[Recipe](https://www.seriouseats.com/pommes-dauphine-recipe-5217321). Mashed potatoes mixed with choux dough and fried. Tasty.

[Original reddit post](https://www.reddit.com/r/52weeksofbaking/comments/1fib04t/intro_weekly_discussion_week_38_choux_pastry/) Welcome to another technical challenge - the Pâte à Choux... Pronounced "Shoe Pastry" (confusing when you hear it for the first time on an English baking show), choux means "cabbage" in French. Which should give you a rough idea of what your bakes should look like, especially if you go for the small round kinds. Like our other technical challenges, this is not a specific item but a baking technique. Choux pastry does not use a raising or leavening agent, instead it "employs its high moisture content to create steam, as the water in the dough evaporates when baked, puffing the pastry" (source : Wikipedia). Once you master the basic technique, you can use it to make various delicious recipes - sweet or savory, and maybe even come up with your own. For the basics, check out Sally's tutorial. Popular recipes include Éclairs, Gougeres (which are savory, cheesy Profiteroles) or Paris Brest. For a non-French, unorthodox take on the challenge - try some delicious churros.

This was as close as I could get.

Eurovision Song Contest Okokimup • 4 days ago • 93%

Made for my brother's birthday (acryllic paint on canvas). Only problem is, every time I see it, I get the song stuck in my head.

Art Share🎨 Okokimup • 4 days ago • 100%

Acryllic on Canvas. My brother's birthday gift, based on Bambi Thug's Eurovision performance of [Doomsday Blue](https://youtu.be/4bDWf8TMg20?si=w-pWtM5M9azVwUXO).

[Recipe](https://ellasbetterbakes.com/coffee-and-walnut-cupcakes/). My birthday gift to me.

FoodPorn Okokimup • 1 week ago • 96%

Made for the [52weeksofbaking Regional Favorites](https://lemmy.world/post/19588075) challenge.

[Recipe](https://joythebaker.com/2021/10/sweet-potato-biscuit-recipe/#tasty-recipes-41078-jump-target). Apparently it's a Virginia favorite. I don't generally care for biscuits, but these were delicious. Filled them with ham and cheese.

[Original reddit post](https://www.reddit.com/r/52weeksofbaking/comments/1fc1pym/week_37_intro_weekly_discussion_regional_favorite/) This is one of my favorite challenges. Bake something that is a regional specialty, or inspired by a regional specialty. Maybe you're from Turkey, so this is the week you whip up a pistachio baklava. Or maybe you're from Georgia (the US state) that's well known for peaches, so you bake a peach cobbler. Or maybe, like me, you solicit your local subreddit for ideas, and discover a cherished favorite from a local bakery. Let us see what your region is well known for, and share its story with us!

Art Share🎨 Okokimup • 2 weeks ago • 100%

Acryllic on paper. Inspired by Sonia Purnell's A Woman of No Importance. I normally only paint based on fiction, but after reading about Virginia Hall, real World War II spy, I wanted to do her portrait. I tried to do it in the style of [this video](https://youtu.be/YDS4E9oOAwQ?si=miBW03jIPqUq9zN_). I don't know if they thinned out their paint or just have transparent paint, but I immediately covered over my sketch with paint too dark and gave up following along. I still like the way it came out.

Art Share🎨 Okokimup • 2 weeks ago • 100%

Acryllic on paper. Inspired by Scott Smith's The Ruins. I tried doing [this abstract botanical style](https://youtu.be/SCWY0gn4BVw?si=BI-AB1GBTPd4FbKr) but it didn't work out for me. I used so much paint on this stupid thing. And didn't even like the book. I think it's been too highly praised online. If you go into it expecting a B movie of a book instead of a literary masterpiece, you'll have a better time.

Pizza Okokimup • 2 weeks ago • 95%

[Recipe](https://www.howsweeteats.com/2023/08/street-corn-pizza/). Made on sourdough crust. Forgot the cilantro, but it's still delicious.

Sourdough baking Okokimup • 2 weeks ago • 97%

So freaking delicious. [Recipe](https://countryroadssourdough.com/smores-sourdough-bread/#mv-creation-36-jtr). I use a mix of dark and milk chocolate morsels.

[Recipe](https://mykitchenlittle.com/2024/07/09/honey-burnt-basque-cheesecake/). Not the best color plate for a photo, but I didn't have a lot of options.

[Original reddit post](https://www.reddit.com/r/52weeksofbaking/comments/1f5foua/week_36_intro_weekly_discussion_plating/) Fine cuisine engages all the senses - before ever the food has touched your taste buds, your body experiences it through its smell, through the texture as you cut into it - and, of course, through its visual appeal. This week you will focus on how to present your delicious bake to the eagerly awaiting guests. Use garnishes, sauces, dish size & shape all to your advantage, all to show off your bake to its best advantage. So show off your aesthetic sense at its best, show us pictures that would make a Michelin chef blush. And if, like me, this has always been your weak point, here are some cool resources from the internet to get you started : https://pastryartsmag.com/general/a-guide-to-plated-desserts/ https://cmjjgourmet.com/blog/5-fresh-ideas-for-creative-dessert-plating/ https://www.dessarts.com/finale-fridays-blog-series-and-lemon-chips-recipe/

Bready Okokimup • 3 weeks ago • 96%

In almost 5 years of making sourdough, I've only gotten an ear once before. Turns out my starter sucked. When it died (broke the jar, got glass in it) I spent 6 weeks trying and failing to make a new one. I still don't know why it wouldn't work, but I ordered one from King Arthur, and it's healthy and functional. I was worried about fermenting this [lemon rosemary sourdough](https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/lemon-rosemary-sourdough-bread/) since the directions basically only do it for an hour. I wasn't ready to bake yet, so I stuck it in the fridge for a couple hours. It came out beautiful and delicious.

Art Share🎨 Okokimup • 3 weeks ago • 100%

Mixed media on paper. This was inspired by SJ Watson's novel Before I Go to Sleep. In brief: Christine suffered a head injury 20-ish years ago and she's had amnesia ever since. Every day she wakes up remembering nothing from her adult life. Recently, she's begun journaling to help herself build a life, and has discovered multiple mysteries. I enjoyed it, found it suspenseful even when I predicted the ending.

[Recipe](https://whattocooktoday.com/shao-bing-chinese-sesame-flat-bread.html). I screwed up because I needed to prepare these ahead of time, and I forgot to do the last roll-out before putting them in the freezer. They should have been much flatter with larger surface area. I filled them with a steak/pepper/onion mix and they tasted great. I'd like to try them again the correct way.

[Original reddit post](https://www.reddit.com/r/52weeksofbaking/comments/1f0llqy/week_35_intro_weekly_discussion_laminated/) Hi all! Welcome to lamination week! In baking, lamination refers to the process of repeated folding and rolling of alternating butter (or another fat such as Crisco or lard) and dough layers to ultimately create thin and defined layers. The three ‘original’ laminated doughs are puff pastry, croissant, and Danish, however there are a variety of other pastries and dishes that involve the technique of lamination, or that modify the methods of the ‘original’ doughs. For example, Kouign-amann Cronuts Baklava Sfogliatelle Savory puff pastry quiche Happy layering!

Art Share🎨 Okokimup • 4 weeks ago • 80%

Paper collage inspired by Claire North's novel The Sudden Appearance of Hope. Hope has a condition where no one can remember she exists. You could spend an entire day getting to know her intimately, but if she's out of your eye line for 60 seconds, you forget her. The next time you see her, you're meeting her for the first time. The concept was great, the execution started off great, but towards the end, the pacing slowed down and it kind of fizzled out. Incidentally, I don't have aphantasia, but my inner eye is incapable of holding onto an image. This collage is very similar to how my imagination works. I can picture a person or object, but if I try to focus on it or hold onto a detail, it morphs into something different.

[Recipe](https://www.iheartbrazil.com/chicken-hand-pies/) Crust was very crumbly and they didn't come out of the pan nicely, but tasted great.

[Original reddit post](https://www.reddit.com/r/52weeksofbaking/comments/1evmtb1/week_34_intro_weekly_discussion_coffee_tea/) Intro Hi everyone, it’s week 34 - coffee and tea week! For this week, you can either make something incorporating coffee or tea as an ingredient, or you can make something that pairs well with either of the two (or both!) For examples of the former, you could try: Chai latte cupcakes Matcha cookies Earl grey and lemon loaf cake Mocha cake with espresso frosting Classic tiramisu For the latter, consider: Almond biscotti Madeleines High tea cookies Double-crumb coffee cake English scones Whatever you choose, Happy baking!

Art Share🎨 Okokimup • 1 month ago • 96%

Acryllic paint and marker on paper. Part of my series inspired by fiction books. This is based on Deb Rogers' Florida Woman. The book takes place on a macaque reserve, and some of the monkeys are dangerous carriers of the Herpes B virus, as depicted in the painting.  This book was more red herring than plot. I don't recommend it.

Art Share🎨 Okokimup • 1 month ago • 100%

Acryllic paint on paper. Part of my series inspired by fiction books. This one is based on Ursula K LeGuine's The Lathe of Heaven. I attempted to paint [in the style of Alexej von Jawlensky](https://youtu.be/b7zLfEcrtJ4?si=dAAZb93mqsBXsuQG). I didn't enjoy it, and don't feel it turned out well. Mount Hood overlooking the city of Portland, OR is a big motif in the book, as is the moon. It's a short read, and a philosophical look at whether we have a responsibility to change things for the better, or avoid making them worse.

[Original reddit post](https://www.reddit.com/r/52weeksofbaking/comments/1eqv1s0/week_33_intro_weekly_discussion_brazil/) Intro Hi all! This week is another of our country-themed challenges, and this time, we're looking to Brazil. Brazil is the 7th most populous country in the world, as well as one of the most multicultural and ethnically diverse. As the 5th largest country area-wise, Brazilian cuisine is influenced by a wide variety of international, indigenous, and regional cultures. Portuguese immigrants to Brazil brought with them a love of sugarcane, and it was quickly fused with a native taste for tropical fruits in desserts to create sweets such as cocada, pacoca, quindim, bolo de rolo, passionfruit mousse, and bolo de banana. Other popular desserts and baked goods of Brazil include brigadeiro, pamonha, acai na tigela, and snacks such as pao de queijo, coxinha, pasteis de bacalhau, and empanadas. As always, Cozimento feliz! (Happy baking!)

Pizza Okokimup • 1 month ago • 100%

I used king Arthur's whole wheat crust, and loosely followed [this recipe](https://www.howsweeteats.com/2022/03/smoked-mozzarella-spinach-pizza/) for toppings. I could have browned the top a little more, but I was hungry.

I wanted to practice piping without making buttercream, so I went with meringues. I got to practice with 4 different tips, but it looks like I only used two. I dipped them in ganache made from mint chocolate bars that were so dark and bitter, they were inedible on their own. And added chopped hazelnuts. They're pretty good.

[Original reddit post](https://www.reddit.com/r/52weeksofbaking/comments/1ejf645/week_32_intro_weekly_discussion_frosting_icing/) Hello bakers, welcome to week 32! For this week, we’re focusing on frostings and icings. Whether you’re trying one out for the first time, or trying to master one you’ve been tinkering with for a while, this week challenges you to play around with either a type of or a technique for frosting or icing. If you’re looking to try something new, you could check out a new frosting you’ve never made, try a new ‘hack’ for coloring frosting, try out a new piping tip, or play with a new technique for shaping frosting. You’re also welcome to practice a technique or recipe you’re still working on improving, such as decorating cookies with royal icing, or mastering Italian meringue buttercream. What ever you decide this week, Happy Baking!

FoodPorn Okokimup • 2 months ago • 92%

[Recipe](https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/fried-mozzarella-and-caramelized-peach-caprese-burger/#wprm-recipe-container-30200) On whole wheat rolls made for !52weeksofbaking@lemmy.world.

I went with letter of the prompt, if not the spirit. I didn't want a dessert this week so I made hamburger rolls. They did get rolled around for shaping. ¯\\\_(ツ)\_/¯ [Recipe](https://www.chainbaker.com/brekki-rolls/)

[Original reddit post](https://www.reddit.com/r/52weeksofbaking/comments/1ecz0ya/week_31_intro_weekly_discussion_rolled/) Hey bakers! Welcome to Week 31 of our 52 Weeks of Baking! This week, we’re all about rolled bakes. Think rolled cakes, cinnamon rolls, pinwheels, or any bake that involves rolling up deliciousness. Whether you’re mastering the art of a perfect Swiss roll, crafting beautiful rugelach, or getting creative with savory rolls, there’s plenty of room to experiment and have fun. Roll up your sleeves and let’s see what rolled delights you come up with. As always, here are some ideas to get you started: Savory Spinach and Feta Pinwheels Caramel Apple Cake Roll Nutella Stuffed Croissants Brioche Cinnamon Rolls Happy baking!

[Recipe](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/buckwheat-crepes-with-honeyed-ricotta-and-sauteed-plums-51195420?_sp=b3547235-db5e-49b1-8b61-5677983bff6f.1720635283442) Inspired by [Olympic gold medalist Lydia Jacoby](https://www.necn.com/paris-2024-summer-olympics/lydia-jacoby-crepes-paris-chef-kevin-dandrea/3250089/).

[Original reddit post](https://www.reddit.com/r/52weeksofbaking/comments/1e7ehyp/week_30_intro_weekly_discussion_olympic_themed/) Welcome to Week 30! This week, we're going for the gold with an Olympic-themed bake. Let the spirit of the Olympics inspire you! You can create something that embodies the essence of the games, like Olympic ring cookies, medal cupcakes, or even a cake decorated with the colors of the Olympic rings. Alternatively, bake a treat from the country you're rooting for—explore traditional desserts from around the world and bring a bit of international flavor to your kitchen. You can also take inspiration from the original Olympic games and go to Ancient Greece, like a Grecian Temple Cake, or Olive Oil Breadsticks Whether you’re baking the teams you are rooting for does well or not as well, we hope you enjoy this Olympic week; we can’t wait to see your creations! If you are feeling lost, here are some ideas to get you started: Olympic Torch Cupcakes - Cupcakes with orange and yellow frosting swirled to look like flames, set in an ice cream cone. Flag Tart - A ganache tart decorated with the flag of the country you’re rooting for, using colored frosting or fruit. Olympic Ring Donuts - Decorate round donuts with icing in the colors of the Olympic rings. Medal Cookies - Bake cookies and top them with gold, silver, and bronze frosting and edible decorations. Happy baking!

Art Share🎨 Okokimup • 2 months ago • 100%

Acryllic paint on paper. Part of my series based on whatever fiction I'm reading. This was inspired by CJ Tudor's The Other People. I've been trying to do abstracts, but since this book evoked no feelings whatsoever, I had to go in a more literal direction. It's a mediocre thriller with a weird paranormal subplot that leads nowhere.

Art Share🎨 Okokimup • 2 months ago • 80%

We had a Deadpool theme party, one of the activities was a bunch of unicorn coloring pages. I made this one my own with gouache paint.

Art Share🎨 Okokimup • 2 months ago • 97%

Acryllic paint on paper Part of a series of abstract paintings inspired by whatever fiction book I'm reading. This one is from Paul Tremblay's The Pallbearers Club. Brief book review: Imagine Stranger Things but the only characters are Robin and the kid that bullied Eleven in season 1, and absolutely nothing supernatural or even interesting happens, whatsoever. If you're not into a lot of navel-gazing by self-admittedly unlikable characters and lots of name dropping bands, give this one a miss.

[Recipe](https://beyondfrosting.com/blueberry-pistachio-layer-cake/). I left off the ganache and pistachios. The cake is delicious, but my butter was too warm and the frosting didn't hold up well. I was also too lazy and cheap to make my own unicorn decorations for this deadpool party.

[Original reddit post](https://www.reddit.com/r/52weeksofbaking/comments/1e2aab2/week_29_intro_weekly_discussion_superfoods/) Welcome to Week 29! This week, we're focusing on superfoods, those nutrient-packed ingredients that can take your baked goods to the next level. Think chia seeds, quinoa, berries, nuts, and more. Not only do these ingredients add a health boost, but they also bring unique flavors and textures to your creations. If you're not sure where to start, don't worry! Here are a few recipes to inspire you: Quinoa Chocolate Cake - A hearty and delicious chocolate cake. Cashew Goji Berry Bars - Crunchy and packed with nutrients. Superfood Breakfast Cookies - A perfect snack to boost your energy. Nut and Seed Bread - A dense and flavorful bread packed with superfoods. Happy baking!

Art Share🎨 Okokimup • 2 months ago • 98%

Ink on paper. I'm trying a new thing, where I make abstract art based on whatever fiction book I'm reading. This was inspired by Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus. Brief book review: ignore the blurb, the book is no where near as exciting as it promises. But if you're interested in a slow-paced gothic story, with an almost steampunk style of magic and a beautiful aesthetic, it's worth a read.

Working AC doesn't get installed until Tuesday, so baking is still not happening in this house. I had a couple homemade meringue cookies left in the freezer, so I mixed them into some homemade bourbon dark chocolate ice cream.