https://murthsmasterbakes.com/2018/09/16/back-in-black-or-should-i-say-brioche/https://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_0618-e1537136383182.jpgCardamom Currant Briochehttps://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_0617.jpgIMG_0617https://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_0616-e1537139505167.jpgAromatic swirls of cardamom and currants add a tasty twist to this French standard.https://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_0615-e1537139834160.jpgCardamom and Currant Briochehttps://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_0610.jpgIMG_0610Once you've rolled out the dough, spread the filling evenly over the dough, leaving room at the edges, and sprinkle with the currants.https://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_0609.jpgIMG_0609https://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_0608.jpgIMG_0608After about an hour and a half, your dough should have doubled in size.https://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_0607.jpgMake sure to butter the inside of your bowl before popping the dough in to keep it from sticking.2018-09-16T23:18:20+00:00monthlyhttps://murthsmasterbakes.com/2018/03/04/there-will-be-blood-oranges/https://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_0221.jpghttps://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_0226.jpgA splash of leftover blood orange juice in the champagne makes for an even more blood orange-y experience.https://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_0212edited.jpgThe more you overlap the orange slices, the less cake you'll see peeking through the top post-baking.https://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_0219edited.jpgBlood Orange Upside Down CakeAs you can see from the gaps around my center orange slice, I really could've used another ring of orange slices to get full coverage on the top of my cake. A note to self for next time, but I'm pretty happy with how it turned out nevertheless.2018-03-04T23:48:17+00:00monthlyhttps://murthsmasterbakes.com/2018/02/04/toffee-pecan-blondies/https://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/img_1676-edited-e1517706234290.jpgToffee pecan blondie + coffee ice cream + butterscotch sauce = the secret to eternal dessert happinesshttps://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/dscn0027.jpgA surplus of melted butter and generous helping of toffee give these blondies a delightfully chewy center that's perfectly set off by their wonderfully crunchy edges.https://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/dscn0028.jpghttps://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/dscn0032.jpgToffee Pecan BlondiesThe combination of browned butter and brown sugar in these blondies gives them a naturally butterscotch-y flavor that's further enhanced with toffee bits and pecans for a shamelessly decadent treat.2018-02-04T01:07:01+00:00monthlyhttps://murthsmasterbakes.com/2018/01/20/rum-spiced-date-loaf/https://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_0065-edited.jpgRum Spiced Date LoafRum-soaked dates add a nice punch to this tasty loaf packed full of pecans and autumn spices. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, and pretty much everything in between!2018-01-20T18:47:43+00:00monthlyhttps://murthsmasterbakes.com/2018/01/15/double-chocolate-chunk-cookies/2018-01-15T00:10:56+00:00monthlyhttps://murthsmasterbakes.com/2018/01/09/a-non-baking-interlude/https://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_0041-e1515463728666.jpgOne of the best parts of this chicken salad is the great mix of tastes and textures--crunchy celery and almonds, sweet grapes, and bright dill make it a refreshing lunch option year-round.https://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_0029-e1515461941317.jpgI like to shred my chicken for my chicken salad, but if you prefer yours a bit chunkier, you can absolutely chop it instead.https://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_0028-e1515460988752.jpgGrapes, celery, sliced almonds, and dill form the "salad" elements of this chicken salad, with mayo, lemon juice, salt and pepper forming the "dressing."https://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/68596dd1-c6d8-417a-849d-515a0c17ec4a.jpgDead Simple Chicken SaladThe key to the perfect homemade chicken salad, in my opinion, is well-seasoned chicken. For mine, I marinate my chicken in a homemade lemon pepper marinade for at least 1 hour (but usually overnight) before baking and shredding.2018-01-10T01:37:15+00:00monthlyhttps://murthsmasterbakes.com/2018/01/07/orange-cardamom-bratseli-cookies/https://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_0005-e1515362091557.jpgActually baking (cooking? - not sure what to call it when you're using an iron instead of an oven) these cookies takes a bit of time, as the recipe makes a lot of dough and most pizzelle/bratseli irons only make 2-4 cookies at a time. Have patience, and remember, these cookies cool fairly quickly so it's easy to snack along the way without burning your tongue. ;-)https://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_0006edited.jpgOrange Cardamom Bratsel CookiesSimilar to a pizzelle but heartier, these prettily patterned cookies are both excellent plain and delicious dipped in or drizzled with dark chocolate.2018-06-09T16:51:47+00:00monthlyhttps://murthsmasterbakes.com/2017/12/14/two-riffs-on-peppermint-bark/https://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img-1764.jpgPeppermint Bark BrowniesThe key to these super fudgy seasonal brownies is the use of brown sugar and a heaping dose of melted baking chocolate in the batter.2017-12-14T03:08:06+00:00monthlyhttps://murthsmasterbakes.com/2017/12/03/amaretti-cookies/https://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_17351.jpgAmaretti en verreWho needs a glass of wine, when you can have a glass of amaretti? I love the way the golden deliciousness of the cookie peeks through the cracks in the powdered sugar coating, hinting at the deliciousness to come when you take your first bite.2017-12-04T15:02:26+00:00monthlyhttps://murthsmasterbakes.com/2017/11/29/cranberry-pie-bars/https://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_1713.jpgCranberry Pie BarsThe rich buttery-ness of the orange pecan shortbread base and extras sweetness of the crumb topping help to balance the tartness of the cranberries in these perfect-for-the-holidays treats.https://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_1710.jpgIMG_1710https://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_1707.jpgCranberry fillingStarting the filling off on the stove will reduce baking time (and make your house start smelling delicious sooner) but you can absolutely skip this step and just tack on a few more minutes of oven time if you like.https://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_1706.jpgOrange pecan shortbread baseLining the pan with parchment paper is key here - the parchment paper makes it SO much easier to remove the completed pie from the pan for cutting and display purposes. 2018-01-08T16:02:25+00:00monthlyhttps://murthsmasterbakes.com/2017/11/14/psychedelic-mustache-sugar-cookies/https://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_1699-e1510623694998.jpgThe frosting has a tendency to run off the edges of the cookie with this haphazard method of decorating--for easy clean-up, cover your counter with wax paper to catch all the run-off. Once the frosting on the cookies has set, you can run a toothpick around the edges of each cookie to tidy them up before lifting them out of their frosting pools.https://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_1698-e1510623519789.jpgWire cooling racks are key for pretty much all baking, but especially handy when you've got dozens upon dozens of cookies that need cooling.https://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_1696.jpgMake sure to re-flour periodically as you cut out the cookies--as you roll and re-roll the dough, it will warm up and start to stick to whatever surface you're working on.https://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_1702-e1510621698179.jpgPsychedelically Frosted, Mustache-Shaped Sugar CookiesHippie meets hipster in this colorful take on a cookie classic2017-11-14T02:37:27+00:00monthlyhttps://murthsmasterbakes.com/contact/2017-11-07T04:28:48+00:00weekly0.6https://murthsmasterbakes.com/2017/11/07/drunken-pumpkin-pie-take-1/https://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_1690-e1510017807600.jpgDrunken Pumpkin PieThe first slice is always tricky...https://murthsmasterbakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_1686.jpgDrunken Pumpkin PieA healthy dose of rum in both the crust and filling adds some extra oomph to this fall classic.2018-01-08T16:01:17+00:00monthlyhttps://murthsmasterbakes.com/about/2017-11-03T04:08:21+00:00weekly0.6https://murthsmasterbakes.com/2017/10/31/raspberry-almond-cupcakes/2018-05-21T13:43:33+00:00monthlyhttps://murthsmasterbakes.com/bakes/2017-10-31T01:54:19+00:00weekly0.6https://murthsmasterbakes.com/recipes/2017-10-31T01:54:19+00:00weekly0.6https://murthsmasterbakes.comdaily1.02018-09-16T23:18:20+00:00