Pie crusts can include the simplest of ingredients of only flour, fat, and water to complex blends of flours, fats, and liquids. Regardless of the ingredients, the key to making light and flaky pie crusts is almost always in the technique. Pretty much everyone has a standard go-to pie crust, even if it’s a store-boughtContinue reading “How to Make Flaky, Foolproof Pie Crusts: Tips & Techniques”
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Authentic Austrian Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel) with an Autumn Twist
Guten tag! For many Americans, the country of Austria is synonymous with the Hollywood creation of the “Sound of Music”. While the movie is one of our favorite things, it’s definitely NOT one of Austria’s. In general, Austrians have a love/hate relationship with this American movie. For them, it’s sort of cheesy and historically inaccurate.Continue reading “Authentic Austrian Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel) with an Autumn Twist”
Babka: Spiced Sweet Potato Swirls, Streusel Topping, & Simple Syrup
Babkas are an incredibly popular rolled up, filled, sweet or savory bread enjoyed in many countries around the world. They have many variations including the British Chelsea buns and the American cinnamon roll. All are just rolled up enriched dough filled with yummy goodness! Cinnamon and sugar are the most common version. But how aboutContinue reading “Babka: Spiced Sweet Potato Swirls, Streusel Topping, & Simple Syrup”
Colombian Pandebono Cheese Bread: Gluten Free Salty Goodness in 30!
¡Buenos días! Are you ready for a super easy and simple dinner roll to serve with your meal tonight? This homemade traditional Colombian Pandebono gluten-free cheese bread can be made from start to finish in 30 minutes! This unique take on a dinner roll might surprise you. Most of the ingredients in this roll areContinue reading “Colombian Pandebono Cheese Bread: Gluten Free Salty Goodness in 30!”
Australian & New Zealand Pavlova: The PERFECT Dessert
Aside from ice cream, I can’t imagine a more perfect summertime dessert than a Pavlova. It’s cool, fresh, light, and sweet…the Down Under version of a traditional American strawberry shortcake. The primary difference is in the cake. If looking for a new refreshing treat, you can’t go wrong with this Australian and New Zealand PavlovaContinue reading “Australian & New Zealand Pavlova: The PERFECT Dessert”
How to make Pan Micha: Blend of 2 Countries
The new year has begun. Adios 2020 and never return! Well, I think most of us feel this way; however, the never-ending, ever-so optimist in me recognizes there was some good in 2020… you just have to look a little harder than normal. 😊 A new year represents hope and optimism. With the optimism ofContinue reading “How to make Pan Micha: Blend of 2 Countries”
Butter and Eggs to Room Temperature Quickly!
Is it possible? How quickly are we talking? Your recipe calls for room-temperature ingredients, particularly butter and eggs. Oops! You forgot to set them out an hour before you needed them, now what? Well, you could just ignore the suggestion (I mean, after all, aren’t recipes just guidelines, right?). Or you could actually do this,Continue reading “Butter and Eggs to Room Temperature Quickly!”
The Berry Rolls: A Yeast Roll Made with Love
Recipe Updated 11/16/2022 It’s that time of year… My annual making and baking of “The Berry Rolls” is here. No, this roll doesn’t have any fruit berries in them, they are simply traditional southern American yeast rolls named after my grandparents for all of their siblings and descendants. While these rolls are my maternal grandma’sContinue reading “The Berry Rolls: A Yeast Roll Made with Love”
Is Gluten that Bad? Which Flour Should I Use?
Why should we care about gluten? While many of us have a love/hate relationship with gluten due to gluten sensitivity or other issues, gluten is vital in bread making. Don’t get me wrong, it is possible to make a good gluten-free bread; however, unless you are unable to digest the gluten protein, you should beContinue reading “Is Gluten that Bad? Which Flour Should I Use?”
What if Gluten Intolerant while Baking during the Pandemic
My Year in a Nutshell You know the saying, “When life gives you lemons…” So, here’s my lemonade, I’m back with more and some changes! I took an unexpectedly long break from blogging with my last post at the end of January. I have returned in full force with a new YouTube Channel to goContinue reading “What if Gluten Intolerant while Baking during the Pandemic”