Category Archives: Breads

Parlez-Vous Croissant? How to Make Croissants from Scratch!

The croissant has evolved…into a crescent roll.  Let me explain.  From the time I was in college, until about 10 years ago, croissants were flaky, layered, buttery crescents of heaven. No matter where I bought them, they were all of … Continue reading

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Chocolate Cinnamon Meringue Rolls

Many years ago, in the Pillsbury Bake-Off contest, a marshmallow wrapped in crescent dough won the Grand Prize. Who woulda’ thunk it? I will get to the above in a moment. Chocolate Cinnamon Meringue Rolls. Sounds good, doesn’t it? Well, … Continue reading

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Bloody Bleeding Doughnut Eyeballs. Stab my Eyeball with a Fork, then Eat It!

Bloody Doughnut Eyeballs for Halloween! Doughnut holes loaded with bloody, red jam, then glazed and decorated to look like an eyeball with bloody veins. Stick a fork in them and watch them bleed as you serve them! I’m going to … Continue reading

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