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Traditional Czech Style Buns - Kolaches (Koláče)
Recipe makes15x buns For the Dough 500g plain flour 80g sugar 30g fresh yeast or 15g dried yeast 150ml full-fat milk 1x whole egg 1x egg yolk Zest of 1 lemon 3g salt 200g melted butter Poppy Seed Filling 160g milk 70g ground poppy seeds 60g finely crushed butter cookies, such as shortbread 30ml dark spiced rum 1tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp ground cinnamon 100g granulated sugar Zest of ½ lemon 60g walnuts, finely chopped For the quark filling 250g full-fat quark 250g creme chee

David Batala
6 days ago2 min read


Buckwheat and Walnut Financiers
Savour the nuttiest bake of the season: my Buckwheat & Walnut Financiers. Toasted walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, and pecans blend with freshly milled buckwheat flour, rich brown butter, and dark chocolate for a deep, earthy sweetness. Rested overnight and baked until perfectly golden, these little cakes deliver intense flavour in every bite—crisp edges, soft centres, pure luxury.
PS: If you've been thinking about joining my recipe membership, now might be the time, as prices

David Batala
Nov 16, 20251 min read


Pecan Carrot Cake Recipe
OPEN TO ALL: This week’s recipe is one of my autumn favourites - a quick Pecan Carrot Cake that’s soft, nutty, and delicately spiced. It captures everything I love about this season’s baking: warmth, balance, and comfort. Perfect for a slow Sunday afternoon with a cup of tea. :) A glimpse into my online cookbook - refined, seasonal, and made to be enjoyed. 🍂 Enjoy!

David Batala
Oct 19, 20251 min read


Sloe Berries, Caramelised Whey, Pine & Almond Cream
Flavours of Autumn - Sloe Berries, Caramelised Whey, Pine & Almond Cream. Wild, simple, and full of contrast - the tartness of sloe berries against the sweetness of caramelised whey just works perfectly.
Now live in my online cookbook for members — if you enjoy seasonal, thoughtful food, you’ll love this one.

David Batala
Oct 12, 20252 min read


Almond, vanilla & cocoa nib praline tartlet
Treat yourself to our almond, vanilla, and cocoa nib praline tartlet, topped with dark chocolate and whipped Amarula cream. Perfectly simple yet irresistibly tasty, it's the ideal sweet snack for after a meal or anytime you crave something indulgent. A delightful combo of sweet, salty, crunchy, nutty, bitter, rich, and creamy flavours in every bite!

David Batala
Sep 14, 20252 min read


Yellow peach, shiso, sake & jasmine rice
Sake-poached peaches, jasmine rice ice cream, and a light sake custard come together in this fresh, floral dessert. Finished with shiso, crisp puffed rice, fizzy sake powder, and a sugar tuille for crunch — it’s all about balance, texture, and clean summer flavours. Try it yourself! Enjoy ;)

David Batala
Aug 26, 20253 min read


Raspberry & Tonka Jelly
Fresh on the menu: Raspberry & Tonka Jelly. A vibrant, no-fuss petit four that’s all about balance — tart raspberry meets the warm, vanilla-almond notes of tonka bean. It’s light, fruity, and incredibly easy to make. A beautiful little bite to finish a meal or serve with coffee. The full recipe is ready and waiting!

David Batala
May 4, 20251 min read


Rhubarb & Custard
Rhubarb and custard — one of my all-time favourite combinations, and the perfect pairing for this time of year. The recipe is now live! Vibrant rhubarb with rich, silky custard — pure comfort on a plate. Head over to check it out and let me know what you think! Enjoy!

David Batala
Apr 20, 20253 min read


Chocolate Bar
This decadent layered chocolate bar features five rich layers, from chocolate crumb to caramel, topped with crisp and honeycomb. A must-try!

David Batala
Feb 9, 20254 min read


Hazelnut and Earl Grey Entremet
Caramel, Dark Chocolate & Vanilla Earl Grey Ice Cream 250 g cream (35%) 10g French Earl Grey tea

David Batala
Dec 28, 20245 min read


Black Sesame 'Madeleine'
Impress your guests at the end of their meal with these black sesame petit fours. Check out the full (members-only) recipe on the blog now!

David Batala
Nov 30, 20242 min read


Honey, Lemon, and Thyme Jelly
Simple yet effective petit four recipe. This time, try out my honey, lemon, and thyme pâte de fruits.

David Batala
Nov 15, 20242 min read


Pecan Vanilla and Aged Rum Canelé de Bordeaux
The famous Canelés de Bordeaux Recipe is here! Caramelised shell, soft vanilla and aged rum centre. Discover my take on this French classic.

David Batala
Nov 1, 20242 min read


Goat Cheese Parfait
Unleash Your Culinary Creativity with this Autumn-Inspired Step-by-Step Goat Cheese Parfait Recipe! Product Links Included!

David Batala
Sep 7, 20243 min read


Chamomile Ice Cream
blackberries, honey & vanilla olive oil

David Batala
Aug 23, 20242 min read


Meyer Lemon
yogurt, honey & Tahitian vanilla

David Batala
Jun 28, 20243 min read






Pistachio Ganache
Ideal Filling for Pistachio Macarons Yield: 30-40 macarons. 160g white chocolate 55g pistachio praline 20g inverted sugar 100g heavy...

David Batala
Apr 1, 20241 min read


Madeleines
Vanilla, Honey & Brown Butter Serves around 20-25 160g (T45 or 00) flour 10g baking powder 160g brown butter 3x eggs 100g caster sugar...

David Batala
Mar 22, 20241 min read
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