Welcome back!  Today, we have a delicious Tex-Mex and barbecue fusion: Brisket Queso! We have made Queso  in the past but as noted in the past recipe, it takes a little bit of experimenting to get the right texture. So this time, we used a new technique by incorporating a little bit of chemistry and simplifying the queso part of the recipe. Specifically, the key is to use sodium citrate, which is a compound that can be created by combining an acid like lemon or lime juice with baking soda and helps to keep the cheese evenly smooth. Another important factor is the ingredients used: American cheese actually has sodium citrate already; the Colby that we used is a similarly good melting cheese. Brisket Queso Ingredients: 40 milliliters lemon or lime juice 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 pound cheese, cut into cubes or grated (we used half cheddar and half Colby) 1/2 cup heavy cream Some Pico de Gallo, Habanero Salsa, or just fresh diced tomatoes and onions Brisket Directions: Create ...

Welcome back!  Today, we have a classic breakfast-dessert dish: Cinnamon Rolls! Cinnamon rolls evoke the feeling of a nice American brunch spread, or a breakfast at a Southern cafe - who market their cinnamon rolls as the gooiest, fluffiest, most cinnamon-y delights you've seen. Well, cinnamon rolls actually find their strongest roots in Scandinavia, with Sweden in particular. In fact, Sweden and Finland originated a National Cinnamon Roll Day, on October 4th, to celebrate their cultural delicacy. The American version really isn't too different save for the use of a cream cheese frosting. Cinnamon Rolls Makes 9 cinnamon rolls Ingredients: 375 grams bread flour 1 egg 1 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast 1/2 teaspoon salt 40 grams sugar 180 grams milk, slightly warm 40 grams softened butter 4 tablespoons softened butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 4 ounce softened cream cheese 2 tablespoons softened butter 2/3 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 9...

Welcome back!  Today, we have a famous Brazilian dish: Pão de Queijo! This dish is essentially what the Portuguese name translates to: "cheese bread". But this baked good is actually a lot more nuanced because of the ingredients that go into it. Specifically, the use of tapioca flour mixed with a cheese like mozzarella gives this bread a very chewy texture on the inside that perfectly complements the crisp exterior. Pão de Queijo Makes 18-24 pães Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup (170 grams) tapioca flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (60 grams) Mozzarella cheese, shredded 1/8 cup (15 grams) Parmesan cheese, grated 1 egg 160 grams milk 80 grams oil Directions: In a food processor, add in all the ingredients and pulse until evenly incorporated. Brush oil in a mini muffin tin and pour in the batter. Try not to fill the pan up too much because they will expand significantly while baking. Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes. If you just looked at the final product, you'd be surprised at how eas...

Welcome back!  Today, we have a delicious and aesthetic dessert: the Cake Roll! As the name suggests, it is the wonderful innovation of cake in log form. But it's not as simple as just rolling the sheet of cake up - we have to worry about the cake cracking when it rolls and the outside surface looking smooth and clean. So for this recipe, we switched up our usual Chiffon Cake recipe for something a little different, as you'll see in the first few steps. Cake Roll Ingredients: 50 grams neutral oil 70 grams cake flour 60 grams milk 5 egg yolks 5 egg whites, chilled 50 grams sugar 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon sugar Fresh fruit, like mango or strawberry A 11" x 10" or 11" x 11" baking pan Directions: Heat the oil in a small pot to 158-167°F. Remove the pot from the heat and mix in the flour thoroughly. Mix in the milk until evenly incorporated. Beat in the egg yolks one at a time until homogenous. Whisk the egg whites with lemon juic...