At a baby shower this weekend in Dallas, I had the good fortune to sample the famous petits fours made by Stein’s Bakery. Info on Stein’s is hard to come by, but Dallas writer Kim Pierce confirms that it is, indeed, a local business, one she calls “an old-style Dallas favorite.” All other details aside, these little cakes - from Stein’s, specifically - are de rigeur at Dallas baby showers, I learned. And true Texans drop the French pronunciation. “Petit four” rhymes with “metaphor,” just in case you were wondering. I’ll say it any way it takes to get another one.
Thanks to Jim Griffin for the photo, to Karen for sending some back to Austin with us, and to the both of you for the inimitable hospitality!
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I remember Steins! I grew up in Dallas, and my mom bought their Dobash Torte (1,000 thin layers of yellow cake with chocolate cream frosting between each) for every special occasion.
By the way, I love your blog! Just discovered it when flipping back through the last issue of edible austin. Can’t believe I missed it the first time!
Becky Lane
Seasonality (hillcountryliving.blogspot.com)
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