Comments on: When Hope Is All You’ve Got

By: Cathryn Kasper

Cathryn Kasper — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:10:58 +0000

How about making this dough using tired old sourdough starter? It’s such a waste to toss it when refreshing the barm. Has anyone tried this?

By: Cathryn Kasper

Cathryn Kasper — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:08:26 +0000

Can you recommend a good pie crust shield- particularly if they can fit more than one size pie??
Thanks

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 21 May 2009 07:55:15 +0000

SulaBlue I think this would be great with the full amount of yeast too, but if you want the crust I got then I’d recommend just a small pinch of fully-charged yeast.

By: SulaBlue

SulaBlue — Thu, 21 May 2009 07:44:03 +0000

BTW, if I decided to make this and all I have is GOOD yeast… should I just leave it out, or only use the tiniest pinch? Have you made this since then with good, active yeast?

By: Maggie

Maggie — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:25:52 +0000

My old yeast foibles are never this tasty looking.

By: Erika Lefren

Erika Lefren — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:20:55 +0000

You are undeniably a renaissance woman! Your knowledge and wisdom and experience of the world(s) is woven so beautifully together in your writing. And best of all–the brioche was truly delicious and perfect. Great discovery–that yummy brioche and vintage yeast.

By: Sara

Sara — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 06:39:22 +0000

Haha. That is so funny. However, if you think about it, so many things that are commonplace now were created in just the same way. Here’s to happy mistakes!

By: Elle

Elle — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:08:53 +0000

Would NOT have known it wasn’t exactly as you’d planned if not told. Looks delicious…almost like the best kind of rhubarb pizza, but better.

By: noble pig

noble pig — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:59:14 +0000

Yes, good advice and it looks beautiful. So rustic with a big yum factor.

By: Janie

Janie — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:55:19 +0000

I just checked the expiration date on my SAF Gold yeast in the refrigerator and it’s September 2005 (?!!) Three and a half years of aging should make it just the ticket for this wonderful confection of yours (or not…). I wish it came in packets because I so rarely use the stuff. However, one way or another I want to give this gorgeous spring tart a try. Entertaining post!