I'm in a bread phase. I'm enjoying making and baking bread, which is a new thing for me. I usually shy away from the yeast - rest and proof - beat back - second proof - roll into something - and finally bake. It just...seems like a lot. And it is, but boy, fresh bread...it … Continue reading Orange Blossom Brioche Pull Apart Rolls
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One of the best things I’ve made: Celebration Puff
This is definitely one of the best things I've ever made. It's flaky, slightly sweet and perfectly savory. I'm at the VA right now, and I've had a little bit of time to let my mind wander on my off-call days and as it frequently does, my mind goes to food. What spices? What flavors? … Continue reading One of the best things I’ve made: Celebration Puff
Simple Pumpkin Toffee Bread
I walked into Trader Joe's yesterday and was immediately hit by a wave of orange. Pumpkin to be specific. Pumpkin waffles, pumpkin bread, pumpkin coffee, pumpkin body butter...the list goes on. I'm not the world's biggest fan of pumpkin flavored things. Don't get me wrong, I love pumpkin pie. But Pumpkin Spiced Lattes end up tasting...well, … Continue reading Simple Pumpkin Toffee Bread
Dark Chocolate, Hazelnut, and Orange Zest Biscotti
My mom used to buy these giant biscotti containers from Costco, and she would have one with a bowl of tea. I've never been much of a candy eater, but I did love pastries and baked sweets. So while I would ignore the piles of Halloween candy, I would always sneak into the kitchen, open … Continue reading Dark Chocolate, Hazelnut, and Orange Zest Biscotti
Rosemary Cheddar Soda Bread
I don't make bread frequently. It's not that I don't like bread, I do though I'm not going to lie, mostly as a medium for butter consumption rather than for the sake of eating bread. But sometimes you see something, realize you have all the ingredients for it, and you want it, covered in butter, … Continue reading Rosemary Cheddar Soda Bread
The Clumsy Cook 