I've been obsessed with Emmanuel Hadjiandreou's "How to Make Bread" ever since I first browsed it while I was dining solo at Michelin-starred Aniar in Galway, Ireland. I've made a few recipes from it now, and I will say that as an experienced cook/baker, breadmaking is a very humbling experience. In general, the fewer the … Continue reading Chocolate Currant (Faux) Sourdough, Made with Poolish
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Chocolate Barmbrack Bread from The Great British Bakeoff’s Andrew Smyth
When I had made this bread, I was a week away from my first visit to Ireland. I was so pumped to go that I wanted to make something Irish at home so I could compare it to what the "real thing" would taste like. I picked this chocolate barmbrack bread that Andrew Smyth made … Continue reading Chocolate Barmbrack Bread from The Great British Bakeoff’s Andrew Smyth
Dark Chocolate Rum Cake Balls
I made some of these incredible chocolate rum cake balls for a work party and judging by how only two out of 60+ balls were left at the end of it, I'm guessing they were a big hit. Chocolate and booze just never goes wrong! As someone who prides herself on making things from scratch, … Continue reading Dark Chocolate Rum Cake Balls
Salted Chocolate Truffle Cookies
These cookies are très chocolatey, and when I noticed how little flour it involved, I decided to swap it out entirely for gluten-free flour. Unfortunately I think it made my cookies too crumbly. That's the downside to using gluten-free flour, it doesn't seem to have the stretchy, bond-y properties that gluten protein has. Oh well. … Continue reading Salted Chocolate Truffle Cookies
Updates: and a Crumbly Double Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe
I have two major updates in my life that will perhaps significantly impact the output of this baking blog in the future. Firstly, I discovered that I am gluten-sensitive. This is pretty devastating news for someone who loves American desserts. Ever since I moved to New York City from Singapore, I've found that my internal … Continue reading Updates: and a Crumbly Double Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe
Pierre Herme’s Chocolate Sables
Sables are French shortbread biscuits, and it's distinguished by its sandy, gritty texture and rich mouthfeel as a result of its high butter content. What sets these Pierre Herme's cookies apart from a traditional sable is that it's double chocolate - cocoa powder in the batter, and good quality chocolate studded within the cookies. I'm … Continue reading Pierre Herme’s Chocolate Sables
Chocolate Stout Beer Bread
Sundays as a full-time student and Sundays as an intern are worlds apart. During the school semester, Sundays is when I scramble to finish my homework that I've left neglected over the weekend. However, now Sundays are for me to contemplate what I'd like to bake and what creative concoctions I can conjure. (Guttural alliteration!) … Continue reading Chocolate Stout Beer Bread
Small Batch Chewy Chocolate Crackle Cookies
When you're craving chocolatey goodness with a chewy texture, these cookies are the answer for you. They are simple to make and comfortingly delicious, with a brownie-like texture with a distinct cocoa taste. The crackling with a glossy top makes it especially visually appealing; I didn't want to mar it with a sprinkling of sugar. … Continue reading Small Batch Chewy Chocolate Crackle Cookies
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