Al Roker And His Daughter Share Their Biggest Party Pet Peeves While Baking

Summary

In this heartwarming cooking session, Al Roker and his daughter, Courtney Roker Laga, team up in the Delish kitchen to make apple cider donut bread pudding from their cookbook, 'Al Roker's Recipes to Live By.' As they prepare the dish, they share family stories, cooking tips, and a fun dynamic between a professional chef and her dad in the kitchen. They discuss the joys of apple picking, the evolution of their taste buds, and enjoy a laugh over their culinary adventures. The video celebrates family, food, and the simple pleasures of sharing meals together.

Takeaways

• 😀 Courtney and Al Roker are in the Delish kitchen, preparing apple cider donut bread pudding from their cookbook 'Al Roker's Recipes to Live By.'
• 😀 The idea for the cookbook was Courtney's, though it was a joint effort, blending Al's family recipes with her professional chef skills.
• 😀 The bread pudding recipe involves cutting apple cider donuts into pieces and soaking them in a custard mixture of eggs, heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and optional bourbon.
• 😀 Al shares that he's often intimidated by Courtney's expertise in the kitchen, admitting she knows far more than him now.
• 😀 The bread pudding is soaked for 15 minutes before being baked with brown sugar on top to caramelize.
• 😀 Family stories play a key role in the cooking process, with Al reminiscing about Courtney’s adventurous eating habits, such as eating sushi at three years old.
• 😀 Al also reflects on the fun of seeing Courtney’s daughter, Skye, developing similar adventurous tastes.
• 😀 Al and Courtney share humorous anecdotes, including their family’s punctuality habits and their different approaches to hosting parties.
• 😀 Courtney recommends using cake donuts if apple cider donuts are unavailable for the bread pudding recipe.
• 😀 The bread pudding is finished off with powdered sugar, and it's suggested to add vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent touch.
• 😀 Al and Courtney express how delicious the bread pudding is, with both joking that they could eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Q & A

What is the name of the cookbook featured in the video?

The cookbook is called 'Al Roker's Recipes to Live By' by Al Roker and Courtney Roker Laga.

Why did Al and Courtney decide to create the recipe for apple cider donut bread pudding?

They created the recipe because they love going apple picking and wanted to find a way to use leftover apple cider donuts, turning them into bread pudding.

What is the main ingredient that makes this bread pudding unique?

The main ingredient that makes this bread pudding unique is the apple cider donuts, which give it a distinctive flavor.

What is the ideal condition of the donuts before using them in the recipe?

The donuts should be a little stale, as it helps the custard absorb better.

What ingredients are used to make the custard for the bread pudding?

The custard is made with three eggs, two cups of heavy cream, one cup of milk, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Optionally, bourbon can be added for extra flavor.

How does Al feel about cooking with Courtney?

Al feels a little intimidated by Courtney's cooking skills, as she is a professional chef and has more experience than him in the kitchen.

What family stories do Al and Courtney share in the video?

Al and Courtney share stories about family dinners, including a memory of Courtney eating sushi at the age of three, and a story about Courtney's daughter having similar adventurous taste buds.

What is the purpose of covering the bread pudding with foil during baking?

The foil helps prevent the top from browning too quickly and allows the pudding to steam and cook evenly on the inside.

What topping does Courtney suggest for the finished bread pudding?

Courtney suggests topping the bread pudding with powdered sugar and recommends serving it with vanilla ice cream for added flavor.

Can you substitute apple cider donuts with another type of donut?

Yes, if you can't find apple cider donuts, you can substitute them with cake donuts.