It is a common misconception that all baked goods must be
sweet. We love sweets just as much as the next person. However, some of the
most inventive and inspired baking isn’t done with chocolate and icing. Savoury
baking is the perfect way to utilise fresh vegetables, herbs and cheeses in new
ways. Here are a few ideas for transforming your favourite sweet treats into
savoury delights.
Scones
Instead of a typical fruit and nut combination use meat and
cheese! Try a flaky blue cheese and apricot scone for breakfast or gruyere,
prosciutto and green onion scone for lunch. Adding vegetables can be a great
way to add nutrition to your baking.
Cakes
Skip the sugar and icing and make a cake centred around
vegetables! Root vegetables such as carrots, parsnips and yams are great ways
to add flavour and moisture to your cakes. If you are heart broken by the loss
of icing, try making an icing out of a soft cheese like cream cheese or
mascarpone.
Rolls
Everyone loves the warm gooeyness of a cinnamon roll. Create
that same sensation at any meal with savoury fillings! Whether you use spinach
and ricotta, ham and cheddar or mushroom and shallots savoury rolls are the
perfect way to serve a favourite delight at any time of day.
Pies
Pumpkin, apple, chocolate…. We all have our favourite
dessert pie. However, the options don’t stop there. We all know the more
traditional varieties such a chicken pot pie or steak and kidney pie. But why not
try something new like prosciutto, zucchini and feta or salmon and leek pie?
Bake an easy meal and utilise all your necessary food groups in one exceptional
dish.
Finding new recipes, weather you are cooking for just your
family or a large group of friends, is something to enjoy. Including savoury
ingredients in your baking is a wonderful way to create something new to enjoy.
To learn more about Dunn Bakery’s savoury offerings click here.
