Sourdough Baking Guide
A practical guide to starter care, fermentation, timing, troubleshooting, and sourdough recipes—written for home bakers.
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Cheesecake Recipes & Baking Tips
Cheesecake has a reputation for being finicky — prone to cracking, lumpy batter, soggy crusts. As a pastry chef I’d argue it’s actually one of the more forgiving desserts once you understand what you’re really making. In the US, “cheesecake” almost always means a baked cheesecake — rich, creamy and set with eggs. That’s the…
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Rhubarb Cheesecake
Rhubarb and custard is a beloved British dessert pairing — fabulously tangy rhubarb is contrasted with something rich and creamy. This Rhubarb Cheesecake is a riff on exactly that combination. About This Recipe Rhubarb is added two ways — a simple compote folded into the batter for a subtle zing in every bite, and a…
The Baker Behind the Recipes
Hi, I’m Eileen
I’m Eileen Gray, a pastry chef who loves teaching people how to bake.
I believe that, with a little guidance and a good recipe, anyone can bake from scratch.
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