Pecan Sticky Buns

by Jenn on May 15, 2012

This week the Bakers made Pecan Sticky Buns.

They tasted good, although I tend to favor Sticky Buns with frosting/glaze on top!

All in all they were not difficult to make, and I’m sure they will be eaten again in my house!

To get more information check out Lynn or Nicole’s blogs.

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Hungarian Shortbread

by Jenn on May 1, 2012

This week the bakers made Hungarian Shortbread from Baking With Julia.

This recipe was unique to me, as it called the baker to freeze the dough, then grate it into the baking pan. I’ve never done this before. I spent about 10 seconds grating it with my box grater before deciding to use the tools I have, and pushing the rest through my salad shooter :) that was a much quicker, easier option!

Due to time constraints, I used rhubarb jelly instead of making my own.

The recipe also called the baker to sift powdered sugar on the shortbread just after coming of t of the oven. About half the powdered sugar I sifted melted, the other half remained in its powdered sugar state. I loved this. The melted powdered sugar created an amazing glaze. I’m a sucker for a yummy glaze!

The entire thing tasted great, and was little work. I have no doubt I’ll make it again and again. It would lend well to many different fillings, depending on the time of year.

Head over to Lynette of 1SmallKitchen, or Cher of The Not So Exciting Adventures of a Dabbler for more information or the recipe.

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Lemon Loaf

April 17, 2012

  This week the bakers made a Lemon Loaf. This was a nice lemony bread (though I think of it as cake!). I stuck to the recipe, and it was a hit in our home. I’m sure I will make it again. Next time I think it would be paired nicely with a sweet lemon [...]

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Pizza Rustica

April 3, 2012

This week the bakers made Pizza Rustica from the Baking with Julia book. I absolutely loved the crust for this pizza. It was sweet yummyness. It went well with the pizza, and would go well as a sweet dessert crust as well. It had a very cookie like taste & texture. I don’t eat pork, [...]

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Nom Nom

April 2, 2012

Nom Nom Nom…. This Little guy, must be going through a growth spurt. I kid not, every time I turn around this toddler {I finally admit he’s a toddler, not a “baby”} is looking for something else to eat. Really, he never fills up! Maybe it’s normal, but I don’t remember Caden going through a stage [...]

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Irish Soda Bread

March 20, 2012

Today the bakers made Irish Soda Bread.  This bread was EASY to make! 4 ingredients, one bowl. I should have allowed my 3 year old to do most of it, because I think he could have, and he really would have enjoyed the process! That being said, unless there is a school project or something, [...]

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State of the Family

March 11, 2012

It seems I’ve been posting more baking projects than anything else! It is true, although I don’t post everything, we have been baking a LOT around here. I get that way. I take up a certain project and keep going with it. Lately it’s been baking sweets. It really ought to get back to sewing, [...]

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Rugelach & Lekvar

March 6, 2012

This week the bakers made Rugelach from Baking With Julia. The recipe set to make a LOT of Rugelach, so as another baker suggested, I cut the recipe in half. I opted to also make my own Apricot Lekvar, which the recipe for is also in the book Baking With Julia. Again, I also cut [...]

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Chocolate Truffle Tartlets

February 21, 2012

This week the Tuesdays with Dorie Bakers made the Chocolate Truffle Tartlets from the Baking with Julia book. This was my first time making any sort of tart, and I have to say the dough really worried me. As a newbie to baking I was worried enough about the dough, but this dough seemed especially [...]

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My Boys

February 18, 2012

It’s been a little while since I’ve written just about My Boys. Caden is now Three and a Half, and Avery is 14 months. They are the best of friends. They spend the majority of the day playing together , laughing with each other, and taking turns playing follow the leader. Sure, they have their [...]

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