Best Bulkas – South African Cinnamon Buns (Rolls) aka Boolkes
These heavenly cinnamon buns are soft and chewy, and oh-so buttery… but not too sweet. Perfect for breakfast or any time with a cup of tea or coffee. Mmmmm. Watch my NEW, easy method on YouTube...
View ArticleAdorable Article!
For years people told me that Aja should be on a baking show, and I always said a hard “no way!” (I mean why would I put her—or myself—through that?) But when they contacted me after seeing her cakes...
View ArticleJust Orna
I used to have to tell my story to anyone who would listen. “Hi. My name is Orna and I used to be obese.” I guess I felt that if I told them, they would judge my current body less harshly. Well,...
View ArticleMatzo Milk Macarons with Marcy’s Magnificent Matzoh Crunch Crumbs
Macarons are the perfect Passover treat. And I just made them even better! I was inspired by Momofuku Milk Bar’s Christina Tosi’s famous Cereal Milk. Why not use infuse the milk with matzo instead, I...
View ArticleLook who’s in Calabasas Style Magazine
So excited to have my Crunchies (South African Oatmeal Cookie Bars) and Any Jam Bars in Calabasas Style Magazine! They haven’t updated their website yet so here are links to the recipes if you’d...
View ArticleEasy Yeasted Hamantaschen (Cheese, Nutella, Poppy, Apple)
I have perfected and simplified these fluffy yeasted buns that I so enjoyed on Purim, growing up in South Africa. They’re easy and delish! Even if you’re never baked with yeast, my step-by-step...
View ArticleCheese or Poppy Danish Hamantaschen Yeast Dough
Growing up in South Africa, we had amazing yeasted sweet cheese Hamantaschen to celebrate Purim, which commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from the evil Haman. The ones I remember were more...
View ArticleAny Jam Bars
Use your favorite jam to make these delicious, super-easy treats. Watch this four-minute YouTube video for how to make them. And please leave a comment and share the video! For Valentine’s Day I...
View ArticleQuick Bulkas – traditional South African Cinnamon Rolls
<span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span> These Cinnamon Rolls are so...
View ArticleBEST Apple & Honey Challah
The first recipe I saw for Round Apple Challah was from master baker and mentor Marcy Goldman in “A Treasury of Jewish Holiday Baking” (I learned so much from that book!) and then on Smitten Kitchen. I...
View ArticleBehind the scenes
I know you’re all zoomed out, but I had to share one of the coolest (and scariest) things I have ever done in my life! I had been trying to plan something fun for Aja’s friends on the last day of...
View ArticleBest Bulkas – South African Cinnamon Buns (Rolls) aka Boolkes
These heavenly cinnamon buns are soft and chewy, and oh-so buttery… but not too sweet. Perfect for breakfast or any time with a cup of tea or coffee. Mmmmm. Watch my NEW, easy method on YouTube...
View ArticleMake Ahead Matzo Matza Matzah Balls
We can all use some soul food right now, and nothing warms your heart, your home, or your belly more than making Matzo Balls from scratch. LOVED having my girlie, Aja, join me unexpectedly. But...
View ArticleBetter Than Bulkas
I had the time of my life this week making not one, not two, not three…. well puhleazzzz let’s just get to the end of it… I made FIVE batches of Parker House Rolls (!) in an attempt to recreate the...
View ArticleChewy Ginger Hermit Bars
These really are the perfect Holiday Cookie. They actually get better with age (hence the name, “hermits”), so you can… Make-ahead. Freeze. Gift. Eat! Enjoy! They’re perfectly crispy around the edges...
View ArticleBest Vegetable Soup Ever!
Easy. Healthy. Delicious. In case you’re not following OrnaBakes on Facebook or Instagram (yet 😉) and missed yesterday’s big reveal—here’s the recipe! Please share it with your peeps (you can share it...
View ArticleHow this remodel forced me to love myself
Remodeling our house (twice) taught me to love myself and my body unconditionally. It also taught me: – What a rock solid relationship I have with my husband – Who my true friends really are – And how...
View ArticleHow to save your voice during cold/flu/show season!
This time of year it’s easy to strain your voice from yelling at your kids or your husband (just kidding 😜). But now that I have your attention, I wanted to share my pro-tips for preventing and...
View ArticleBirthday Baking Championship
Saturday was Aja’s 9th birthday (how did that happen so fast??!!) and we had such a fun party that I couldn’t wait to share it with you. I never know what to do with party pics. Should I text my...
View Article✨New✨
What better a way to bring in the ✨New✨ than with this special fruit of the Tree of Life. (New banner, New blog, New year!) If you follow me on social media (and if you don’t, why the heck not?! 😉)...
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