TWD: Chocolate Truffle Tarts

Thank goodness it's still Tuesday on the West Coast! I have been lost in new-job land and barely made these delicious tarts in time. Short post today, but I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by this recipe. The chocolate pate brisee dough was easier than expected to work with and baked up tender enough to give under gentle pressure from a fork.The filling was like a fudgey brownie crossed with a chocolate souffle. The softened cubes of white and milk chocolate and biscotti bits added a wonderful dimension. Here I must admit that a grocery store panic resulted in my using McVities digestive biscuits (ala Will and Kate's wedding cake) and Toblerone White in place of the biscotti and white chocolate. Still, Chocolate Truffle Tarts were a bona fide hit! Find the recipe on pages 382-383 of "Baking With Julia" or check in with one of our wonderful hosts!

Steph at A Whisk and a Spoon
Spike of Spike Bakes
Jamie of Good Eats and Sweet Treats
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Jessica of Cookbookhabit

Tuesdays with Dorie: White Loaves

Hello, again! (If anyone is still out there...) I've returned to my little corner of the internet to record what I'm sure will be an exciting journey. Over the past four years, a group of wonderful bloggers baked their way through Dorie Greenspan's "Baking From My Home To Yours." Now the Tuesdays with Dorie crew are taking on another project: "Baking With Julia" by Dorie Greenspan and Julia Child, and I am thrilled to be signed on to bake along with them!
The first recipe for White Loaves is one I am sure I will be returning to frequently. Five ingredients, two rises, and less than 45 minutes active time results in two tall, fine grained loaves of bread. It is also a very straightforward and forgiving recipe- I cruised through it while running errands and house cleaning, and all went exactly as planned. This bread has been a hit in my house and eaten plain, buttered, toasted, slathered with jam, peanut butter, and honey, grilled with cheese, and finally, ground into homemade bread crumbs for topping macaroni and cheese.

Thanks to Laurie at slush and Jules at Someone's in the Kitchen for hosting! The recipe can be found on their blogs or on pages 81-82 of "Baking With Julia."