There are always loads of recipes I'd like to try but lose them before I do. This is where I can record recipes I find interesting and keep notes on my experiments with them.

I have a system that I've adopted for working through recipes:

1 - New recipes are saved to the Experimental Mouffette and is labeled : Untested
2 - As I'm working out the changes I'd like to make (if any) it is labeled : Testing
3 - Once I think I've got the correct formula it is labeled : Test 1
4 - IF I am able to reproduce the effect a second time it is labeled : Test 2 - if I am not able to reproduce the effect, it remains Test 1
5 - The same process as step 4 is used to graduate it to Test 3
6 - Once I have been able to reproduce the effect successfully 3 times, it graduates to my main blog, La Mouffette Gourmande

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Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Testing - Gâteau grand-mère

https://www.cuisineaz.com/recettes/gateau-grand-mere-53823.aspx#laIZEJhtidm2ztqv.99
https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/yeasted-sugar-cake-14995

1 - Interesting first try. In the original recipe there is no mention of kneading or proofing time. I looked at other yeasted cake recipes, and I've made a few changes to reflect what I've found. Also, it's a bit odd by itself - I'd missed that the original recipe recommends eating it with Nutella or jams.

2 1/4 tsp dry active yeast
1/4 cup hot water (between 105-110F)
1 1/3 cup flour
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1/3 cup oil
  1. Put the water in a small bowl with a pinch of sugar in which dilute the yeast; let sit until it froths, about 10 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl combine all the ingredients and beat until perfectly silky. Cover and set in a warm place to proof for 45 minutes (or until doubled in size). 
  3. Dump the dough onto a floured surface and form into a disk. 
  4. Grease a springform pan (cut out and line the bottom with parchment paper if you want to). Put the disk of dough in the pan and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350F and bake for 35 minutes.

Dans un saladier, mettez tous les ingrédients. Mélangez bien.
Versez la pâte obtenue dans un moule à manquer, beurré.
Enfournez pendant 35 min, à four préchauffé à th.6 (180°C).

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