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    Home » Recipes » Brownies » Small Batch Dairy Free Brownies

    Small Batch Dairy Free Brownies

    Published: Jan 24, 2021 · Modified: Mar 9, 2021 by Erin · This post may contain affiliate links · 60 Comments

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    These Small Batch Dairy Free Brownies are super easy to make. They are made with cocoa powder and oil, so are the perfect chewy brownies, and can easily be made into gluten free brownies. They are made by hand in a bowl, no electric mixer required!

    Thank you to Filippo Berio for sponsoring this post! All opinions are my own. Thank you so much for supporting the businesses who support Cloudy Kitchen!

    small batch dairy free brownie stacked on tray

    Table of contents

    • Small Batch Dairy Free Brownies
    • Why these are the best Small Batch Dairy Free Brownies
    • Small Batch Brownies with Oil
    • Filippo Berio Extra Light Olive Oil
    • How to make Small Batch Brownies
    • Cocoa Powder vs Chocolate Brownies
    • Can these Small Batch Brownies be made Gluten Free?
    • FAQ for Recipe
    • For more recipes made with Filippo Berio, check out:
    • Made this recipe and love it?
    • Why is this recipe in grams?

    Small Batch Dairy Free Brownies

    Hi! Just popping in to share this recipe for Small Batch Dairy Free Brownies with you! These are super easy to make, don't require a mixer, and are super rich and chewy. They can easily be made into gluten free dairy free brownies with just a quick sub of the flour. I have made them a whole bunch this week - they come together super quickly. They are made in a loaf pan, so yield 8 small brownies. I love these, and I hope you do too!

    • brownie batter
    • brownie in loaf pan ready to go in the oven.
    • baked small batch brownie
    • small batch brownie on cooling rack, ready to be sliced

    Why these are the best Small Batch Dairy Free Brownies

    • Small Batch - These are made in a 9"x5" loaf pan, so yield 8 perfect brownie squares!
    • Dairy Free - These Dairy Free Brownies are oil based rather than butter based and are made with cocoa rather than chocolate, so are super chewy, super rich, and dairy free.
    • Gluten Free if needed - I tested these brownies with a Gluten Free Cup4Cup flour blend, and we almost couldn't tell the difference between the brownies made with all-purpose flour and the Gluten Free Brownies!
    • No Mixer required - Because these are small batch, they can just be made in a bowl with a whisk or a handheld electric mixer. I used a whisk but either work!
    • Perfect Crinkly Top - These brownies have a perfect crinkly top which comes from whipping the sugar together with the egg before adding in the rest of the ingredients. I topped mine with some chopped chocolate, but you can also just leave them plain and finish with some flaky sea salt.
    • Super Chewy - These Small Batch Brownies are cocoa based, which makes them super chewy and delicious. I love both chewy and fudgy brownies, but these chewy ones are extra good!
    Small Batch Dairy Free Brownie Sliced on tray

    Small Batch Brownies with Oil

    The ingredient list in these Small Batch Dairy Free Brownies is pretty straight forward - using things you probably already have in your cupboard!

    • Sugar - Brown sugar makes brownies fudgy, while white makes them chewy. I went for a 1:2 ratio of brown to white for these brownies.
    • Egg - Provides texture and chew. Whipping the egg with the sugar until light and thick also gives that perfect crinkly brownie top!
    • Dutch Cocoa Powder - I used Double Dutch cocoa powder, which is actually a mixture of Dutch cocoa powder and Black cocoa powder. You can use whatever you have on hand though because there's no leavening in the recipe! Read more about this in the FAQ section.
    • Flour - I tested these both with all-purpose flour and Gluten Free flour, and both works great, so you can make these Small Batch Brownies gluten free super easily!
    • Espresso Powder - I added just a little. It really helps bring through the flavour of the chocolate. You can leave it out, or use the super fine instant coffee too.
    • Salt - I used both Kosher salt in the brownies and finished the brownies with flaky sea salt. It really helps to cut through the chocolate. Always salt your brownies!
    • Vanilla Extract or Vanilla Bean Paste - Vanilla also helps make these super flavourful. You can use either Vanilla Bean Paste or Vanilla Extract.
    • Filippo Berio Extra Light Olive Oil - This is a favourite of mine from Filippo Berio's lineup. More on that in a sec!
    • close up shot of dairy free brownie
    • side on shot of brownie slice

    Filippo Berio Extra Light Olive Oil

    Filippo Berio makes a bunch of amazing olive oil, but I particularly love how versatile their Extra-light oil is. I use it wherever a neutral oil is called for in a recipe, but it is also great for frying in or for using for cooking. It is extra light in both flavour and colour, so is the perfect all-around workhorse oil to have in your kitchen.

    It also acts as the fat in this small batch brownie recipe - providing texture and moisture while still allowing me to keep the recipe dairy free. You honestly cannot tell that these brownies are dairy free - they are rich and chewy and just so, so good.

    filippo berio extra light olive oil

    How to make Small Batch Brownies

    These Small Batch Dairy Free Brownies come together super quickly - in less time than it takes to preheat the oven. There are only a few steps to get these ready to go, which is why I love the recipe!

    • Whisk together the Egg and Sugar - This step is critical for getting that crinkly top on the brownies and really makes a difference to the final outcome. I used a whisk, but you can just as easily use a handheld electric mixer.
    • Add the Filippo Berio Extra Light Olive Oil and Vanilla -Oil and vanilla goes in, and then given a good mix to combine.
    • Combine the flour, cocoa, salt, and espresso powder -It is important to do this step in a separate bowl just to make sure that you don't have any lumps in the final mixture.
    • Transfer to the prepared pan - Spread the mixture into the bottom of the prepared loaf pan. It will look super thin and maybe feel like a loaf pan is a weird choice of pan. Don't worry - it puffs up and the baked brownie isn't super thick.
    • Top with Chocolate - If desired, sprinkle the top of the brownie with some chopped dairy free chocolate. This step is optional!
    • Bake until done - The brownie needs about 20 minutes in the oven. It will puff up a little, and you will know it is done when the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out with a few moist crumbs. 20-22 minutes is about how long you will need.
    • Slice and Enjoy! Leave the brownie to cool, then remove from the loaf pan using the parchment paper sling. Slice into pieces and enjoy!
    • close up shot of dairy free brownie with salt
    • corner shot of small batch brownie with bite taken out

    Cocoa Powder vs Chocolate Brownies

    Brownies are typically either made with either cocoa powder or melted chocolate, or a mixture of both. Brownies made with melted chocolate tend to be more on the fudgy side, while cocoa brownies are generally chewier. Using cocoa powder in these Small Batch Brownies meant it was super easy to keep them dairy free, and also meant I was able to control the fat content in the brownies, which has a big impact on texture. I used ultra Dutch process cocoa to make these. You can use a Dutch process cocoa, or half black cocoa and dutch cocoa, or also just regular cocoa. You can read more about cocoa in the FAQ section. These brownies are dark, rich, and super chewy.

    Stack of small batch dairy free brownies

    Can these Small Batch Brownies be made Gluten Free?

    Yes! These can be Small Batch, Dairy Free, Gluten Free Brownies! I tested the recipe with both All-purpose flour and a cup4cup Gluten Free Flour (I used Bob's Red Mill) and it worked perfectly. It worked so well we almost couldn't tell the difference between the ones made with Gluten Free Flour and the All-purpose flour. It worked great in this application because the brownies don't rely on the flour for structure - they are perfectly fudgy and chewy.

    • corner shot of small batch brownie
    • side shot of small batch brownie

    FAQ for Recipe

    What is the best loaf pan to use for Small Batch recipes?

    I use a 9"x5" (23cmx13cm) loaf pan. These are the 'larger' loaf pans (as opposed to the smaller 1lb capacity pans). I tested this in both this pan from USA pan, or also this enamel loaf pan is a similar size and works well. If you have a ⅛ size sheet pan, that would work great too.

    What is the best way to line a loaf pan?

    I like to spray my loaf pan with some nonstick cooking spray, then fit it with a parchment paper 'sling' which hangs over the edges. I then clip the parchment into place using binder clips so that it doesn't flap around when I'm spreading in the mixture. The parchment sling also makes it super easy to remove the baked brownies when done.

    Can I use regular cocoa powder in this recipe?

    If you can't find Dutch process cocoa powder or Black cocoa powder, you can use whatever you have on hand. Because this recipe doesn't have any leavening agent, the cocoa powder that you use doesn't make a difference to the final outcome. Dutch cocoa powder has gone through an alkalising process, whereas regular cocoa has not. In recipes with leavening agents, the cocoa powder used matters. Recipes using regular cocoa powder is slightly acidic so can react with baking soda, whereas dutch process is alkaline so needs baking powder to provide leavening. However this recipe doesn't have baking powder or soda, so you can use whatever cocoa you have!

    Do I have to use chocolate on the top of the brownies?

    You don't - it's totally optional. You can either sprinkle a little chocolate on the top, just before baking, or you can leave these plain. Make sure to check the ingredients list to ensure the chocolate is dairy free if you want to keep these strictly dairy free. I used chopped 72% chocolate.

    Can I double the recipe?

    Yes! If you wanted to make a larger batch of these, spread the batter into an 8" square pan. You may need to adjust the baking time a little too - start checking after 20 minutes.

    Can I leave out the espresso powder?

    Yep! There's just a wee bit in there to bring out the flavour of the chocolate. Either leave it out or use the finely ground instant coffee.

    What is the best way to cleanly slice the brownies?

    I use a super sharp knife. You can warm it under some hot water if you like and then dry it off, but as long as it is sharp you should be fine. I like to give the blade a wipe between cuts to keep it clean.

    Can these be made egg free?

    Yes! I haven't tested it, but people have had success using Bob's Red Mill Egg replacer in these. If you try another egg substitute I would love if you can leave a comment so I can recommend to others!

    close up of sliced small batch dairy free brownies on tray with salt

    For more recipes made with Filippo Berio, check out:

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    Why is this recipe in grams?

    I post my recipes in grams as it is the most accurate way to bake. Cups are not only inaccurate but they vary in volume worldwide so there is no way for me to provide one cup measure that works for everyone. Posting in weight fixes this issue. If you would like the recipe in cups you are welcome to convert it yourself via google, but please do not ask me to do it for you as I am not comfortable providing a recipe using a method that I have not tested. Baking with a scale is easy, accurate, and makes cleanup super simple. Here is the scale that I use if you would like a recommendation! Here's to accurate baking!

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    Small Batch Dairy Free Brownies

    ★★★★★ 5 from 20 reviews
    • Author: Erin
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 8 Brownies 1x
    • Category: Baking
    • Cuisine: American
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    These Small Batch Dairy Free Brownies are super easy to make. They are made with cocoa powder and oil, so are the perfect chewy brownies, and can easily be made into gluten free brownies. They are made by hand in a bowl, no electric mixer required!


    Ingredients

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    • 50g brown sugar (light or dark is fine)
    • 100g granulated sugar
    • 1 large egg, at room temperature
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
    • 60g Filippo Berio Extra Light Olive Oil 
    • 35g Dutch Process Cocoa (or you can use half black cocoa, half Dutch Process cocoa)
    • 60g flour (all-purpose or Gluten Free blend)
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ½ tsp espresso powder, optional
    • 20g chopped dark chocolate, optional
    • Flaky Sea Salt for finishing, optional

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350°f / 180°c. Grease and line a 9”x5” (23x13cm) or similar size loaf pan with parchment paper, extending the paper over the side of the tin to give you a sling to use to remove the brownie when cooked.
    2. In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and egg. Whisk for 1-2 minutes until the mixture has thickened and lightened in colour (alternatively use a handheld mixer). Add the vanilla and Filippo Berio Extra Light Olive Oil and mix to combine.
    3. In a small bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and espresso powder.  Mix to combine. Add to the wet ingredients and fold in with a spatula until just combined.
    4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan, and spread in with a spoon or spatula. Top with the chopped chocolate.
    5. Bake for 20 to 23 minutes, until the brownie is set around the edges and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes then use the parchment paper to remove from the pan and allow to cool completely.
    6. Slice using a sharp knife, wiping between slices to ensure clean cuts. 
    7. Finish with flaky sea salt if desired. Store leftovers at room temperature in an airtight container.

     


    Keywords: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Small Batch, Small Batch Brownies, Chewy Brownies, Dairy Free Brownies

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    1. stacy

      January 24, 2021 at 4:04 pm

      These make the perfect amount and come together so quickly!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erin

        January 24, 2021 at 4:55 pm

        Eeee so glad you loved them!

        Reply
        • Myranda

          January 25, 2021 at 12:07 am

          Hi Erin, is it possible to replace the olive oil with sunflower or corn oil?

          Reply
          • Erin

            January 25, 2021 at 9:27 am

            Hi! Anything neutral will be fine

            Reply
        • Amy

          February 07, 2021 at 6:25 pm

          Is espresso powder and instant espresso ganules similar?

          Reply
          • Erin

            February 07, 2021 at 9:54 pm

            I haven't used instant granules before! You can use fine instant coffee powder if you can't find espresso powder!

            Reply
        • Clare

          February 09, 2021 at 5:15 pm

          Hi, I’m going to make these tomorrow and was wondering if I could use a shot of espresso instead of espresso powder as I don’t have any?

          Reply
          • Erin

            February 09, 2021 at 5:33 pm

            Hi, I wouldn't recommend that as it is adding more liquid to the recipe. You can use instant coffee, or you can just leave it out and it will be just fine! It's not necessary for the recipe, just an optional step!

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            • Clare

              February 16, 2021 at 9:31 am

              Thanks for replying. I left the coffee out and they were delicious. I want to try them with coffee too so I’ll get some espresso powder. They are so easy to do and the prefect size too. Thank you

            • Erin

              February 16, 2021 at 9:42 am

              Ah yay of course! 🙂

    2. Caribou

      January 24, 2021 at 4:04 pm

      These are the best!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erin

        January 24, 2021 at 4:56 pm

        Thank you! They are so good!

        Reply
    3. Kate

      January 24, 2021 at 7:27 pm

      So wonderful to have a brownie recipe scaled to this size! These are delicious and couldn’t be simpler - a fabulous combination. Thank you, Erin!

      Reply
      • Erin

        January 25, 2021 at 9:27 am

        Ahh so glad you love!

        Reply
      • Caitlin Soo

        February 22, 2021 at 4:20 am

        Simply amazing, made these with gluten free flour and had people taste test them to see if they noticed and nope they couldn't! These actually really remind me of the two bite brownies that you can buy from Costco, I love those little brownies!

        ★★★★★

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        • Erin

          February 22, 2021 at 9:45 am

          Yay so happy you loved! I did the same thing and gave both to my husband (regular and GF) flour and he had no idea the gluten free ones were gluten free!

          Reply
    4. Taylor

      January 25, 2021 at 2:27 am

      These quickly upstaged my previous favourite olive oil brownie recipe! I love how easy they are to make in one bowl by weight. The salt balance and addition of espresso powder results in the most intense chocolate flavour!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erin

        January 25, 2021 at 9:28 am

        Ah yayyyy so glad you love!

        Reply
      • Marissa

        January 25, 2021 at 3:11 pm

        Do you have the recipe using cups instead of grams?

        Reply
        • Erin

          January 26, 2021 at 11:29 am

          Hi! I don't sorry. I don't post in cups as they are not accurate. You are welcome to convert yourself but please know I have not tested this recipe by weight so I can't guarantee it will work.

          Reply
        • Lisa P

          January 28, 2021 at 9:33 am

          If my options are regular EVOO or vegetable oil, would either of these work?

          Reply
          • Erin

            January 28, 2021 at 3:20 pm

            Either will work, just depends on what the flavour you want is! I'd go vegetable

            Reply
    5. Kate

      January 25, 2021 at 11:14 am

      I love the USA Pan's! I'm having trouble finding the 1.25lb pan, would the 1lb work?

      Reply
      • Erin

        January 25, 2021 at 11:56 am

        I only tested the one that I listed, along with the enamel one I linked too. I think the 1 lb is closer to an 8.5"x4.5" whereas the 1 1/4 is 9"x5", so it is a little longer and wider. Any 9x5" pan will work! The 1lb will work too but the brownie won't be the same dimensions as what I have here, it will be narrower and thicker!

        Reply
    6. Sarah

      January 25, 2021 at 12:03 pm

      Made these with GF flour and they were amazing!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. Jen

      January 27, 2021 at 9:29 pm

      Great small batch recipe. I tried it out with vegan egg substitute. Since it was a small batch, I figured it would be okay to experiment without using up too many ingredients. It worked great!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erin

        January 27, 2021 at 10:52 pm

        hiiiii! oooooh this is so helpful!! Thank you! What sort of egg replacer was it?

        Reply
    8. Harriet

      January 28, 2021 at 1:53 am

      So delicious!! Love that they are small batch and come together so easily in one bowl. Will make these again and again.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erin

        January 28, 2021 at 3:20 pm

        Ah yayyy so glad you love! So easy right!

        Reply
    9. Annie

      January 28, 2021 at 2:38 am

      I’m a recipe ‘skimmer’ and didn’t notice the exact loaf pan size - I used the 1lb pan and the brownies came out great! Love the small batch, dairy-free recipe plus GF and vegan options. Next time (just for fun) I’ll try a bit of cinnamon with the espresso powder.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erin

        January 28, 2021 at 3:20 pm

        Yayyy so glad you love! Cinnamon would be delish!

        Reply
    10. Stephanie

      January 28, 2021 at 1:44 pm

      These are easy and delicious. I'm really a fan of measuring by weight - there's just a lot less to clean up.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erin

        January 28, 2021 at 3:15 pm

        Yayyy so glad you love!

        Reply
    11. Claire

      January 28, 2021 at 8:42 pm

      These brownies are wonderful! Love how easily they come together. The Maldon on top is absolutely wonderful.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erin

        January 30, 2021 at 9:29 pm

        yayyyy so glad you love! Thank you for such a lovely review!

        Reply
    12. Sara

      January 29, 2021 at 4:44 am

      I doubled the recipe and the brownies were so delicious . A huge hit with the family.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erin

        January 29, 2021 at 4:04 pm

        Ooooh yeah smart move! So glad you loved!

        Reply
    13. Megan

      January 29, 2021 at 3:01 pm

      These were so quick and easy and turned out great! My loaf pan is ~8x4in so they took a few extra minutes in the oven but they still came out perfectly!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erin

        January 29, 2021 at 4:04 pm

        Yayyyy so glad you love! Thank you so much for the review! xx

        Reply
    14. Virginia

      January 29, 2021 at 7:09 pm

      Do you think almond flour would work as well as a GF blend?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Erin

        January 30, 2021 at 9:21 pm

        I don't think so sorry! almond flour is super different to a GF blend 🙂

        Reply
    15. Carla

      January 29, 2021 at 10:13 pm

      These came out fantastic! Thank you for a small batch recipe. Perfect size for my small fam! I took your doughnut class this week so those are next! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Erin

        January 30, 2021 at 9:21 pm

        Yayyyy so glad you love!! Enjoy!!

        Reply
    16. Courtney

      February 01, 2021 at 12:21 pm

      I've been searching for a recipe like this!! Can I used regular (Hershey) cocoa? or does it have to be Dutch Process?

      Reply
      • Erin

        February 01, 2021 at 1:51 pm

        Hi! I mentioned this a couple of times in the body of the post - there is a whole section on it in the FAQ part of the blog post 🙂

        Reply
        • Courtney

          February 02, 2021 at 11:14 am

          Thank you for letting me eat brownies again!!! These are so incredibly easy to make, not oily, and perfectly fudgy. I can't believe there's no butter.

          ★★★★★

          Reply
    17. Megan

      February 05, 2021 at 6:14 pm

      I had to go dairy free because of breastfeeding and these are the best dairy free brownies I have tried. I also love that they are small batch so I don’t eat a whole tray at once!! I did a 50:50 ratio of brown sugar to white sugar because I like fudgy brownies and they were perfect!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erin

        February 06, 2021 at 1:36 pm

        Hi! Ahhh so glad you enjoyed! xx

        Reply
    18. Keren

      February 11, 2021 at 2:49 am

      This was super easy to make and delicious to boot! Fudgy and chewy, with a lovely rich chocolatey taste. I didn't have any dark chocolate to hand so just topped it with some leftover pecans. Will definitely be making again! Big thumbs up from a fellow Kiwi 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erin

        February 11, 2021 at 9:30 am

        Ahhh so glad you love! Pecans sounds amaaaaazing on top, such a good idea!

        Reply
    19. Lisa P

      February 13, 2021 at 1:59 pm

      I made these with vegetable oil since I did not have light EVOO, and they are fudgy and delicious. I love your small batch recipes. They are perfect for two people!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erin

        February 14, 2021 at 1:28 pm

        Ah yayyy so happy you love them! we do too x

        Reply
    20. Shane

      February 13, 2021 at 6:04 pm

      I was a little hesitant using such a strong flavored oil, but these were awesome! Quick and easy recipe.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erin

        February 14, 2021 at 1:28 pm

        Yay so happy you liked them! I am always amazed at how quickly they come together! Thanks so much for the comment, I appreciate it so much 🙂

        Reply
    21. Keziah

      February 16, 2021 at 8:32 am

      A perfect size when you’re craving some brownies but don’t need a huge batch. Absolutely delicious and easy!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erin

        February 16, 2021 at 8:35 am

        Ahhh so happy you loved! Thank you so much for the lovely review x

        Reply
    22. AG

      February 20, 2021 at 2:02 pm

      I made these with gluten free flour, and they were delicious!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erin

        February 21, 2021 at 11:37 am

        Ahhh perfect! I was amazed at how well it worked with GF flour!

        Reply
    23. Janna

      February 21, 2021 at 1:40 pm

      I am gluten-free and lactose-free so it's always nice to find recipes that I don't have to substitute everything for. I made these with King Arthur’s gluten-free measure-for-measure flour and added a Hu Kitchen gem in the center of each. They were so yummy. Would definitely make these again!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erin

        February 22, 2021 at 9:47 am

        Hi! Yayyyy so happy you loved! I love Hu kitchen chocolate so so much - that sounds SO GOOD

        Reply

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    Slowly slowly reformatting my website (PLEASE if y Slowly slowly reformatting my website (PLEASE if you’re ever starting a food blog just do it on Wordpress because moving it all over when you realise you should have done it years ago and now have massive regrets and will be reformatting forever SUCKS), and came across these super cute creme egg macarons! If you need an unnecessarily involved Easter project this weekend, may I suggest these? Or just make hot cross buns. Link for these is in my profile 💕.....#cloudykitchen #foodblogger #thebakefeed @thebakefeed #feedfeed @thefeedfeed @food52 #f52grams #f52community #buzzfeedfood #tastingtable  #buzzfeast #kingarthurbaking #thekitchn #wsbakeclub  #mypinterest #macarons #cremeeggs
    Easter is sneaking up on us.... I gave my classic Easter is sneaking up on us.... I gave my classic hot cross bun recipe a wee bit of a refresh just in case you need a few options. This one is the one to go for if you’re making your dough by hand (the soft ones I posted recently need the mixer for sure), or you need an egg free dough (notes in the recipe for an egg free cross too). I love both but the pastry cream cross on these ones is particularly good. You can swipe to see how that gets there, or check out the recipe in my profile 💕 pop any questions you have on the blog post for me - there’s alllll sorts of notes there for you too to help you. As always I love when you leave me feedback / ratings so much. Appreciate you all 😘.....#cloudykitchen #foodblogger #thebakefeed @thebakefeed #feedfeed @thefeedfeed @food52 #f52grams #f52community #buzzfeedfood #tastingtable  #buzzfeast #kingarthurbaking #thekitchn #wsbakeclub  #mypinterest #easter #hotcrossbuns
    Hi! These super soft hot cross bun babies are up o Hi! These super soft hot cross bun babies are up on the blog! There’s another HCB recipe lurking there too that I’ve just updated, it has a pastry cream cross which is 🙌🏻. Both are so good but these ones are my current fave - I adapted my recipe to use the Tangzhong method which gives an impossibly soft dough which stays nice and soft for so long! This recipe is small batch ish and makes 9 buns but there’s alllll the tips and tricks there for you in the blog post! Enjoy! 💕.....#cloudykitchen #foodblogger #thebakefeed @thebakefeed #feedfeed @thefeedfeed @food52 #f52grams #f52community #buzzfeedfood #tastingtable  #buzzfeast #kingarthurbaking #thekitchn #wsbakeclub  #mypinterest #tangzhong #hotcrossbuns
    If you know, you know. My chocolate crackle recipe If you know, you know. My chocolate crackle recipe is on my site! These are a Nz / Australian kid’s bday party staple and they are just SO GOOD. Marshmallows in Nz are different so we don’t really have Rice Krispie treats (but we have rice bubble slice which is EPIC and I gotta make ASAP) so this was and still is the best thing ever. There’s a recipe for both the super nostalgic tasting version and also a slightly fancied up version using melted chocolate instead on the site! Link is in my profile!.....#cloudykitchen #foodblogger #thebakefeed @thebakefeed #feedfeed @thefeedfeed @food52 #f52grams #f52community #buzzfeedfood #tastingtable  #buzzfeast #kingarthurbaking #thekitchn #wsbakeclub  #mypinterest #newzealand #chocolatecrackles
    Hi hi 💕 there’s a carrot cake loaf on the blo Hi hi 💕 there’s a carrot cake loaf on the blog today. It’s lightly spiced, and has a maple cream cheese frosting that is so, so good. The cake part happens to be dairy free so there’s a few options to keep the whole thing dairy free in the blog post if you need. I used my fave @filippoberio_us delicato EVOO in there which is so perfect for when I want a wee bit of olive oil flavour but not have it as the main character. I hope you give this one a go because I really, really love it. Link is in my profile 🥰 #sponsored #filippoberio .....#cloudykitchen #foodblogger #thebakefeed @thebakefeed #feedfeed @thefeedfeed @food52 #f52grams #f52community #buzzfeedfood #tastingtable  #buzzfeast #kingarthurbaking #thekitchn #wsbakeclub  #mypinterest #dairyfree #carrotcake
    Happy Monday! Friendly PSA that the sourdough cinn Happy Monday! Friendly PSA that the sourdough cinnamon rolls from @rushyama’s book are a 12/10 on the delicious scale and the recipe is on my website, link is in my profile. Ok that’s all byeeeeeee.....#cloudykitchen #foodblogger #thebakefeed @thebakefeed #feedfeed @thefeedfeed @food52 #f52grams #f52community #buzzfeedfood #tastingtable  #buzzfeast #kingarthurbaking #thekitchn #wsbakeclub  #mypinterest #sourdough #cinnamonrolls
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