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Ernestine Ulmer

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Cookies & Pastries

Chocolate Dipped Orange Madeleines

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Cakes & Cupcakes

Coconut Passion Fruit Cake

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Breads

Cheddar Black Pepper Biscuits

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Bourbon Pecan Tart

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Cookies & Pastries

Authentic French Caneles

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Lemon Lavender Tart

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Desserts & Frozen Treats

Smoked Apple Pie Cups

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Breads

Garlic Rosemary Pull Apart Bread

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Cookies & Pastries

Fudgy Tahini Swirl Brownies

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Hi there, I'm April, and welcome to 12 Kitchens! The recipes here take my twelve years of professional pastry chef experience from twelve different kitchens to give you real life techniques, unique flavor pairings, and science to better your baking. With these recipes and thoughtful teachings, you can bring those professional desserts to your home kitchen.
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