Thursday, March 26, 2009

Bread and Cupcakes

So a few weeks ago, I made some Milk Bread in the bread machine. Well I normally make a 2lb loaf. I decided that since I wasn't sure what it would taste like, I made a smaller loaf. This is why I make large loafs

IMG_4685

I didn't do anything to this, I just dumped it out on the cooling rack. It only mixed on one side of the pan. But the bread itself wasn't bad.

Here are some St. Patty's Day Cupcakes

IMG_4876 IMG_4879

IMG_4880

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Blackberry Vanilla Cupcakes

So today I decided to make some Blackberry Vanilla Cupcakes and some Key Lime Pie Cupcakes.

I first made the blackberry ones and it called for blackberry puree, so I blended one box of blackberries and put it through the fine mesh sieve. That wasn't working, so I used some cheesecloth-which look really gross coming through.  I bought 2 boxes of blackberries because I love them. Well it took a little more than 1 box to get the right amount. And I used the rest in the frosting and as a garnish.

They turned out delicious. They all kinda dipped in in the middle which bummed me out.

IMG_4677

IMG_4678

Then I went to make the Key lime pie cupcakes. As I was putting the last egg in, the top part of the shell fell into the mix while the mixer was mixing.  So I gave up. I'm going to try again tomorrow. I needed to use the oven to make the brisket for dinner.

Don't those look scrumptious!

I made some funfetti cupcakes last night, but they came from a  box and I didn't try any. One of the ladies who works for Mike bought me some spring sprinkles at the market.