Rainy days are perfect for baking something delicious at home. When the weather is grey, and you don’t feel like going out, turning on the oven is one of my favourite things to do.
These baking recipes for a rainy day are simple, cosy, and made with everyday ingredients. From cookies to quick breads and muffins, they’re the kind of bakes you can take your time with, enjoy while still warm, and share with a cup of tea as the rain taps on the window.
Fatayer - Lebanese Mini Pies
Fatayer are bite-sized Lebanese mini Pies made with an easy homemade dough, stuffed with a savoury filling made with either spinach, meat, or cheese.
These crowd-pleaser pastries are incredibly easy to make with just a handful of simple pantry/fridge ingredients.
To learn more: Fatayer - Homemade Lebanese Pies
Banana Bread with Dark Choclate Chips
Moist Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips is a popular classic of all time and is a great way to use the over-ripened bananas hanging around the kitchen. It is super easy to make, full of flavour, and loaded with chocolate chips.
With the addition of peanut butter, this chocolatey banana bread is perfect for breakfast or afternoon snacks!
To learn more: Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips
Brownies
Delicious and rich with a soft centre and crispy top, these Fudgy Dark Chocolate Brownies will be your new favourite! This simple recipe combines rich cocoa powder with dark chocolate pieces to create a fudgy brownie.
To learn more: Fudgy Dark Chocolate Brownies
Turkish Savoury Cookies
These crumbly, savoury cookies called Kandil Simidi are a Turkish favourite for tea time. They’re slightly crisp on the outside and covered in plenty of nutty sesame seeds. The dough comes together quickly with basic ingredients you probably have in hand. Each ring is dipped in egg white and sesame seeds before baking for a nice golden colour.
To learn more: Kandil Simidi - Turkish Savoury Cookies
Spicy Pepper Bread
Biberli Ekmek, or Spicy Turkish Pepper Bread, is a traditional flatbread originating from the heart of Hatay in southern Turkey. This region is known for bold, vibrant food, and this bread is no exception. The dough is soft and slightly chewy, and topped with a mixture of spicy red pepper paste, onions, olive oil, and warming spices.
To learn more: Biberli Ekmek - Turkish Pepper Bread
Banana Blueberry Muffins
These Banana Blueberry Muffins with Yoghurt are extra soft, incredibly delicious, and baked to perfection in only 30 minutes! They are effortless to make with only a few basic pantry ingredients.
Enjoy these muffins straight from the oven alongside a cup of tea, or keep them handy for a quick breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up.
To learn more: Banana Blueberry Muffins with Yogurt
Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies
Thick & super crunchy Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies are extremely addictive with a rich, sweet, and nutty flavour.
They are very easy to make and ready in a short period of time. You definitely will impress everyone with this recipe, including the soft & chewy cookie lovers.
To learn more: Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies
Japanese Milk Bread
Japanese Hokkaido Milk Bread, also known as Shokupan, is a soft, fluffy, and delicate white bread with a cloud-like texture that practically melts in your mouth. It is incredibly easy to make with a few basic pantry staples and is perfect for creating delicious sandwiches or serving as dinner rolls!
To learn more: Fluffy Japanese Hokkaido Milk Bread
Sekerpare - Turkish Semolina Cookies
Şekerpare is a type of cookie made with semolina, butter, eggs, flour, and sugar. It is then shaped into small balls, baked in the oven until golden, and soaked in simple syrup. You can serve Sekerpare with a dollop of clotted cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added richness and creaminess.
To learn more: Sekerpare (Turkish Semolina Cookies)
Super Moist Carrot Cake
If you're in the mood for a heavenly dessert on a rainy afternoon, this Easy Carrot Cake Recipe will definitely hit the spot! It's incredibly moist and delicious, with warm and comforting spices, and topped off with a velvety cream cheese frosting.
To learn more: Easy Carrot Cake Recipe
Chocolate Babka
Chocolate Nutella Babka Bread is an extremely rich, delicious, and decadent yeast bread made with soft, pillowy brioche dough filled with Nutella chocolate spread. It is a perfect addition to your breakfast/brunch table or a sweet treat with your afternoon coffee/tea.
To learn more: Chocolate Nutella Babka Bread
San Sebastian Cheesecake
San Sebastian Cheesecake is a crustless Spanish cheesecake with a super creamy interior and a caramelised, almost burnt top. It has a unique flavour and an incredibly smooth texture. And the best part is that it is extremely easy to make with only 6 simple ingredients!
To learn more: Basque Burnt Cheesecake (San Sebastian Cheesecake)
Apple Crumb Cake
Easy Apple Crumb Cake is the perfect fall dessert loaded with cinnamon, walnuts, and delicious cooking apples. It is extremely easy to make from scratch and is ideal for breakfast, dessert, or afternoon snacks.
Whether you serve this buttery cake warm with a scoop of ice cream or at room temperature with a dollop of vanilla custard, the whole family will fall in love with it!
To learn more: Easy Apple Crumb Cake
Chocolate Strawberry Tartlets
These Chocolate Strawberry Tartlets are very easy to make and are great for family gatherings, celebrations, or parties. They are the perfect combination of a simple, sweet pastry filled with a rich chocolate ganache and juicy strawberries.
To learn more: Chocolate Strawberry Tartlets
Apple and Walnut Filled Cookies
Turkish Apple Cookies (Elmali Kurabiye) are delicious, melt-in-the-mouth pastries made with crispy cookie dough filled with apple, cinnamon, and walnuts. These are the perfect autumn cookies that can also be enjoyed any time of the year, along with a cup of tea.
To learn more: Turkish Apple Cookies (Elmali Kurabiye)
Turkish Sesame Bagels - Simit
Simit is a sesame-crusted circular bread that is usually served for breakfast. It is often sprinkled with sesame seeds and has a slightly sweet and nutty taste. Simit is perfect for breakfast along with some cheese, olives, tomatoes, and a cup of Turkish tea.
To learn more: Simit (Turkish Sesame Bagel)
Chocolate Cream Cake
This super Moist Chocolate Cream Cake has a rich, deep chocolate flavour and is incredibly easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.
This is the perfect recipe for you whether you are making it for a special occasion or an afternoon tea party!
To learn more: Moist Chocolate Cream Cake
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