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Chocolate Ganache

Chocolate Ganache

Yield: 12 ounces Ingredients 1 egg yolk 1 ounces (28 g) granulated sugar A splash of vanilla extract, about 1/16 a teaspoon (1 ml) 7 ounces (199 g) semisweet chocolate 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream Instructions Whip the egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Cut the chocolate into small pieces, place […]

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Yield: One Nine Inch Pie Crust Ingredients 2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, chilled 12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4 inch pieces 6-8 tablespoons ice water Instructions Process flour, salt, and sugar in a food processor until combined. […]

Seven Layer Bars

Seven Layer Bars

Yield: 16 Servings Ingredients 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut 5 oz. (one sleeve) graham crackers 8 tbsp. (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 cup finely chopped walnuts 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips ½ cup white chocolate chips ½ cup butterscotch chips 1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk Instructions Adjust an oven rack to the lower-middle position […]

Chiffon Cupcakes

Lemon Curd Chiffon Cupcakes

Yield: about 32 Cupcakes Ingredients 2/3 cup (160 ml) vegetable oil 8 egg yolks (2/3 cup/160 ml) 1 cup (240 ml) water, at room temperature 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vanilla extract 14 ounces (400 g) cake flour 14 ounces (400 g) granulated sugar 4 teaspoons (16 g) baking powder 1 teaspoon (5 g) salt 8 […]

Buttercream

Buttercream

Yield: About 1 pound Ingredients 6 1/2 ounces (182 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 ounces (57 g) soft vegetable margarine 3 egg whites (96 ml) 6 ounces (171 g) granulated sugar 2 teaspoons (2 ml) vanilla extract Instructions Thoroughly combine the butter with the margarine in a mixer. Reserve at room temperature. Combine […]

Lemon Curd

Lemon Curd

Yield: 2 1/2 cups Ingredients 12 ounces (340 g) granulated sugar 6 ounces (170 g) unsalted butter 4 eggs 1/4 cups (180 ml) lemon juice Zest of 4 lemons, finely grated Instructions In a mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs slowly, one at […]

Triple Chocolate Chunk Pecan Pie

Triple Chocolate Chunk Pecan Pie

Yield: XXX servings Ingredients 1 9 inch baked pie shell 3 tablespoons unsalted butter — cut into 1″ pieces 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup pecans (4 ounces) — toasted, chopped 2 ounces semisweet chocolate — cut into […]

Pre-baked Pie Crust

Pie Dough for Pre-Baked Pie Shells

Yield: 1 pie shell Ingredients 1 1/4 cups (6 1/4 ounces/177 g) unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out the dough 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon (12 g) sugar 3 tablespoons (42 g) vegetable shortening, chilled 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick/57 g) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 4-5 tablespoons ice water Instructions Pulse […]

Cranberry Orange Muffins

Cranberry Orange Muffins

Yield: 24 Muffins Ingredients 11.2 ounces (329 g) bread flour 9.2 ounces (260 g) cake flour 1 tablespoon (12 g) baking powder 1 teaspoon (4 g) baking soda 1 teaspoon (5 g) salt 2 tablespoons (30 ml) grated orange zest 3 cups dried cranberries 3.5 ounces pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped 4 ounces (114 g) […]

Basque Cake

Basque Cake

Yield: 8-16 servings Ingredients Pastry Cream 5.33 ounces (160 ml) whole milk 1/6 vanilla bean or 1/6 teaspoon (1 ml) vanilla extract 2 1/4 teaspoons (12 g) cornstarch 1/3 cup (38 g) granulated sugar Dash of salt 1/2 an egg 1/2 ounce unsalted butter Cake 12 ounces (340 g) unsalted butter at room temperature 12 […]