How did you know that's exactly what I was craving?

Pie mode, engage. 

 

High proof baking! The persimmon tree has been very productive this year after producing about 12 persimmons last year. I'm using James Beard's Persimmon Bread recipe as adapted here. It contains ⅔ cup of brandy or bourbon, or in this case some E.C. Straight Rye. I wasn't paying attention because I usually have E.C. Bourbons, and I now realize I did the same thing making cocktails the other night. 🤦🏻‍♂️ 

Anyway, after pics will need to wait a bit.

I did some baking as well today, Al.

Classic cinnamon rolls.

 

Cinnamon bread

The cinnamon force is strong in both of these revolutionist.

 

Christmas loaf.

First camper bake, whole grain wheat with just a bit of oat flour. Made from new starter.

she'll eat... 

 

Lily and I decided to revisit a cake recipe we made six years ago.

Chocolate Coconut Cake

(artistic photo by the teenager)

2 hours ago, n_maher said:

(artistic photo by the teenager)

Makes it look the size of a quarter -- but still looks yummy (bite size) 

5 hours ago, n_maher said:

Lily and I decided to revisit a cake recipe we made six years ago.

Chocolate Coconut Cake

(artistic photo by the teenager)

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8 hours ago, mikeymad said:

Makes it look the size of a quarter -- but still looks yummy (bite size) 

Agreed.  However, Some Cakes Are Larger Than They Appear.  It used 9" cake pans, so a little larger.  

Irish Soda Bread

Cheddar biscuits to go with crock pot chicken pot pie.

 

Hot Cross Buns

On the way, an Easter bunny cake

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If you need inspiration for decoration...

 

15 minutes ago, mikeymad said:

If you need inspiration for decoration...

 

So, a flaming jet engine?

Et Voila!

 

Harvey?

(Only the older folks will get that).

I doubt that many know that Donnie Darko was loosely inspired by Harvey.

A floury bake, I was not going to let it stick to the basket like the last few times.

A basic combo of whole grain. sifted wheat and oat flours. The starter is becoming more healthy as the temperature is slowly rising around here.

It does use up a chunk of propane to run my little oven for 2 hours but chomping on fresh baked, naturally leaven bread slathered with Kerrygold butter is totally worth it.

Obviously you need to build a wood-fired outdoor oven.

 

 - thanks for the reminder. I have been thinking about it for a while - also been waiting for the rain and snow to let off a little bit. I will start looking at designs and figure out the size. 

I think what I really need is a vest with a bib thingy built in..