Buche de Noel

We dove deep into holiday cakes on Tuesdays with Dorie with the Buche de Noel.  This is a multi-layer cake that definitely needs a day to do.  The eggs and sugar were cooked over a water until 110-120 degrees then whipped with a mixer until doubled in size.  This was a new technique for me…

The Rugelach That Won Over France

This week on Tuesdays with Dorie we are making rugelach and not just any rugelach but the rugelach that won over France from Baking Chez Moi (page 301).  After reading the discussion thread on the website I decided to make a few adjustments before baking.  I made the dough and chilled it in the refrigerator for…

Cranberry Crackle Tart

This is my first official post with Tuesdays with Dorie.  I have been cooking along with French Fridays with Dorie since March of this year and I am looking forward to joining another Dorie group.  This week we are diving into the holidays with Cranberry Crackle Tart (page 135).  I am a seasoned baker but…

Palets des Dames, Lille Style

Today on French Fridays with Dorie we are celebrating Dorie’s birthday with sweets from her new cookbook Baking Chez Moi.  With the release of her new cookbook, just 4 days away, Dorie has shared some baking recipes in advance.  Palets des Dames, Lille Style; Canneles; and Chocolate Cream Puffs with Mascarpone and Rose Filling.  My…