Connie Kazan on Instagram: "Easy Pretzels Ingredients • 1 1/2 cups warm water • 1/3 cup sugar • 1 tbsp active dry yeast • 1 tsp salt (plus more for topping) • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour • 1/2 cup milk, room temperature • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted • 2 cups warm water • 2 tbsp baking soda ⸻ Instructions 1. Activate the yeast: In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy. 2. Make the dough: Add the flour, milk, and salt to a st

Connie Kazan on Instagram: "Mascarpone Berry Cake Ingredients • 1 cup mascarpone cheese (room temperature) • 3/4 cup sugar • 2 eggs (room temperature) • 1/3 cup melted butter • 1 teaspoon vanilla • Zest of 1 orange (about 1 tablespoon) • Juice of 1 whole orange • 1 cup flour • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 cup raspberries • 3/4 cup blueberries ⸻ Instructions 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. 2. Prepare the pan: Line the bottom of an 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and spra