Torta della Nonna, which means “Grandmother’s Cake,” is one of those Italian desserts that feels comforting from the first bite. It is made with a buttery pastry, a soft vanilla pastry cream, fresh lemon zest, and a small scattering of pine nuts over the top. […]

This recipe uses a gluten-free sourdough starter instead of commercial yeast. Since gluten-free dough behaves more like a thick batter than elastic dough, the process is different from traditional sourdough. Ingredients (Starter) Day-by-Day Instructions Day 1 Day 2 Day 3–7 Starter Ready When: PART 2: […]