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 T1 Ball | Apr 4, 2022 | Dessert, Sweets
Ingredients 1 cup granulated sugar6 Tablespoons salted butter, room temperature cut up into 6 pieces1/2 cup heavy cream, at room temperature1 teaspoon salt Directions Heat granulated sugar in a medium heavy-duty saucepan (avoid using non-stick) over medium heat,...
by T1 Ball | Mar 14, 2021 | Baking, Dessert, Sweets
Serves 6 (or 1 if my husband is eating it…) Prep time: 20 min.Cook time: 40 min.Total time: 1 hour Ingredients 1 cup flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 cup of unsalted butter (one stick), softened2/3 cup sugar, plus more for...