Small Batch Roll Out Sugar Cookies

Small Batch One Dozen Cut-Out Sugar Cookies 3/4 cup flour (plus extra for rolling)1/2 teaspoon baking powderpinch of salt1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)1/4 cup sugar1 egg yolk1/2 teaspoon vanilla? teaspoon almond extractFor the icing:11/2 cups powdered sugar3-5...

Sponge Cake

Sponge Cake from New York Times Cooking ¼ cup olive or vegetable oil (plus more for greasing if baking in a jelly roll pan)4 large eggs (separated, at room temperature)½ cup granulated sugar½ teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon cream of tartar⅔ cup cake flour2 teaspoons...

Peach Crisp

Mom’s Peach Crisp 4 cups sliced fresh peaches½ cup all-purpose flour½ cup brown sugar½ cup cold butter1 teaspoon ground cinnamon¼ teaspoon salt1 cup rolled oats Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Arrange peaches evenly in an 8×8-inch baking...

Gateau Breton

Gateau Breton From Germaine Latonis' recipe collection. This cake is dense and buttery with a big crumb, more like a shortbread than a cake 1 pound all-purpose flour½ pound powdered sugar½ pound granulated sugar10 egg yolks1 tbsp dark rum1 tsp vanilla powder1...