Easy Sourdough Bread
My method: Get 2/3-3/4 cup starter from the fridge — let stand in a covered bowl until it’s room temp (anywhere from 1 hr to whenever I remember that I have a bowl waiting for me) Add 4 handfuls flour...
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But You Have to Supply the Music
A repost from my old baking blog. For all your wonderful cake creations: …. on my wish list this coming baking year. Right now I have this one which doubles as a turntable, but if I want to tilt the...
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A repost from my old baking blog. I have several go-to recipes when I need a chocolate cake from scratch. This is my favorite — it’s so easy! Cooking spray for pans Cake flour or cocoa powder for...
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A repost from my old baking blog. 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate 4 ounces sweet chocolate 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 to 3 tablespoons rum, brandy or other spirits 2 teaspoons vanilla extract,...
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Cherry Filling
A repost from my old baking blog. 1 14.5 oz. can tart cherries (not cherry pie filling) water if necessary 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch Drain cherries, reserving liquid. Set cherries...
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Making Chocolate Curls
A repost from my old baking blog. One of the most exhilarating things about being a baker is working with chocolate. I haven’t even begun to explore all the myriad ways of playing with it, shaping it,...
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Black Forest Cake / Schwarzwalder Kirsch Torte
A repost from my old baking blog… The finished product. Sorry for the grease spots on the lens. We were in a hurry to get to the party! Black Forest Cake / Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte Elements here,...
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Holiday Baking: Stephanie Schrader’s Walnut Cups
Original recipe here. My adaptation: Makes about 60 cookies Crust: 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened 6 ounces cream cheese, softened 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt Filling: 4 large...
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Boca Negra, or Black Mouth
This, besides black forest cake, is my oldest child’s favorite cake. I’ve only made it twice because she’s actually allergic to eggs, so as you might understand, when I do make it, she savors every...
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Flax Seed, Quinoa and Raisin Whole Wheat Bread
1/4 cup flax seeds 1/2 cup quinoa 1/2 cup raisins 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast 3 cups whole wheat flour, plus more for dusting 1 tablespoon sea salt 2 tablespoons honey Cooking spray, oil or softened...
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