Double Chocolate Goodness

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It's never too early to start thinking about holiday baking, and
today I've invited a very special guest to the show to talk about
some chocolate recipes that you can put into your holiday
rotation. My wife is the baker of the family, and she agreed to
help us out with some baking tips and yummy chocolate recipes.
All Sugar is Not Created Equal

One thing I was surprised to learn is that not all sugar is
created equal. When you prepare for your holiday baking
extravaganza, you need to be using the right type of sugar. You
go to the store and pick up a bag of granulated sugar, you would
expect that to be the same across brands. In reality, it isn't.
Some sugar is made from sugar beets, and some is made from sugar
cane. For baking, you absolutely want to be using pure cane
sugar. Here's an interesting article explaining why.
Chocolate

There are several different types of chocolate that you can bake
with. Here is a very quick run down of the most common types
you'll run into in the kitchen.
A Word About Parchment Paper

If you aren't baking your sweets on parchment paper lined baking
sheets, you should be! Using parchment paper has a ton of
benefits; it makes clan-up a snap, it helps your treats bake more
evenly on the bottom, and they won't stick to the pan. And you
can prep your batches on parchment paper to easily slide onto the
baking sheet when ready. Parchment paper is inexpensive and
really a must-use when it comes to baking.
Recipes From the Show

Chocolate Biscotti Recipe


Chocolate Truffle Cookies Recipe
Resources

The Spice House is a fantastic place to pick up cocoa nibs, and
practically any spice or other interesting ingredient you need.
If you are in Chicago, stop by in person, or order online.