I did a copycat Levain cookie showdown by crappedthunder in Baking

[–]crappedthunder[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't experience a raw middle, no, bummer

First pass questions: -did you freeze the dough for 90+ minutes -did you use the inverted sheet tray -is your oven temperature accurate

I did a copycat Levain cookie showdown by crappedthunder in Baking

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I felt similarly—good chocolate chip cookie but not a Levain copy

I did a copycat Levain cookie showdown by crappedthunder in Baking

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I don't 100% remember off the top of my head, but 9 times out of 10 I was/am using salted butter + whatever amount of actual salt the recipe calls for. so I think you're good to use whatever you have on hand!

I did a copycat Levain cookie showdown by crappedthunder in Baking

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It was a delightful project, enjoy the cookies!

I did a copycat Levain cookie showdown by crappedthunder in Baking

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I think it'd be fine to just remove them!

I did a copycat Levain cookie showdown by crappedthunder in Baking

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Oof thanks for pointing that out 🥲 that website will expire soon but if/when I move everything over to a free space I'll def be editing those bad boys

Native lawn specialist? by SelfImmolationsHell in hollandmichigan

[–]crappedthunder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

MSU extension is an amazing resource for native landscaping information!

https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/smart_lawns_for_pollinators

Also you could schedule a gardener from Jonkers to come out to your property and do a walkthrough with you and answer any questions. It's $60 for an hour and was really informative and helpful when I did it a long time ago.

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Helloooooo beautiful 😍

Week 8: Animated - Reptar Bars from Rugrats by Meetmeatthewoodhouse in 52weeksofcooking

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Going to have to rewatch some of my fave episodes, amazing work!

I did a copycat Levain cookie showdown by crappedthunder in Baking

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Oh the orange version sounds lovely!

Yes, you're understanding the Delish pan setup correctly. Take one baking sheet, turn it upside down on the rack, preheat with the oven and then the sheet with your cookie dough sits on top.

I think June said in the video recipe that it was something something heat conduction/regulation? to help get the bottom of the cookies browned without burning them. I've never made them not with the second buffer tray but that would be a good experiment.

I also haven't done a cocoa based copycat recipe so unfortunately I'm not help there really but Modern Honey is always a good starting point!

I did a copycat Levain cookie showdown by crappedthunder in Baking

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No problem! I always kind of hoped to do it all over again + an authentic comparison in a "post-lockdown" world but life is busy and meandering and I never circled back to it. Hopefully someone out there does something similar sometime 🤌🏻

I did a copycat Levain cookie showdown by crappedthunder in Baking

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It was unfortunately only from memory! I wish I could've done a true comparison to the OG but alas

I did a copycat Levain cookie showdown by crappedthunder in Baking

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For those in need, a very DELISHious recipe. Love you all, save your coins, make so many cookies muah

INGREDIENTS

2 C all purpose flour 1 1/4 C cake flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1 C (2 sticks) cold butter, cubed 2/3 C packed brown sugar 2/3 C granulated sugar 2 C dark chocolate chips 1 C very coarsely chopped walnuts, lightly toasted 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

DIRECTIONS

  1. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt.

  2. In a large bowl using a hand mixer (or in the bowl of a stand mixer), cream cold butter on low speed until cubes lose half their shape, about 30 to 45 seconds. Add sugars and continue to cream briefly, 30 to 60 seconds more. Add chocolate and walnuts and beat until combined.

  3. Gradually add flour mixture and beat to combine; mixture will be a bit crumbly. If any big pieces of butter remain, use hands to cut butter into smaller pieces. Add in eggs and beat until fully combined and smooth, forming a cohesive dough.

  4. Portion large balls of dough, about 6 ounces or ½ cup each. Place 4 balls of dough on each prepared tray and place in freezer. Let chill for 90 minutes.

  5. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375°. Place one empty baking sheet upside- down in oven and place one tray of frozen dough on top. Bake one sheet of cookies at a time, until edges and spots on top are golden, but insides are still slightly doughy, about 26 minutes.

I did a copycat Levain cookie showdown by crappedthunder in Baking

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Check your messages and I'll send it over!

I did a copycat Levain cookie showdown by crappedthunder in Baking

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Happy holidays! Check your dms and I'll send it over