For all the inexplicable Star Wars jokes in this episode, not a single mention of Weird Al's version of American Pie. We're sorry and we hope you enjoy this episode anyway! We discuss the history of cakes and cake mixes in the U.S., and bake a goofy little cake from the turn of the century! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bakingthebestofit Follow us on instagram: @bakingbestpod / bluesky: @bakingthebestofit.bsky.social Sources
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Bagel the Best of It
The unexpectedly complex history of the iconic and delicious bagel and our very expected experience of making our own and learning quite a lot firsthand! Leave us a review of the show and let us know your favorite kind of bagel and your bagel order! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bakingthebestofit Follow us on instagram: @bakingbestpod / bluesky: @bakingthebestofit.bsky.social Sources
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Jesus Christ Superstar Bonus + Announcement!
Announcement about our release schedule, addressing our recent absence, and a bonus in which we discuss 1973's Jesus Christ Superstar. Our patreon will have lots of this kind of content: more casual and off-the-cuff conversations about baking and non-baking topics! Thank you for listening, we're looking forward to sharing more with you both on the main feed and with bonus content.
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Malinda Russell & 19th Century Recipes
Malinda Russell was the first Black American to publish a cookbook and is a fascinating historical figure, despite the little information we have about her. We also discuss the task of adapting 150-year-old recipes and bake two of Malinda's: one successfully and one slightly foolishly. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bakingthebestofit Follow us on instagram: @bakingbestpod / bluesky: @bakingthebestofit.bsky.social Sources
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The Sweet and Buttery World of Frostings
This week we examine the somewhat divisive topic of frosting, particularly on cakes. Frosted cakes are a relatively modern convention. Despite their short history, many types of buttercream have evolved. Plus, we make two types of frosting: German buttercream and Ermine flour frosting. We want to hear from you where you stand on the frosting divide: is it your favorite part of a cake or is it just too sweet and in the way? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bakingthebestofit Follow us on instagram: @bakingbestpod / bluesky: @bakingthebestofit.bsky.social Sources
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