Any Home Bakers Here?

Wanted to share some baking here also.:):frow
I will title this,, "PEACH CAKE"
Wanted some dessert today,, and since there was nothing for the sweet tooth,, decided to bake a cake:drool:drool:drool
Going to post play by play for easy following.
Just started out the easiest way I could. I took out a Packet Cake,,, (yes @Floydie ,,, I stole your terminology. this side of the pond it is called Cake Mix.)
@Aria ,, :hugs I did not forget about you ether. I altered the recipe,,, and decided to make it in your style.. " HEALTHY" so the altered version of recipe is in this post,
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In a stand mixer, I used the liquid from below can of peaches. (14.5 OZ) Note; "NO SUGAR ADDED" 3 eggs,,, and above cake mix. Mixed it well until it was creamy texture. I used the dough hook. I did kick in the speed to medium, after initial mix at slow.
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Here are the baking directions from back of box.
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It calls for 1 cup of water, and 1/3 cup of oil. I SKIPPED USING THAT,,, and substituted with the peach juice instead.
Poured cake batter into a pan lined with parchment. There is no oil, butter, or other shortening,, so the cake would stick like HEAVEN to the pan.
My pan is 9 inch x 12 inch. 23 cm x 30 cm.
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Took the peach slices, and placed on top of dough batter.
I had some Streusel topping leftover from a previous yeast raised cake,, so decided to apply some on top.
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Baked a little longer than suggested on box. I baked @350°F for 35 minutes. After 28 minutes, cake was still a little blonde,, so kept in for the extra time,, until just gently tanned. 350°F = 177°C so 180°C is probably acceptable.
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Of course did not wait for cool-down. Well maybe 10 minutes, so I could lift out of pan, and place onto a cutting board.
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His and hers portions.. DW said it melted in her mouth. We both went for seconds:drool:drool:drool

Everything,,,, Start to Finish in under one hour :old :thumbsup
 
Wanted to share some baking here also.:):frow
I will title this,, "PEACH CAKE"
Wanted some dessert today,, and since there was nothing for the sweet tooth,, decided to bake a cake:drool:drool:drool
Going to post play by play for easy following.
Just started out the easiest way I could. I took out a Packet Cake,,, (yes @Floydie ,,, I stole your terminology. this side of the pond it is called Cake Mix.)
@Aria ,, :hugs I did not forget about you ether. I altered the recipe,,, and decided to make it in your style.. " HEALTHY" so the altered version of recipe is in this post,
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In a stand mixer, I used the liquid from below can of peaches. (14.5 OZ) Note; "NO SUGAR ADDED" 3 eggs,,, and above cake mix. Mixed it well until it was creamy texture. I used the dough hook. I did kick in the speed to medium, after initial mix at slow.
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Here are the baking directions from back of box.
View attachment 2987115
It calls for 1 cup of water, and 1/3 cup of oil. I SKIPPED USING THAT,,, and substituted with the peach juice instead.
Poured cake batter into a pan lined with parchment. There is no oil, butter, or other shortening,, so the cake would stick like HEAVEN to the pan.
My pan is 9 inch x 12 inch. 23 cm x 30 cm.
View attachment 2987117
Took the peach slices, and placed on top of dough batter.
I had some Streusel topping leftover from a previous yeast raised cake,, so decided to apply some on top.
View attachment 2987118
Baked a little longer than suggested on box. I baked @350°F for 35 minutes. After 28 minutes, cake was still a little blonde,, so kept in for the extra time,, until just gently tanned. 350°F = 177°C so 180°C is probably acceptable.
View attachment 2987119
Of course did not wait for cool-down. Well maybe 10 minutes, so I could lift out of pan, and place onto a cutting board.
View attachment 2987120
His and hers portions.. DW said it melted in her mouth. We both went for seconds:drool:drool:drool

Everything,,,, Start to Finish in under one hour :old :thumbsup

Yum. Looks lovely! Its cake mix over here too. But if it comes out of a packet I call it packet (what ever it is) mix.
I've ordered some packet bread mix will let No1 son help make that at the weekend.
 
@Floydie, deepest condolences on the loss of Lola. We lost our SIdney the first of May, last year to an incurable parasite infection that ravaged her body. She showed symptoms and was taken from us to cross the rainbow bridge in 6 short days. I still mourn for her. You can find her story here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...-spread-the-word.1471492/page-3#post-25130759

It's so hard to say goodbye to them. We currently have a 22 year old diabetic kitty. Every day he is with us is a blessing. But 16 years is a remarkable run and a testament to the loving care that you gave her.. :hugs

Morning all! Today is Focaccia bread day or maybe Italian bread day, haven't decided yet but if I do the Focaccia today I will do the @pennyjo1960s Italian bread recipe when I make spaghetti for dinner one night this week.
 
Dutch Oven French Bread
Makes 1 boule

Ingredients:

10 oz. warm (not HOT) water
1 1/2 t instant or active dry yeast (one packet)
2 C high gluten flour
4 T whole wheat flour
1/2 t kosher salt

Directions:

Place water in a bowl and whisk yeast in, allowing it to dissolve.
Add flour on top of the water, and then follow with the salt. Stir until a dough is formed.
Transfer the dough to a surface and knead until completely smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
Using a non-stick spray, spray a bowl and place dough into the bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let dough rest for 30 minutes. Turn dough and then allow to rest until doubles in size, another 30 minutes. Proceed to shape dough and allow to proof again. Do not rush this step - allow the dough to rise.
While bread is proofing the final time, place dutch oven in oven and set temperature to 450 F. Once bread is proofed, bake at a 450 F for 25 minutes covered and then another 25 minutes with the lid off, until fully baked or reaches at least 190 F internal temperature and golden brown. Remove dutch oven lid about halfway through baking, to allow bread to get an even brown all throughout. Allow to cool before slicing.
A dutch oven will give you a crispy crust and a chewy inside, but if you don’t have one, try using a cast iron pan, a baking stone or a metal sheet tray
 

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