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Category: Baking

  • Pancakes

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    Pancakes: A Global Culinary Heritage Connecting CulturesPancakes, those beloved culinary treasures, have transcended cultural boundaries throughout history, unifying people in their shared love for this delightful dish. Let us embark on a captivating journey, celebrating the diverse origins, cultural significance, and enduring appeal of pancakes worldwide. From ancient civilizations to contemporary innovations, pancakes showcase the…

  • Baking at Altitude

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    Baking is a science, and like all sciences, it can be affected by external conditions. One of the most significant factors that can affect your baking results is altitude. If you live in a high-altitude area, you might have noticed that your baked goods often turn out differently than expected. Cakes can collapse, cookies can…

  • Toasted Coconut

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    I made some dinner rolls but I got tired of kneading so I just baked them in whatever shapes they were in. I also grated and toasted a coconut. I’m planning to make some misal pav later. These are the moth beans I sprouted for the curry.

  • Lemon cookies

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    I baked some of lemon cookies this afternoon. I should get back into baking. I doubled the recipe and used vegetable shortening instead of coconut oil. I used the zest of 6 lemons and about 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. I did not use any oat milk and the only liquid was…