Kouign Amann
Posted: January 22, 2009 Filed under: bread, cake, caramel, sugar 16 Comments »
I was browsing blogs today, as I often do looking for a project. Actually, I was looking for a cake recipe for Jaos’ upcoming 30th birthday. (On that note, if anyone has a TO DIE FOR carrot cake or chocolate cake recipe, please leave in comments!) Instead, I found this interesting cake made by David Lebovitz. I had never heard of a Kouign Amann before, but you all know that I am anything but worldly. I decided to go right ahead and tackle it. I started at 12:30 and it came out of the oven at 4:22. So, be prepared to spend some time on it. David has easy directions to follow, as well as, some tips that you should follow. His pictures really save the day. Im an idiot when it comes to these fancier recipes.
I tasted it after cooling a few minutes. Buttery, caramelly..and then when taking some from the middle… holy yeast! I was kind of shocked at the seriously strong yeast flavor. But, I liked it, I more than like it. It came out sort of a cakey/bready texture in the middle. Im not sure if thats how it is supposed to be, but thats what I got. I’ll make this again. While the oldest boys didnt like it, the baby did. And I havent been able to stop picking at the edges.
Check out the recipe here. Thanks David!
Slacking this week…
Posted: January 13, 2009 Filed under: everyday 12 Comments »I just don’t like stuff in my cornbread. I just don’t. And yeah, technically I could have left that stuff out, but I dont really like sweet cornbread either. I like the plain dry cornbread made in a skillet like my Gram Kennedy would make. Thats it. No funny business.
And unfortunately, I do not have another recipe to share either. I baked lemon-lime bars, a praline cake and triple chocolate cookies, but took photos of none.
So there ya go. Go check out all the fab cornbread muffins from the TWD blogroll. They won’t diappoint you like I have.
Sidenote: My brother is bringing BFMHTY back to me this week. I accidentally left it at my Grams at Xmas. Ive been lost without it! I didnt realize how much I use that book until it wasn’t here.
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Tuesdays with Dorie: French Pear Tart
Posted: January 6, 2009 Filed under: everyday 48 Comments »Okay, this is supposed to be a pear tart. But, I only had apples on hand, forgetting to pick up pears at the store. However, we arent reeaally pear people. So, it all worked out. YAY!
The recipe for this week was picked by Dorie herself. She is our host this week. If you had told me last year at this time that Id be heading a group of nearly 400 people who ALL adore Dorie’s Baking From My Home to Yours, I would have laughed my ass off. Oh how much can change in a year. I have made such great friends in the past year while leading this group. And it wouldnt be right of me to celebrate TWD’s 1 Year Anniversary without thanking them. Nikki, Clara, Holly, Jaime, Caitlin, Erin and Shari. You guys have been around for the long haul, which makes me adore you all. You’ve helped me more than I could ever really tell you. Thank you, thank you, thank you. And of course I need to thank Dorie. She has been so incredible to not only me, but the entire group. I am so grateful her support, kindness and assistance as we continue to bake our way through her fab book.
I loved this tart. I loved it. I am ashamed to say that I ate more than I would admit. Its that tasty. The only change I made was using apples rather than pears. I followed the rest of the recipe to a T. It was rather simple to make, assemble and eat. I will definitely make this tart again and again. And I am so thankful that Dorie chose it, because I can honestly say I would not have made it otherwise! I love this group for that very reason.
Happy Anniversary to all my fellow TWD bakers! Thanks for all you do to make this group such a fun hobby. You can check out all the tarts from the TWD blogroll. And please go check out Dorie’s blog for the recipe. Its so worth it. Thanks again Dorie for everything!!!
