Ep 73: Dessert in an Instant (Pot!)

Raisin lovers everywhere, unite! Stefin starts the show with an impassioned defense of the much-maligned Raisinet, and then the hosts reveal what their favorite candies say about their personalities. Andrea's dark-chocolate profile seemed mostly accurate, while Stefin's love of chocolate-covered raisins painted her as a gal ready to let loose on a Friday night with music and drinks! Hmmm, we'll have to see if that prediction comes true.

Our hosts had a few challenges with the Orange Polenta Cake from Jamie Oliver. The recipe contained some mysteries, and while both hosts loved the cardamom in the syrup, Stefin didn't love the orange blossom water flavor. Andrea substituted Fiori di Sicilia from King Arthur Flour for the orange blossom water, which turned out wonderfully. Thanks to King Arthur Flour Baker's Hotline for help with the measurements! Also thanks to Alice Medrich for this great article on How to Make Your Baking Recipe Fit Your Pan Size. Andrea liked serving this cake warm, and recommends keeping this pretty dessert in your arsenal for those times when you want a naturally gluten-free treat.

Next week's bake along is a Sussex Pond Pudding from Felicity Cloake at The Guardian. It's a steamed pudding with an entire lemon in the middle, perfect for Citrus Month! Finally, our hosts step into the Gadget Garage to discuss Andrea's experiences making desserts in the Instant Pot. So far she's tried crème brûlée, lemon cheesecake, and chocolate molten cakes with varied success. Taste and ease of cooking are the big plus points, but she's still fiddling with the recipes to try and get the best taste.

You can read the show notes here.

Bake along with Stefin and Andrea in their baking Facebook group, Preheated. You can find links to recipes on their baking website www.preheatedpodcast.com, as well as on their Pinterest page. You can also follow the hosts on Twitter and Instagram, using handle preheatedpod. Join the fun!