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  1. LesXL May 24, 2021

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  2. p4ul “WATERRROOP” to 50m May 24, 2021

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    Another ‘working’ week begins, overnight sourdough for breakfast.

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  3. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker May 24, 2021

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    Crispy and chewy peanut butter cookies...

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  4. sxl2004 May 24, 2021

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    That is unfortunately a side effect for me too :confused:
     
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  5. kov Trüffelschwein. May 24, 2021

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    Can’t get enough of this freshly baked bread !

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  6. p4ul “WATERRROOP” to 50m May 25, 2021

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    @Archer were my balls too big? :) PNB & chocchip!

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  7. marcn Enough space to say witty May 26, 2021

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    Had wanted to make these for a very long time, and am glad I did, and will definitely give this a try again in the future, maybe with a tweak or two.

    In truth, it's definitely a good cookie, but I'm not sure it's worth quite as much praise as the Bon Appétit chef is giving it. My little guy is probably not going to love this one, since the chocolate is intense, and the toffee bits I think could be doubled in a future try. Browned butter is always (always!) a good thing in cookie recipes, and it doesn't disappoint here. So the toffee is definitely lost and overpowered by the chocolate, but the browned butter batter is insanely delicious.

    Used a #40 scoop and it made exactly 32 cookies.

    Next time I'll cut the chocolate wafers by at least a third, and double the toffee bits and probably chop them a bit finer.

    Recipe: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/brown-butter-and-toffee-chocolate-chip-cookies



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    Aim to have a chocolate wafer or two on top when you scoop, otherwise the cookie looks pretty boring!

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  8. sxl2004 May 31, 2021

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    Babka

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  9. kov Trüffelschwein. Jun 5, 2021

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    Some well invested weekend time

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  10. marcn Enough space to say witty Jun 18, 2021

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    I know, I know... this is a baking thread. However, this is too good not to share, especially when local temps are soaring.

    Made this exactly as described, and it's wonderful. I find it needs to be diluted a bit more (maybe 20% more water?) but we're doing that to taste, per serving. The 4-yo needs it diluted a fair bit more.

    Very, very easy prep. Three ingredients. Flavor is truly excellent, and it couldn't have been easier to make. Will make it again in a larger batch, especially if other batches can also be diluted a bit, as I figure if we're going to make it, might as well make lots to share/enjoy.

    Highly recommended!

     
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  11. Dries Jun 21, 2021

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    Local speciality: tarte brésilienne
    Shortcrust pastry, custard/ flan with eggs from our own garden, whipped cream and caramelised nuts on top
     
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  12. flw history nerd Aug 10, 2021

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    A somewhat heterodox birthday cake, baked for me by Mrs. flw: a peanut butter cheesecake with a brownie crust, sour cream top layer, with chocolate ganache and Reese's to top it off. It weighs a ton. I'm not sure I'll survive this!
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  13. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Aug 10, 2021

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    ^^^ Looks tasty, but I could probably only make it through a few bites...
     
  14. flw history nerd Aug 10, 2021

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    My thoughts exactly! I'll ship some to you ... there will be plenty to share.
     
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  15. LesXL Aug 10, 2021

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    Damn... Good death by Chocolate :)
    Looks yummy but I just took 1 kg by just looking at it!
     
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  16. p4ul “WATERRROOP” to 50m Aug 10, 2021

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    That is cake pornography, you should be ashamed!!;)
     
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  17. p4ul “WATERRROOP” to 50m Aug 10, 2021

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    …Many Happy Returns btw…
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  18. imfagent449 Aug 10, 2021

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    @flw - I offer my assistance at no charge...

    Thank you for sharing the dishes that you wife makes - they are extraordinary.
     
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  19. melanieux Aug 10, 2021

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    that looks amazing - all I need is a look and my teeth hurt!
     
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  20. flw history nerd Aug 11, 2021

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    It's my pleasure - I have to share somehow!

    We dug into it last night - the baking process required the crust to be rebaked every time she added a layer, and it was a bit hardened (but delicious). The cheesecake overall was lighter than I expected, but I couldn't finish my piece - a real sugar overload! I'll be sharing with my work colleagues this week.
     
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