A Successful Week

I had another successful week. No really funny stories to tell! In my Fundamentals class, we planned to make Morning Glory Muffins and Banana Bread. As a class, we finished with more than enough time to make another recipe, so Chef Eddy allowed us to make something else. He chose Sweet Potato Muffins.

In my other classes, we made Chocolate Raspberry Tarts, 9 Grain Bread, and Pretzels. I didn't really enjoy the tart. I've never been a big fan of mixing fruit with chocolate. I like my chocolate unadulterated, thank you! But I had a great time decorating it! I chose not to use the gloppy glaze on the top. We've all seen a fruit-topped dessert with an unnatural clear goo on top. I've always been put off by seeing that. Now I'm even more against it. It's like a bucket of snot! Mommies have dealt with enough bodily fluid. No need to add it to fresh fruit to make it look "pretty!"

My bread class is wonderful. I've really been enjoying learning to shape dough. I don't feel unnatural at all, I think I just need a little more practice. The 9 Grain Bread was AMAZING! I need to get a commercial mixer for my kitchen because I don't know how I'm going to make these breads at home with such a tiny stand mixer! Pretzels were nothing special... just another method to learn.

Morning Glory Muffins: carrots, apples, raisins, pecans, and cinnamon

Finished Morning Glory Muffins

Banana Nut Bread

Sweet Potato Muffins (GORGEOUS!)

Chocolate Raspberry Tart (hazelnut crust, flour-less chocolate cake, chocolate raspberry ganache, topped with fresh berries) 9 Grain Bread

Soft Pretzels (topped with salt and cinnamon sugar)