https://dan.wiki/"Documentation for Dan's Hobbies" 2026-03-14T12:21:25-04:00 Dan https://dan.wiki/ Jekyll © 2026 Dan /assets/img/favicons/favicon.ico /assets/img/favicons/favicon-96x96.png 2026-03-14T00:00:00-04:00 2026-03-14T00:00:00-04:00 https://dan.wiki/posts/sourdough-discard-pancakes/ Dan

Ingredients 1 cup sourdough discard (straight from the fridge) 1 large egg ¼ cup milk (or water if needed) 1 tablespoon melted butter or oil (optional) Pinch of salt ½ teaspoon baking soda Optional 1 teaspoon sugar Cinnamon Vanilla Bacon bits Method Mix the batter Add the sourdough discard, egg, milk, melted butter (if using), salt, and baking soda to...

2026-03-14T00:00:00-04:00 2026-03-14T00:00:00-04:00 https://dan.wiki/posts/slow-cooker-beef-short-ribs/ Dan

Ingredients For the ribs 1 tbsp oil (for searing) 4 meaty bone-in beef short ribs (English-style cut preferred, about 3–4 lbs total) 1 onion, peeled and chopped 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1 cup dry red wine (or beef broth) 2¾ cups beef stock 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp sugar 2 bay leaves ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper 1 tbsp Worcestershire sau...

2026-02-25T08:30:00-05:00 2026-02-25T19:36:29-05:00 https://dan.wiki/posts/banana-walnut-bread/ Dan

Ingredients For 5 Bananas (1 Large 9x5-inch Loaf) 5 ripe bananas, mashed (≈2 cups) 1⅔ cups (333 g) white sugar 2 large eggs 7 tablespoons (100 g) melted butter 2½ cups (312 g) all-purpose flour 1⅔ teaspoons baking soda 1⅔ teaspoons salt 1 cup (120 g) chopped walnuts Bake: 325°F for 65–75 minutes Pan: 9×5-inch loaf pan Yield: 12–14 slices For 7 Bananas (1 Extra-Large 10x5...

2026-01-19T00:00:00-05:00 2026-03-14T12:20:45-04:00 https://dan.wiki/posts/sourdough-bread/ Dan

Equipment Digital scale Mixing bowl Jar or beaker for starter/levain Dough scraper or bench knife Banneton (proofing basket) or lined bowl Dutch oven (5-7 qt) Instant-read thermometer Lame or sharp knife for scoring Parchment paper Oven mitts Starter 50g whole wheat flour 50g water Steps: Add to beaker and mix. Remove half after 24 hours (save the discarded p...

2026-01-19T00:00:00-05:00 2026-01-19T00:00:00-05:00 https://dan.wiki/posts/chicken-piccata/ Dan

Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5–2 lbs total), pounded to 1/4–1/2 inch thickness Salt and black pepper, to taste 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional) 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging 3–4 tbsp olive oil 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1/2 cup dry white wine (like Pinot Grigio) or chicken broth 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1/4 cup fresh lemon ...