May/June 2020

Bake from Scratch

A celebration of all things baking

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Bake from Scratch
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Brian Hart Hoffman MANAGING EDITOR Sophia Jones ASSOCIATE EDITOR Kyle Grace Mills ASSISTANT EDITOR Lillie Mermoud EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Alex Kolar SENIOR COPY EDITOR Rhonda Lee Lother COPY EDITOR Meg Lundberg CREATIVE DIRECTOR/PHOTOGRAP
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Recipe Index
Chocolate-Coconut Macarons 44 Chocolate-Dipped Macaroons 46 Cornmeal Ma’amoul with Apricot & Pistachio 22 Mixed Berries & Cream Bars 65 Pecan Pinwheels 83 Vanilla-Strawberry Sandwich Cookies 11 Banana Muffin Tops 93 Blueberry Biscuits 66 Brioche Burg
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Editors Letter
WITH THE RETURN OF FARMERS’ MARKETS AND PEAK SUMMER PRODUCE IN STORES, I have one thought: bring on the berries, the stone fruits, and all of the rich, ripe tomatoes! I’ve got big plans for said tomatoes: popping them into our Upside-Down Heirloom To
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Summer Sensations
Famous for their Mochi Muffin, a deep golden muffin made of gelatinous mochiko rice flour and topped with sesame seeds, Third Culture Bakery, based in Berkeley, California, is expanding its already adoring fanbase to a new location in Denver, Colorad
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Ma’Amoul
When I was a growing up, I hardly acknowledged the dates of holidays we celebrated at home where I was raised in the city of Ajman, located along the Persian Gulf in the United Arab Emirates. I was too oblivious and innocent to comprehend how the cal
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Pecans
Pee-can. Pih-kahn. Pee-kahn. A nut by any other name wouldn’t have such a hotly contested pronunciation, but however you say it, the pecan’s influence on American baking is a universal truth not up for debate. Naturally growing along the Mississippi
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Living the Sweet Life
As “Can’t Help” by Parachute reverberates across a spacious home kitchen in Minneapolis, Minnesota, morning light hits gleaming copper pans that hang on a rack, ready to become the vessels for a sweet jam filling, sticky caramel, or a boozy reduction
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Macaron vs. Macaroon
Though a French delicacy through and through, the macaron has decidedly Arabic and Italian roots. During their time occupying Sicily in the 9th century, Arab troops introduced a penchant for almond-based desserts, including the base formula for marzi
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Deli Breads
The great delicatessens of America immediately call to mind a gourmet’s paradise, a sensational collage of hanging cured meats, marinated fresh cheese, jarred and pickled vegetables, and, of course, row upon row of golden rolls, buns, and loaves wait
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Quick Fix
Makes 12 muffins Why go for tried-and-true zucchini bread when you could have these indulgent muffins? Owing their soft texture to juicy zucchini, these muffins get a dose of decadence from white chocolate chips embedded in the cocoa-rich batter. 1 c
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Summer and Cream
Makes about 12 bars An elegant spin on a familiar formula, the coolest dessert of summer has arrived. We paired a slightly salty pretzel cake base with a cream filling and topped it off with a scattering of fresh berries. ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted b
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Loaf Pan Tune-Up
Makes 1 (9x5-inch) cake With raspberries mixed into the batter, this upside-down cake is the perfect fruity finale to any summertime meal. ½ cup (113 grams) plus 3 tablespoons (42 grams) unsalted butter, melted and divided⅓ cup (73 grams) plus ¼ cup
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Butter Pecan Bliss
Makes about 24 cookies Uniting the rich flavor of smooth butter and nutty pecans in one mesmerizing swirl, these cakey cookies are coated in sugar and finely chopped pecans for irresistible crunch. This slice-and-bake dough needs some time to chill b
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Go Bananas
Makes 1 loaf Elegant but packing the homey, nostalgic flavor of peanut butter and banana, this braided bread is the perfect way to enjoy something classic in a gorgeous new package. 3 cups (382 grams) bread flour, divided3 tablespoons (36 grams) gran
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America’s Favorite Hometown Bakeries
Every neighborhood has one. You know the spot. It’s been there, serving up the same sweets, forever. You’ve driven by and routinely stopped in dozens of times. You know the aromatic smell and smiling faces that will greet you when you walk through th
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Kolache
Texas is an expansive land of high speed limits, fine pit stop barbecue, authentic Tex-Mex fare, and bakeries offering sweets of both the deep-fried and delicately laminated variety. In other words, Texas is a gourmand road tripper’s paradise. Nothin
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Love and Lemon Meringue Pie
I have such fond memories of baking with my mum, stood upon a stool, her oversize apron tied around my waist. We would often make a Victoria sponge; I remember my arm aching from beating the batter. With no fancy equipment, just a huge ceramic bowl a
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Summer Herb Dinner Rolls
Makes 12 rolls Your summer get-togethers deserve dinner rolls that rise to the occasion. Enter these stunning sour cream knots. They have an unbelievably pillowy crumb that’s loaded with dill and chives. With a quick rise and a shaping method that’s

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