Random Tip
If you have a cast-iron pan (ours is a grill pan), you know that the handle can get hot as well. This may be common sense, but I thought it was genious when I first did it! I put an oven mit or a pot-holder that goes on your hand over the handle once I get it out. That way I’ll never burn my hand.







I am Jen the Beantown Baker. Engineer by day and baking maven by night. Hubby serves as my #1 fan and official taste tester. We got hitched back in 2006. Barefoot. In the sand. With the waves crashing behind us. It was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. 






I haven’t tried KAF’s recipe. This year I made the buns from Hammelman’s book. They were great. I can’t watch the video now (though I am sure it is not NSFW) but I am excited you posted it: I have plenty to learn. I overdusted my counter and realized that SOME surface tension is necessary so then had to splash water on it. Well, lesson somewhat learned in any case.