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Baking Radio: Chef Gail Sokol's Baking Podcast

Feb 26, 2018

Different types of pie crusts are discussed in detail. Chef Sokol will teach you which pastry is best suited for which specific pie or tart. Understand how the protein matrix, gluten, is formed, and how to control it to reduce toughness in pie crusts. Learn what goes into making the flakiest pie crusts.


Feb 26, 2018

Learn how to make the French concoction known as Ganache. The ratios of chocolate and cream will determine what you can do with it. Chef Sokol will discuss the multiple uses for this incredibly, rich addition to any dessert.  A simple recipe for ganache is given.


Feb 26, 2018

The One Stage Method of cake making is discussed.  Learn how to make the fudgiest of all chocolate cakes using this simplest of mixing methods. Chef Sokol will show you how to recognize this method just by reading the recipe. An easy and delicious recipe is discussed in detail. 


Feb 26, 2018

There are many reasons why we love to frost cakes. Some of them may surprise you. Learn how to get your cake layers ready to be frosted. Chef Sokol will take you by the hand and teach you all of her special techniques and tips on exactly how to frost those layers expertly.


Feb 26, 2018

Learn how to create one of the richest and most decadent of all buttercream frostings. Chef Sokol will walk you through a simple French buttercream frosting that you can use to frost any cake. You will feel as if she is right by your side guiding you all the way to success.