Something with a lever that you can manually break up a block of chocolate instead of repeatedly dropping it on the floor!
Thank goodness they invented pastilles, but not all choc. comes that way!
Most cookies are high in sugar and fat.
Are you sure they want her to eat unhealthy food to gain weight? There are lots of nutritious foods that are high in calories, like dried fruits, nuts, whole wheat bread, cheese, beans,...
All of the above is true. If you're truly committed to this profession, and you're aware of all the personal sacrifices you'll need to make, it may not be as dreadful for you as you'd otherwise expect. After some time, if come to...
You'll want to use skewers to secure the scrolls, but they really don't need supports. I usually make the handles out of marzipan or modelling chocolate, and form them around long dowels (at least 8"). When the cake is cool, just...
Nice idea, Joyce. I'm glad you made it work for yourself.
AprilB, It's not supposed to be flaky. It's basically a cookie dough. In a pinch, without bread flour, I just use ap, and increase it by a small amount. Same ultimate...
A springform will work great, but make sure you line it with plastic wrap. It'll make removal much easier.
The best bet, if you're planning to travel with the cake, is to insulate it as well as possible. Try lining the pan with...
1 1/2 lb butter
15 1/2 oz sugar
3 eggs
1 lb 14 oz bread flour
vanilla
salt
Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, then remaining ingreds.
Roll between two sheets of parchment and chill. Cut out circles and press into pan.
The...
I use sweet paste for minis, if possible. The dough is less prone to puffing. Maybe the egg and sugar combination...
Never had a problem after 20+ yrs.
