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Baked donuts

March 31, 2024

This is an easy doughnut recipe made with baking powder and baked in the oven (yeast ones are usually fried). 1.5 cups flour1.5 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup sugar 2/3 cup yogurt1/2 coconut water1 egg2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 cup oil or melted butter Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and sugar in a bowl.  Combine tensing ingredients in another bowl, then add to flour mixture and mix well. Transfer to a piping bag.  Pipe... View Article

Challah bread and buns

March 31, 2024

To finish the holiday foods here are a braided loaf and buns made from one recipe of challah bread. It’s such a lovely dough and versatile too. Challah braid:4 cups flour7 gr active dry yeast1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt1 1/3 warm water1 whole egg1/4 cup oil One egg yolk + 1 tablespoon water for glazingLight brown sugar for sprinkling on top Combine all challah ingredients in a stand mixer, mix on low until all flour... View Article

Falafels

March 30, 2024

Baked Falafel Patties with homemade pita pockets.  Here is the method for the falafel. Traditional falafels are made with soaked but uncooked garbanzo beans. This is made with canned garbanzo. Easier.  1 can garbanzo, drained and rinsed1 small onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves 1 tablespoon olive oil2 cups green peas, blanched. 1 cup parsley, chopped1/2 cup cilantro1/3 cup mint, chopped2 tablespoon chia seeds1 tablespoon flax seeds2 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon coriander1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda Salt CC... View Article

Pita Pockets

March 30, 2024

Homemade pita pockets. So much better than store bought.  1 package dried yeast (7 gr)1 teaspoon sugar2 1/3 cups flour1 teaspoon salt 1 cup water1-2 tablespoon olive oil Place flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a stand mixer with the dough hook. Begin mixing, adding the water and the oil. Once the dough comes together let the mixer knead it for 5 min.  Remove to the counter, gather it together and form a ball. Place... View Article

Afternoon tea sandwiches

March 30, 2024

A small afternoon tea for three.  Do you host an afternoon tea? I have always loved the concept and if there is any place in town that offers it my friend @morethanburnttoast and I never (almost) miss it.  Needless to say it is a British custom of having tea, scones, sandwiches and pastry around 3-4pm but it has taken hold in many cultures as a social gathering event. My most memorable afternoon tea was in Paris at... View Article

Scones

March 30, 2024

And to finish the afternoon tea “series” here is the recipe for the scones that I served with strawberry jam and mascarpone (could not find traditional clotted cream anywhere). Here is the recipe for the scones: 2 3/4 cups flour2 teaspoons baking powder 3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup butter, cubed and cold 3/4 cup half and half1 egg for glazing.  Place flour, baking powder, sugar and butter and process until crumbly.  While processing drizzle in the cream until... View Article

Challah Braid (bread)

March 30, 2024

If you make Challah bread before the weekend it will be great for French toast for breakfast, it toasts beautifully, leftovers are good for bread pudding and it makes great croutons. The recipe could not be simpler. Put everything in a stand mixer with the dough hook and let the machine knead the dough until satiny and smooth. Let it rise once, shape and let rise again before baking at 350F. This is not the... View Article

Banana date muffins

March 22, 2024

Morning. Here is a quick and delish muffin recipe you can make in one bowl. Enjoy with a cup of morning tea or coffee. .In a bowl combine:1 banana, mashed1 cup soft dates, chopped2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla1/2 cup sugar1 1/2 cups AP flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon saltMix ingredients in order. Once you have added the flour do not overmix.  Spoon into 6 larger muffin cups. Bake at 350F about 20 -25 min or until done,... View Article

Pita bread

March 22, 2024

Don’t you love having foodie friends? They are the best. Earlier this week we spent a day with Beth at @giantsheadkitchen baking pita breads and ciabatta buns. Beth (medical doctor who love to bake) has a commercial kitchen attached to her house that many restaurants would envy. Her husband has a wood working shop next to it where he creates, among more complex projects, one of a kind intricately designed cutting boards you see in the image... View Article

Focaccia

February 3, 2022

Sourdough focaccia with 80% hydration. 500 g flour400 g water120 g levain15 g salt2 tablespoons olive oil.Combine flour, water and levain, let sit for 30-60 min. Add salt and oil and mix Rubaud method for 3 min every 45 min for 4 h. Transfer to a baking dish. Leave sitting at room temp until puffed nicely, a couple of hours. You can bake the same day or refrigerate and bake the next day but bring... View Article

Vegan oil free muffins

October 12, 2021

I love having muffins around for a quick snack or to enjoy with a cup of something. These are guilt free muffins made with whole wheat flour and containing no animal products or oils. The recipe is a basic one to which you can add or incorporate whatever strikes your fancy. I have added fruit purees like apple sauce, diced apples, berries, chopped dates, chopped nut that I often caramelize first, mashed banana etc. You... View Article

Sourdough

September 2, 2021

Sourdough baking was a life changer in the kitchen. I have been baking sourdough breads with my own starter since the beginning of Covid and have not looked back. I has become a lifestyle. I am amazed at how resilient the starter is. I am not one for babying it too much yet it springs back to life whenever I call for it. I have two starters on the go, one made with white flour,... View Article