don’t look this precious.
You can make Teddy Bear Cake Pops, Christmas Penguin Cake, Kitty Cookies, and Rainbow Swirl Cupcakes. There’s a little something for everyone.
This cookbook is colorful and playful. This will convince you to start using that oven!
The Essential Jewish Baking Cookbook: 50 Traditional Recipes for Every Occasion
by Beth A. Lee
I enjoy Jewish baked goods. It’s one of the things I desperately wish I could eat gluten-free. It really isn’t the same! You all can enjoy this brand new cookbook that focuses on Jewish bakes.
Take a peek at The Essential Jewish Baking Cookbook: 50 Traditional Recipes for Every Occasion. You can learn how to make some of the classics like bagels, challah bread, pita, pretzels, and much more!
I thoroughly enjoy the fact that we get step-by-step photos throughout the cookbook. It’s a fantastic guide to make our bakes look amazing!
If you want to learn more about traditional Jewish bakes, give The Essential Jewish Baking Cookbook: 50 Traditional Recipes for Every Occasion a try!
What are some of your favorite international sweet treats?
~Kaiti
