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Dear Fellow Bakers, Viewers and Friends, It is with a heavy heart that I, along with the entire Dyann Bakes team, regretfully announce that we will no longer be producing or posting new episodes of Dyann Bakes to www.Dyannbakes.com or YouTube. However please know that the gmail email address DyannBakes@gmail.com will remain active and I will continue to welcome your questions and comments. My apologies for not responding to your emails over the past few weeks. I appreciate your patience....more

The BÃche de NoÃl, also known as the Yule Log, is a traditional French dessert served during the Christmas holidays. Made from sponge cake; this rolled cake can be filled and frosted with everything from butter cream to rich chocolate ganache. The cake is decorated to resemble a log by creating a bark-like texture with the outer frosting, sprinkling powdered sugar to resemble "snow", and crafting "mushrooms" out of meringue or marzipan as a final garnish. It's no wonder this beautiful (and d...more

Everything's ready! The pumpkin is carved, the costumes are made, and the yard is looking absolutely frightful. All that's missing from this Halloween scene is something sweet. How about gooey-chewy-sweet-n-crunchy caramel apples? If you have a tip or a comment about this episode, click here and let us know, we'd love to hear from you. Download the recipe as a PDF file 1 1-pound box dark brown sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 14-ounce can sweetened condense...more

To supreme a citrus fruit is to remove the fruit's fleshy sections from the skin, pith, membranes, and seeds. This creates glittery wedges that are the perfect addition to fruit salads and other delicious desserts. Check out how to prepare these citrus-y segments! If you have a comment about this tip, click here and let us know, we'd love to hear from you.

Autumn has finally arrived, and nothing celebrates this colorful season better than our favorite orangey veggie ...the pumpkin! Watch as we bake mini loaves of moist and deliciously spicy pumpkin bread in this very special video. And just when you thought this quick bread couldn't get any better, we add a sprinkling of chocolate chips to make it irresistible! If you have a tip or a comment about this episode, click here and let us know, we'd love to hear from you. Download the recipe as...more

Vanilla is an integral spice in the pastry kitchen. The fruit of orchids, vanilla pods are filled with thousands of fragrant little black seeds. Tune into this tip and learn the best way to extract these flavorful specks! If you have a comment about this tip, click here and let us know, we'd love to hear from you.

Folding is a technique used to prevent deflating a light and airy mixture when combining it with a denser mixture. Watch and learn how to master this method of mixing! If you have a comment about this tip, click here and let us know, we'd love to hear from you.

JoAnn from Seattle Washington wants to know, What is a springform pan? Listen to the audio stream and find out what they do and how to use them. If you have a question or comment, write us a note, we'd love to hear from you.

Here's the perfect recipe for chewy gooey fudge brownies. Perfect with an ice cold glass of milk, you'll want to make these delicious bar treats time and time again! If you have a tip or a comment about this episode, click here and let us know, we'd love to hear from you. Download the recipe as a PDF file 1/2 cup butter (2 sticks) 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate 2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup chocolate chips or co...more

Getting a lot of pieces from a round cake does not need to be difficult. Thick or thin, this simple tip will help you make the exact amount of slices you need! If you have a tip or a comment about this tip, click here and let us know, we'd love to hear from you.