2018 Bake Off
If it’s May, it’s Bake Off season!
Laura’s entries this year were a Blueberry Cake and a batch of Croissants.
The Croissants were a new technique, and were definitely a challenge requiring 2 days of working with the dough as well as copious amounts of butter. They came out looking and tasting like croissants though, and the judges must have like them as they picked up the overall Sweepstakes award!
These are Patio associated entries for the 2018 Bake Off…
In the back row, Cynthia’s Southern Corn Bread
and also Southern Biscuits.
On the right, Helen’s Famous Lemon Bars
(3rd Place Ribbon in “Small Bites”)
In front, Laura’s Croissants
(Sweepstakes Ribbon Grand Prize)
Next to that, Laura’s Blueberry Cake
Laura’s Blueberry Cake
Blueberry Cake:
https://www.thecountrycook.net/blueberry-muffin-cake/
Laura’s Croissants
Croissant recipe (without the chocolate):
https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Classic-Pain-au-Chocolat
Some helpful croissant tips and techniques:
https://www.bessiebakes.com/french-croissant-recipe-chocolate-croissants-40-step-step-photos/
https://topwithcinnamon.com/2012/12/how-to-make-croissants.html
Sweepstakes Ribbon Grand Prize