Steam Leavened Pastries
Baking Radio Podcast Episode #25: An Overview of Laminated Doughs
The flakiest of all doughs, laminated doughs are defined and discussed in detail. Learn the differences between the three types of laminated doughs: Danish, Croissant and Puff Pastry. Chef Sokol explains how each of the laminated doughs is created and the nuances of each.
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Baking Radio Podcast Episode #23: Cream Puffs
Pâte à Choux , the basic dough from which cream puffs are derived is discussed. Chef Sokol explains how cream puffs are a special type of dough that are steam leavened. Steam as a powerful leavening agent is discussed in detail. The versatility of this type of dough is reviewed, along with the many fillings
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Teaching Puff Pastry at Different Drummer’s Kitchen
The class I taught at Different Drummer’s Kitchen was FANTASTIC!!! Everyone had a wonderful time getting right into the dough, and by the time the class was over, we as a group, were a puff pastry baking machine! The class began at 1:00 and went to 3;30. It was perfect timing. I broke the class
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Fun Uses for Puff Pastry
I love both savory dishes and sweet desserts made with puff pastry. Adding flakiness and a crunch to any food is what puff pastry does. In other words, whatever it is added to is elevated to the highest level of “deliciousness”! Incorporating puff pastry into your cooking and baking repertoire is easy as well. You
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Making Chocolate Eclairs on “Schenectady Today”
I will be making my Chocolate Éclairs on Ann Parillo’s long time TV show “Schenectady Today” next Tuesday, January 10th at 10AM on public access. I am very excited to be back on Ann’s show. Ann is so easy to talk to and so knowledgeable on many subjects that she makes it so much fun to be a guest on
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Cream Puff Swans
Cream Puff Swans Makes approximately 16-18 swans Cream Puff Dough 1 cup water ½ cup unsalted butter 1 cup all-purpose flour 4 large eggs 1. Preheat the oven to 425° F. 2. In a medium saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. 3. Quickly add flour and stir with a wooden spoon. A ball