What are you been cooking today

[Cornish Cream]

Hard boiled eggs to make Egg Mayonnaise and Apple Crumble.

[achookwoman]

Haven't decided yet but some sort of bread and soup.

[cookie1]

I started Katie's overnight SD last night. It had risen heaps by this morning. I'm making it into a loaf as my dough is very soft and wouldn't hold a shape very well. It smelled lovely this morning so I can't wait for it to rise again and be baked.

I also plan to make a cake this afternoon, when the bread cooks and we have the air con on. It is only going to be 33 today but with the oven on it heats up.

[mab19]

Judy, those crackers look tasty.

I made two egg & bacon tarts and a jam tart with the left over pastry.

[mcmich]

Mini carrot and pineapple loaves.

[judydawn]

Not heard of that combination before Michele, sounds nice.

[spersephone]

Those crackers do look extremely tasty. Those loaves look gorgeous too. I need to get some little mini loaf pans.

[JulieO]

I did a trial run of Thermofun's Cheese crackers today to see how long they'll stay crisp.  She says 3-5 days (if they last that long LOL) but I want them to stay crispy for longer than that so I'll try not to open them every day and eat a few.  They are fiddly to make but are worth it as they are delicious little morsels.

After resting the pastry I cut the ball in half to make rolling out easier. I made the shapes using a 4 cm round cutter and once the shape was cut I pressed it with my fingers to make it a little thinner as I believe the thinner they are the crisper  they will cook up. I ended up with 50 biscuits and cooked them for 12 minutes, left them on the tray to cool before placing on a wire rack.  Sesame seeds optional, just press them on once the rounds have been placed onto the baking tray.

See the recipe here - http://thermofun.com/cheese-crackers-recipe/

These sound (and yours look lovely),  and though you think fiddly Judy, I can imagine they'd be very nice.  I've saved the recipe as I think my DH would love these.

[judydawn]

Thanks girls, they are nice.  I took a few out too early and they are nowhere near as nice as these lovely golden ones which I left in longer.

[JulieO]

Thanks for the tip Judy. 

[mab19]

Your mini carrot & pineapple loaves look nice Mcmich.

We were out of bread today so I made Cookie's Vienna Loaf, always a winner here.

[cookie1]

I started Katie's overnight SD last night. It had risen heaps by this morning. I'm making it into a loaf as my dough is very soft and wouldn't hold a shape very well. It smelled lovely this morning so I can't wait for it to rise again and be baked.

I also plan to make a cake this afternoon, when the bread cooks and we have the air con on. It is only going to be 33 today but with the oven on it heats up.

I made a boo boo with this and knocked it down after the first rise. It then took for ever to rise again. Eventually I cooked it anyway. (I wanted to go to bed) It isn't pretty and looks like a brick but is extremely nice. It has a very SD flavour. I will give it another go and do it correctly next time.

I'm glad you enjoy the Vienna Loaf Margaret. Mich they look lovely. I'll be they are moist with carrot and pineapple in.

[Katj]

Lovely food everyone,
Michelle your Carrot/pineapple mini loaves look scrumptious, they reminded me, I used to make Carrot,pineapple & walnut muffins years ago that were very nice, I must dig out that recipe when our move is over and I can unpack cookbooks.
Judy, I have found all biscuits including crackers stay nice and crisp in a tin with a good fitting lid. I usually line the tin with baking paper long enough to put over the biscuits before the lid goes on.

[judydawn]

I agree with you Katj, tins are far better than plastic ware, particularly for home made biscuits & crackers.

[cookie1]

I agree with you Katj, tins are far better than plastic ware, particularly for home made biscuits & crackers.

I agree with you, unless you have a DH who leaves the lid partially off all the time. I follow him and close things properly. This includes drawers, cupboards and even doors.