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Puff Pastry Pinwheels

Wilma Kleger — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 14:06:55 +0000

These puff pastry pinwheels are easy to make, and as long as you begin with a sheet of puff pastry, they can be assembled with almost any cooked ingredients you have on hand. Ham and cheese are a winning combination and crisp bacon provides texture and crunch. Chopped sundried tomatoes and fresh herbs add color and piquant flavor.

Serve puff pastry pinwheels as an appetizer, snack, or part of a brunch or lunch. For a vegetarian option, substitute sliced grilled eggplant and roasted peppers for the meats. With so many options, you’ll always be ready to make puff pastry pinwheels on short notice.

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Sheermal (Saffron Flatbread)

Anjali Saxena — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 22:35:54 +0000

Sheermal (also spelled shirmal), is a traditional saffron-flavored flatbread from Iran. It was introduced to North India by Mughal Emperors. It is not commonly made in homes but can be found in Mughal restaurants. It can be served with rich mutton stews and curries, or it can be had with tea or coffee like any other bread. It has subtle flavors of milk , saffron, keora, and rose water.

I serve sheermal as an accompaniment to mutton on the occasion of Eid. Sheermal are very flavorful and little sweet. If you don’t like sweetness you can reduce the amount of confectioners’ sugar in the recipe.

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Pullman Sandwich Loaf Recipe

Edward Bottone — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 13:06:30 +0000

This recipe is for the sturdy, ultimately defining, classic Pullman Sandwich Loaf . Originally called pain de mie, the French bread was born in the eighteenth century. It got its American moniker from nineteenth century steam-driven railway cars.

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The Pullman Loaf Legacy

Edward Bottone — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:02:09 +0000

How a railway car shaped the concept of bread in the American imagination.

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Pineapple Jam

Loretta Lee — Wed, 25 May 2022 16:03:22 +0000

Pineapple jam is drier than berry jams but it is delicious! Pineapple does not lend itself to making jam as there is an enzyme in it that does not work with pectin. This jam is full of pineapple pulp and has loads of pineapple taste, unlike some ‘pineapple jam’ that actually is a jelly. This recipe is also versatile as it can be made more spreadable by reducing the simmering time. In the olden days, pineapple cooked this way (with more liquid) was used as an ice cream topping.

This jam is ideal for making pineapple jam tart, a favorite tart in Malaysia. These pineapple jam tarts are popular during Chinese New Year and Eid-al Fitr.

Pâte sablée is a classic French shortcrust pastry dough. find the recipe in the link for Peach Bellini Tart.

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Chouquettes

Constance Nokovitch — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 21:06:28 +0000

This recipe for Chouquettes is the exact one I learned in culinary school! It has been taught to me by a pastry chef at Meilleur Ouvrier de France in Paris, and I’ve never missed a chance to bake it! In France, Chouquettes are childish pastries. Every bakery sells them, so, after school I often had some. They are really puffy and light so I never have fewer than ten at once.

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Homemade White Butter

Ira Prakash — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 22:16:05 +0000

Fresh homemade white butter has its own charm! It is called makhan in Hindi and is made without any additives or preservatives. Making butter at home sounds difficult, but thanks to electronic mixers or food processors, you can whip it up in just 5 minutes! Many North Indian families make butter at home because it tastes better than the butter you can buy at the store. As compared to the regular butter, Homemade white butter is natural, unprocessed, more nutritious, and can be enjoyed with literally anything. My Mom used to make butter in order to make homemade ghee or clarified butter. You can also keep the butter whole for everyday cooking. It keeps well in the refrigerator for 5-7 days and in the freezer for a month or even more! It is delicious served on piping hot parathas or fried stuffed flatbreads of all sorts, like aloo/potato paratha, gobi/cauliflower paratha, mooli/ radish parathas, or paneer/Indian cottage cheese paratha. It is also used liberally when serving the famous combination of makki di roti (corn meal flatbread) with sarson ka saag (mustard greens).

To make this recipe, collect fresh cream or malai daily at home from the top of slow-boiled milk and store this collected cream in freezer. You can use readymade heavy cream too.

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Punjabi Stuffed Radish Flatbread (Mooli Paratha)

Ira Prakash — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:26:03 +0000

Mooli Paratha is a popular Punjabi stuffed flatbread made with unleavened dough and filled with spiced grated radish stuffing. Mooli Paratha are often made for breakfast or lunch and make for a filling and tasty meal accompanied with pickle, curd (yogurt) or homemade white butter. There are two ways to make this paratha. Either the stuffing is encased between two layers of the dough, or the stuffing is filled into a thick flattened single dough ball.

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Mrs. Beeton’s Fruitcake

Edward Bottone — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 15:09:21 +0000

Bake Mrs. Beeton’s fruitcake by the 15^th of December, no later, (if you are making for Christmas.)

The time has come to reinvigorate this fruit and nut compendium. Don’t lose a minute, and soak your dried fruits in the best dark rum you can find. If you want to add nuts, go right ahead.

Cool it, soak it, wrap it well, store it a cool place. Douse it again, and once more before serving it on Christmas day to the delight of one and all.

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Jam Turnovers

Jennifer Heftler — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 13:32:44 +0000

Jam Turnovers are super simple to make and mighty impressive to serve. You should always have puff pastry in your freezer, believe me! There are a million great things to do with it, and this is just one. In less than 30 minutes you can have savory* or sweet jam turnovers that will amaze you and yours. I promise. I’ve done it and I was amazed.

*Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart is a savory puff pastry recipe you may like.

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Beautiful Braided Challah

Evan D. Rossio — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 21:59:23 +0000

Challah is a simple bread enriched with eggs and oil and sweetened with sugar or honey. The braided loaf is a staple in Jewish households and is usually made and served during the Sabbath; Friday sunset through Saturday sunset, although it is appropriate to make and enjoy challah any day of the week. I’ve made hundreds of challahs and tried many different recipes, but I keep coming back to this one, which produces a consistent loaf with perfect sweetness and color. Sometimes I’ll top the loaves with poppyseeds, sesame seeds, “everything” bagel seasoning, and even za’atar and sea salt. I’ve made cinnamon challah and challah stuffed with apples. For Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, challah is traditionally made in a round shape. I usually make a three-braid challah, but feel free to use as many strands as you like. As an enriched bread, challah stays fresh and soft for days, but don’t forget to let some get a little stale – it makes the best French toast, although brioche lovers may disagree!

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Classic Belgian Waffles

Edward Bottone — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:26:55 +0000

These waffles are Brussels-style, with deep pockets, a crisp exterior, and delightful texture that is both airy and slightly chewy.

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