Baking desserts, baking bread, and baking with sourdough starter discard. Plus scotch, bourbon, & whiskey tasting notes, and a whole lot more!
Time for picnics & BBQs!
As the weather warms, it's fun to eat outside at picnics and barbecues. Whether you're having a cookout in the backyard or a potluck in the park, these dessert ideas will be easy to serve and fun to share as summer approaches!
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- Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake (Eggless & Dairy-Free)
- Sourdough Discard English Muffins
- How to Make Scottish Bannocks from Outlander
- Traditional Scottish Shortbread Cookies
- How to Make Homemade Clotted Cream (Oven Method)
- Homemade Marshmallow Creme (Marshmallow Fluff)
- Dairy-Free Chocolate Mousse (No Coconut Oil)
- Buttery Sourdough Discard Biscuits
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About Tammy
I'm Tammy! My fascination with baking comes from my love of science and the magic of bringing together ingredients to produce something yummy. Coupling that with my appreciation of scotches and bourbons, I love to bake stuff, jot down my whisky tasting notes, and share my experiences with you!
Sweet & Savory Sourdough
When you maintain a sourdough starter, you have a dilemma: what to do with your sourdough starter discard? Many recipes, both sweet and savory, can be adapted to use unfed sourdough starter. Look here for more sweet and savory ways to use your sourdough starter discard.
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Just Chocolate
Chocolate is one of life's indulgences, and recipes that contain chocolate are a real treat. If you're searching recipes that feature chocolate in cakes, pies, cookies and bars, puddings and custards, ice creams, candies, or breads, you'll find them here. The hardest part will be choosing what to make!
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Basic Baking Techniques
Here you'll find recipes that are great for learning basic baking techniques. From bread making to custards and dessert sauces, check out these recipes that'll teach you some tricks and tips for better baking.
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