🇫🇷 Visit France with me next year! 🇫🇷

Ready for an unforgettable trip of a lifetime with a group of fellow bakers and sweets lovers? 🤗 Because together, we’ll be exploring the coast and countryside of GORGEOUS Southern France! 🥰

🗓️ DATES: April 13-18, 2027
📍CITIES: Nice and Aix-en-Provence

What’s included:
🥐 6 days / 5 nights in a 4-star hotel
🥐 5 breakfasts, 2 dinners
🥐 A dedicated local expert guide for the whole trip
🥐 City & activity transfers�🥐 Access to a whole host of activities

What’s on the agenda:
🥐 A guided walking tour of Nice
🥐 A PRIVATE baking workshop (macarons & cream puffs)
🥐 An optional half day trip to Monaco/Monte Carlo/Èze
🥐 Wandering cobblestone streets
🥐 A visit to the beach
🥐 Seeing palaces and other historic buildings
🥐 Local markets
🥐 Artisan boutiques
🥐 Welcome and farewell dinners

The trip has OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED with special Early Bird pricing for the first 10 people (save $200!) 🏃‍♂️💨

😮 As of this posting, there are only 8 EARLY BIRD SPOTS left!

If you want make sure you get the Early Bird pricing, comment “interested” and I’ll send you a link to reserve your spot 💌 https://trovatrip.com/trip/europe/france/france-with-lynn-april-apr-2027

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True story: I have cried over browned butter 🧈

It took me many sticks of BURNED butter to learn what I was looking for. And once I figured it out, it was totally a lightbulb moment for me 💡

My two BEST tips:
1️⃣ use a light colored pan, if possible, until you’re comfortable with the stages— this helps you see the browning happening more easily!
2️⃣ understand that the time between “brown” and “burned” is about one millisecond long 😂— always have a bowl ready to go so that when you spy the perfect color, you can immediately stop the browning 🛑

Brown butter is great for everything from vegetables to baked goods. My favorite way to use it is in my chocolate chip cookies and in cream cheese frosting 🤤

Want to learn how to brown butter with ease? Comment the word “YUMMY” below and I’ll send you the link to my tutorial as well as the recipes for my cookies + frosting right to your DMs! 💌 #freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/how-to-brown-butter/

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Yeah, my recipe really is that good…

This is your sign to branch out from the back of the bag because life is way too short for mid chocolate chip cookies, right?? 🍪

Hi! I’m Lynn from Fresh April Flours and I’ve been teaching folks on the internet how to bake from scratch with repeatable and reliable results since 2014.

I have also converted thousands and thousands of people to MY version of chocolate chip cookies, and they’ll all tell you that it’s worth the switch 😏

Be sure you’re following me at @freshaprilflours and if you want the link to my life-changing cookies, comment the word “recipe” below and I’ll send the link right to your DMs! 💌 #freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/classic-chocolate-chip-cookies/

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Not me romanticizing cinnamon roll flavors again 🍊

Comment the word “recipe” below and I’ll send the link to these orange cinnamon rolls right to your DMs! 💌 #freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/orange-cinnamon-rolls/

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Aaaaaaand we’re going to…🥁🥁🥁

SOUTHERN FRANCE! 🇫🇷

You may have seen me teasing in stories that I’ve been planning a trip for us for next spring! I’m hosting my first official Fresh April Flours Community Adventure in April 2027 🤗

Here are the details:

🗓️ DATES: April 13-18, 2027

📍CITIES: Nice and Aix-en-Provence

🥾 ACTIVITIES: wandering winding streets, sticking your toes in the Mediterranean Sea, optional trip to the cliffside of Èze and Monte-Carlo, a private baking class (!!!), and all the croissants your belly can handle.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS— spots open on Monday March 9th and there will be a small number of Early Bird pricing available (Early Bird pricing saves you $200).

If you want make sure you have a chance at Early Bird pricing (only 10 Early Bird spots are available), comment “interested” and I’ll send you a link to enter your email 💌 https://trovatrip.com/trip/europe/france/france-with-lynn-april-apr-2027?earlyBird=true

I truly can’t wait to travel with you!! ✈️🫶

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Where are my “I could never do that” bakers at? 🧐

I’ve been teaching people on the internet how to bake since 2014. And I’m completely self-taught, which means I’ve learned by doing and failing so that I can teach YOU how to get it right the first time.

So if you, like I, have ever thought “Swiss roll cake? You want me to ROLL CAKE?” you’re going to love this recipe ☺️

Comment the word “recipe” below and I’ll send the link to my strawberry Swiss roll cake right to your DMs! 💌 #freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/strawberry-swiss-roll/

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Let me introduce you to your new favorite yeast bread 🍞

And to officially become friends, here’s a little about me!

Hi! My name is Lynn, and I’ve been teaching people on the internet all over the world how to bake from scratch since 2014.

I’m a self-taught home baker, who just wanted to be able to make my (then) future kids’ birthday cakes, and now I teach people how to repeat the recipes from my kitchen in theirs so they become confident in their baking skills.

So if you love to bake with exact science, regardless of your skill level, you’re in the right place 🫶

Comment the word “recipe” below and I’ll send you the link to this pesto pull-apart bread recipe directly to your DMs! 💌 #freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/pesto-pull-apart-bread/

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My longtime reader Jan asked me to recreate her mom’s butter pecan cake from childhood— and this one might be my favorite cake I’ve ever made 🤩

Jan’s mom used to doctor up a box mix with pecans and top it with a loose almond icing, but Jan wanted something reminiscent of that while adding in her grown-up preferences. We landed on a stacked layer cake with cream cheese frosting, and the result is buttery, soft, a little salty, a little sweet… Basically butter pecan ice cream in cake form 🤤

This cake started with a reader request and a mom who knew what she was doing and turned into a cake that got THIS review just last month:

“Um, this cake was AMAZING! My daughters had so much fun helping me make it and we all absolutely loved it. I will definitely be making this again.” — Nicole

Jan’s mom, we owe you one 🤎

Comment the word “recipe” below and I’ll send the link to this butter pecan layer cake right to your DMs! 💌 #freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/butter-pecan-cake/

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First Monday of the month means a brand new Bake Along! 🧑‍🍳 #fafbakealong

What is the Bake Along?
1️⃣ bake the assigned recipe (or alternate)
2️⃣ snap a pic
3️⃣ include a video for one bonus entry
4️⃣ leave a review (as a mega favor 💙)
5️⃣ get entered to win $100 to YOUR CHOICE of merchant

It’s that simple 🙌

March’s recipe is HOMEMADE BAGELS 🥯 and the alternate is CHEESE BLINTZES 🍓

Want in on the fun this month? Comment the words “bake along” below and I’ll send the link to the Bake Along page right to your DMs! 💌 #freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/bake-along/

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Once I replaced the granulated sugar with powdered sugar in my drop sugar cookies and then continued to test for perfection, I never looked back.

These cookies are soft, tender, and melt-in-your-mouth buttery perfection 🤩

⭐️ TO BE CLEAR: I am not suggesting you do this with a recipe that has not been written to accommodate this swap. If you want to try it, it is at your own risk! ⭐️

As a recipe creator, I’m here to make scratch baking simple and feel less intimidating. Every home baker should have “the basics” down pat.

Chocolate chip cookies, sugar cookies, chocolate cake, brownies, a simple yeast bread… You get the idea.

And that’s why I’m here! To help you nail the basics so you can create a plethora of desserts that impress tastebuds without making a day’s work out of getting it done.

In fact, check out this 5-star review from Dee from a couple months ago:

“I have baked cookies, cakes, cupcakes, desserts for over 20 years for my family of 5. I have tried many sugar cookie recipes and they were always dry and tasteless. All said this is my go-to sugar cookie recipe, the only one you need. This is the only one that works for me. I appreciate the recipe and the notes.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Want more super simple recipes with all the notes so that you have success the first time? Be sure to follow @freshaprilflours and share this with a friend who also loves cookies! 🍪

Comment “recipe” below and I’ll send the link to my no-chill vanilla sugar cookies right to your DMs! 💌 #freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/vanilla-bean-sugar-cookies/

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When I say I make the best chocolate chip cookies on Instagram, this is what I mean…

But first! If we haven’t met yet, hi! 👋🏼 I’m Lynn from Fresh April Flours where it’s my mission to help home bakers bake confidently from scratch with reliable, repeatable recipes they’ll rely on for years to come.

These chocolate chip cookies are ⭐️ the one ⭐️ you’ve been looking for. Don’t believe me? Consider this review from reader Jennie that just came in on January 30th:

“My favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe ever. And I’ve tried several. Not a huge fan of chocolate chip cookies either. Perfect combination of crunch and chew.”

I meannnn… 🍪🍪🍪

What are you waiting for?? 🤯

➡️ OH! And don’t forget to follow @freshaprilflours for more recipes just like this one! ☺️

Comment the word “recipe” below and I’ll send the link to these cookies right to your DMs! 💌 #freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/classic-chocolate-chip-cookies/

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The real ones know what’s up 🍝

Comment the word “recipe” below and I’ll send the link to my dad’s homemade sauce right to your DMs! 💌 #freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/homemade-meat-sauce/

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Mardi Gras may be over, but with a “cake” that’s really just a giant cinnamon roll, you can decorate it for any holiday or season… Baby optional 😆 #fafbakeswithfriends

Seriously though— there’s no reason you can’t make a king cake for St. Patrick’s Day and deck it out in green sprinkles ☘️

Or, you know, save the recipe for next year 💜💛💚

Comment the word “BABY” below and I’ll send the link to this cake right to your DMs! 💌 #freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/mardi-gras-king-cake/

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Spoiler alert! 🚨

Turns out, Irish potato candy isn’t actually Irish nor has anything to do with potatoes, but this is another thing we can thank Philly for alongside cheesesteaks, soft pretzels, hoagies, and Tastykakes (to name a few).

These Irish potato candies are made from cream cheese, sweetened shredded coconut, and powdered sugar, and they’re rolled in ground cinnamon so they really do look just like potatoes 🥔

Give these easy no bake candies a try for yourself and watch them disappear with a snap 🫰 (seriously— they’re SO GOOD).

Comment the word “recipe” below and I’ll send the link to these Irish potatoes right to your DMs! 💌 #freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/irish-potato-candy/

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Coffee whipped cream will change your lifeeeee 😅

Looking for more guidance? I have a post and recipe for that! ✅

Comment the word “coffee” below and I’ll send the link to this coffee whipped cream AND its best bud, my COFFEE CHEESECAKE (swooooon), right to your DMs! 💌 #freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/coffee-whipped-cream/

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Spoiler alert!

Turns out a tube of pizza dough can turn into THE EASIEST garlic knots you’ve ever made.

SAVE THIS POST📍Give them a try for yourself and watch them disappear before your eyes 💨

Here’s what you need:
• 13 to 16 ounces pizza dough
• 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 2 to 3 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Here’s what you do:
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 400ºF (204ºC). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, and set it aside.�2️⃣ Cut the pizza dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 6-8” long rope. Allow to rest while you prepare the garlic butter.�3️⃣ In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and the garlic, then allow to cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat, then stir in the oregano, basil, and salt. Set aside.�4️⃣ Form each rope of dough into a knot: grab each end separately and form the dough into a knot by crossing the ends over, tucking one end under the other, and looping it through the hole so it pokes out of the top. You can tuck the other end under the bottom of the knot or leave it out. Place formed knot onto the prepared baking sheet.�5️⃣ Brush each knot with the seasoned butter. Bake knots for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and brush an additional time with remaining seasoned butter, then sprinkle each knot with grated cheese. Serve immediately with marinara as dipping sauce or as a side.

Feeling a little wild? 🤪 Make your dough from scratch! My recipe for that one is included in the post (pssst… It’s simple).

Comment the word “recipe” below and I’ll send the link to these garlic knots right to your DMs! 💌 #freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/homemade-garlic-knots/

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You’re here because yeast has stressed you out 😩

Flour has flown everywhere 😑

Or that “simple bread” still feels impossible 😭

I get it— I’ve been there! I’ve been YOU!

And I’m here to change everything for you 🤭

Follow me for yeast bread recipes that actually work, step-by-step guidance you can trust, and a little bit of fun in the mess.

Because baking bread from scratch doesn’t have to feel scary and I’m determined to help make you a bread pro ✨

Comment the word “KNEAD” below and I’ll send the link to all of my yeast bread recipes right to your DMs! 💌 #freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/yeast-breads/

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Once you try this recipe, you’ll never go back to whatever your “go to” recipe was before 🍪

Because over my 10+ years of sharing this cookie on the internet, it still, without fail, WEEKLY brings in new fans who say this is their new favorite recipe.

In fact, all of these comments have come in the last 6 months:

🍪 “I’ve never really settled on one chocolate chip cookie recipe – but I think this is the one.”
🍪 “The best chocolate chip cookies I have EVER made!”
🍪 “Absolute. Perfection.”
🍪 “I have tried dozens of recipes and this is now my go to.”
🍪 “This is one of the best chocolate chip cookie recipes that I have ever made! I’m not exaggerating either!!”

So get excited because your popularity is about to skyrocket 🚀

Save this for the next time you want to bake to impress but in a low key way and send to a friend who is also on the hunt for the best chocolate chip cookie recipe 🫶

Comment the word “recipe” below and I’ll send the link to these cookies right to your DMs! 💌 #freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/classic-chocolate-chip-cookies/

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It’s true 🙂‍↕️

Comment the word “recipe” below and I’ll send the link to all of my best cheesecake recipes (including this coffee one!) right to your DMs! 💌 #freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/category/baking-desserts/cakes/cheesecakes/

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Buuuuuut the joke is on you because it actually IS simpler (and easier) 😮 And here’s why ⬇️

It’s more accurate: a gram is a gram is a gram… Is a gram! No matter how firmly packed your measuring cup is, this is still true ✅

It creates consistency: if I make my chocolate chip cookies today, I know they will turn out exactly the same if I make them tomorrow. Which I might, because they’re so good 🤭

It’s faster: scoop/pour, zero, next ingredient please! 🫰

It requires less cleanup: no measuring cups? SAY LESS! 😅

It makes doubling/halving easier: what’s half of 1 and ⅜ cups of all-purpose flour? No clue. But I know that half of 165g is 82.5g 😎

It eliminates guesswork: just how firm IS firmly packed? Your guess is as good as mine. But I can tell you 1 cup of light brown sugar, in my recipes, is 200g, so just throw that in your bowl and move on 🤷‍♀️

If you’re ready to start having more accurate and consistent bakes, be sure you’re following me at @freshaprilflours, because if there’s one thing you need to know about me, it’s that I’ll always ask “but did you weigh your flour?” 😏 ...

No more Googling “who has the best bread basket” or making a last minute store run for something mediocre… Because it’s right here 📍

These herby, fluffy, golden rolls check every box:
✅ simple
✅ flavorful
✅ make ahead option
✅ wildly impressive for how easy they are

They make weeknight dinners feel a little cozier and holiday tables feel a lot more special ✨

WITH NO ADDITIONAL WORK. Just a bunch of herbs in the dough, a brush of melted butter, and a heavy hand of flaky sea salt 🌿🧈🧂

Save this so you can come back to it when you need a guaranteed win, and follow me at @freshaprilflours for yeast bread making made easy 😎

Comment the word “recipe” below and I’ll send the link to these herbed dinner rolls right to your DMs! 💌 #freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/herbed-dinner-rolls/

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