Denzel discovered his love for baking at the tender age of 10 when he baked his first batch of chocolate chip cookies with his grandmother. the joy of creating something delicious from scratch enthralled him. Over the years , he hones his skills by experimenting with various receipes and even creating some of his own. His dream is to share the joy of baking with others and inspire them to creat their own baked wonders.

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Almond Croissants

Jordan raved,"The almond croissants are a little bite of heaven, I can't get enough"

A delicate pastry filled with the sweet nutty goodness of almond paste, dusted with powdered sugar, and baked to a golden perfection

Ingrediants:

1 sheet of puffy pastry, 1/2 cup of almond paste, 1/4 cup of powdered sugar, 1 egg (for egg wash).

Instructions:

First, pre-heat the oven to 375° (Obviously ensure eggs and butter are at room temperature before use). Next roll out the puff pastry and cut it into triangles. Spread a thin layer of almond paste on each triangle. The, roll each triangle from the base to the tip and curve into a crescent shape. Finally, brush with egg wash and spirinkle with powdered sugar, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. (Make sure to rotate 10mins in to ensure even bake.)

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Sourbread Dough

Tina said Denzel's sourough is the best in town. It has the perfect crust and is always so fresh!"

A community favorite, boasting a crusty exterior and a soft, air interior, embodying the classic sourdough charm

Ingrediants:

1 cup sourdough, 1 1/2 cups warm water, 4 cups bread flower, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Instructions:

First, (ensure all ingrediant are measure exactly for best results) mix the starter, water, and 3 cups flower in a large bowl. This should create a sticky dough. Next, add salt, and remaining flour 1 tablespoon at a time until they are fully incorporated. Then, need the dough on a floured surface for about 15 minutes. Once kneading is done, place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for about 5 hours. Finally, shape the dough into a loaf, and let it rest for 30 minutes. When you are ready to bake , preheat your oven to 450°F and bake for about 30 minutes until it is golden brown

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