A
almonds
in Chocolate Butterscotch Toffee, photo, 73–74, photo
Classic Spritz Cookies, 23–24, photo
Flourless Chocolate Almond Cake, 174–175
in Marzipan Cookies, photo, 33–34, photo
Raspberry Almond Sandwich Cookies, 60–61, photo
Sweet Almond Cookie Tart Crust (Almond Pâte Sucrée), 202
Angel Biscuits, 285
Angel Food Cake, Chocolate Spangled, 149–150, photo
angel food pans, 113, 149, photo
apples
Apple Cider Cake Doughnuts, 123–125, photo
Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake, 119–121, photo
Apple Galette, photo, 215–216, photo
Apple Walnut Bundt Cake, 113–114, photo
Apple Walnut Muffins, 139–140, photo
choosing, xxv
B
Babka Swirl Loaf, photo, 313–316, photo
Baker, Harry, 159
baking pans, xv
baking powder, xxi
baking sheets, xvi
baking soda, xxi
baking spray with flour, xix
baking stones
for breads, 282
for pizza, 321
uses of, xvii
bananas
Banana Walnut Loaf, 130–131, photo
Banana Walnut Muffins, 142–143
Basic Chocolate Cupcakes, photo, 100–101
Basic Chocolate Layer Cake and Sheet Cake, 97–98, photo
Basic Hearth Bread, 287–288, photo
Basic White Cupcakes, photo, 95–96
Basic White Layer Cake and Sheet Cake, 92–93
Basic Yellow Layer Cake and Sheet Cake, 86–87, photo
Beard, James, 284
bench scrapers, xvii
berries
Blueberry Muffins, 136–137, photo
BlueRaspberry Crisp, 244–245, photo
in Creamy Cheesecake, 182, photo
Flaky Cranberry Scones, 253–254, photo
Fresh Blueberry Pie, 227–228, photo
Glazed Strawberry Pie, photo, 225–226, photo
Lemon and Blueberry Tart, 256–257, photo
Raspberry Almond Sandwich Cookies, 60–61, photo
Strawberry Buttercream (Neoclassic Buttercream variation), 334
Biga (Dough Enhancer), 326
Biscotti, Lisa Yockelson’s Deeply Chocolate, 68–70, photo
biscuits. See Butter Biscuits
Bite-Size Linzer Thumbprints, 12–13, photo
blind baking, for pie crusts, 199, 208
blueberries
Blueberry Muffins, 136–137, photo
BlueRaspberry Crisp, 244–245, photo
Fresh Blueberry Pie, 227–228, photo
Lemon and Blueberry Tart, 256–257, photo
borders, for pie crusts, 195, photo, 204–206, photo. See also specific pie and tart recipes
boules, shaping, 283
bread, 281–326. See also bread baking
Angel Biscuits, 285
Babka Swirl Loaf, photo, 313–316, photo
Basic Hearth Bread, 287–288, photo
Butter Biscuits, 284–285, photo
Japanese Milk Bread, 308–311, photo, photo
Multigrain Bread, photo, 303–305, photo
No-Knead Bread, 295–296, photo
Pizza Rosa, My Favorite Pizza Tomato Sauce for, 325
Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread, 299–301
bread baking
Biga (Dough Enhancer) for, 326
rising environments, 283
solutions for possible problems, 282
brownies
Clinton Street Brookies, 20–21, photo
Fudgy Pudgy Brownies, 43–44, photo
My Best Brownies, 46–47, photo
brown sugar, xx–xxi
Bundt Cake, Apple Walnut, 113–114, photo
Bundt Cake, Triple Lemon Velvet, photo, 109–111, photo
butter
browning, 9
butter cakes, solutions for possible problems, 82
choosing, xxiv
clarifying, 6
storage of, 328
substitutions for, 363
Butter Biscuits
Angel Biscuits (variation), 285
in Peach Cobbler with Biscuits, 250–251, photo
butter cookies
Lemon Butter Squares, 40–41, photo
Molasses Sugar Butter Cookies, 6–7
Scottish Shortbread Cookies, 36–37, photo
buttercream
Chocolate Meringue Buttercream, photo, 336–337
Mousseline, photo, 342–343, photo
Neoclassic Buttercream, 332–334, photo
Neoclassic Buttercream, variations, 334
solutions for possible problems, 328
Buttermilk Cupcakes, 90–91, photo
Butterscotch Toffee, Chocolate, photo, 73–74, photo
C
cake baking. See also cakes; toppings and fillings
cake pans for, xv–xvi. See also pans
cake strips for, xv–xvi
dental floss (unflavored) for trimming layers, 181
solutions for possible problems, 82–83
cake flour. See also specific cake recipes
in Japanese Milk Bread, 308, 310
in Orange Chiffon, 160
in pie crust, 186
substitutions for, 363
cakes, 81–184
Apple Cider Cake Doughnuts, 123–125, photo
Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake, 119–121, photo
Apple Walnut Bundt Cake, 113–114, photo
Apple Walnut Muffins, 139–140, photo
Banana Walnut Loaf, 130–131, photo
Banana Walnut Muffins, 142–143
Basic Chocolate Cupcakes, photo, 100–101
Basic Chocolate Layer Cake and Sheet Cake, 97–98, photo
Basic White Cupcakes, photo, 95–96
Basic White Layer Cake and Sheet Cake, 92–93
Basic Yellow Layer Cake and Sheet Cake, 86–87, photo
Blueberry Muffins, 136–137, photo
Buttermilk Cupcakes, 90–91, photo
Carrot Cake, photo, 127–128, photo
Carrot Muffins, 144–145
Chocolate Roll, photo, 171–172, photo
Chocolate Spangled Angel Food Cake, 149–150, photo
Classic Génoise, 162–164, photo
Cream Cheese Crunch Pound Cake, 105–106, photo
Creamy Cheesecake, 180–182, photo
Flourless Chocolate Almond Cake, 174–175
Glazed Mocha Chiffon, 152–155, photo, photo
Orange Chiffon, photo, 159–160, photo
Pure Chocolate Flourless Cake, photo, 177–178, photo
Thin Chocolate Sponge Cake, 168
Thin Golden Sponge Cake Roll or Base, 166–168, photo
Triple Lemon Velvet Bundt Cake, photo, 109–111, photo
Zucchini Bread, 133–134, photo
canola oil, xxiv
caramel
Caramel Sauce and Glaze, photo, 353–354, photo
in Chocolate Butterscotch Toffee, photo, 73–74, photo
Dark Chocolate Caramel Tart, 266, photo
Milk Chocolate Caramel Tart, photo, 263–264, photo
solutions for possible problems, 328
Carrot Cake, photo, 127–128, photo
Carrot Muffins, 144–145
cast-iron Dutch ovens/skillets, 287, 296
cast-iron pizza pans, xvii
cheesecakes
cake base for, 168
Creamy Cheesecake, 180–182, photo
solutions for possible problems, 83
Chiffon, Glazed Mocha, 152–155, photo, photo
Chiffon, Orange, photo, 159–160, photo
chocolate, choosing, xxv
chocolate cakes
Basic Chocolate Cupcakes, photo, 100–101
Basic Chocolate Layer Cake and Sheet Cake, 97–98, photo
chocolate in Banana Walnut Muffins, 142–143
Chocolate Roll, photo, 171–172, photo
Chocolate Spangled Angel Food Cake, 149–150, photo
Flourless Chocolate Almond Cake, 174–175
Pure Chocolate Flourless Cake, photo, 177–178, photo
Thin Chocolate Sponge Cake, 168
chocolate cookies and brownies
Chocolate Butterscotch Toffee, photo, 73–74, photo
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies, 10
Chocolate Spangled Meringue Kisses, 26–27, photo
Chocolate Wafers, 63–64, photo
Clinton Street Brookies, 20–21, photo
Cocoa Meringues, 27
Fudgy Praline Pecan Meringue Ice Cream Sandwiches, 29–30, photo
Fudgy Pudgy Brownies, 43–44, photo
Lisa Yockelson’s Deeply Chocolate Biscotti, 68–70, photo
My Best Brownies, 46–47, photo
Rose’s Chocolate Chip Cookies, 8–10, photo
chocolate pies and tarts
Chocolate Cream Pie, 239–242, photo, photo
Chocolate Pecan Tart, 260
Dark Chocolate Caramel Tart, 266, photo
French Chocolate Tart, 267–268, photo
Milk Chocolate Caramel Tart, photo, 263–264, photo
Sweet Chocolate Cookie Tart Crust (Chocolate Pâte Sucrée), 202
chocolate toppings and fillings. See also ganache
Chocolate Meringue Buttercream, photo, 336–337
Chocolate Neoclassic Buttercream, 334
Pastry Cream, chocolate, 358
Royal Icing, chocolate, 355–356
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting, 338
Cider Cake Doughnuts, Apple, 123–125, photo
Cinnamon Coffee Cake, Apple, 119–121, photo
Cinnamon Sugar Filling, for Babka Swirl Loaf, 315, photo
citrus juice squeezers, xvii
citrus zest
Microplane graters for, xvii
using, xxv–xxvi
yield for oranges and lemons, xxvi
clarified butter, 6
Classic Ganache, photo, 345–346, photo
Classic Génoise, 162–164, photo
Classic Spritz Cookies, 23–24, photo
clear plastic rulers, xvii
Clinton Street Brookies, 20–21, photo
cocoa powder, xxv
coffee
Coffee Buttercream (Neoclassic Buttercream variation), 334
in Glazed Mocha Chiffon, 152–155, photo, photo
Pastry Cream, coffee variation, 358
Coffee Cake, Apple Cinnamon, 119–121, photo
cookie baking. See also cookies
cookie scoops, xvii
cookie sheets, xvi
solutions for possible problems, 2
cookies, 1–80
Bite-Size Linzer Thumbprints, 12–13, photo
Chocolate Butterscotch Toffee, photo, 73–74, photo
Chocolate Spangled Meringue Kisses, 26–27, photo
Chocolate Wafers, 63–64, photo
Classic Spritz Cookies, 23–24, photo
Clinton Street Brookies, 20–21, photo
Date Nut Roll Cookies, 56–58, photo
Fudgy Praline Pecan Meringue Ice Cream Sandwiches, 29–30, photo
Fudgy Pudgy Brownies, 43–44, photo
Gingerbread Folks, 53–54, photo
Lemon Butter Squares, 40–41, photo
Lisa Yockelson’s Deeply Chocolate Biscotti, 68–70, photo
Marzipan Cookies, photo, 33–34, photo
Molasses Sugar Butter Cookies, 6–7
My Best Brownies, 46–47, photo
Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprints, 15–16
Raspberry Almond Sandwich Cookies, 60–61, photo
Rose’s Chocolate Chip Cookies, 8–10, photo
Rose’s Rugelach, photo, 77–79, photo
Scottish Shortbread Cookies, 36–37, photo
Scottish Shortbread Wedges, 37, photo
Walnut Powder Puffs, 17–18, photo
Cookie Tart or Pie Crust, Sweet. See Sweet Cookie Tart or Pie Crust (Pâte Sucrée)
cornmeal, stone ground, 148
Cornstarch-Stabilized Whipped Cream, 330
corn syrup
light vs. dark, xxiv
in Neoclassic Buttercream, 332–334, photo
Cranberry Scones, Flaky, 253–254, photo
cream cheese
choosing, xxiv
Cream Cheese Crunch Pound Cake, 105–106, photo
Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting, 339
Perfect Flaky and Tender Cream Cheese Pie Crust, 188–193, photo, photo
in Rose’s Rugelach, photo, 77–79, photo
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting, 338
cream of tartar, xxiii
Cream Puffs, Profiteroles, and Éclairs
basic recipe, photo, 271–273, photo
Deluxe Puffs (variation), 272
Creamy Cheesecake, 180–182, photo
Crumb Crust, Chocolate (Chocolate Cream Pie), 239–242, photo, photo
Crumb Filling and Topping, 119, photo
cupcakes
Apple Cider Cake Doughnuts as, 123–125, photo
Basic Chocolate Cupcakes, photo, 100–101
Basic White Cupcakes, photo, 95–96
Buttermilk Cupcakes, 90–91, photo
solutions for possible problems, 82
custard
Chocolate Custard Filling (for French Chocolate Tart), 267–268, photo
custard cups, xvii
Peach Filling and Custard Topping (for Peaches and Cream Kuchen), 248, photo
D
Dark Chocolate Caramel Tart, 266, photo
Dark Chocolate Malt Ganache, 349
Date Nut Roll Cookies, 56–58, photo
dental floss (unflavored), 181
digital scales, xvi
Doughnuts, Apple Cider Cake, 123–125, photo
dough starter
Biga (Dough Enhancer), 326
Dough Starter (Sponge), for Babka Swirl Loaf, 313
dry cup measures, xvii
dry milk powder, xxiv
E
Éclairs, photo, 271–273, photo
eggs
choosing, xxii
egg whites. See also meringue(s)
beating, xxii–xxiii
recipes using only, 363
solutions for possible problems, 328
egg yolks, recipes using only, 363
safety and storage of, xxiii
equipment, xiv–xvii
angel food pans, 113, 149, photo
baking pans, xv
baking sheets, xvi
baking steels, xvii
bench scrapers, xvii
cake pans, xv–xvi
cast-iron Dutch ovens/skillets, 287, 296
cast-iron pizza pans, xvii
citrus juice squeezers, xvii
clear plastic rulers, xvii
cookie scoops, xvii
cookie sheets, xvi
custard cups, xvii
dental floss (unflavored), 181
digital scales, xvi
dry cup measures, xvii
electric proofers, 283
fine-mesh strainers, xvii
foil rings for pie crust rims, xvi, 198, photo
food processors, xv
glass mixing bowls, xvii
golden rule for, xii
handheld mixers, xv
instant-read thermometers, xvi
liquid measuring cups, xvii
loaf pans, xvi
Microplane graters, xvii
ovens, xv
oven thermometers, xvi
parchment, xvii
pastry bags, disposable, xvii
pastry brushes, xvii
pastry jaggers, xvii
pie, tart, and galette pans, xvi, 194–199, photo, 204–209, photo
pie plates, xvi
reusable liners, xvi
scales, xii
spacers, 195
spatulas, metal and silicone, xvii
springform pans, 180–182, photo
stand mixers, xv
thermometers, xii
timers, xvii
whisks, xvii
wire racks for cooling, xvi
wooden spoons, xvii
F
fine-mesh strainers, xvii
Flaky and Tender Cream Cheese Pie Crust, Perfect, 188–193, photo, photo
Flaky Cranberry Scones, 253–254, photo
flaky pie crusts, solutions for possible problems of, 186
Flourless Chocolate Almond Cake, 174–175
flours. See also whole wheat flour
cake flour, 160, 186, 308, 310. See also specific cake recipes
choosing, xix
to prevent sticking in cookie dough, 61
substitutions for, 363
vital wheat gluten with, 305
foil rings, for pie crust rims, xvi, 198, photo
food coloring, 51
food processors, xv
French Chocolate Tart, 267–268, photo
frosting. See also cakes; toppings and fillings
buttercream
Chocolate Meringue Buttercream, photo, 336–337
Neoclassic Buttercream, 332–334, photo
choosing, 84
cream cheese
Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting, 339
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting, 338
ganache
Chocolate Mousse Ganache, 351
Classic Ganache, photo, 345–346, photo
Dark Chocolate Malt Ganache, 349
Ganache Drizzle Glaze, 348
Milk Chocolate Ganache, 350
solutions for possible problems, 83, 328
for two-layer cakes, 84, photo
frozen pies, baking, 199
fruit. See bananas; berries; jam and jelly; lemons; limes; oranges; raisins
Fudgy Praline Pecan Meringue Ice Cream Sandwiches, 29–30, photo
Fudgy Pudgy Brownies, 43–44, photo
G
Galette, Apple, photo, 215–216, photo
ganache
Chocolate Mousse Ganache, 351
Classic Ganache, photo, 345–346, photo
Dark Chocolate Malt Ganache, 349
Ganache Drizzle Glaze, 348
Milk Chocolate Ganache, 350
solutions for possible problems, 328
gelatin, choosing, xxiii
Gelatin-Stabilized Whipped Cream, 330
Génoise, Classic, 162–164, photo
Gingerbread Folks, 53–54, photo
gingersnap pie crust, for Pumpkin Pie, 221–222, photo
glass mixing bowls, xvii
glazes and glazed recipes. See also toppings and fillings
Caramel Sauce and Glaze, photo, 353–354, photo
Ganache Drizzle Glaze, 348
Glazed Mocha Chiffon, 152–155, photo, photo
Glazed Strawberry Pie, photo, 225–226, photo
Lemon Glaze, 111
White Chocolate Drizzle Glaze, 155
gluten-free recipes
Chocolate Roll, photo, 171–172, photo
Flourless Chocolate Almond Cake, 174–175
glycerine, edible, 356
golden rules for baking, xii–xiii
golden syrup, xxiv
H
half-and-half, substitutions for, 363
handheld mixers, xv
Hearth Bread, Basic, 287–288, photo
heavy cream, xxiv, 330. See also Whipped Cream
high altitude baking, xiii, xxvi
holiday baking and gifts
Classic Spritz Cookies, 23–24, photo
Flourless Chocolate Almond Cake for Passover, 174–175
Gingerbread Folks, 53–54, photo
Pure Chocolate Flourless Cake for Passover, photo, 177–178, photo
Triple Lemon Velvet Bundt Cake, photo, 109–111, photo
honey, using yeast with, 288, 301
I
Ice Cream Sandwiches, Fudgy Praline Pecan Meringue, 29–30, photo
Individual Bottomless Lemon Meringues, 232
ingredients, xviii–xxvi. See also butter; eggs; measuring; oils
apples, xxv
baking powder, xxi
baking soda, xxi
baking spray with flour, xix
brown sugar and Muscovado sugar, xx–xxi
chocolate, xxv
citrus zest, xxv–xxvi
cocoa powder, xxv
corn syrup, xxiv
cream cheese, xxiv
cream of tartar, xxiii
dry milk powder, xxiv
edible glycerine, 356
equivalences and substitutions, 363
flours, xix, 61, 288, 305. See also whole wheat flour
gelatin, xxiii
golden rule for, xii
golden syrup, xxiv
malt powder/syrup, 292
milk substitutions, 363
nonstick cooking spray, xix
nuts, xxv
quality of, xix
salt, xxi
stone ground cornmeal, 148
sugar, xx
tempera food coloring, 51
vanilla bean paste, xxv
vanilla beans, xxv
vanilla extract, xxv
water, xix
instant-read thermometers, xvi
J
jam and jelly
in Bite-Size Linzer Thumbprints, 12–13, photo
in Marzipan Cookies, photo, 33–34, photo
Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprints, 15–16
in Raspberry Almond Sandwich Cookies, 60–61, photo
in Rose’s Rugelach, photo, 77–79, photo
Japanese Milk Bread, 308–311, photo, photo
K
“Key Lime” Pie, 234–237, photo
L
lattice pie crusts. See also pie crusts
for Cherry Pie, 218–219, photo
Perfect Flaky and Tender Cream Cheese Pie Crust, 188–193, photo, photo
rolling dough and fitting in pan, 195, 199
layer cakes
Basic Chocolate Layer Cake and Sheet Cake, 97–98, photo
Basic White Layer Cake and Sheet Cake, 92–93
Basic Yellow Layer Cake and Sheet Cake, 86–87, photo
frosting two-layer cakes, 84, photo
Leahy, Jim, 295
lemons
in Creamy Cheesecake, 182
in Holiday Cookies, 50–51, photo
Individual Bottomless Lemon Meringues, 232
Lemon and Blueberry Tart, 256–257, photo
Lemon Buttercream (Neoclassic Buttercream variation), 334
Lemon Butter Squares, 40–41, photo
Lemon Chiffon, 160
Lemon Curd Whipped Cream, 331
Lemon Meringue Pie, 229–232, photo, photo
Triple Lemon Velvet Bundt Cake, photo, 109–111, photo
zest of, xxvi
Light Italian Meringue Toppings for Pies
basic recipe, 340–341
Neoclassic Italian Meringue (variation), 341
Lightly Sweetened Whipped Cream (Chocolate Cream Pie), 242, photo
limes
“Key Lime” Pie, 234–237, photo
Lime Curd Butter Squares, 41
liners, reusable, xvi
Linzer Thumbprints, Bite-Size, 12–13, photo
liquid measuring cups, xvii
Lisa Yockelson’s Deeply Chocolate Biscotti, 68–70, photo
loaf pans, xvi
loaves of bread, shaping, 283
Longo, Sally, 56
Louisiana Pecan Crunch Coating, 105–106, photo
Lübeck marzipan, 34
M
malt
Dark Chocolate Malt Ganache, 349
powder/syrup, 292
Marzipan Cookies, photo, 33–34, photo
measuring
dry cup measures, xvii
golden rule for, xii
liquid measuring cups, xvii
scales, xii
small quantities, photo
thermometers, xii
by volume vs. weight, xix, photo
meringue(s)
in cakes
Flourless Chocolate Almond Cake, 175
Glazed Mocha Chiffon, 154, photo
Pure Chocolate Flourless Cake, 177–178, photo
Thin Golden Sponge Cake Roll or Base, 167, photo
Chocolate Spangled Meringue Kisses, 26–27, photo
Cocoa Meringues, 27
Fudgy Praline Pecan Meringue Ice Cream Sandwiches, 29–30, photo
Lemon Meringue Pie, 229–232, photo, photo
Mousseline, photo, 342–343, photo
Pavlova, photo, 277–278, photo
Pavlova (mini variation), 280
in toppings
Chocolate Meringue Buttercream, photo, 336–337
Light Italian Meringue Toppings for Pies, 340–341
Microplane graters, xvii
milk
dry milk powder, xxiv
substitutions for, 363
Milk Bread, Japanese, 308–311, photo, photo
Milk Chocolate Caramel Tart, photo, 263–264, photo
Milk Chocolate Ganache, 350
mixing
golden rule for, xii–xiii
mixers, handheld and stand, xv
Mocha Chiffon, Glazed, 152–155, photo, photo
Molasses Sugar Butter Cookies, 6–7
Mousseline
basic recipe, photo, 342–343, photo
solutions for possible problems, 328
muffins
Apple Walnut Muffins, 139–140, photo
Banana Walnut Muffins, 142–143
Blueberry Muffins, 136–137, photo
Carrot Muffins, 144–145
Multigrain Bread, photo, 303–305, photo
Muscovado sugar, xx–xxi
My Best Brownies, 46–47, photo
My Favorite Pizza Tomato Sauce, 325
N
Neoclassic Buttercream
Chocolate variation, 334
Coffee variation, 334
Lemon or Orange variation, 334
solutions for possible problems, 328
Strawberry variation, 334
Neoclassic Italian Meringue Topping, 341
No-Knead Bread, 295–296, photo
nonstick cooking spray, xix
nuts. See also almonds; pecans; walnuts
in Bite-Size Linzer Thumbprints, 12–13, photo
choosing, xxv
Date Nut Roll Cookies, 56–58, photo
O
oils
canola and safflower, xxiv
oil cakes, solutions for possible problems, 82
for pizza, 320
storage of, 288
oranges
Orange Buttercream (Neoclassic Buttercream variation), 334
Orange Chiffon, photo, 159–160, photo
zest of, xxvi
ovens, xv
oven spring baking, 282
oven thermometers, xvi
P
pans
baking pans, xv
baking sheets, xvi
cakes
cake pans, xv–xvi
springform pans, 180–182, photo
cookie sheets, xvi
Dutch ovens/skillets, cast-iron, 287, 296
loaf pans, xvi
pies and tarts
fitting dough in pans, 194–199, photo
pie plates, xvi
tart and galette pans, xvi
tart pans, fitting dough and lining, 204–209, photo
pizza pan (cast-iron) or baking steels, xvii
parchment, xvii
pastry bags, disposable, xvii
pastry brushes, xvii
Pastry Cream
variations, 358
pastry jaggers, xvii
Pâte Sucrée (Sweet Cookie Tart or Pie Crust)
Same Day Sweet Tart Cookie Crust (variation), 202
solutions for possible problems, 187
Sweet Almond Cookie Tart Crust (Almond Pâte Sucrée) (variation), 202
Sweet Chocolate Cookie Tart Crust (Chocolate Pâte Sucrée), 202
Pavlova
basic recipe, photo, 277–278, photo
Pavlova (mini variation), 280
peaches
Apple Galette variation, 216
Peach Cobbler with Biscuits, 250–251, photo
Peaches and Cream Kuchen, 247–248, photo
Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprints, 15–16
Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting, 339
pecans
Chocolate Pecan Tart, 260
Fudgy Praline Pecan Meringue Ice Cream Sandwiches, 29–30, photo
Louisiana Pecan Crunch Coating, 105–106, photo
in My Best Brownies, 46–47, photo
in pie crust, for Pumpkin Pie, 221–222, photo
Perfect Flaky and Tender Cream Cheese Pie Crust, 188–193, photo, photo
pie crusts
Chocolate Crumb Crust (for Chocolate Cream Pie), 239–242, photo, photo
Perfect Flaky and Tender Cream Cheese Pie Crust, 188–193, photo, photo
rolling dough
and fitting into pan, 194–199, photo
and lining tart pan, 204–209, photo
solutions for possible problems, 186–187
Sweet Cookie Tart or Pie Crust (Pâte Sucrée)
Almond (variation), 202
Chocolate (variation), 202
Same Day (variation), 202
pie plates, xvi
pies and tarts, 185–280. See also pie crusts
Apple Galette, photo, 215–216, photo
BlueRaspberry Crisp, 244–245, photo
Chocolate Cream Pie, 239–242, photo, photo
Cream Puffs, Profiteroles, and Éclairs, photo, 271–273, photo
Dark Chocolate Caramel Tart, 266, photo
Flaky Cranberry Scones, 253–254, photo
French Chocolate Tart, 267–268, photo
Fresh Blueberry Pie, 227–228, photo
Glazed Strawberry Pie, photo, 225–226, photo
“Key Lime” Pie, 234–237, photo
Lemon and Blueberry Tart, 256–257, photo
Lemon Meringue Pie, 229–232, photo, photo
Light Italian Meringue Toppings for Pies, 340–341
Milk Chocolate Caramel Tart, photo, 263–264, photo
Pavlova, photo, 277–278, photo
Pavlova (mini variation), 280
Peach Cobbler with Biscuits, 250–251, photo
Peaches and Cream Kuchen, 247–248, photo
Pink Pomegranate Whipped Cream, 331
Pizza Rosa
My Favorite Pizza Tomato Sauce for, 325
toppings for, 325
plastic rulers, xvii
Pound Cake, Cream Cheese Crunch, 105–106, photo
Powder Puffs, Walnut, 17–18, photo
Profiteroles, photo, 271–273, photo
proofing
electric proofers, 283
solutions for possible problems, 282
Purdy, Susan, xxvi
Pure Chocolate Flourless Cake, photo, 177–178, photo
R
raisins
in Carrot Cake, 128
in Gingerbread Folks, 53
in Oatmeal Cookies, 3–4, photo
in Rose’s Rugelach, photo, 77–79, photo
Raspberry Almond Sandwich Cookies, 60–61, photo
realbakingwithrose.com (blog), xiii
reusable liners, xvi
Rich, Ernie, 20
Rose’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies (variation), 10
Thin Crisp and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies (variation), 10
Rose’s Heavenly Cake Strips, xv–xvi
Rose’s Rugelach, photo, 77–79, photo
Royal Icing, 355–356
Rugelach, Rose’s, photo, 77–79, photo
S
safflower oil, xxiv
salt, xxi
Sandwich Bread, Whole Wheat, 299–301
Sandwich Cookies, Raspberry Almond, 60–61, photo
scales, xii
Scottish Shortbread Cookies
Scottish Shortbread Wedges (variation), 37, photo
Scotto, Vinnie, 29
sheet cakes
Basic Chocolate Layer Cake and Sheet Cake, 97–98, photo
Basic White Layer Cake and Sheet Cake, 92–93
Basic Yellow Layer Cake and Sheet Cake, 86–87, photo
shells for tarts. See pie crusts
Shortbread Cookies, Scottish, 36–37, photo
solutions for possible problems
bread baking, 282
cake baking, 82–83
cookie baking, 2
pie crusts, 186–187
toppings and fillings, 328
sour cream
in Corn Muffins, photo, 147–148
in Marble Cake, 102–103, photo
spacers, for pie crusts, 195
spatulas, metal and silicone, xvii
sponge cakes
Classic Génoise, 162–164, photo
solutions for possible problems, 83
Thin Golden Sponge Cake Roll or Base, 166–168, photo
springform pans, 180–182, photo
Spritz Cookies, Classic, 23–24, photo
stand mixers, xv
storage. See also specific recipes
butter, 328
cookies, 2
flours, 288
oils, 288
pie crusts, 209
Strawberry Buttercream (Neoclassic Buttercream variation), 334
Strawberry Pie, Glazed, photo, 225–226, photo
sugar
brown sugar and Muscovado sugar, xx–xxi
choosing, xx
crystallized, solutions for possible problems, 328
substitutions for, 363
Sugar Butter Cookies, Molasses, 6–7
Sugar Filling, Cinnamon (Babka Swirl Loaf), 315, photo
Sweet Cookie Tart or Pie Crust (Pâte Sucrée)
Same Day Sweet Tart Cookie Crust (variation), 202
solutions for possible problems, 187
Sweet Almond Cookie Tart Crust (Almond Pâte Sucrée) (variation), 202
Sweet Chocolate Cookie Tart Crust (Chocolate Pâte Sucrée), 202
syrups
for Classic Génoise, 163–164, photo
corn syrup
light vs. dark, xxiv
in Neoclassic Buttercream, 332–334, photo
golden syrup, xxiv
Lemon Syrup, 110
malt syrup, 292
T
tarts. See also pie crusts; pies and tarts
Apple Galette, photo, 215–216, photo
Dark Chocolate Caramel Tart, 266, photo
French Chocolate Tart, 267–268, photo
Lemon and Blueberry Tart, 256–257, photo
Milk Chocolate Caramel Tart, photo, 263–264, photo
tart and galette pans, xvi
tempera food coloring, 51
ten grain/seed cereal, mixing, 305
thermometers, xii
Thin Golden Sponge Cake Roll or Base
cake base for cheesecake (variation), 168
Thin Chocolate Sponge Cake (variation), 168
timers, xvii
Toffee, Chocolate Butterscotch, photo, 73–74, photo
toppings and fillings, 327–360
Caramel Sauce and Glaze, photo, 353–354, photo
Chocolate Custard Filling (for French Chocolate Tart), 267–268, photo
Chocolate Meringue Buttercream, photo, 336–337
Chocolate Mousse Ganache, 351
Cinnamon Sugar Filling (Babka Swirl Loaf), 315, photo
Classic Ganache, photo, 345–346, photo
Crumb Filling and Topping, 119, photo
Dark Chocolate Malt Ganache, 349
Ganache Drizzle Glaze, 348
Lemon Glaze, 111
Light Italian Meringue Toppings for Pies, 340–341
Milk Chocolate Ganache, 350
Mousseline, photo, 342–343, photo
Neoclassic Buttercream, 332–334, photo
Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting, 339
Pecan Filling (for Pecan Tart), 259–260, photo
for pies and tarts
Berry Filling (for BlueRaspberry Crisp), 245, photo
Chocolate Cream Filling (for Chocolate Cream Pie), 240–242, photo, photo
Lemon Filling (for Lemon Meringue Pie), 229–232, photo
Lightly Sweetened Whipped Cream (for Chocolate Cream Pie), 242, photo
Lime Filling (for “Key Lime” Pie), 234–237, photo
Peach Filling and Custard Topping (for Peaches and Cream Kuchen), 248, photo
Peach Filling (for Peach Cobbler with Biscuits), 250–251, photo
Royal Icing, 355–356
solutions for possible problems, 328
Whipped Cream
basic recipe, 329–331
Lemon Curd (variation), 331
Pink Pomegranate (variation), 331
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting, 338
White Chocolate Drizzle Glaze, 155
Trang, Linh, 308
Triple Lemon Velvet Bundt Cake, photo, 109–111, photo
V
vanilla bean paste, xxv
vanilla beans, xxv
vanilla extract, xxv
vital wheat gluten, 305
volume measurement, weight vs., xix, photo
W
Wafers, Chocolate, 63–64, photo
walnuts
Apple Walnut Muffins, 139–140, photo
Banana Walnut Loaf, 130–131, photo
Banana Walnut Muffins, 142–143
in Crumb Filling and Topping, 119, photo
Fudgy Pudgy Brownies, 43–44, photo
in Rose’s Rugelach, photo, 77–79, photo
Walnut Powder Puffs, 17–18, photo
water, xix
weight measurement, volume vs., xix, photo
Whipped Cream
basic recipe, 329–331
Cornstarch-Stabilized Whipped Cream, 330
Gelatin-Stabilized Whipped Cream, 330
Lemon Curd Whipped Cream, 331
Lightly Sweetened Whipped Cream (for Chocolate Cream Pie), 242, photo
Pink Pomegranate Whipped Cream, 331
whipping cream (ingredient), xxiv, 330
whisks, xvii
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting, 338
White Chocolate Drizzle Glaze, 155
whole wheat flour
in Basic Hearth Bread, 287–289, photo
in No-Knead Bread, 296
storage of, 288
Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread, 299–301
wire racks for cooling, xvi
wooden spoons, xvii
Y
yeast. See also bread
Biga (Dough Enhancer), 326
making dough ahead of time, 320
substitutions for, 363
Yockelson, Lisa, 68
Z