Vera Dawson

Vera Dawson’s column “High Country Baking” publishes biweekly in the Summit Daily News. Dawson is a high-elevation baking instructor and author of three high-altitude cookbooks. Her recipes have been tested in her kitchen in Frisco, where she’s lived since 1991, and altered until they work at elevation. Contact her at veradawson1@gmail.com.

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High Country Baking: Southwestern cookie tray 

High Country Baking: Southwestern cookie tray 

Living in the Colorado high country is pure joy. Baking in it isn’t. High altitude makes cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall, and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level....

High Country Baking: Fresh strawberry mini-scones

High Country Baking: Fresh strawberry mini-scones

High altitudes make cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall, and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level. This twice-monthly column presents recipes and tips that make baking in the mountains...

High Country Baking: Baileys chocolate cheesecake

High Country Baking: Baileys chocolate cheesecake

Living in the Colorado high country is pure joy. Baking in it isn’t. High altitude makes cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall, and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level....

High Country Baking: Rum raisin bars

High Country Baking: Rum raisin bars

High altitudes make cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall, and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level. This twice-monthly column presents recipes and tips that make baking in the mountains...

High Country Baking: Dark chocolate mascarpone tart

High Country Baking: Dark chocolate mascarpone tart

High altitudes make cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall, and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level. This twice-monthly column presents recipes and tips that make baking in the mountains...