Minneapolis—When the sky blooms from lavender to pink, and the sun chases away the last vestiges of cold, that’s when Sarah Kieffer finds her inspiration.
“There is a calm and stillness, both outside and in, that can be found in the early hours,” she said. “Baking in the morning, when the day has just begun, is something I love.”
With her fourth cookbook, Kieffer has penned a full ode to her literary love of early morning baking. “100 Morning Treats” is peppered with quotes from great writers like Mary Oliver and Lewis Carroll while delivering recipes for tried-and-true classics with fresh verve and perspective. Instead of giving us another carrot cake recipe, she turns convention on its side and winds it up with a massive cinnamon roll, drizzled with cream cheese icing. Savory breakfasts are popped onto a sheet pan for weekend ease. Banana bread gets the scone treatment, and there’s even a breakfast cookie that’s made with whole wheat, rye, dried nuts, chocolate and sesame seeds.
