by PJ Ball | Jun 1, 2024 | Baking, Dessert, Sweets
This is T1’s favorite pie. Use Possessive PJ’s Pie Crust. This is also a favorite of our dog Willie. In his younger days, Willie could climb onto the table if no one was looking and help himself to the pie. Preheat the oven 425f then reduce to 400f when...
by PJ Ball | Feb 11, 2023 | Baking, Dessert, Sweets
Ingredients ½ cup shortening, such as Crisco1 ½ cups sugar2 large or extra large eggs (room temperature)2 cups cake flour, such as Swan’s Down½ teaspoon salt3 tablespoons cocoa powder1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup buttermilk1 ½ ounces (1 bottle) red food coloring1...
by PJ Ball | Feb 6, 2023 | Baking, Eggs, Sauces
Ingredients 1 or more eggs that have been warmed to room temperature Water in a pan to cover Directions Place enough water in the pan to cover the eggs by about an inch Bring water to 140F Place eggs into water for 3.5 minutes. Do not allow water temperature to...
by T1 Ball | Sep 4, 2022 | Baking, Dessert, Main Course
This recipe is called “Possessive…” because PJ will surreptitiously hover over T1 while he makes pie dough. 😉 In truth, it is PJ’s tried and true recipe. And it is simply the best. Makes 2 pie crusts with 9 inch diameter....
by T1 Ball | Jun 30, 2022 | Baking, Dessert
Makes about 24 cookies Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 whole egg, beaten ¼ teaspoons table salt ¼ teaspoon baking powder ⅛ teaspoon baking soda 1 ½ cup...
by T1 Ball | Jun 26, 2022 | Baking
This recipe is versatile and can be used to make dinner rolls or as a base dough for cinnamon rolls. Makes about 20-25 rolls or if divided can make a couple of batches of cinnamon rolls in 9 x 13 pan. 1 1/2 cup boiling water1/4 cup Crisco1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt1...