Category Archives: Sweetener

Danish Almond Torte (Mandelkage)

By Cat, Dec 2011 (Photo, right, from Norway-Hei recipe for Fyrstekake (3)) A version of almond torte – layers of dough and almond paste –  is made throughout Scandinavia. This recipe is the only version I have made, but I tried a version in … Continue reading

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Scandinavian Almond Cake

By Cat, Dec 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Danish Almond Torte (Mandelkage); 2. Scandinavian Foods Menu A version of almond cake is made throughout Scandinavia. The version I have made is the Danish Almond Torte (Mandelkage) (made with almond … Continue reading

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Pastry Cream (Crème Pâtissière)

By Cat, Jan, 2008 (Photo from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Pastry Cream I; 2. Pastry Cream II; 3. Pastry Cream III; 4. Light Pastry Cream; 5. Chocolate Pastry Cream; 6. Coffee Pastry Cream See also:1. Buttercream: Chocolate, Coffee, Mocha, Vanilla; Cream Cheese Frosting … Continue reading

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Buttercream (Frosting)

By Cat, Dec 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Buttercream is used as cake filling and frosting; I use it for my Yule Log (Buche de Noel (3)).  There are several types: American buttercreams are a heavy mix of confectioners … Continue reading

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Chocolate Zucchini Cake

By Cat, Nov 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Wheat (about); 2. Other True Grains (about) (includes Spelt); 3. Bread & Rolls Menu; 4. Zucchini Bread, with Nuts & Curry Spices; 5. Zucchini Bread, with Nuts & Raisins or Cranberries This recipe is adapted from one provided by my friend, Gay … Continue reading

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Zucchini Bread, with Nuts & Raisins or Cranberries

By Cat, June 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Wheat (about); 2. Other True Grains (about) (includes Spelt); 3. Bread & Rolls Menu; 4. Zucchini Bread, with Nuts & Curry Spices; 5. Chocolate Zucchini Cake; 6. Spices (links to my main website) Other sites: 1. What’s Cooking America, Cranberry Zucchini Recipe … Continue reading

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Zucchini Bread, with Nuts & Curry Spices

By Cat, Oct 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: Zucchini Bread with Nuts & Curry Spices: 1. Original recipe; 2. Presoak Method See also: See also: 1. Wheat (about); 2. Other True Grains (about) (includes Spelt); 3. Bread & Rolls Menu; 4. Traditional Zucchini Bread; 5. Herbs & Spices, … Continue reading

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Hot Cross Buns (Fastelavnsboller)

By Cat, Sept 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Julekage; 2. Wheat (about); 3. Bread Basics (Yeast-Leavened Breads); 4. Basic Yeast Bread; 5. Rich Yeast Bread; 6. Bread & Rolls Includes: 1. Hot Cross Buns, full and half-recipes; 2. Quick Icing; My family’s Scandinavian Tradition for holidays includes … Continue reading

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Rich Yeasted Bread, Sponge Method

By Cat, Nov 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Wheat (about); 2. Bread Basics (Yeast-Leavened Breads); 3. Basic Yeast Bread; 4. Bread & Rolls Menu This sponge-method recipe is adapted from the original Tassajara Rich Yeast Bread recipe that uses a sponge (1); … Continue reading

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Oat-y-Licious Wheat Bread, Yeast-Leavened

By Cat, April 2009 (Photo right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Whole Wheat & Oat Yeast-Leavened Bread; 2. Bread Basics (Yeast-Leavened Breads); 3. Basic Yeast Bread; 4. Basic Yeast Bread, Presoak Sponge Method; 5. Bread & Rolls Menu I’m interested in making mixed-grain breads. I’m collecting a few … Continue reading

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