Thank you for joining Sous Chef on Thursday, December 15th for an interactive holiday baking experience as Pastry Chef Becky Marshall guides you in creating two confections sure satisfy any sweet tooth this season!

Preparation instructions, dial-in details and ingredients are below. However, please do not hesitate to reach out with questions.

Happy Holidays!

Event Details:

Date: December 15, 2022
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. CT / 4 p.m. PT

Meet Your Chef:

Becky Marshall

A self-taught and lifelong baker, Becky is the inspiration behind The Bake Dept and previously one half of the blog and Instagram sensation, Flaky Bakers. In addition to her baking proficiency, Becky has an MFA in Interior Architecture and has worked as a professional theater scenic designer as well as a set designer for television and film.

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Preparation:

 

Tools Needed:

  • 8x8 baking pan

  • Stand mixer or electric hand mixer

  • Parchment paper or silicone mat

  • 1 - 2 baking sheets

  • 2 - 3 mixing bowls

Preparing for the Experience:

Please complete the following steps 30 minutes in advance:

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F (176° C)

  • Bring buttermilk, butter to room temperature (as noted below)

  • Locate and portion all items

Print the menu and comprehensive event details with the following:

MENU & EVENT DETAILS

Baking Experience

 

Gingerbread Brownies

Yields 16 Brownies

Ingredients:

Brownies:

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/3 cup dark or Dutch-processed cocoa powder, sifted

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into cubes

  • 5 ounces dark or bittersweet chocolate (70-75%), chopped

  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/4 cup unsulphured light/mild molasses

  • 2 large eggs, room temperature

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chunks

Glaze:

  • 4 ounces dark or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

  • 1/3 cup heavy cream

  • 1 tablespoon butter, cut into cubes

Vanilla Buttermilk Cookies

Yields 48 Cookies

Ingredients:

Cookies:

  • 3/4 cup (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

  • 2 eggs, room temperature

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

  • 2/3 cup buttermilk, room temperature

  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

Icing:

  • 3 tablespoons buttermilk

  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

 

Wine Pairing

Recommendations:

White Wine

  • Pinot Gris

  • Riesling (sweet)

Sparkling Wine

  • Moscato

Questions?

Email us at info@souschef.kitchen with any
questions about your culinary experience.