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aklava is a sweet pastry made of several layers of phyllo dough and chopped nuts, soaked in sugar syrup. The exact origin of baklava isn’t determined precisely, although almost every Middle Eastern country claims this delightful treat.
Sponge Cake to the Rescue
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o Grandpa is having a birthday? And chewing is quite an adventure for him? Do not despair – there is a solution and it’s called – a sponge cake!
Doughnuts
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here is no better comfort food than warm, freshly fried, sugar coated doughnut filled with homemade jam! Yummy! Every Saturday morning I carry out the same litlle ritual – I sit down at my local boulangerie, order a couple of doughnuts and coffee and immerse myself in morning paper! And life is beautiful!
Lemon Cake
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oft, velvety and moist, lemon cake is a perfect sweet snack that will make your afternoon tea or coffee a memorable experience. It’s subtle lemon flavor comes from grated lemon zest, but, be careful with that! Use only non-treated lemon and be sure to grate only the yellow part of the zest!
Laminated Dough – a Stairway to Heaven
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ayer upon layer upon layer upon layer…few ingredients, a ton of elbow grease, and buckets of sweat, but the result is worth it! And then some. Laminated dough is not great, it is – the best!
Apple Tart
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ccording to Wikipedia, there are more than 7,500 cultivars of apples known! When making an apple pie or a tart, it is recommended to use tart apples such as Granny Smith or Bramley.
Meringue Kisses
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ight and airy, like sweet snowflakes, meringue kisses are a simple treat. However, you can make an elegant petit four out of these bites.
Buttercream Foursome
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ey! You! Yes, You, snap out of it! This is not about Marlon Brando and “The Last Tango in Paris” (although butter is the hero again), this post is about another kind of naughty pleasure and a sweet one indeed!
How to Become the Boss of Yeast Dough
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f you somehow haven’t noticed yet, I really love bread! I love making bread, and I sure do love eating all kinds of bread (not just baguette). I simply enjoy browsing through enormous shelves filled with all kinds of flour and picking the right one for my next recipe, or just trying out a new one to judge how it will turn out in one of the well-known recipes.
Financiers
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wo bites small, in most cases rectangular, in some cases oval cakes, perfect for snacking with a cup of tea, financiers are widely popular in France. The basic recipe calls for only 5 ingredients!
