64. The Very Best of Holiday Bake Offs with Erika Kwee (@thepancakeprincess)
Update: 2024-10-28
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In this holiday-themed episode, Erika Kwee, known for her data-driven bake-offs, returns to discuss her favorite holiday recipes. Erika shares insights from her extensive bake-offs, covering everything from pumpkin bread and pies to holiday cookies and yeasted rolls. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to elevate their holiday baking with tried-and-tested recipes and tips. Whether you love pumpkin pie or prefer a flaky Parker House roll, you'll discover new favorites and techniques to make your holiday baking shine.
Key Takeaways
- [05:50 ] Pumpkin Bread Evolution: Erika shares how she developed her pumpkin bread recipe by combining elements from popular recipes like Tartine and Smitten Kitchen.
- [10:20 ] Perfect Pumpkin Pie: Erika's pie winner, Flour Bakery’s recipe, stands out for its rich pumpkin flavor and silky texture, making it worth the effort.
- [16:00 ] Apple Pie Tips: Thinly sliced apples are key for the perfect apple pie texture, ensuring even cooking and avoiding the dreaded raw middle.
- [22:15 ] Ditch the Corn Syrup: Erika recommends using brown sugar or golden syrup in pecan pie for more flavor and better texture.
- [26:03 ] Ginger Sugar for Molasses Cookies: For an extra kick, roll ginger molasses cookie dough in ginger sugar before baking to boost the ginger flavor.
- [47:30 ] Tangzhong Method for Yeasted Rolls: Using this technique adds extra moisture and tenderness to rolls, as seen in Joshua Weissman's winning recipe.
Notable Quotes
- (09:32 ) "The secret to a standout pumpkin pie is pulling it out of the oven when it's just a bit jiggly—then it finishes cooking to creamy perfection."
- (22:15 ) "Ditch the corn syrup for pecan pie. Using golden syrup or brown sugar adds so much more depth and flavor."
- (26:25 ) "If you love your molasses cookies spicy, rolling the dough in ginger sugar will hit your taste buds with a punch of flavor."
Resources
- Best Pumpkin Bread Bake-Off
- Best Pecan Pie Bake-Off
- Best Sugar Cookie Bake-Off
- Follow The Pancake Princess on Instagram
- Follow Female Foodie on Instagram
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