Located in a picturesque rural area in Piffard, New York, the Abbey of the Genesee is where contemplative monks of the Order of Cistercians (Trappists) pray and take part in manual labor. The Abbey is ...
28 monks live at the Abbey of the Genesee in Piffard, Livingston County. The monks wake up at 2 a.m. and their first vigil of the day is at 2:25 a.m. The baking of biscotti begins at 4 a.m. Silence is ...
PIFFARD, N.Y. — The heady scent of anise wafts through the air as six monks bake biscotti at the Abbey of the Genesee. Slabs of biscotti dough, having been baked once and cooled, are piled into ...
A recipe variation for Almond Amish Friendship Bread Cake in a loaf pan. This is a great breakfast, brunch or sweet treat using your starter for a sweet bread. Be sure to get my free printable recipe ...