Blanched Almonds

Blanched Almonds

Blanched and ground almonds are used in many pastry applications. They provide crunch in cookies, and the base to many desserts. With the recognition of celiac disease, it has even help bakers create crusts for cheesecake and pies without the use of flour. How to 

Old Time Tools & Ingredients: Patty Pans

Old Time Tools & Ingredients: Patty Pans

Patty-pans, patty pans – Cups used for baking, usually paper. Items used to bake in them: muffins, cakes, quick breads, etc. Also made of other materials such as tin.   Other Links for Patty Pan History: This link shows a selection from the Patty Pan