(My) Cakes - Page 4

DanaC · 10-08-2011, 08:00 AM

[threadjack]I was trying to find a video clip of daleks. And stumbled on this little video. Two American fans give the complete history the Doctor (up to the start of this last series) in 6 minutes. It's rather brilliant I think :p

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Bri: here's what a dalek looks like:

They're kind of ultra fascist, total xenophobes, bent on killing everyone not a dalek.

Sundae · 10-08-2011, 08:02 AM

Quote:

my ginger kid is now 20! his birthday was Oct 6.

Actually I didn't mention teens (although you have to trust me as I corrected blanche).
But you have to admit if I were pursuing your 20 year old you would consider me a filthy scrubber.

FTR I was joking.
I mean I haven't even seen his photo

You around for a call this afternoon?

Trilby · 10-08-2011, 08:26 AM

Dana - thank you. The clip and the pic were immensely helpful. You total nerd, you.

Sundae - let me call you, girl, ok? It's 2:30 there now? how 'bout a call around three?

Sundae · 10-08-2011, 08:27 AM

yay!

Trilby · 10-08-2011, 08:29 AM

kewl! I'll call in about 1/2 hour.

DanaC · 10-08-2011, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianna

Dana - thank you. The clip and the pic were immensely helpful. You total nerd, you.

I'd be lyin if I denied it...

BrilliantDisguise · 10-08-2011, 12:45 PM

Sundae, the cakes look great! Good job!

Lola Bunny · 10-08-2011, 06:27 PM

Sundae: I think your cakes are wonderful. Traditional cakes are only pretty when they are so extravagant that only a professional could do. By the way, what is beer bread and can I try some?

And I wish I could try your Bacardi cake too.

Hehe....I used to love to bake when I had more time. These days, I only make boring cookies. Speaking of cookies, Christmas is fast coming. I need ideas to make as presents for my nephew's teachers. I'm also gonna send a care package to my friend who just moved away to go to college. Any ideas for soft cookies?

Sundae · 10-09-2011, 04:58 AM

I'm trying a very easy beer bread recipe.
So easy, it is in fact called Very Easy Beer Bread.
Flour, sugar, beer!

Except....

Since buying the beer - the only ingredient I didn't have - I've discovered a Beer and Cheese Bread recipe. It looks bloody yummy, but I would need milk powder (when would I ever use that again?) and probably some more cheese, so as not to annoy Dad by using up all of his. Have yet to decide whether to go to Londis (local shop) and buy these, or practice on the simple one first...

Recipe
4 tsp sugar
2 tsp dried yeast
450ml/16fl oz brown ale, at room temperature
520g/1lb 2½oz strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting
320g/11oz wholemeal flour
200g/7oz cheddar cheese, grated
75g/2½oz parmesan cheese, grated
50g/2oz powdered milk
1½tsp salt
1½tsp mustard powder
2 free-range eggs, beaten
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 free-range egg, white only, for glazing

Looks really rich & moist, doesn't it?

Hmmmmm.
Will report back later.

ETA I am rubbish with cookies.
Well, not rubbish (although I had a completely spoiled batch when I tried to make them for Limey) but not worth asking the question of.
I love your previous alphabet cookie idea. If'n I can get a cheap set of letter-cutters I'd love to make some for the staffroom.
Or hey, maybe a big Cookie Cake (people buy them from Millie's Cookies here and they disappear within one 15 minute Playtime!)

Lola Bunny · 10-23-2011, 02:04 PM

My youngest sister also go way out to make the birthday cake. This year, I think she really outdone herself. Everything is edible except for the flowers. As for the frying pan, she made it out of chocolate. I didn't quite ask her, but I think she started on the cake, preparations and all, two weeks ahead. I provided a close-up picture of the cake, so y'all can see the details.

Sundae · 10-23-2011, 02:34 PM

Sweet FSM!
That amazes me.

classicman · 10-23-2011, 05:13 PM

Wow - very nice.

Sundae · 01-02-2012, 06:05 AM

I bought what I thought was a jam tart cutter/ mould from eBay.
Jam tarts in this country (very common treat, very traditional) are approx 2.5" across.
The mould I got is approx 1.5" wide. Hmph.

I got it because it's so cute - you have the cutter to make the pastry shape, and then a mould you press down which adds the central well and makes a leaf pattern on the edge.

But it's too damn small to make tarts.
It's primarily a biscuit mould I guess (came from the Phillipines so something might have been lost in translation). At most it will create an amuse-bouche.

So I have a choice to make.
I already have some pastry frozen. Should I make tiny tarts from it?
I also have some Fun Dough, which is effectively edible Play dough. It doesn't contain any raising agent, but is blue, red, yellow and green.

Either way I intend to cook first and then add molten choc to the 0.5" well in the centre.
I might even colour the choc - I have plenty of colouring AND plenty of white and/ or red candy drops. I might even spray them with glitter spray!

The Fun Dough was supposed to be for making intricate designs, until I read the small print which says dough should be baked same day as it is made and eaten the next. Which puts trial and error out of the window a bit.
I might yet save it - have a play with plasticine first and then present something really unusual to the staff room.

Then again, tiny chocolate tartlets in bright colours, in the shape of flowers and with a yummy solid chocolate centre should amuse them anyway..?

Have to make them tomorrow.
Input appreciated.

limey · 01-02-2012, 06:47 AM

Please send "tiny chocolate tartlets in bright colours, in the shape of flowers and with a yummy solid chocolate centre" my way!!

Sundae · 01-02-2012, 07:44 AM

I never did bring you any cake, did I?

You'll have to come in March, then I can show you my whole repertoire, as well as experimenting on you.

10-08-2011, 08:26 AM	#48
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Dana - thank you. The clip and the pic were immensely helpful. You total nerd, you. Sundae - let me call you, girl, ok? It's 2:30 there now? how 'bout a call around three? __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

10-08-2011, 08:27 AM	#49
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	yay! __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

10-08-2011, 08:29 AM	#50
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	kewl! I'll call in about 1/2 hour. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

10-09-2011, 04:58 AM	#54
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I'm trying a very easy beer bread recipe. So easy, it is in fact called Very Easy Beer Bread. Flour, sugar, beer! Except.... Since buying the beer - the only ingredient I didn't have - I've discovered a Beer and Cheese Bread recipe. It looks bloody yummy, but I would need milk powder (when would I ever use that again?) and probably some more cheese, so as not to annoy Dad by using up all of his. Have yet to decide whether to go to Londis (local shop) and buy these, or practice on the simple one first... Recipe 4 tsp sugar 2 tsp dried yeast 450ml/16fl oz brown ale, at room temperature 520g/1lb 2½oz strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting 320g/11oz wholemeal flour 200g/7oz cheddar cheese, grated 75g/2½oz parmesan cheese, grated 50g/2oz powdered milk 1½tsp salt 1½tsp mustard powder 2 free-range eggs, beaten 2 tsp fennel seeds 1 free-range egg, white only, for glazing Looks really rich & moist, doesn't it? Hmmmmm. Will report back later. ETA I am rubbish with cookies. Well, not rubbish (although I had a completely spoiled batch when I tried to make them for Limey) but not worth asking the question of. I love your previous alphabet cookie idea. If'n I can get a cheap set of letter-cutters I'd love to make some for the staffroom. Or hey, maybe a big Cookie Cake (people buy them from Millie's Cookies here and they disappear within one 15 minute Playtime!) __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

10-23-2011, 02:04 PM	#55
Lola Bunny Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 2,728	My youngest sister also go way out to make the birthday cake. This year, I think she really outdone herself. Everything is edible except for the flowers. As for the frying pan, she made it out of chocolate. I didn't quite ask her, but I think she started on the cake, preparations and all, two weeks ahead. I provided a close-up picture of the cake, so y'all can see the details. Attached Images

10-08-2011, 12:45 PM	#52
BrilliantDisguise Master of the Domain Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 224	Sundae, the cakes look great! Good job!

10-08-2011, 06:27 PM	#53
Lola Bunny Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 2,728	Sundae: I think your cakes are wonderful. Traditional cakes are only pretty when they are so extravagant that only a professional could do. By the way, what is beer bread and can I try some? And I wish I could try your Bacardi cake too. Hehe....I used to love to bake when I had more time. These days, I only make boring cookies. Speaking of cookies, Christmas is fast coming. I need ideas to make as presents for my nephew's teachers. I'm also gonna send a care package to my friend who just moved away to go to college. Any ideas for soft cookies?

10-23-2011, 02:34 PM	#56
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Sweet FSM! That amazes me. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

10-23-2011, 05:13 PM	#57
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Wow - very nice. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

01-02-2012, 06:05 AM	#58
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I bought what I thought was a jam tart cutter/ mould from eBay. Jam tarts in this country (very common treat, very traditional) are approx 2.5" across. The mould I got is approx 1.5" wide. Hmph. I got it because it's so cute - you have the cutter to make the pastry shape, and then a mould you press down which adds the central well and makes a leaf pattern on the edge. But it's too damn small to make tarts. It's primarily a biscuit mould I guess (came from the Phillipines so something might have been lost in translation). At most it will create an amuse-bouche. So I have a choice to make. I already have some pastry frozen. Should I make tiny tarts from it? I also have some Fun Dough, which is effectively edible Play dough. It doesn't contain any raising agent, but is blue, red, yellow and green. Either way I intend to cook first and then add molten choc to the 0.5" well in the centre. I might even colour the choc - I have plenty of colouring AND plenty of white and/ or red candy drops. I might even spray them with glitter spray! The Fun Dough was supposed to be for making intricate designs, until I read the small print which says dough should be baked same day as it is made and eaten the next. Which puts trial and error out of the window a bit. I might yet save it - have a play with plasticine first and then present something really unusual to the staff room. Then again, tiny chocolate tartlets in bright colours, in the shape of flowers and with a yummy solid chocolate centre should amuse them anyway..? Have to make them tomorrow. Input appreciated.

01-02-2012, 06:47 AM	#59
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	Please send "tiny chocolate tartlets in bright colours, in the shape of flowers and with a yummy solid chocolate centre" my way!! __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

01-02-2012, 07:44 AM	#60
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I never did bring you any cake, did I? You'll have to come in March, then I can show you my whole repertoire, as well as experimenting on you.

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