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I wanted to practice piping without making buttercream, so I went with meringues. I got to practice with 4 different tips, but it looks like I only used two. I dipped them in ganache made from mint chocolate bars that were so dark and bitter, they were inedible on their own. And added chopped hazelnuts. They're pretty good.

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Hello bakers, welcome to week 32! For this week, we’re focusing on frostings and icings. Whether you’re trying one out for the first time, or trying to master one you’ve been tinkering with for a while, this week challenges you to play around with either a type of or a technique for frosting or icing. If you’re looking to try something new, you could check out a new frosting you’ve never made, try a new ‘hack’ for coloring frosting, try out a new piping tip, or play with a new technique for shaping frosting. You’re also welcome to practice a technique or recipe you’re still working on improving, such as decorating cookies with royal icing, or mastering Italian meringue buttercream.

What ever you decide this week, Happy Baking!

Recipe

On whole wheat rolls made for !52weeksofbaking@lemmy.world.

I went with letter of the prompt, if not the spirit. I didn't want a dessert this week so I made hamburger rolls. They did get rolled around for shaping. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Recipe

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Hey bakers!

Welcome to Week 31 of our 52 Weeks of Baking! This week, we’re all about rolled bakes. Think rolled cakes, cinnamon rolls, pinwheels, or any bake that involves rolling up deliciousness. Whether you’re mastering the art of a perfect Swiss roll, crafting beautiful rugelach, or getting creative with savory rolls, there’s plenty of room to experiment and have fun.

Roll up your sleeves and let’s see what rolled delights you come up with.

As always, here are some ideas to get you started:

Savory Spinach and Feta Pinwheels

Caramel Apple Cake Roll

Nutella Stuffed Croissants

Brioche Cinnamon Rolls

Happy baking!

Recipe

Inspired by Olympic gold medalist Lydia Jacoby.

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Welcome to Week 30! This week, we're going for the gold with an Olympic-themed bake. Let the spirit of the Olympics inspire you! You can create something that embodies the essence of the games, like Olympic ring cookies, medal cupcakes, or even a cake decorated with the colors of the Olympic rings. Alternatively, bake a treat from the country you're rooting for—explore traditional desserts from around the world and bring a bit of international flavor to your kitchen.

You can also take inspiration from the original Olympic games and go to Ancient Greece, like a Grecian Temple Cake, or Olive Oil Breadsticks

Whether you’re baking the teams you are rooting for does well or not as well, we hope you enjoy this Olympic week; we can’t wait to see your creations!

If you are feeling lost, here are some ideas to get you started:

Olympic Torch Cupcakes - Cupcakes with orange and yellow frosting swirled to look like flames, set in an ice cream cone.

Flag Tart - A ganache tart decorated with the flag of the country you’re rooting for, using colored frosting or fruit.

Olympic Ring Donuts - Decorate round donuts with icing in the colors of the Olympic rings.

Medal Cookies - Bake cookies and top them with gold, silver, and bronze frosting and edible decorations.

Happy baking!

Acryllic paint on paper. Part of my series based on whatever fiction I'm reading. This was inspired by CJ Tudor's The Other People.

I've been trying to do abstracts, but since this book evoked no feelings whatsoever, I had to go in a more literal direction. It's a mediocre thriller with a weird paranormal subplot that leads nowhere.

We had a Deadpool theme party, one of the activities was a bunch of unicorn coloring pages. I made this one my own with gouache paint.

Acryllic paint on paper

Part of a series of abstract paintings inspired by whatever fiction book I'm reading. This one is from Paul Tremblay's The Pallbearers Club.

Brief book review: Imagine Stranger Things but the only characters are Robin and the kid that bullied Eleven in season 1, and absolutely nothing supernatural or even interesting happens, whatsoever. If you're not into a lot of navel-gazing by self-admittedly unlikable characters and lots of name dropping bands, give this one a miss.

Recipe. I left off the ganache and pistachios. The cake is delicious, but my butter was too warm and the frosting didn't hold up well. I was also too lazy and cheap to make my own unicorn decorations for this deadpool party.

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Welcome to Week 29! This week, we're focusing on superfoods, those nutrient-packed ingredients that can take your baked goods to the next level. Think chia seeds, quinoa, berries, nuts, and more. Not only do these ingredients add a health boost, but they also bring unique flavors and textures to your creations.

If you're not sure where to start, don't worry! Here are a few recipes to inspire you:

Quinoa Chocolate Cake - A hearty and delicious chocolate cake.

Cashew Goji Berry Bars - Crunchy and packed with nutrients.

Superfood Breakfast Cookies - A perfect snack to boost your energy.

Nut and Seed Bread - A dense and flavorful bread packed with superfoods.

Happy baking!