April is full of sweets that rely on a little sour to make them sing. The Preheated duo kick off a month full of bakes that rely on tangy ingredients like buttermilk, yogurt, sour cream, and, in this week’s bake along, milk kefir. (Thanks to Andrea's husband for the theme!) But first, Stefin’s got a #20for20 baking resolution update from Bread Ahead , and Andrea reminds listeners of the Quarantine Baking resources available on preheatedpodcast.com . Then they intro a Chocolate Chai Kefir Cake fr...
Apr 06, 2020•26 min
Check out the hosts newest resource on Quarantine Baking and let them know what topics you need them to cover. This week's review of Buckwheat Thumbprints from Alice Medrich gets two thumbs up from the hosts, who loved these gluten-free, eggless cookies. Finally, the coveted Blue Ribbon for March is awarded to the flour dessert our hosts just can't stop thinking about. Listeners, our thoughts are with you and your families and loved ones. We hope our show provides a bit of respite when you need ...
Mar 30, 2020•25 min
Please note: This episode was recorded on February 25. Has emmer flour turned Andrea into a soda-bread lover (especially at breakfast)? And what does Betty Crocker have to say about this week's bake along, Alice Medrich's updated take on Russian Tea Cakes ? (Stefin investigates.) Plus, the Globetrotting Gourmet is back from Sweden with an update on cinnamon buns, fika , and what cheese in your coffee tastes like. You can read the full show notes here. Bake along with Stefin and Andrea in their b...
Mar 23, 2020•32 min
Flour Power rolls along with a review of Einkorn Apple Hand Pies , with a few variations. Did this 20,000-year-old grain make for a flaky pastry, no matter its size or filling? Then, in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, the duo intro an Emmer Flour Soda Bread from Dove’s Farm CEO Clare Marriage. Finally, Andrea and Stefin investigate the different types and classifications of flour all around the world. All this plus a Perfect Pie PDF that might inspire your Mothering Sunday dessert choice! You can re...
Mar 16, 2020•36 min
From Listeners' favorite Girl Scout Cookies, to the history of Yorkshire rhubarb, plus another dramatic reading from the back of a Dove's Farm flour bag, Stefin and Andrea are full of flour power this week. And speaking of powerful flour, their fondness for the Double Ginger Spelt Cookie from Daylesford , and their hopes for this week's bake along, the Einkorn Apple Hand Pies from Jovial , are strong. And that's not all! The daring duo travel to Intimidation Station to discuss the facts behind t...
Mar 09, 2020•31 min
The hosts are celebrating all sorts of food holidays, from Banana Cream Pie Day and Pound Cake Day along with British Pie Week. Spelt kicks off Flour Power month in a Double Ginger Spelt Cookie from the Cookery School at Dayelesford , and the hosts share a variety of flour storage tips for ancient grains and modern pantry staples. You can read the full show notes here. Bake along with Stefin and Andrea in their baking Facebook group, Preheated Baking Podcast Listeners . You can find links to rec...
Mar 02, 2020•26 min
From a #pantrypurge tip around flour canisters to king cake and Galette des Rois, this week the hosts are thrilled with some Mardi Gras and Shrove Tuesday baking. The Panna Cotta recipe from Giada De Laurentiis was a hit with both hosts, will next week's Cannoli Cake by Land O' Lakes be just as good? You can read the full show notes here. Bake along with Stefin and Andrea in their baking Facebook group, Preheated Baking Podcast Listeners . You can find links to recipes on their baking website ww...
Feb 24, 2020•33 min
It’s a bumper episode filled with muffins (and a scorching tip about filing your tins), a one-ingredient chocolate mousse, a new TNT tiramisu (both chocolate and classic versions) from Gemma Stafford , an unmolded version of the Italian classic custard panna cotta from Giada De Laurentiis , and, if that wasn’t enough, a rundown of the myriad options awaiting those ready to try online grocery shopping. Valentine's Day may be over, but the sweets just keep on coming! You can read the full show not...
Feb 17, 2020•38 min
It's Valentine's week and the hosts are packing this episode full of advice: stay home on Valentine's Day, read old-fashioned conversation heart messages, and try your hand at these Italian Pignoli Cookies - but only if you add some chilling time for your dough. Bake your sweetheart an Easy 10 Minute Tiramisù from Gemma Stafford, and consider purchasing some of the new dark milk chocolate from bean-to-bar chocolate makers. You can read the full show notes here. Bake along with Stefin and Andrea ...
Feb 10, 2020•38 min
It’s the month for sweethearts and sweet treats, and Stefin and Andrea are full of amore during Italian Month! From iconic tiramisu to panna cotta, February promises to be a month to fall in love with. First up: Southern Italian pignoli, which take their name from their star ingredient, pine nuts. Then, the duo help you win your next bakery-themed quiz night when they clear up some commonly confused desserts. Preheated for the win! You can read the full show notes here. Bake along with Stefin an...
Feb 03, 2020•26 min
From coffee logs to extra thick pouring cream , this episode's packed full of some of Britain's finest ideas. There's nothing the hosts love more than Listener voicemail, so take a listen to Cory's question. Urgent brownie alert! Whether you're having a dark night of the soul, or you just want a manageable treat, we bet Nigella's Emergency Brownie is just what you need. Capping off Small Batch Baking month is a Funfetti Cupcake for Two from Completely Delicious. And finally, the hosts reveal the...
Jan 27, 2020•36 min
Hot on the heels of their 2020 trend report in Episode 159, Stefin and Andrea are happy to see Australian vanilla company Queen’s baking trend report , and even happier that Preheated is right on trend, or planning to be, in the coming months. The Small-Batch Shortbread Pumpkin Pie Bars from Baking Mischief provided a petite portion of pumpkin pie with a shortbread crust, but were they the right flavor for January? This week’s bake along will suit anyone in need of quick and delicious comfort … ...
Jan 20, 2020•31 min
It's a new year and small batch baking comes to the rescue for everyone looking to cut down a bit. First up is a review of Pecan Sticky Buns from Dessert for Two . Will this petite serving of four breakfast buns start the year out right? Bake along with the hosts this week with Shortbread Pumpkin Pie Bars from Tracy at Baking Mischief. And finally, gaze into the magic ball as Andrea and Stefin predict some of the 2020 food trends. You can read the full show notes here. Bake along with Stefin and...
Jan 13, 2020•30 min
It’s not only a new year, it’s a new decade, and Stefin and Andrea are kicking things off with a slate of January shows to help you indulge after the excess of the holidays … in (Preheated-style) moderation. First up: A petite portion of Pecan Sticky Buns from Dessert for Two. If the calorie count is to be believed, there’s nothing “small” about this small-batch bake! Then the duo take a look at clever and creative ways to use up your leftovers. From banana-peel bread to nutty pie crusts, you’ll...
Jan 06, 2020•25 min
This week's recipe for Brazilian Fudge Truffles , or Brigadeiros , is full of some new and exciting ingredients like King Arthur's black cocoa and India Tree's "Black Magic" sprinkles. Andrea and Stefin each award a blue ribbon to the confection that captured their attention this month, and the show wraps up with a recap of the hosts #19for19 baking resolutions. You can read the full show notes here . Bake along with Stefin and Andrea in their baking Facebook group, Preheated Baking Podcast List...
Dec 30, 2019•29 min
Stefin's celebrating both Hanukkah and Christmas this week; luckily she's got the "world's greatest latke maker" close at hand. And, as the year draws to a close, the hosts issue a last call for Listeners' #20for20 baking resolution suggestions. This week the hosts split kitchen duties: Andrea tackled Red Licorice from Gluten Free on a Shoestring while Stefin gamely attempted the Black Licorice from Dessert for 2 via Food52 - twice! The bake along this week is the Brazilian Fudge Truffle, or Bri...
Dec 23, 2019•35 min
The end of the year is fast approaching, so Stefin and Andrea want to hear Preheaters’ recommendations for the #20for20 baking resolutions. Will they include making or eating a Spudnut? David Lebovitz’s Pretzel & Nut Mix was a spicy success (as long as you’re not shy with the cayenne), and would be a great gift for the savory snack lovers on your holiday list. Next, the duo introduce not one but two homemade licorices — Andrea’s tackling a GF red version from Gluten Free on a Shoestring , wh...
Dec 16, 2019•36 min
In the second week of Confection Affection month, Stefin and Andrea answer Listener Carol's voicemail question about making big-batch pie crusts, and remind Preheaters about the wealth of holiday bakes from Seasons 1, 2 and 3 that are available on preheatedpodcast.com . Then they've got a review of their homemade marshmallows (and, crucially, homemade marshmallow fluff) from Foodie with Family, and take a nutty walk down memory lane with the intro of David Lebovitz's Spicy Pretzel & Nut Mix ...
Dec 09, 2019•36 min
In the first episode of December’s Confection Affection month, Stefin has an update on Costa Coffee’s Biscoff Muffin. Did this limited-edition treat live up to its hype, or can the Preheated gals do it one better? Then, she and Andrea jump into the magical, mythical and even medicinal history of the month's first bake along: homemade marshmallows from Foodie with Family . Who knew these started life as treats for the pharaohs? Finally, the duo share a nostalgic list of Listener’s favorite baking...
Dec 02, 2019•23 min
It's National Cake Day and US Thanksgiving this week and the hosts are full of plans to celebrate. First up, a review of the Carrot Cake Coffee Cake from Lindsay at Pinch of Yum . Can you believe it's the first Carrot Cake reviewed on Preheated? Next up is this week's bake along, the Rum Cake from Jenn at Once Upon a Chef . Finally, the hosts share their favorite desserts that can be whipped up in 5 minutes or less...lifesavers during the busy holiday season. You can read the complete show notes...
Nov 25, 2019•33 min
One-Layer Wonders rocket along during Stefin’s birthday week and the UK’s Stir-Up Sunday. (Will you make mincemeat like Stefin , or do a pantry purge with Andrea this November 24?) Don’t need a dangerously delicious, easy, and quick chocolate cake in your life? Then cover your ears as the hosts discuss Nigella’s Chocolate Guinness Cake . Next, the duo introduce a Carrot Cake Coffee Cake from Pinch of Yum that sounds like the best of both worlds (and perfect for the birthday girl). Finally, just ...
Nov 18, 2019•32 min
One Layer Wonders month kicks off with a review of a fabulous one layer cake with all of Andrea's favorite words, the Butterscotch Cake with Salted Caramel Buttercream from Bake from Scratch. Don't let this one layer cake fool you, while it may sound simple, it actually contains three components: the cake, a Swiss Meringue Salted Caramel Buttercream and a homemade Salted Caramel Sauce. The bake along this week is Nigella's Chocolate Guinness Cake , and Andrea can't wait to see if this easy cake ...
Nov 11, 2019•38 min
It's the last episode of Season Three (!) and Stefin and Andrea are ready to party. They kick off their birthday and anniversary month with a chat about celebrating at Disneyland (with Dole Whip, of course), and introduce the first of their “one-layer wonders” -- a Butterscotch Cake with Salted Caramel Buttercream from Bake from Scratch . Then they take a walk down memory lane to summarize their favorite bakes from the past year (Episodes 101-149), and award their Season Three Blue Ribbons. You ...
Nov 04, 2019•35 min
Andrea's reminded that New Orleans truly is tropical when a local baker from Breads on Oak mentions she's making banana cream pie with her very own homegrown bananas. Stefin and Andrea review the Cheddar and Hazelnut Shortbread from BBC Good Food and try to figure out why Stefin's shortbread was more like pie dough than breadcrumbs. To wrap up Simply Savory month, and just in time for Halloween, the hosts introduce a Savory Pumpkin Bread Pudding from PBS Food. You can read the complete show note...
Oct 28, 2019•27 min
It’s Pumpkin Spice Latte season in the US, but over in the UK, Stefin’s celebrating autumn with a Biscoff Muffin from the world’s second -largest coffee chain, UK-based Costa. (Will this lead to another Preheated original recipe?) Then, speaking of the UK, it’s time for a review of the month’s second savory bake, Cornish Chunkies from Jus-Rol Pastry . Were these hand pies as delicious as their name is adorable? This week’s bake along is the Cheddar & Hazelnut Shortbread from BBC Good Food . ...
Oct 21, 2019•30 min
Happy Thanksgiving to the Canadian Preheaters! Might these Smoked Gouda Dinner Muffins from Canadian magazine Chatelaine be a perfect way to grace your holiday table? Listen to Andrea and Stefin's recipe review to find out. Bake along this week with a 'back of the box' Cornish Chunkies recipe from Jus-Rol Pastry and join Stefin and Andrea as they chat about unusually named desserts in a "Say What?" mini-segment. You can read the complete show notes here. Bake along with Stefin and Andrea in thei...
Oct 14, 2019•34 min
It’s the first week of Simply Savoury month! (And yes, that is the British spelling!) Andrea and Stefin kick off with a seasonal rundown of what’s fresh in markets right now in both hemispheres, along with some great ideas for what to do with the bounty. Then it’s on to October’s first savoury bake — a Smoked Gouda Dinner Muffin to salute our Canadian listeners (and a favorite magazine). Finally, as we enter the home stretch of 2019, the hosts share their progress on their “19 for ’19” baking re...
Oct 07, 2019•26 min
Andrea is wondering if the Lick the Bowl Fois Gras Cake Batter from Eden Hill Provisions will satisfy her cake batter quest, while Stefin contemplates adding a lemon drop chili to a Lemon Drop Chili Loaf Cake from BBC Good Food. Next up, the hosts review the Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins from The Girl Who Bakes and contemplate renaming them...duffins? Monuts? Finally, a rare double blue ribbon is awarded to the dessert the hosts reviewed in Episode 142 . You can read the complete show notes here ...
Sep 30, 2019•25 min
Stefin's reveling from a recent birthday cake success while Andrea pops into the Language Lab with not one but two new words: joconde and pissaladiere . The hosts review the Pineapple Coconut Curry Loaf recipe from Bake From Scratch and provide their tips to guarantee success. This week's bake along is a Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffin recipe from food blogger Amanda from The Girl Who Bakes . Finally, the hosts give their strategies and share Listener recipe recommendations for your next big bake sa...
Sep 23, 2019•35 min
Andrea’s ready for the release of the Downton Abbey movie this September, and even more excited to try some historic Downtown Abbey-inspired desserts. (Check out the Downton Abbey Cooks website for fun and historical recipes.) Meanwhile, Stefin’s fascinated by the Little Free Pantries popping up worldwide — do you have one in your neighborhood? Then it’s on to the review of a new twist on a classic PB&J: Peanut Butter & Jelly Poke Cake from Australian blogger Jess at Sweetest Menu . Did ...
Sep 16, 2019•35 min
