Baking

Ouch >_< - Jennifer Dittrich

owie! I've given myself those. do NOT pop blister. - RepoRat

The stupid part of this injury is that it happened because my dad asked me to take a picture of the biscuits so that he could see them (he was in the next room and didn't want to get up) and it happened as I got up close to the hot pan to take the photo. I am an idiot. - Katy S

Large pan has cooled and is now in the freezer (as is). I'll get it out Friday for the potluck. I cut up the other two, packaged up the pieces, and froze those. I tried a small piece, and I can't remember if this is what they're supposed to taste like or if they're slightly different. They're fine, just different. Then again, I used to eat these cold, so maybe I'll try a bite of semi-frozen blondie tomorrow. - Katy S

Everyone loved them, so I'm happy. - Katy S

I'm contemplating making this. I need to make a dessert for a retirement party and I know she likes lemon. - Katy S from Bookmarklet

Lemon chess is one of my favorites - haven't made it in a while. - Elizabeth Brown

This cake better be good, because it was more work than the booze cake. - Katy S

I'm making this for Easter. I'll also be making the angel food cake from scratch. - Katy S from Bookmarklet

Clearly, I should have started this sooner. This is a bit fiddly. - Katy S

"You know those really dense, chewy rounds of bread you can buy at artisan bread bakeries? Breads with a satiny, dark-brown crust, packed with fruit and nuts and, most of all, with incredible flavor from their long, slow rise? Believe it or not, you – yes, YOU – can make a loaf like this at home. With no particular talent, and no special equipment. Truth. “How can this be possible?” you say. “I’m not even a very good baker – let alone a bread baker.” Thankfully, you don’t have to be – so long as you’re willing to read and learn. Follow these directions, and I’ll show you how to make a loaf of delightfully dense artisan-style bread, chock full of dried cherries, toasted pecans, and dark chocolate. Bread that’s perfect for a smear of soft cheese; some jam or preserves; or simply enjoying all on its own, no enhancements needed." - John (bird whisperer) from Bookmarklet

My second attempt at this was much better, except that the crust got a little burned. The big difference was leaving it in the oven during the rising times. - John (bird whisperer)

Take two aspirin prior to eating ;) - Janet:#TeamMonique from FFHound!

You're welcome! I'm sure it would be awesome with other cheeses, too. - Katy S

#ooh - Julian

I baked it in my new toaster oven! - Katy S

Of course, after he had a slice, he said that it didn't taste the way he remembered it. I haven't made this in over a decade, so who knows what he actually remembered. - Katy S

Someone asked me: "how did you get the different colors?" I was all, "um...food coloring." - Katy S

Like sugar cookie or ? - Christina Pikas from iPhone

Nope, just a plain butter cookie. I've seen a couple online, just wondering folks have one they really love. - Mary Carmen

Butter spritz, any plain spritz recipe using butter will do. - Janet:#TeamMonique

Or, I could make something chocolatey. - Katy S

...wow! - WoH: Professor MOTHRA

That's very cool! You're a good sister :-) - Starmama from FFHound(roid)!

That cookie looks PISSED. - Hookuh Tinypants

I WANT THAT COOKIE. - Marie

How to Cook Everything - The Basics by Mark Bittman? - holly #ravingfangirl

Thanks! - Chelle Chelle Ro Ro

Hot Naked Dwarves! - SteVe C

Steve. - Pixie

What do we think - should I put some peppermint chips on some of the mocha crinkles, too? - Katy S

Necessary baking for tomorrow: panettone and finish the sugar cookies. I might still make caramels. Also, I might try out a cranberry orange bread recipe. On Monday I need to make my brother's ridiculous birthday cake (I haven't decided yet whether it will be 4 or 6 layers, and whether or not those layers will be round or square). At some point in time I need to work in a bundt cake, too. - Katy S

Something bundty. :^) - Friar Will

I hadn't considered that. - Katy S

"It's a wonder why soda bread isn't made year-round. With sweet raisins and grassy caraway seeds (and plenty of butter), this couldn't-be-simpler bread will see you through cold winter nights." - John (bird whisperer) from Bookmarklet

"Taking inspiration from my fellow fiber artists, my gingerbread cookies this year feature hand “stitching” instead of lots of piped icing. The beautiful thing about this project is that you need very few tools, zero specialty ingredients, and ANY cookie cutter will work. To get started, gather a couple of fine-tipped paintbrushes (no plastic bristles, though); a paint palette or plate; gel paste food coloring, and a wee nip of vodka. Oh, and your favorite cutout cookies." - Katy S from Bookmarklet

"Our recipe for Caribbean Rum Cake mimics the Tortuga rum cakes that are so famous down in the little latitudes. Tortuga rum cake is amazingly moist and complex and the recipe is a complete secret. Copy-cat recipes abound online, and by blending a hint of this one, and a touch of that one, we feel like we’ve come up with a real winner. Our taste testers here were bowled over by this cake. I will say it contains a FULL cup of rum total and could be NSFW (not safe for work) unless your office is pretty progressive." - Katy S from Bookmarklet

Found it another way--someone else posted it. http://labellecuisine.com/archive... - Chelle Chelle Ro Ro

I have a crumble recipe I swear by... - Heleninstitches

Thanks! I had forgotten about that. - Katy S

"Is it Christmas without this traditional tricolored Italian-American cookie? These beautiful chocolate-covered bars make the most of almond paste (not marzipan) and orange marmalade. To cut them neatly, use a long serrated knife and apply even pressure." - Derrick from Bookmarklet

These look great and festive but are a lot of work. Hrm. - Derrick

"Supersimple to make, these are basic thumbprint cookies—butter cookie dough with a dollop of jam in the center. What makes them unique is that three cookies—each with a different flavor filling—are baked with their round edges touching so they merge into one pretty triangle." - Derrick from Bookmarklet

Another holiday party option. - Derrick