Stella Parks's Blog, page 6
April 17, 2019
10 Supermarket Chocolate Chips for Better Cookies and Pancakes
It's hard to make your chocolate chip cookies stand out when every baker grabs the same bag of chips. A mix-and-match approach, incorporating several brands of chocolate chips into a custom blend, will make your cookies truly unique. Here are 10 good chip options, all easily found online if not in your supermarket, to get you started.
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April 11, 2019
How to Clean Candy (and Other Sticky Stuff) From a Pot
Most bakers know that boiling water is the easiest way to clean up candy-coated pots and pans, but ingredients like milk, cream, and coffee work just as well, infusing them with an extra layer of flavor that can take desserts such as ice cream, panna cotta, or chocolate cream pie to the next level.
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April 9, 2019
No Dairy, No Problem: Chocolate Olive Oil Cake
Olive oil and whole wheat flour may give this dairy-free chocolate cake a wholesome vibe, but its flavor is as rich and satisfying as your favorite devil's food. It comes together in just a few moments, no mixer required, making it an easy weeknight dessert.
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April 4, 2019
How to Make a Paper Piping Bag
With a step-by-step video, photos of the process, and detailed written instructions, we've demystified the process of making a paper piping bag, once and for all!
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March 28, 2019
Turn 100% Whole Wheat Bread Into a Hearty Multigrain Loaf
This hearty multigrain loaf starts with a 100% whole wheat dough, loaded with rolled oats, chia, flax, and wheat germ. It bakes up light and chewy, not crumbly, with a nibby crunch—perfect for your morning toast or favorite sandwich.
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Turn 100% Whole Wheat Bread Into a Hearty, Multigrain Loaf
This hearty, multigrain loaf starts with a 100% whole wheat dough, loaded with rolled oats, chia, flax, and wheat germ. It bakes up light and chewy, not crumbly, with a nibby crunch—perfect for your morning toast or favorite sandwich.
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March 27, 2019
How to Make the Ultimate Chewy, Glossy, Fudgy Vegan Brownies
With all the flavor and richness of Dutch cocoa, dark chocolate, and cocoa butter instead of oil, these vegan brownies taste as good as they look.
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March 22, 2019
Just Add Milk and an Egg for the Easiest Homemade Pancake Mix
A food processor makes this homemade pancake mix a snap, and thanks to refined coconut oil it can sit on the shelf for months on end. When you're ready for breakfast, all you need to make light and fluffy pancakes is a splash of milk and an egg—no whipping required!
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March 20, 2019
How to Make Vibrant, Flavorful Fruit Frostings
When it comes to flavored frostings, just say no to watery fresh fruit pur��e, and reach for freeze-dried fruit instead. It has the same fresh taste, but none of the water, adding a concentrated dose of color and flavor color to any buttercream.
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March 15, 2019
Brown Butter and Toasted Sugar Make Vanilla Cake Anything But Plain
This bold vanilla layer cake is backed by the richness of brown butter and toasty depth of caramelized sugar. It tastes like a classic white cake, rich and moist, and big enough to feed a crowd—the perfect choice for any celebration.
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