These rye rolls have a delicious rye flavor that is off-set with just enough white flour to make them soft and fluffy. You can top them with more caraway or other seeds for an extra crunch as well. I love them with soups and stews or even as a great breakfast roll that you break in half and add some butter and jam or cold cuts and cheese. They take a fairly short amount of time to come together and they freeze really well both before and after baking.

These biscuits are easily the best I’ve ever made and super easy. They come together with very little effort within a half hour. This recipe make 8 very large biscuits so feel free to make them smaller but remember to adjust the cooking time down a few minutes if you do that. These are great with jam, cream, soups, or even plain and they come out tall, soft, and flaky just like any proper biscuit should.

Pampushka are a traditional Ukrainian style roll which can be either sweet or savory. This version is an herb and garlic butter topped version which is perfect for dipping in a hearty broth-filled soup or as a side dish at a big meal. You can top these with whatever your heart desires but the smell of garlic and butter before biting into a pillow-like bun is, to me, unbeatable.

If you have a little time in the morning or decide you want something special the next day these are a great change up from the traditional pancakes and quick waffle batter. What’s so great about this type of waffle is that the batter is a solid mass so there’s no spills or leaks even if you overfill the waffle iron. The original recipe calls for sugar crystals but if you don’t have these you can omit them and simply make sure to put some delicious jam, jelly, syrup, or even savory toppings on the waffles for best results.