Doughbaby

Well, I’m happy to say that the bison beef stew I made last week came out good. I put a bit too much wine in it. Next time, less wine. Maybe I’ll try a beer base and see what that tastes like. Now, my biscuits were another story. They turned out more like square pucks….lol. I didn’t have a round glass the right size, so I used a square one. They didn’t turn out as fluffy as they should have. I think I overworked the dough. Still OK, just not that fluffy, flaky goodness I was hoping for. SuicideSquirrel's Honey Butter recipe really helped them be more edible.

Made pie crusts and a sweet potato filling to go in it. The pie did come out perfect! I was so happy. It was my first attempt at making pie crust with a rolling pin.  I’m loving my new rolling pin! It even came with a “Silpat” rolling mat. It has circles on it to help noobs like me. The pie went so fast, I wished I made two.

Things I learned: don’t overwork the dough, and keep everything chilled. The best thing though, I found out I love working with dough. I love the way it feels, looks, smells -- watching it change just at the touch of my hands. Just a few simple ingredients coming together to form this great creation.  All the ooooo’s and ahhhh’s make a girl feel pretty darn good.  I need to work on handling the dough, but I’m off to a good start. I’ve always liked baking, and now I have a newfound love in my recipe box.