Baking, baking...
My kitchen has been kind of busy this week, and I thought it would be fun to share a few photos.
Those of you who follow my Facebook page know that I tried Cook's Illustrated's recipe for Cranberry Bread and managed to only add half of the required baking powder (I'm just that brilliant!). Amazingly enough, the bread was still fine. I feel like I need to make another batch using the proper measurements, though, so I can decide if I really do like this recipe or not.
I helped Lisey make a loaf of cranberry bread, using the family recipe. We put the right amount of baking powder in this loaf. 😉
I tried a new recipe for a Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie, which has a cookie crust instead of a much-disliked-by-me pastry crust.
I also made a cheesecake to bring to a pie social (I know cheesecake isn't a pie, but I brought it anyways since I don't really love pies!).
And, I eventually decided on Basic Rolls for Thanksgiving instead of Honey-Glazed Rolls.
Also, I'm a day late in letting you know, but I participated in one of BlogHer's She Vs. Her posts, where two bloggers write about their opposing viewpoints. This particular one was about Black Friday, and I'm sure you know which side I represent. 😉
See you Monday!
Today's 365 post: Christmas Peeps (a photo from 2007!)
Is your cheesecake recipe the one from America's Test Kitchen ( I think I remember you saying you use that book). I make that one and people treat me like a hero! mmm
Nope, mine is from my Better Homes and Gardens cookbook. I wonder how different Cook's is...I'll have to look.
I just love the cheesecake recipe from The Better Homes and Garden's cookbook! It is the one I always use! People think I slave away to make it, but it's really easy (and super delicious). I made one for our Church's annual spaghetti dinner and cake auction this year, and the silly thing sold for $250.00.So, I guess my efforts will help those in need! Your rolls look so yummy. I am going to whip up a batch to go with turkey vegetable soup for dinner (mmmm......soup and rolls).
I LOVE my America's Test Kitchen cookbook. I've given it as gifts to a bunch of people. It's great for all of the basics!
sooo glad you showed your cranberry bread; I have a great recipe for it too, but I'd forgotten all about it. Saturdays are great for baking--thanks for the inspiration!
You must not have read the article on yahoo news this past weekend....cupcakes are out this year and pies are in. The article was saying that the cupcake craze is over and the next big thing is pie. Your cheesecake looks and I bet tastes better than any pie I could eat.
How was the Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie? It looks delicious. Was it? I'm always on the lookout for good pumpkin recipes. When I first came to the States I tasted pumpkin pie for the very first time. It was store bought and I thought it way too sweet. It led me to thinkIng didn't like pumpkin. Then I tasted homemade pumpkin pie and loved it. I love autumn for all the ways in which I can incorporate pumpkin into my baking. My repertoire does not yet include pumpkin cheesecake! Your post today has me all atwitter with excitement wondering how the recipe turned out...and if you will be posting the recipe? 🙂
Btw, as I was typing my comment my family expressed interest in what I was typing so excitedly. When I showed them the enlarged photo of the Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie my youngest daughter commented, "I don't like cheesecake" , and my husband added " I don't like pumpkin". My immediate response, unspoken, was "More for me!" 🙂
Funny, but true!
Cranberry loaf looks amazing (too little baking soda or not) - I have now started a FG baking wish list that I will be attempting in post date order... Thanks for the ongoing inspiration!
I feel compelled to make an um... correction... clarification. Cheesecake is a misnomer; as it is technically a custard pie. (Also a misnomer, Boston Cream Pie is really a cake.)
Either way cheese cake is still tasty. I helped a friend make the Pumpkin Cheesecake from Cook's for Thanksgiving. It was a hit.
I am curious how the Cranberry Bread recipe from Cook's varies from a family recipe.
Today in the mail arrived my copy of my neighbor's cookbook, purchased (used) so I'll stop borrowing. It is Rosie's Chocolate Packed, Jam Filled, Butter Rich, No-Holds-Barred Cookie Book. One third of way in I've marked a dozen recipes to try.
Wow I must bake all of that. Yummy. I am hoping to do the gingerbread houses and gingerbread men too. That is always fun.
Thanks for blogging about ATK's Cranberry Bread which they just tweeted about, otherwise I might never have found your blog. I really like it 🙂 Love all the treats you made and the rolls look really good (I have a slight yeast phobia but I'm getting better at it). I will definitely be visiting again. I hope you have a chance to visit my blog too.
Happy baking!
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