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Breads, Breakfast/Brunch

Sourdough Cinnamon Swirl Toasting Bread

It’s been a while since I posted one of my breads, but I was talking with my sister about the versatility of sourdough h the other day, so here is a good example: Sourdough Cinnamon Swirl Toasting Bread. Really flavorful, light and airy and a perfect autumn breakfast treat. Delicious!

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Cookies, Desserts, Sweet Snacks

Bourbon Vanilla Peach Cobbler Bars

It’s been a banner year for peaches in Massachusetts. That isn’t always the case — was it last year that the entire crop was lost due to a hard frost right as the blooms were coming out? While I went to the orchard for apple picking, in the store they had all these beautiful yellow peaches, so I decided to buy some and have a few things planned. First off these Bourbon Vanilla Peach Cobbler Bars. Simply delicious. I think the bourbon and vanilla pair nicely to give it a little bit extra too.

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Breads, Breakfast/Brunch, Sweet Snacks

Apple Cider Donut Muffins

I went apple picking yesterday and of course that means it is the season for Apple Cider Donuts, so I was inspired to make a slightly healthier version of said doughnut in muffin form (so baked not fried). They do have that special cider donut taste though, so overall a big success. Warning though, if you make this recipe, if feeds a crowd — it’s enough batter for 18 standard sized muffins, so come hungry or be able to pass them out to friends and neighbors.

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Desserts, Sweet Snacks

Mirabelle Plum Crumble Tart, with a Pâte Sucrée

I am a big fan of plums — all kinds really, but if I can find Mirabelle plums (the little yellow, or pinkish one, not much larger than a cherry), I am in plum heavy. I found some of them the other day, organic ones no less, so I made this Mirabelle Plum Crumble Tart, with a Pâte Sucrée. What’s a Pâte Sucrée? It’s a pie crust that is more like shortbread, one that you don’t have to roll out, you just “pat” it into the pan. Lovely cake, just tart enough to make your mouth tingle a bit and just sweet enough to make you smile.

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