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March 27, 2024

Bready or Not: Raspberry-Chocolate Chip Mini Loaves

These Raspberry-Chocolate Chip Mini Loaves are an easy make-ahead breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Use fresh or frozen raspberries–I used frozen!

Bready or Not: Raspberry-Chocolate Chip Mini Loaves

I have a Pampered Chef Stoneware loaf pan that I swore I’d use more often because I bothered to haul the big thing from Arizona. It has spaces for four small loaves. This recipe can be made with that kind of pan, or use 8 1/2 by 4 1/2-inch disposable pans. The individual pans, with a tasty baked treat inside, are great for gift-giving!

Bready or Not: Raspberry-Chocolate Chip Mini Loaves

Use any kinds of chocolate chips with this recipe, or a mix. Flavor-wise, I’d prefer white chocolate here, but brown chips or chunks certainly look better for pictures.

Bready or Not: Raspberry-Chocolate Chip Mini Loaves

Modified from a muffin recipe at King Arthur Flour.

PrintBready or Not: Raspberry-Chocolate Chip Mini LoavesMake mini loaves packed with fruit and chocolate that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert! Modified from King Arthur Flour.Course Breakfast, Dessert, SnackKeyword chocolate, mini loaves, quick bread, raspberriesServings 8 half loavesAuthor Beth CatoEquipmentMini loaf pan with four spaces or 4-count 8 1/2 by 4 1/2 disposable pansnonstick sprayIngredientsTopping1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup white sugar1/4 teaspoon cinnamonpinch salt3 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extractBatter8 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted3/4 cup milk or half & half2 large eggs1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 cup chocolate chips any kind1 cup raspberries fresh or frozen3/4 cup white sugar1 Tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon saltInstructionsPreheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease the loaf pans.Make the toppingMix the topping ingredients together until the mixture is very moist and crumbly. Set aside. If the kitchen is warm, place the bowl in the fridge.Make the loavesIn a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk or half & half, and eggs.Measure the flour into a large bowl. Into separate bowls, place the chocolate chips and the raspberries. Add a generous scoop of flour to the chocolate chips and toss them to coat. Repeat with the raspberries. This coating will help them to resist sinking in the batter.To the remaining flour, add the sugar, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry. Fold in the chocolate chips, followed by the raspberries.Divide the batter evenly among the loaf pans. Sprinkle the topping over each loaf to cover, pressing it in slightly to help it adhere.Bake for 25 to 35 minutes; separated pans may cook faster. When done, they should be browned across the top and pass the toothpick test in the middle. Cool for 30 minutes. If using a large pan with four mini loaves inside it, run a sharp knife around the edges of each divot and then carefully tip the loaves onto a pan or counter. Set them on a rack to completely cool.Store loaves in a sealed container at room temperature or freeze soon after making. Eat at room temperature or warmed in the microwave.OM NOM NOM!
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Published on March 27, 2024 04:00

March 20, 2024

Bready or Not: Mini Focaccia for Two

This Mini Focaccia recipe creates the perfect serving amount for two people to use as a side with a nice meal!

Bready or Not: Mini Focaccia for Two

One blessing/curse of most bread recipes is that they can make a lot of bread. This can be problematic if a person has limited freezer space or simply doesn’t want leftovers.

Bready or Not: Mini Focaccia for Two

Let this recipe come to the rescue. It uses only about a cup of flour to create a small, thin loaf, the perfect size for, say, a yeast bread side for a date night or for one person to even use as a treat for a meal or two.

Bready or Not: Mini Focaccia for Two

I completely rewrote this recipe from a poorly written, confusing one that I found online.

PrintBready or Not: Mini Focaccia for TwoNeed a small focaccia loaf to feed a couple people as a supper side dish? This is the recipe for you! A food scale is a must, as all ingredients are done by weight measurements for precise results.Course BreadCuisine ItalianKeyword yeast breadServings 2Author Beth CatoEquipmentfood scalebench knife or spatulatowel or plastic wraploaf panIngredients120 grams all-purpose flour or bread flour3 grams kosher salt5 grams white sugar90 grams warm water 90-110 degrees3 grams active yeast10 grams extra virgin olive oil plus about 2 Tablespoons for panItalian seasoning or pizza seasoningflaked sea saltInstructionsIn a medium bowl, stir together flour, salt, and sugar. Pour the warm water into the middle. Sprinkle yeast on top and wait a minute for it to begin to bloom. Add oil, then mix dough together.Use a bench knife or spatula to begin folding the dough over, turning the bowl to knead from different angles. Dough will be very sticky. Work it until it can form a small ball.Cover dough with a towel or plastic wrap and let rise for 15 minutes.Using a damp hand or the bench knife, knead the bread, folding it over repeatedly until it begins to tighten.Cover again to rest for 15 minutes.Knead again using the same method. It may still be somewhat sticky, but the dough's texture should be smooth.Add about 1 Tablespoon of olive oil to the loaf pan. Use fingertips to rub it across bottom and sides. Transfer the dough to the pan. Use already-oiled fingers to stretch it out toward the sides of the pan, but don’t expect it to make contact.Cover pan and let dough rise. After about 30 minutes, oil fingers again and push and stretch dough with fingertips to reach the sides and corners of the pan. It's okay if fingertips touch the bottom or tear the dough; it'll rise again. Cover pan again to rise for another 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.Right before putting the focaccia in the oven, drizzle more oil over the top. If desired, add a sprinkling of herb seasoning and a sprinkle of flaked salt.Bake for about 20 minutes, until the top is a nice golden brown. Pull pan from oven. Carefully tip the bread out onto a cutting board and let cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing.Enjoy right away. Leftovers, if there are any, can be stored in a sealed bag and reheated later.OM NOM NOM!
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Published on March 20, 2024 04:00

March 13, 2024

Bready or Not Original: Custard/Pudding Powder Chocolate Chip Cookies Redux

These Custard/Powder Chocolate Chip Cookie are made with a recipe I first featured back in 2015. It’s time to revisit it!

Bready or Not Original: Custard/Pudding Powder Chocolate Chip Cookies Redux

Custard powder isn’t common in the States. It’s very much a British/Canadian thing. Bird’s Custard Powder, in particular, is an important kitchen item. However, if you don’t have a canister of Bird’s available–or it’s prohibitively expensive–you can buy good ol’ instant vanilla pudding powder and use it instead.

Bready or Not Original: Custard/Pudding Powder Chocolate Chip Cookies Redux

This recipe makes a huge batch of cookies–about 80, if using a small scoop. Therefore, I find this recipe is a good opportunity to divide the dough and freeze half for later.

Bready or Not Original: Custard/Pudding Powder Chocolate Chip Cookies Redux

Whatever your pudding powder of choice, give these a try. Live deliciously.

PrintBready or Not Original: Custard/Pudding Powder Chocolate Chip Cookies ReduxCustard powder or pudding powder in the dough creates a vanilla-rich cookie that will make your taste buds sing. A Bready or Not Original.Course Dessert, SnackCuisine British, CanadianKeyword chocolate, cookies, custard powderServings 80 cookiesAuthor Beth CatoIngredients1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks) room temperature1 cup white sugar1 cup brown sugar packed2 large eggs room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour6 Tablespoons custard powder or instant vanilla pudding powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt11 ounces chocolate chips 1 bagInstructionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.In a large bowl, cream together the butter and both sugars. Mix in the eggs, one at a time, and the vanilla extract.In another bowl, stir together the flour, custard/pudding powder, baking soda, and salt. Slowly blend the dry ingredients with the butter mix. Add the chocolate chips.Use a large cookie scoop or spoon to place dough onto cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool on sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely.Store in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 3 days.OM NOM NOM!
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Published on March 13, 2024 04:00

March 6, 2024

Bready or Not: Berry Butter Cake

Cake is good. This Berry Butter Cake, loaded with fruit, is very good.

Bready or Not: Berry Butter Cake

This cake features a tender, moist crumb that provides a delicious cushion for things like strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries. It’s not fancy.

Bready or Not: Berry Butter Cake

I modified this a lot from Bake from Scratch Magazine, adjusting some ingredients and other directions. The bake time was way too long, for starters. I was also perturbed that they call for vanilla extract in the glaze, but obviously used clear vanilla extract for their picture, because using regular extract muddies the glaze.

Bready or Not: Berry Butter Cake

This cake is great to freeze and thaw later, even weeks later. It stores beautifully sealed up in the fridge or at room temperature.

PrintBready or Not: Berry Butter CakeThis buttery-fresh is a single layer loaded with berries of your choice, fresh or frozen! Greatly modified from Bake from Scratch July/August 2023.Author Beth CatoEquipment9-inch springform panparchment papernonstick sprayIngredientsCake:3/4 cup unsalted butter softened1 cup white sugar1/2 cup brown sugar packed2 large eggs room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda3/4 cup buttermilk or soured milk, see noteFruit:1 3/4 cups fresh or frozen berries such as raspberries, strawberries, or blueberries (210 grams)2 Tablespoons all-purpose flourVanilla Glaze:3/4 cup confectioners' sugar plus more if needed1 Tablespoon milk or half & half, plus more if needed1/2 teaspoon clear vanilla extractInstructionsPreheat oven at 350-degrees. Prepare springform pan by cutting a piece of parchment paper to fit inside. Use nonstick spray on interior of pan, then place cut parchment inside and spray again.Beat together butter and both sugars until they are light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla.In a separate bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter bowl alternatively with the buttermilk/soured milk. Scrape the bottom of the bowl a few times.In another bowl, stir the flour into the fruit to coat it. Reserving 1/4 cup of fruit, fold most of it into the batter. Spread batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle the reserved fruit over the top.Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, until the cake looks golden brown and the middle passes the toothpick test. Let it cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then pop open the springform ring to remove it. Let cake cool completely on rack.Combine glaze ingredients in a bowl until they are smooth. Add more confectioners’ sugar or milk, if necessary, to achieve a thick but good consistency for drizzling. Immediately drizzle across the top of the cake. Let set at least 20 minutes before slicing in.Cake keeps well in sealed container at room temperature for up to 3 days. It can also be frozen in individual slices for weeks or kept in fridge.OM NOM NOM!NotesMake soured milk by pouring about a Tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar in a liquid measuring cup, then add milk or half & half to reach the 3/4 cup line required by this recipe. Let it sit about 10 minutes. It should start to thicken and curdle. Add all of that acidic goodness to the batter.
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Published on March 06, 2024 04:00

February 28, 2024

Bready or Not Original: Air Fryer Maple Roasted Nuts

Pardon me, have you heard that air fryers are awesome? Yeah, yeah, I won’t go for the hard sell, but I do love my air fryer, and it sure makes these Maple Roasted Nuts quick and convenient.

Bready or Not Original: Air Fryer Maple Roasted Nuts

This is a good recipe if you want to prepare nuts for a sports game or any kind of gathering–or if, like me, you enjoy having some lightly-sweet nuts along with cheese.

Bready or Not Original: Air Fryer Maple Roasted Nuts

If you’d like, substitute honey for the maple syrup. I imagine something like agave syrup might work, too, but I haven’t tried that. I know maple sugar can be expensive or hard to find offline, but fortunately brown sugar makes for a good substitute for that, too.

PrintBready or Not Original: Air Fryer Maple Roasted NutsThese roasted nuts are easy to make in the air fryer. They are lightly sweet and perfect. Use any kind of whole nuts you want, just make the amount equal 2 cups.Course AppetizerKeyword cashews, maple, pecansAuthor Beth CatoEquipmentair fryerparchment paperIngredients1 cup whole pecans1 cup whole cashews1 Tablespoon butter melted1 Tablespoon maple syrup1/2 teaspoon salt1 Tablespoon maple sugar or brown sugarInstructionsLine the air fryer tray with parchment paper cut to fit, then place tray on top.Place the nuts in a large bowl. Pour the butter over the top, followed by the maple syrup and salt. Stir the nuts to coat. Place them spread out on the mesh tray.Air fry at 325-degrees for about 5 to 6 minutes or until they begin to smell toasted, stirring one halfway through. They should look browned at the end. While they are cooking, pull out another small cookie sheet or plate, putting more parchment on it if desired; this will be a surface on which the nuts will cool.When the nuts are done, pull them from the air fryer and carefully transfer them to the fresh cookie sheet. Let them cool for about 10 minutes, then sprinkle maple sugar on top, stirring to coat. Enjoy immediately, or place in a sealed container at room temperature to eat over the next month.OM NOM NOM!
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February 21, 2024

Bready or Not Original: Berry Scones

These Berry Scones are a delicious way to use fresh or frozen fruit to create a batch of baked goods for breakfast.

Bready or Not: Berry Scones

I love scones but I hadn’t made this recipe in over 10 years. Arizona is not a good place to get locally grown fresh fruit like strawberries and raspberries. Soon after we moved to Minnesota, fresh strawberries came into season AND I won a gallon-sized bag of frozen raspberries in my first horticultural club meeting.

Bready or Not: Berry Scones

I needed ways to utilize my new bounty. I reworked this old recipe, reducing the fruit amount and adding white chocolate chips. That extra sweet kick really elevates the fruit!

Bready or Not: Berry Scones PrintBready or Not Original: Berry SconesThese Berry Scones are a perfect breakfast, delicious at room temperature or warmed in the microwave. They can be frozen after baking, making this is a convenient make-ahead recipe. Don’t thaw the fruit if it’s frozen or it’ll be mushy and juicy. Use only fresh or frozen fruit.Course BreakfastCuisine BritishKeyword chocolate, raspberries, scones, strawberriesAuthor Beth CatoEquipmentcookie sheet or scone pannonstick sprayIngredientsScones:1/2 cup strawberries or raspberries (fresh or frozen) about 3oz3 Tablespoons white sugar separated2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt6 Tablespoons unsalted butter2/3 cup milk or almond milk1/2 cup white chocolate chipsTopping:1 Tablespoon coarse or white sugar optionalInstructionsPreheat oven at 400 degrees. Lightly grease a cookie sheet or line with parchment paper, or use a scone pan.Use kitchen shears or a knife to cut the fruit into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle fruit with 1/2 tablespoon sugar; set aside to macerate.Combine remaining sugar with flour, baking powder and salt. Add butter, using a pastry cutter or a fork to cut it in. Don’t completely mix in butter, but leave some pea-sized pieces throughout. Stir in milk. Fold in the white chocolate chips followed by the berries.Flour hands to coat. Gently knead and turn the dough to incorporate the dry bits from the bottom of the bowl. Sprinkle dough with extra flour if it’s too sticky to work with.If using a cookie sheet for baking, pat the dough into a circle 3/4 inch thick. If any berries peek out, push them into dough. Cut circle into 6-8 wedges (or smaller), then transfer wedges to the cookie sheet, leaving at least 1/2 inch of space between them; they will spread. Alternatively, press handfuls of dough into a scone pan, filling each empty space to the end to create even pieces. Sprinkle the tops with coarse or white sugar, if desired.Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until the tops are beginning to brown. Remove them from pan. Scones can be eaten immediately, or will keep in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Freeze them to enjoy later.OM NOM NOM!
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Published on February 21, 2024 04:00

February 14, 2024

Bready or Not: Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

If you’re in need of a small-scale dessert for just a couple of people (hey, it is Valentine’s Day as I post this), this Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie is perfect.

Bready or Not: Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

You’ll need a 6-inch cast iron skillet or cake pan for this recipe. I have the former.

Bready or Not: Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

This is a treat best enjoyed while it’s warm. Therefore, let the big cookie cool enough so you won’t get burned, and then dig in. If you want to make this even more luxurious, add some scoops of ice cream in the middle and eat everything with spoons!

Bready or Not: Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Modified from Bake from Scratch July/August 2023.

PrintBready or Not: Chocolate Chip Skillet CookieThis small-scale treat is perfect as a sweet treat for a small family or as a date night dessert for two adults. This is the kind of dish where you don’t expect to have leftovers–but if you do, they are best served warmed. Modified from Bake from Scratch July/August 2023.Course DessertCuisine AmericanKeyword chocolate, cookiesServings 2Author Beth CatoEquipment6-inch cast iron skillet or 6-inch cake pannonstick spraysmall saucepanIngredients1/4 cup unsalted butter2 Tablespoons white sugar2 Tablespoons brown sugar packed1 large egg yolk1 Tablespoon milk or half& half1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 cup chocolate chips whatever kind you wantflaked sea salt and coarse sugar for optional toppingInstructionsPreheat oven at 350-degrees. Prepare the pan by using nonstick spray or some extra butter to coat.In a small saucepan, melt the butter on medium heat, stirring often. The butter will foam and then turn brown after 6 to 8 minutes. Set aside to cool for at least 10 minutes.In a mixing bowl, combine browned butter, both sugars, egg yolk, milk, and vanilla. Add the flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Fold in the chocolate chips. If desired, add a sprinkle of flaked sea salt and coarse sugar on top.Bake until the edges are brown and the middle is no longer gooey, about 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for 15 to 20 minutes before digging in, but it is ideally eaten while it's still warm.OM NOM NOM!
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February 7, 2024

Bready or Not: Lemonade-Like Cookies

It’s February (how did that happen?), but these brightly-flavored Lemon-Lake Cookies will add some sunshine to your day, no matter when you make them.

Bready or Not: Lemonade-Like Cookies

These are not fancy cookies. They are fairly straightforward to make. The only real “extra” bit is etching the lemon effect onto the cookies. I found it annoying that the example picture in Allrecipes Magazine, where I found the original recipe, showed the cookies when they were unglazed, hence the lemon effect is quite bold.

Bready or Not: Lemonade-Like Cookies

The reality is that the glaze fills in many of the lines and holes, making the etching much more subtle. It is still visible, though (if you impress the lines and dots enough).

Bready or Not: Lemonade-Like Cookies

PrintBready or Not: Lemonade-Like CookiesThese shaped cookies contain a refreshing lemon flavor to brighten your day, no matter what time of year you make them! The etched pattern will be subtle once the glaze is on, but is still worthwhile. Modified from Allrecipes Magazine.Course DessertKeyword cookies, lemonAuthor Beth CatoEquipmentzesterjuicerparchment paperRolling Pinplastic wrap2-inch cookie cutterskewer or chopstickpastry brushIngredientsDough1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks) cut into thin slices1/2 cup white sugar1 lemon1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon lemon extract2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour plus more for surfaceGlaze1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 to 3 Tablespoons lemon juiceInstructionsZest the lemon. Cut lemon in half and squeeze out juice. Set aside zest and juice.Preheat oven at 300-degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.Place butter, white sugar, lemon zest, salt, and vanilla in a bowl, stirring together until the butter starts to soften and the ingredients come together. Add flour, mixing until buttery crumbs form. Use hands to press dough together into a ball.Lightly flour a flat work surface. Set the dough there and press it into a 1/2-inch thick disk. Place a long stretch of plastic wrap on top and roll the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut dough with cookie cutter, placing rounds slightly spaced out on prepared sheet. Reroll dough scraps cut out more rounds until it’s all basically shaped.If desired, etch a lemon-like effect. Use a sharp knife to form decorative lines atop cookies, pressing in the blade to form 8 triangular wedges on each; make sure to only press into the top of the dough, not all the way through. Use a skewer or chopstick to add decorative holes near the tip of each wedge, creating an effect like a lemon seed.Bake cookies until they are light brown around the wedges, 22 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool completely, but reserve the parchment and pan for the glazing.Return cookies to cooled pan. Mix together the confectioners’ sugar and 2 tablespoons lemon juice, adding more if needed to form a thick but spreadable glaze. Use a pastry brush to apply a layer of glaze to each cookie, adding an extra layer, if desired, with any leftover glaze after the initial coat. Let cookies stand for 30 minutes to an hour, until glaze is set. Pack cookies into a sealed container. Store at room temperature.OM NOM NOM!
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Published on February 07, 2024 04:00

January 31, 2024

Bready or Not: Cherry-Almond Bakewell Tart

Bakewell Tarts are classic British pastries. This version, modified from Bake from Scratch Magazine, uses store-bought preserves (I used Bonne Maman) with everything else from scratch.

Bready or Not: Cherry-Almond Bakewell Tart

If you’re in America, you’re not likely to find a Bakewell Tart unless you’re near a big city bakery; as for me, I’ve never found it for sale in the US, and I’d probably scream in delight if I came across it. I made a pointed effort to get slices more than once during my 2019 trip to the UK.

Bready or Not: Cherry-Almond Bakewell Tart

Not gonna lie, this is a dessert that takes some work. The pâte sucrée, the crust, can be done ahead of time, and that helps to space out the labor. The filling, which is a frangipane, needs to not only be mixed, but piped into the crust to help it form a consistent layer.

Bready or Not: Cherry-Almond Bakewell Tart

And of course, at the end, the tart needs a nice sweet drizzle that looks gorgeous and amps up the flavor, too. This is really the ultimate special occasion breakfast or dessert.

Bready or Not: Cherry-Almond Bakewell Tart

There are two recipes included here: the pâte sucrée and the full assemblage of the Bakewell Tart.

PrintBready or Not: Pâte SucréePâte Sucrée is a pastry crust that can be used for a Bakewell Tart and other desserts. It needs to chill in the fridge for at least an hour. This makes one 9-inch crust. Recipe modified from Bake from Scratch July/August 2023.Author Beth CatoIngredients1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick) softened1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1 large egg room temperature2 cups all-purpose flourInstructionsIn a stand mixer or by hand. beat together butter, sugar, and salt until they are pale and creamy. Add the egg. Gradually beat in the flour until just combined, scraping the bottom of the bowl a few times.Shape the dough into a flat disk and encase in plastic wrap. Place in the fridge for an least an hour, but overnight is preferred. Dough can be refrigerated for up to a week or can be frozen for up to 2 months. If frozen, thaw in fridge before using. PrintBready or Not: Cherry-Almond Bakewell TartA Bakewell Tart is a classic British dessert. This is a time-consuming recipe, but the result is an absolute show-stopper. Modified from Bake from Scratch July/August 2023.Course Breakfast, DessertCuisine BritishKeyword almond, cherriesAuthor Beth CatoEquipmentRolling Pinparchment paper9-inch tart pan with removable platepie weightspastry brushpastry bag or freezer quart baguneven spatulaIngredientsTart1 pâte sucrée1 large egg white lightly beaten1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick) room temperature1/2 cup white sugar2 large eggs room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon almond extract1 cup almond flour sifted to remove clumps2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour3/4 cup cherry preservesTopping1/4 cup sliced almonds1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 Tablespoon milk or half & halfInstructionsForm the crustIf the pâte sucrée is quite firm from chilling, let it set at room temperature for about 20 minutes to make it more pliable. Use a rolling pin to roll it into a 12-inch circle, about 1/8-inch thick.Remove the base of the tart pan and trace the shape onto parchment paper. Cut paper to fit in bottom of pan and apply baking spray. Carefully transfer dough to pan, but if it falls apart, that’s okay–press it into an even layer across the bottom of the pan and up the fluted sides. Use a knife to cut excess dough from the top edge. Use a fork to dock the bottom of the pan, stabbing it here and there across the whole surface. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes.Bake the crustPreheat oven at 325-degrees.Top the dough with a large piece of parchment paper, with ends extending over the sides. Add pie weights to fill the basin.Bake the crust for about 15 minutes. Carefully lift with the parchment and weights, setting on another pan to cool. Brush the bottom of the pan with the egg white. Continue baking for another 15 minutes; the base should look dry with the dough lightly browned. Set aside to cool completely as the filling is made. Increase oven temperature to 350-degrees.Make the frangipaneBeat the butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. Scrape the bottom of the bowl a few times to make sure everything is mixed. Add eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla, salt, and almond extract. Scrape bottom and sides of bowl. Gradually mix in both flours until just combined.Spoon frangipane into a pastry bag or a freezer quart bag. Cut off the tip.Use an uneven spatula to spread the cherry preserves over the bottom crust. Pipe the frangipane over the preserves. Use a clean uneven spatula to smooth it into an even layer. Sprinkle sliced almonds on top.Bake until frangipane is set and golden, about 30 minutes. Let cool about 20 minutes before removing the outer ring of the pan. Let tart cool completely on rack.Add drizzleIn a small bowl, stir together confectioners’ sugar and milk. Spoon into a pastry bag or freezer quart bag and snip off a tiny corner. Pipe glaze back and forth over tart. Let glaze set, about 20 minutes, then dig in. Store wrapped up or in sealed container in fridge for up to 4 days.OM NOM NOM!
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Published on January 31, 2024 04:00

January 29, 2024

$2.49 ebook sale on A THOUSAND RECIPES is almost over!

$2.49 ebook sale on A Thousand Recipes for Revenge

A Thousand Recipes for Revenge‘s ebook has been on sale for $2.49 for the month of January. The month is almost done, alas, and that means the sale will also end. The second book in the duology just came out, too, which means you can read them back to back! No worries about months of wait as you wonder what happens next to Ada and Solenn!

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Published on January 29, 2024 04:00