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Fresh egg Pasta by Hand
I was fortunate to learn how to make fresh pasta from a true expert, Sfoglina Simonetta Capotondo. Simonetta is an artisan pasta maker...
Jeremy Scheck
Jun 18, 20202 min read
ASB Basics: Fresh Pasta from Scratch
Why is it that the most basic of staples are the foods which daunt us the most when it comes to making them from scratch? This question...
Jeremy Scheck
Feb 25, 20195 min read
ASB Basics: Creaming, Reverse-Creaming, and All in One...What Does It All Mean?
For my IB chemistry class, I conducted an in-depth investigation to figure out which method of cake preparation yields the lightest...
Jeremy Scheck
Apr 9, 20187 min read
ASB Basics: Cream Cheese Frosting (Updated with Video Recipe)
Cream cheese frosting is my favorite frosting to eat. It's so tangy and creamy; I just love it! It can, however, be a pain to work with...
Jeremy Scheck
Nov 7, 20171 min read
ASB Basics: Even Faster Pie Dough (Updated Method)
Whenever I make roll-out cookies, after I make the dough, instead of chilling it first, I roll it out right away when it's soft, and then...
Jeremy Scheck
Aug 22, 20173 min read
No-Fuss Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
Browned–butter chocolate chip cookies will always be a dear favorite, but they're a little time consuming. By the time you brown the...
Jeremy Scheck
Aug 14, 20173 min read
ASB Basics: Luscious Lemon Curd
Sometimes the name lemon curd can turn people off to this delicious treat. You need not worry about this; that means there will be more...
Jeremy Scheck
Jul 17, 20173 min read
ASB Basics: 5 Best Cake Decorating Tips for Success
I'm not a cake decorating expert, and I'm not usually good at such careful activities; however with practice, I've learned what works for...
Jeremy Scheck
May 16, 20173 min read
ASB Basics: All About Vanilla (and recipe for homemade Vanilla Extract)
A worldwide favorite, vanilla is the most widely used flavor in baking. After saffron, it is also the most expensive flavoring. People...
Jeremy Scheck
Mar 6, 20173 min read
ASB Basics: Favorite Chocolate Cake
Ina Gaten's "Beatty's Chocolate Cake" is the best chocolate cake I've ever had. Moist and light with a deep chocolate flavor, it's...
Jeremy Scheck
Feb 21, 20172 min read
ASB Basics: Favorite Vanilla Cake
This is the same amazing cake recipe from my Perfect Vanilla Cupcakes, with the recipe scaled up for more layers. What makes this cake so...
Jeremy Scheck
Jan 23, 20172 min read
ASB Basics: American Buttercream (Easy) Updated!
This is my go-to frosting recipe. It takes just over 5 minutes to make and is great for any cake or cupcakes. En Español Why This Method...
Jeremy Scheck
Jan 19, 20173 min read
ASB Basics: Best Whipped Cream
Never again buy gross whipped "cream" out of a can. Many store---bought "whipped toppings" do not even contain real cream. Who wants to...
Jeremy Scheck
Jan 17, 20172 min read
ASB Basics: Pâte à Choux (cream puffs)
Pâte à choux is a really interesting dough. The water and milk create steam in the oven that puffs up the pastry. The puffing leaves a...
Jeremy Scheck
Jan 9, 20174 min read
ASB Basics: Vanilla Sugar
This luxurious flavored sugar may seem complex, but it is actually one of the easiest things to make. With minimal effort, you will have...
Jeremy Scheck
Dec 12, 20161 min read
ASB Basics: Pâte Brisée (Pie Dough)
Please don't buy pie crust. The ingredients in store bought pie doughs are just gross. Anytime I see a hydrogenated oil or a chemical...
Jeremy Scheck
Nov 16, 20162 min read
ASB Basics: Bread
Slide Show Tutorial Making bread is not an exact science. Depending on the day, you may get completely different results---I think that's...
Jeremy Scheck
Nov 12, 20163 min read
ASB Basics: Perfect Vanilla Cupcakes (One Bowl)
These are the best cupcakes. Ever. They are easy enough for a bake sale but fancy enough for a party. They are so light and perfectly...
Jeremy Scheck
Oct 23, 20162 min read
ASB Basics: Swiss Meringue Buttercream (Intermediate)
American Buttercream is super easy to make but many find it too sweet or hard to work with. On the other hand, Swiss Meringue Buttercream...
Jeremy Scheck
Oct 17, 20162 min read
Introducing After School Bakery Basics
I'm excited to announce a new component of my website: After School Bakery Basics (ASB Basics). These are recipes that every home baker...
Jeremy Scheck
Oct 17, 20161 min read
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