Recipes

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Brown Sugar Pecan Refrigerator Cookies

Brown Sugar Pecan Refrigerator Cookies 2 sticks or 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)½ cup light brown sugar¾ cup confectioners’ sugar2 ...

Apple Pie

Apple Pie Flaky Pie Crust2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt3/4 cup or 1 1/2 sticks cold unsalted butter (cut into ...

Almond Biscotti

Almond Biscotti 4 cups all purpose flour (more if needed)1/2 teaspoon baking soda2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon saltZest from 2 ...

Almond Horns

Almond Horns Ingredients8 ounces almond paste1 cup granulated sugar2 large egg whites1 ¼ cups sliced almond (lightly crushed) Preheat oven ...

Palmiers

Palmiers Ingredients½ recipe of “Puff Pastry in a Hurry” (https://youtu.be/DSclHQco4FI)½ cup granulated sugar for sprinkling on work surface and dough ...

Sourdough Pizza

Sourdough Pizza Dough ingredients1 1/3 cups cool (not cold, water (about 70 degrees Fahrenheit))3 tablespoons olive oil1 cup plus 1 ...

Beka Bars

Beka Bars 3 cups finely crushed chocolate cookie crumbs (such as a chocolate sandwich cookie)3 cups finely crushed chocolate chip ...

Happy Halloween: Biting your Fingers Should Always Taste This Good

Witch Fingers Well, it's 2 days before Halloween and I wanted to share a special recipe for some exceptionally delicious ...

Baking With The Magnificent Mango

Mangos are one of the most flavorful and colorful tropical fruits you can find. Learn about the mangos’ origin and ...

Baking Radio Episode #47: One Brownie Recipe, Four Delicious Variations

So many people love brownies. Discover that Chef Gail is a diehard brownie lover as well, and always on the ...

Baking Radio Podcast Episode #39: How to Bake Chiffon Cake From Scratch! + Chef Sokol’s Citrus Chiffon Cake Recipe

The Chiffon cake as a special type of separated egg foam cake is discussed in detail. This type of cake ...

Baking Radio Podcast Episode #37: How to Bake French Chocolate Mousse, with Recipe!

Mousses are defined and discussed in detail. Some mousses use eggs and some do not. Learn about the different types ...

Baking Radio Episode #36: How to Make Marshmallows from Scratch!

Did you know that a marshmallow is really a stabilized meringue that can be made with or without egg whites? ...

Baking Radio Podcast Episode #33: All About Caramel for Bakers Part 2 of 2

Explore the two ways to make caramel, and which way is the easiest. Learn the best tips for the smoothest ...

Baking Radio Podcast Episode #24: How to Bake Cheesecake

Discover why cheesecake is really not a cake. Typical bottom crusts for cheesecakes are discussed along with other options. Find ...

Baking Radio Podcast Episode #20: Quick Breads

Quick breads are defined and their ease of preparation is discussed. The three mixing methods used to prepare quick breads, ...

Baking Radio Podcast Episode #19: A Simple Yeast Bread

Learn how to create a yeast dough from just five simple ingredients. Chef Sokol will walk you through all the ...

Baking Radio Podcast Episode #16: Oven Custards

The definition of an oven custard is discussed. Typical oven custards are reviewed, and a simple recipe for crème brûlée ...

Baking Radio Podcast Episode #15: Stovetop Custards Made With a Starch

The definition of a stovetop custard made with a starch is discussed. The benefits of using a starch when making ...

Baking Radio Podcast Episode #14: Stovetop Custards Made Without a Starch

Rich and creamy custards are first defined in detail. The science behind how eggs thicken custards is discussed giving the ...