1. Tarts & Pies:
I have mini 4" tart pans and a brand new 9" tart pan. I recently thrifted a ceramic pie dish. AND I even have a fancy dough cutter to make beautiful lattices and a copy of Vegan Pie in the Sky that hasn't been broken in! It's time for me to fix this. I think I am often discouraged from making whole pies just because they aren't as convenient to share with friends in multiple locations as cookies or cupcakes.
photo by the PPK photo by Randy Mayor
2. Cakes:
I have a few Wilton course books on cake decorating that I would love to break out. Similarly to how I feel about pies, I feel about tiered cakes. I really want to practice torting, icing, and fondant work, but there aren't many occasions to bust out such a cake for. I will have to make up some excuses!
photo by Sprinkles Bakes
3. Sugar Cookies & Gingerbread:
I would love to be able to produce batches of sugar cookies that are really intricate and also consistent. I also really want to attempt making my own cookie stencils rather than relying on standard cookie cutters! Also, I have never made a gingerbread house. I plan on fixing that next winter, though I doubt I can produce something as breathtaking as this gingerbread brownstone by Kitchen Table Scraps.
source unknown photo by Kitchen Table Scraps
4. Confections:
I've never made candy before. I want to attempt to make fancy chocolates, as I have no actual experience in tempering. My friend Sheena went to pastry school, and I think she might be able to help me out here. I also want to make a few batches of caramel and figure out what works best for me.
5. Assorted:
Crème brulèe is something that I have always though about but never actually attempted. A kitchen torch would also be handy for toasting marshmallows! Now that I have a standing mixer, I think I might get the ice cream attachment and try a few batches of vegan ice cream! I doubt I will ever be able to touch Lula's Sweet Apothecary, but cashew based ice creams are something my dreams are made of.
Do you make lists of resolutions? If so, what are the things you hope to accomplish in 2012?
These are amazing resolutions I want to bake way more. These are great goals!
ReplyDeleteThis year Im not making goals I need to focus on me and just being happy , so I guess thats a goal to be happy
Good baking goals, for sure! I don't really do resolutions, but after just getting back from the dentist today, I will make a point to take better care of my teeth. Yikes... I think working on the ice cream book really did a number on them!
ReplyDeletei want to make a gingerbread house/mansion/apt/cottage with you! also, pies + sugar cookies are something i need to work on, too. instead of resolutions, i have a lot of goals for my birthday year. however, i got a donut pan for christmas and i just decided my new years resolution is to find/create a few perfect vegan donut recipes. can't wait!
ReplyDeletethose are some well defined goals.. all the very best.. i second hannah.. the only goal i have to continue taking better and better care of my useless teeth.
ReplyDeleteyou can try flan instead of brulee, with the caramel at the bottom, no torch needed:)