Archive for July, 2009

Vanillekipferl: Austrian sugar cookies

| July 30, 2009 | 4 Comments
Vanillekipferl: Austrian sugar cookies

Vanillekipferl are small crescent shaped sugar cookies that originated from Austria. They are most often prepared around Christmas but can be enjoyed anytime of the year. Ingredients 2/3 cup (150 grams) unsalted butter, cold 3/4 cup (210 grams) all-purpose unbleached flour 1/2 cup (80 grams) ground hazelnuts or ground almonds 1/3 cup (80 grams) confectioner’s [...]

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German Bread Workshop – San Francisco Baking Institute

| July 12, 2009 | 1 Comment
German Bread Workshop – San Francisco Baking Institute

Do you live in the San Francisco area? Want to learn how to make German bread? The San Francisco Baking Institute is offering a 5 day workshop on German bread making from September 7-11th 2009. The workshop focuses on traditional breads including sourdough rye, whole grain spelt bread, and pumpernickel. Participants will also learn how [...]

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Bogrács: Hungarian cooking pot

| July 11, 2009 | 10 Comments
Bogrács: Hungarian cooking pot

What is a bogrács? A bogrács is a heavy pot used to cook outdoors, usually over a wood fire. It has a distinctive round shape and is made with either stainless steel, porcelain, cast iron, or cooper with some pots containing an enameled coating. Bogrács come in a variety of sizes from small to very large. In English, [...]

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