The Balanced Baker FL

 Milk and Butter Crescent Rolls Ingredients • All-purpose flour: 600 g (approx. 4 ¾ cups, aerated and leveled) • Fresh yeast: 20 g (or active dry yeast / instant yeast: 6 g / approx. 2 teaspoons) • Salt: 8 g (approx. 1 ½ teaspoons fine salt) • Sugar: 8 g (approx. 2 teaspoons) • Butter or margarine: 18 g (approx. 1 ¼ tablespoons, softened) • Milk: 320 ml (approx. 1 ⅓ cups, lukewarm) Preparation 1. Kneading: Place all ingredients in a bowl and knead until a smooth, uniform dough forms. 2. First rise: Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 45–60 minutes. 3. Portioning the dough: Divide the dough into portions as follows: • To make milk crescent rolls: Divide into 6 equal parts (approx. 80 g each). 4. Shaping into balls: Shape each portion into a smooth-surfaced ball. 5. Resting: Let the dough balls rest on the work surface for 15 minutes. 6. Final shaping: Shape the dough into crescent rolls or small loaves as shown in the video. 7. Second proofing: Place the shaped dou...

Simple Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe This recipe creates the perfect dessert by combining cheesecake (creamy filling and a crisp, buttery crust) with pumpkin pie (distinctive pumpkin flavor and autumnal spices). While the pumpkin cheesecake is incredibly simple and delicious on its own, it becomes truly impressive when served with my easy caramel and rum-infused whipped cream. To make holiday entertaining easier, this silky-smooth cake can be prepared up to five days in advance Crust: 1 1/2   cups   graham cracker crumbs ,  from about  13  whole graham crackers 6   Tbsp   unsalted butter ,  melted 1   Tbsp  granulated sugar  1/2   tsp For the Pumpkin Cheesecake: 24   oz   cream cheese, room temperature 1 1/2   cups   packed light brown sugar 15   oz  pumpkin purée  4   large eggs 1/4   cup   sour cream 2   Tbsp  all purpose flour  2 1/2   tsp  pumpkin pie sp...

  Welcome to The Balanced Baker!   🧁✨ I am so excited to finally share my passion for baking with you! My mission is to bring you the best of both worlds: delicious, traditional sweet treats inspired by grandma's style, alongside high-protein, sugar-free options that fit a balanced lifestyle. Whether you are here for a classic comfort dessert or a fitness-friendly treat, there is something special baking for everyone. This beautiful logo is the heart of my brand, representing that perfect balance. Thank you for joining me on this delicious journey here in Florida! Stay tuned for my very first recipes! 🌴🥣