On Sat, 03 Sep 2011 07:49:12 -0400, Boron Elgar
> wrote:

> I have been given a large amount of fresh yeast and so will celebrate
> Labor Day weekend with croissants and brioche.
>
> At this point, I plan on sticking pretty much to Julia Child/Esther
> McManus for the croissants (I do not wing it on croissants), but would
> love to look at anyone else's recommendations. No almond ones this
> time, but I will probably toss in a few of Jacques Torres' chocolate
> discs into part of a batch.
>
> Brioche recipes are also welcome, as I always get benefit out of
> reading a good recipe, even if I toss caution to the winds and proceed
> on my own.
>
> There is home made freezer jam of many varieties to go with all of it.
>
> I wish a wonderful weekend to everyone.
>
Sounds like a busy weekend! I should get off the dime and make some
cinnamon rolls.


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