Monday, December 24, 2007

Making a Bûche de Noel

Today Rick wanted to attempt a Bûche de Noel for Christmas dessert tomorrow. Here are the steps involved.

1.
Make certain you have enough kitchen helpers.

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

2.
Roll up the still warm cake in sugared parchment. Let cool.

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey


3.
Don’t forget to clean the beaters in between usage.

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey


4.
Spread the cooled cake with buttercream frosting.

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

5.
Roll up the frosted cake.

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

6.
Cut one piece off the edge of the cake and position on the top to form a branch for your log.

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

7.
Frost, make meringue mushrooms, and decorate.

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

Eat and enjoy. (If you can bear to cut into your masterpiece, that is!)

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

Comments:

It’s beee-u-tee-ful!  (and I love your helpful dishwashers!)

Merry, merry Christmas to you!

Beautiful indeed…Merry Christmas to you New Jersey Girl.

thats so wonderful!
and i love how the dogs sit and watch so intently.  they clearly know whats coming…

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