Tag Archives: gluten development
Coconut Tuiles
At a recent gathering with friends, I mused about the possibility that cooking is mostly about caramelization. Certainly, this is true with baking. The golden crust on a baguette – caramelization. The color of a croissant – caramelization. Any well-baked … Continue reading
5 Tips for Making Cookies
If you’re like me, you’re racing toward Christmas on Saturday, trying to complete your holiday baking. It really can get a little crazy this time of year – but it’s so much fun! And what a great time to try … Continue reading
The Pie Crust Survival Guide: Make Your Best Pie Crust
It’s the Monday before Thanksgiving and you’re stressing about the pies you will be baking for Thursday’s feast. You’re considering buying your pies instead of making them because the crust never comes out right. Or you might be planning to … Continue reading
Flour Power
It’s a cheesy title, I know. But you have to get a little cheesy before you approach a baking topic as serious as flour. One of the most often-asked questions I hear in Pastry Craft classes is, “Does it really … Continue reading
Bread Day
We’ve had some cool, cloudy days lately. It was time to make some bread. I don’t bake bread in the summer. Firing up the oven to 550 degrees when it’s already hot outside is just not inviting. I usually save … Continue reading
