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Sourdough bread made at home (natural yeast)

  Read to be baked! Making bread with natural yeast, also known as sourdough, is a rewarding and traditional process. Natural yeast is a mixture of flour and water that captures wild yeast and lactic acid bacteria from the environment. This yeast mixture also called a " starter " or " levain " is used as the leavening agent in sourdough bread. Here's a basic step-by-step guide on how to make bread with natural yeast at home: Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose or whole wheat flour (for the starter) 1/2 cup lukewarm water (chlorine-free) A kitchen scale A clean glass or plastic container with a lid A kitchen thermometer Additional flour and water for the bread dough Salt (for flavor) Day 1: Creating the Starter In a clean glass or plastic container, mix 1/2 cup of lukewarm water (around 80-85°F or 27-29°C) with 1/2 cup of all-purpose or whole wheat flour. Mix until you have a thick, smooth paste. Cover th
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Piano Cake


This cake was made for a teenage girl called Petroula.  Petroula plays the piano so she asked for a cake to remind her of her favorite instrument, but she did not want the usual piano shape.  So I came up with this idea.  She really liked it a lot, actually she was very excited with her cake.


It took me approximately 2½ hours to decorate it.  It weighted about 6kg and both cakes were covered twice with fondant.  The piano keys were all measured and cut on the same size and they were attached to the 1st fondant layer with a touch of water.


The letters and music notes were made with vegetable fresh cream. I find that this kind of cream always stands better on fondant but I never use it alone on cakes. Icing sugar and fresh cream is also added to the vegetable cream.

You can use any type of cake that you like. On this particular one I made a mixture of plain biscuits with cocoa powder, butter, sugar and eggs. Brandy was added at the end, which gave the cake a superb taste and smell.

I hope that you like this cake. Suggestions are welcomed…!
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  1. SusanJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    Lovely. What great colors and style. That pink's a real beauty.

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  2. YinFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    What a creation you have here, so unique looking cake!

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  3. Anu SantanuFebruary 7, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Wow.. I just love all your cakes.. Nice color and presentation..

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  4. Mrs MulfordFebruary 7, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    I'm very fond of brandy in cakes too, makes everything festive. Love the shape too, very original, you can't buy this in a shop.

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  5. ElyseFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Beautiful! Too bad you don't live closer - we could open a cake shop! :)

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  6. Christina @ Still LuckyFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Wow, you are very talented. That's an amazing cake!

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    What a beautiful cake... great job!

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  8. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeFebruary 8, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    Wow, what an incredible cake!!! I'm sure Petroula was thrilled!

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  9. Gayle MartinFebruary 8, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    That is a truly beautiful cake.

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  10. UnknownFebruary 8, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    very pretty and unique!

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  11. Mr. WoodsonFebruary 8, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    Very impressive! Looks wonderful.

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  12. cakewhizFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    Very clean work. Great piping for your letters and music notes!

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  13. Island VittlesFebruary 15, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    what a gorgeous and original idea for a piano cake! I love the colour too...Theresa

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    That is really neat - very clever and different :)

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  15. Shu JuanJuly 4, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    Hi! Greetings from Cookism blog! :) I am Shu Juan and thanks for visiting my blog!

    It's a really neat and beautiful cake! :)

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  16. Kit @ i-lostinaustenOctober 7, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Wow... this is awesome. Luv all your cakes.

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  17. AnonymousDecember 7, 2012 at 12:55 AM

    love the colors on this. -Shumaira Yasmin

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  18. meDecember 7, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    great

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