Delights of Savoury Baking

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.

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