Category Archives: Dairy

Butter Kuchen (German Coffeecake)

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Butter Kuchen; 2. Butter Kuchen, Soaked Flour Method See also 1. Plum or Apricot Kuchen; 2. Cinnamon-Coffee Kuchen; 3. Fruit Kuchen. Kuchen is a German name for coffee cake.  I first learned of this wonderful treat from … Continue reading →

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Tarte Aux Poires

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, May 2009 (Photo and tart by Cat) Tarte aux Poires is made from peeled pears simmered in sugar-water, then arranged on a crumb crust, covered with a rich custard, and topped with the sugar-water. This was the first … Continue reading →

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Nut Pie Crusts (Grain- & Gluten-Free)

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Cat

by Cat (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Walnut Pie Crust; 2. Pecan Pie Crust; 3. Almond Pie Crust See also: 1. Almond Meal & Coconut Flour Pie Crust; 2. Mama’s Gluten Free Mix with Almond Meal Pie Crust If you are looking for gluten-free and grain-free pie … Continue reading →

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Almond Meal & Coconut Flour Crust (Grain Free or Gluten Free)

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, July 2013 (Photo, right, by Cat) I’m trying a new experiment – not only avoiding wheat, but also all other grains and pseudo-grains (buckwheat, quinoa, etc.) as I try to reverse my insulin resistance. That experiment did not … Continue reading →

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Fruit Kuchens (German Custard & Fruit Tart)

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Sept 2008 (Photo, right, by Cat) Kuchen is a German name for coffee cake.  I first learned of this wonderful treat from the Tassajara Bread Book, by Edward Espe Brown (1). He offers two style of Kuchen:  One style, the Fruit … Continue reading →

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Crostata and Galette Rustic Tart Pastries

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, Aug 2011 (photos right and below, by Cat) Includes: 1. Galette Pastry; 2. Crostata Pastry See also: 1. Pastry Sucrée (French Rich Short Crust; 2. Pasta Frolla (Italian Rich Short Crust); 3. Pastry Brisée (Short or Crumb Crust); 4. Standard American Pie Crust (Wheat … Continue reading →

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Spelt/Wheat, Quinoa & Almond Meal Kuchen Crust, Presoak Method

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Cat

by Cat , August, 2007 (updated September, 2007, June 2008, May 2010) (Photo, right, by Cat) See also: 1. Peach and other Kuchens (German custard & fruit tart); 2. Nut Pie Crust (Walnut, Pecan or Almond) I’ve been making smaller kuchens recently because I don’t … Continue reading →

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Sprouted Grain Pie Crust

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, August, 2007 (updated September, 2007, June 2008, May 2010) (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: Sprouted Grain Pie Crust (Wheat or Spelt), 2 versions See also: 1. Yogurt Pie Crust (Wheat or Spelt); 2. Standard American Pie Crust; 3. Pastry Brisée (Short … Continue reading →

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Rich Short Crust: French Pâte Sucrée & Italian Pasta Frolla

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, August, 2007 (updated September, 2007, June 2008, May 2010) (Photo, right, by Cat) See also: 1. Crostata & Galette Rustic Tart Pastries; 2. Pastry Brisée (Short or Crumb Crust); 3. Standard American Pie Crust (Wheat or Spelt); 4. Wheat/Spelt Yogurt Pie Crust; Includes: 1. Pâte Sucrée recipe (Wheat or … Continue reading →

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Standard American Pie Crust

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, August, 2007 (updated September, 2007, June 2008, May 2010) (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Unbleached White Flour Pie Crust; 2. Whole Grain Pie Crust; 3. Modifications for different pan sizes See also:  1.  Wheat/Spelt Yogurt Pie Crust; 2. Pastry Brisée (Short … Continue reading →

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