Comments on: Pretty cheesy! http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/01/02/pretty-cheesy/ Hot Stuff from King Arthur's Hearth Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:12:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: Janis Graef http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/01/02/pretty-cheesy/#comment-14960 Janis Graef Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:22:36 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/01/02/pretty-cheesy/#comment-14960 What about using whole wheat flour - or at least part whole wheat? <strong>Try half <a href="http://www.kingarthurflour.com/shop/items/king-arthur-white-whole-wheat-flour-5-lb" rel="nofollow">white whole wheat</a>, then go to all white whole wheat if you like the results, Janis - PJH</strong> What about using whole wheat flour - or at least part whole wheat?

Try half white whole wheat, then go to all white whole wheat if you like the results, Janis - PJH

]]> By: Ellen http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/01/02/pretty-cheesy/#comment-9790 Ellen Mon, 02 Feb 2009 03:50:21 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/01/02/pretty-cheesy/#comment-9790 I just did these today and while they were tasty, they came out a little flat. I just wonder how the yeast can work in these when it is kept cool until it is baked?<b>The yeast does work a bit in cool temperatures, but you're right, it doesn't do a whole lot in this recipe. it is there more for the flavor and texture the slight fermentation gives. MT@KAF </b> I just did these today and while they were tasty, they came out a little flat. I just wonder how the yeast can work in these when it is kept cool until it is baked?The yeast does work a bit in cool temperatures, but you’re right, it doesn’t do a whole lot in this recipe. it is there more for the flavor and texture the slight fermentation gives. MT@KAF

]]> By: JEAN http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/01/02/pretty-cheesy/#comment-9118 JEAN Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:12:25 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/01/02/pretty-cheesy/#comment-9118 I agree that fresh vs store bought is so much better; and control of ingredients is a real plus, but the best part of baking, I believe, is the aroma (which you dont get when opening the box of crackers) that permeates every part of our home and has everyone excited to see/taste whatever is coming out of the oven. I agree that fresh vs store bought is so much better; and control of ingredients is a real plus, but the best part of baking, I believe, is the aroma (which you dont get when opening the box of crackers) that permeates every part of our home and has everyone excited to see/taste whatever is coming out of the oven.

]]> By: Nel http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/01/02/pretty-cheesy/#comment-8812 Nel Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:26:40 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/01/02/pretty-cheesy/#comment-8812 OK, for the past week or so, I've been thinking, 'Got to check the KA site and see if they have any recipes for crackers.' I made crackers a few years ago from recipes I found on the net, and the results were as various as the websites I got them from - and usually disappointing. I recently found baker's ammonia again in a supermarket (NONE before Christmas; stocked after Christmas - what gives?), and since I now have no cookies I want to bake with it, I've been thinking of crackers. And here you are with inspiration and good tips (like maybe it was the BUTTER that made those crackers soft, and not because I rolled them too thick?) I can't wait to try some of your cracker recipes now! Thanks! <strong>Our pleasure, Nel - Enjoy. PJH</strong> OK, for the past week or so, I’ve been thinking, ‘Got to check the KA site and see if they have any recipes for crackers.’ I made crackers a few years ago from recipes I found on the net, and the results were as various as the websites I got them from - and usually disappointing. I recently found baker’s ammonia again in a supermarket (NONE before Christmas; stocked after Christmas - what gives?), and since I now have no cookies I want to bake with it, I’ve been thinking of crackers.

And here you are with inspiration and good tips (like maybe it was the BUTTER that made those crackers soft, and not because I rolled them too thick?)

I can’t wait to try some of your cracker recipes now!

Thanks!

Our pleasure, Nel - Enjoy. PJH

]]> By: Lisa http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/01/02/pretty-cheesy/#comment-8692 Lisa Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:40:28 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/01/02/pretty-cheesy/#comment-8692 Wow! This made my week -- I just got a restored Chambers Stove installed and LOVE baking in that puppy -- I can't wait to try these. And another bonus -- my local commissary stocks KAF!!!! They just started stocking it and I was so excited to see it, I was extolling its virtues to another poor lady who was there shopping. (my husband is retired USMC, so I get to shop at a commissary) -- before I had to order it in 25 lb. bags from you guys, now I can get it all local-like! Must be my week! <strong>Little things mean a lot, don't they, Lisa? :) Enjoy- PJH</strong> Wow! This made my week — I just got a restored Chambers Stove installed and LOVE baking in that puppy — I can’t wait to try these. And another bonus — my local commissary stocks KAF!!!! They just started stocking it and I was so excited to see it, I was extolling its virtues to another poor lady who was there shopping. (my husband is retired USMC, so I get to shop at a commissary) — before I had to order it in 25 lb. bags from you guys, now I can get it all local-like! Must be my week!

Little things mean a lot, don’t they, Lisa? :) Enjoy- PJH

]]> By: Catherine http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/01/02/pretty-cheesy/#comment-8670 Catherine Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:22:39 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/01/02/pretty-cheesy/#comment-8670 PJ my friends and I have a response when people ask us why would we put so much time into.... (insert whatever here).... when you could easily buy it. We just respond that it's cheaper than therapy! Love your blog! <strong>Now, I'll have to remember that, Catherine... Plus, if you look at the "bake vs. buy," the price is usually right to bake at home, too. Cheaper than store-bought, cheaper than therapy, and tastier than both. PJH</strong> PJ my friends and I have a response when people ask us why would we put so much time into…. (insert whatever here)…. when you could easily buy it. We just respond that it’s cheaper than therapy! Love your blog!

Now, I’ll have to remember that, Catherine… Plus, if you look at the “bake vs. buy,” the price is usually right to bake at home, too. Cheaper than store-bought, cheaper than therapy, and tastier than both. PJH

]]> By: Just a Flipflop Mom http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/01/02/pretty-cheesy/#comment-8634 Just a Flipflop Mom Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:46:40 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/01/02/pretty-cheesy/#comment-8634 I can't WAIT to make these... We have a local restaurant ( Sophie and Zeke's) and they make the BEST chowders/soups... I want to grab a bowl from them and compliment it with these!! YUM.. I just made your Golden Focaccia.. ( and blogged about it).. this weekend... it WAS good!!! <strong>Hey, nice blog! Sorry it was a rather difficult recipe to follow; yeah, your loaf did look REALLY dry and crusty after rising. Did you cover it with plastic wrap, or...? But the end result looked just fine - congrats. And thanks for your kind words. PJH</strong> I can’t WAIT to make these… We have a local restaurant ( Sophie and Zeke’s) and they make the BEST chowders/soups… I want to grab a bowl from them and compliment it with these!! YUM.. I just made your Golden Focaccia.. ( and blogged about it).. this weekend… it WAS good!!!

Hey, nice blog! Sorry it was a rather difficult recipe to follow; yeah, your loaf did look REALLY dry and crusty after rising. Did you cover it with plastic wrap, or…? But the end result looked just fine - congrats. And thanks for your kind words. PJH

]]> By: Deb http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/01/02/pretty-cheesy/#comment-8632 Deb Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:27:36 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/01/02/pretty-cheesy/#comment-8632 I thought I would mention that in the KAF Whole Grain Baking cookbook there is a similar recipe for Cheese Crackers. It uses butter instead of shortening. There are few other differences in ingredients as well, but I thought Julie might find the whole grain recipe more to her liking. Plus in the book there are several kinds of cracker recipes. My 16 month old son loves the Wheat Thins. And I love my giant book of whole grain recipes. <strong>Thanks, Deb - it was quite a project doing that book, and VERY interesting. Glad your son is a cracker aficionado at such a young age! You're a good mom to make them at home for him... PJH</strong> I thought I would mention that in the KAF Whole Grain Baking cookbook there is a similar recipe for Cheese Crackers. It uses butter instead of shortening. There are few other differences in ingredients as well, but I thought Julie might find the whole grain recipe more to her liking. Plus in the book there are several kinds of cracker recipes. My 16 month old son loves the Wheat Thins. And I love my giant book of whole grain recipes.

Thanks, Deb - it was quite a project doing that book, and VERY interesting. Glad your son is a cracker aficionado at such a young age! You’re a good mom to make them at home for him… PJH

]]> By: Melinda http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/01/02/pretty-cheesy/#comment-8618 Melinda Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:09:31 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/01/02/pretty-cheesy/#comment-8618 What else could you season these with...dairy allergy and all keeps me from cheese. Garlic powder? Rosemary? Seasoned salt of some sort? <strong>Sure, whatever you like. Without the cheese in there, you'll probably need to add a bit more flour to make the dough roll-able. We have some good cracker recipes in <a href="http://www.kingarthurflour.com/shop/detail.jsp?id=2682" rel="nofollow">The Baker's Companion;</a> see if your library has it (though I totally recommend making it a part of your baking library... it's a pretty awesome book, if I do say so myself!) PJH</strong> What else could you season these with…dairy allergy and all keeps me from cheese. Garlic powder? Rosemary? Seasoned salt of some sort?

Sure, whatever you like. Without the cheese in there, you’ll probably need to add a bit more flour to make the dough roll-able. We have some good cracker recipes in The Baker’s Companion; see if your library has it (though I totally recommend making it a part of your baking library… it’s a pretty awesome book, if I do say so myself!) PJH

]]> By: Marion http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/01/02/pretty-cheesy/#comment-8594 Marion Sun, 04 Jan 2009 01:45:39 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/01/02/pretty-cheesy/#comment-8594 You guys are always up to something interesting! All through the holidays I would check my RSS feed and lo and behold, another post! Yeah! I don't know whether any of you took any time off, or you just baked your way through Christmas but all I can say is thanks for the best blog ever! <strong>You're welcome - I'd say yes, we baked our way through Christmas - but what a nice way to celebrate! Happy New Year- PJH</strong> You guys are always up to something interesting! All through the holidays I would check my RSS feed and lo and behold, another post! Yeah! I don’t know whether any of you took any time off, or you just baked your way through Christmas but all I can say is thanks for the best blog ever!

You’re welcome - I’d say yes, we baked our way through Christmas - but what a nice way to celebrate! Happy New Year- PJH

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