Stefin and Andrea are excited by the James Beard Award-nominees for outstanding baking and dessert book, and struggle to decide which they’ll purchase first. Dappled, Baking Recipes for Fruit Lovers by Nicole Rucker; Living Bread: Tradition and Innovation in Artisan Bread Making by Daniel Leader and Lauren Chapman; and Pastry Love: A Baker’s Journal of Favorite Recipes by Joanne Chang.
Listeners: Have you baked from these any of these books? Let us know your review!
Review: Extra Tall Extra Fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes from Iamafoodblog.com
Hopes were high that these Instagram-darling pancakes (inspired by the Gram Café) would make mornings extra special in both Olympia and London. Sadly, though, the only thing extra was the frustration. Andrea did find her universal pan lid to be helpful. But both hosts struggled with the technique, and weren’t thrilled with the flavor after putting in a lot of time and effort. They’re anticipating ordering a batch, ready made, at the Gram Café as soon as possible, but until then, think this pancake is one that’s best left to restaurant chefs.
This Week’s Bake Along: Black Sesame Cookies from JustOneCookbook
This week’s bake along is Black Sesame Cookies from Nami at JustOneCookbook. The hosts like the weights and measures, thoughtfully written recipe, and variations on when to add the seeds, as well as how thick to slice your cookies. Plus, Andrea is thrilled to find another slice ‘n’ bake cookie (her 2020 obsession). Stefin found her black sesame seeds on Amazon; be sure to take note of the quantity — it’s much more than found in a typical “spice rack” jar. Bake up this sweet and savory shortbread variation and let the hosts know what you think! Post pics to @preheatedpod on Instagram.
Resource Roundup
The hosts recap the cookbooks, blogs, and videos that they relied on this month so you can continue your Japanese baking throughout the year. Mentioned in the mini-segment:
Blogs
JustOneCookbook
Chopstick Chronicles
Cookbooks
Tanoshii: The Joy of Japanese Style Cakes & Desserts by Yamashita Masataka
Okashi: Sweet Treats Made with Love by Keiko Ishida
Kyotofu: Uniquely Delicious Japanese Desserts by Nicole Bermensolo
YouTube and Netflix Series
YouTube: Create Eat Happy
Netflix: Kantaro: The Sweet Tooth Salary Man
Previously on Preheated …
Three Years Ago: Episode 32: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Spicy Peanut Butter Ice Cream
Two Years Ago: Episode 81: You Say “Freed-o,” I Say “Fredd-o”
One Year Ago: Episode 130: A-maizing Cake and Ice Cream
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