hello everyone

[akonsu]

Hello, my name is Konstantin, I registered just a few days ago. I found this site in web search results, when I was looking for information on chocolate tempering, etc, and realized right away that it is worthwhile to join. Maybe I will learn a thing or two. Because I just started doing this, and I do it on my own. I do not go to a culinary school, nothing like that. I am an engineer, and I do not know what happened, but gradually I developed a strong interest in baking and sugar confectionery. Never did it before. Specifically, I want to learn how to make spiced cookies. This is a very popular treat in Russia, this is where I am from originally. Since Germany also has very similar types of cookies/pies, I am interested in their spiced cookies and breads too. But again, I barely started, and it turned out that baking is not an easy task, especially baking spiced breads.

[JoNorvelleWalker]

Welcome!  Chocolate tempering is also a recent thing for me.

 

[Paul Bacino]

Welcome

 

Not a baker here

 

 

[kayb]

Some excellent bakers in this group. You'll find plenty of assistance on spiced breads and cookies. Great chocolatiers, too!

 

Welcome.

 

[ElsieD]

Welcome to the forum.  There are a lot of helpful people here.

[akonsu]

Thanks, everyone!

[Alex]

Welcome, Konstantin, from the other side of the state. I used to live in Detroit, but it's been over 30 years now. 

 

I've made these easy and addictive cookies: Nik Sharma's Spicy Chocolate Chip - Hazelnut Cookies

Edited January 30, 2019 by Alex
to fix spelling (log)

[kayb]

Here is a favorite spiced cookie recipe. It  says bake them very dark, but I prefer them lighter.

 

And here's another: Bacon fat gingersnaps.

 

[Kim Shook]

Hi, Konstantin!  Welcome to eG!  I think you'll find all the help you need here.  We have lots of talented bakers and chocolatiers - and even a few engineers, I believe.  And folks are very helpful.