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Sourdough New York Bagel

by Milky / July 12, 2020May 23, 2021

The sourdough New York bagel recipe challenge started here...five hours after a red-eye flight, we landed in JFK. Then immediately hopped on a Uber and…

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Fresh Strawberry Tart

by Milky / June 27, 2020May 23, 2021

Baking a fresh strawberry tart all from scratch starting with custard filling and shortcrust pastry is a great way to enjoy the strawberries in season.…

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Breakfast, Chinese, Recipes

葱油餅 Cong you bing - Scallion Pancakes

by Milky / June 21, 2020June 22, 2021

We can have 葱油餅 Cong you bing - scallion pancakes for breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner. These savory pancakes satisfy cravings for Chinese comfort food.…

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Sourdough Crackers - using Sourdough Discard

by Milky / June 21, 2020May 29, 2021

Using sourdough or sourdough discard in this sourdough cracker recipe allows the tanginess of the sourdough to bring out the natural sweetness of the flour…

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Guava and Cream Cheese Pastry

by Milky / June 12, 2020May 23, 2021

We came across guava pastes at the supermarket and instantly thought of our favorite Guava and Cream pastry at Porto's Bakery in Southern California. Inspired…

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Shortcrust Pastry

by Milky / June 12, 2020May 23, 2021

Super easy to make shortcrust pastry recipe that can be used for any sweet and savory pies and tarts. The shortcrust pastry (also referred to…

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Desserts, Gluten-Free, Recipes

Pastry Custard - Crème Pâtissière

by Milky / June 6, 2020June 29, 2020

Pastry custard or pastry cream can be used for so many desserts, it can be fillings for cream-puffs, tarts, layer cakes, pies, and many more.…

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Egg-less banana bread
Baking, Breakfast, Recipes, Sourdough-discard

Eggless Sourdough Banana Bread

by Milky / June 6, 2020June 29, 2020

Without eggs, the sourdough banana bread is very light and the sourdough keeps it moist.  This eggless sourdough banana bread is great for breakfast served…

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Breakfast, Recipes, Sourdough, Sourdough-discard

Sourdough Breakfast Waffles

by Milky / May 23, 2020August 7, 2020

This recipe creates sourdough waffles that came out perfect with the addition of sourdough discard and extra patience resting the waffle sponge overnight. The texture…

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Poached Apricots
Desserts, Gluten-Free, Recipes

Poached Apricots

by Milky / May 22, 2020February 26, 2023

Poached apricots are colorful, aromatic, and flavorful! Sometimes apricot fruits may be a little underripe or are a little sour to eat fresh, so add…

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