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Farmhouse White Sandwich Bread
By broots
* To bake an even better loaf, you can reduce the amount of yeast to 1 Tablespoon (or even less)
- TO MAKE 3 LOAVES:
- 4 cups (1 lb, 4 oz / 566 grams) organic all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons* (17 grams) instant yeast
- 2 Tablespoons granulated or brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons safflower oil (or your favorite neutral oil, or melted butter)
- 4 cups (2 pounds / 908 grams) warm organic milk (or water), about 85° F
- 6 About 6 cups (1 lb, 13 oz / 825 grams) organic bread flour (or organic all-purpose flour)
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons (22 grams) salt
- TO MAKE 1 LOAF:
- 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 tblsp instant yeast
- scant tblsp granulated or brown sugar
- scant tblsp safflower oil or melted butter
- 1 1/3 cups warm milk or water, about 85ºF
- 2 cups bread flour
- 1/2 tblsp salt
Toaster Tarts
By broots
Directions Make the dough 1
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the work surface
- 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into chunks
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk
- For the filling
- 3/4 cup your favorite flavor jam (the author relies on sour cherry; we’re partial to rhubarb)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch, mixed with 1 teaspoon cold water
- 1 large egg, beaten with 1 teaspoon warm water
- For the glaze
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 2 teaspoons whole milk
- 2 teaspoons corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sprinkles (optional)
The Perfect Roast Potato ( English Style Roast Potatoes)
By broots
Parboil the potatoes in salted water for about 5 minutes
- 6 medium sized russet potatoes, peeled
Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream
By broots
In the bowl of a food processor, puree strawberries (cleaned, leaves removed) with 1/2 cup sugar until mixture is v...
- 1 pt fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups milk (pref. whole milk)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cups sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Recipe
By broots
French yogurt is astoundingly good and I suggest you use a good-quality, whole milk or Greek-style yogurt for best ...
- 1 pound (450g) strawberries, rinsed and hulled
- 2/3 cup (130g) sugar
- optional: 2 teaspoons vodka or kirsch
- 1 cup (240g) plain whole milk yogurt
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
French Canadian Tourte De Noel
By broots
The Canadiana Cookbook by Mme
- Filling:
- 2 to 3 lb. very lean pork, finely diced
- 4 small onions, chopped
- 4 cooked potatoes, diced
- 1-1/2 to 2 tsp. sage
- 1 tbsp. savory
- 1 tbsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 3 tbsp. flour
- Pastry:
- 4 tbsp. butter
- 4 tbsp. lard
- 1 egg, well beaten
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. dry savory
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 6 to 8 tbsp. ice water
Crispy Parmigiano Flatbread
By broots
This cheesy flatbread is so satisfyingly crunchy and easy to make that you will want to bake it regularly
- 2 envelopes active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Caramelized White Chocolate Ice Cream
By broots
Make sure the caramelized white chocolate is warm when you mix it with the cream
- 8 ounces (240g) caramelized white chocolate
- 1 cup (250ml) heavy cream
- 2 cups (500ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (100g) sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 5 large egg yolks
Puffed Apple Pancake
By broots
Sturdier fruits can be sautéed first and baked right into the pancake or set aside to be served on top
- 2 apples or pears (my current favorites are Jonagold and Cripps Pink)
- 1-2 Tbsp. canola oil
- 1-2 Tbsp. butter
- 1-2 Tbsp. sugar or honey
- Pinch cinnamon
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup milk
- Maple syrup or vanilla yogurt for serving (optional)
Crusty French Bread
By broots
mixed in a Bread Machine
- 1 cup lukewarm water
- 1-1/2 teaspoons shortening or butter
- 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3 + cups bread flour
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- Glaze: 1 egg white + 1 teaspoon water whisked together well.