EASTER BAKING TRADITIONS

We all love Easter! Five days off for those of us in Australia! Here are a few recipes to keep the baking tradition alive.

A variety of traditional Easter breads and baked goods are made and served in many different parts of the world. Here are just a few that you may like to try.

• Swedish Nut Cake
• Koolitch-Russian Easter Bread
• Holland Paasbrod-Easter Bread
• Tsourekia- Greek Easter Bread
• Portuguese Easter Bread
• New Zealand Easter Spice Biscuits
• Traditional Hot Cross Buns
• Italian Easter Dove Cake
• Russian Pascha
• Pastiera

With Hot Cross Bun production now in full swing, we here at Kitchen Couture appreciate the time and effort (been there done that for many years with our own bakeries) Bakers and Pastry Cooks around the world are putting in at his time of year. Support and salute your local hardworking bakers and pastry cooks!

Easter is the time to spend with family, whether it be attending Easter Services or having an Easter egg hunt, whether you use a new recipe for Easter or stick with a traditional family recipe, remember that Easter is a time of reflection and new beginnings. Please be careful on the roads and take the time to enjoy and relax over the break.