Erica
My love for just wanting to Bake people Happy is out of this world! I'm passionate about what I do and you can taste it in my baked goods!
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VOTEErica could win the 2025 Greatest Baker title, share their work in the pages of Bake from Scratch, and take home $10,000.
Voting for the Top 5 ends on Wednesday, December 31st at 7PM PST
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Learn MoreTell us about your signature bake and why it's your most popular treat.
My signature bake would have to be my Briolava Buns. My family and friends have always loved my baklava tartlets, and I’ve always loved making buns, so I thought why not bring the two together? That little spark of inspiration turned into my Briolava Buns, anyone who’s tried one has fallen in love. It’s beautiful brioche dough rolled with a baklava filling, baked until golden, then brushed with warm baklava syrup and finished with a sprinkle of crushed, crispy phyllo. They’re my heart in pastry
Who is your favorite person to bake for and what do you make most for them?
My favorite people to bake for are my children and my boyfriend. They’re my biggest supporters and also my most honest critics (haha). Lately, I can’t keep my baklava tartlets in the house—those tiny bite-sized treats disappear almost as fast as I can bake them. Seeing them light up when they taste something I’ve made is one of my greatest joys.
How would you use the $10,000?
If I won $10,000, it would mean so much more than a prize—it would be a real step toward my dream. I’ve always imagined opening my own café bakery, a warm, inviting place filled with the recipes I’ve poured my passion into. Winning would help me finally begin turning that dream into something real. It would give me the chance to take the leap I’ve been working toward for so long.
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