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Raspberry Jam Bomboloni
By ctozzi
1. In the bowl of a standing electric mixer, mix the water, yeast, honey and 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of the flour
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon lukewarm water
- 1 1/2 envelopes active dry yeast (3 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus more for rolling
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups canola oil, for frying
- 3/4 cup seedless raspberry preserves
- Confectioners' Sugar, for dusting
Sparkling Vodka Cocktail with Lemon Sorbet
By ctozzi
Spoon the sorbet into a blender
- 2 cups frozen lemon sorbet
- 1/2 bottle chilled sparkling wine
- 6 tbsp (90 mL) vodka
- 6 tbsp (90 mL) whipping cream
Glazed Lemon Chiffon Cake
By ctozzi
Preheat oven to 325°F. In large bowl, sift flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt
- 2 cups sifted cake flour
- 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 8 eggs , separated
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 2-1/2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Glaze
- 6 tablespoons butter , melted
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Mini Dutch Apple Pancakes
By ctozzi
Preheat an oven to 400ºF
- 1 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 3 Tbs. granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 Tbs. sour cream
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. grated lemon zest
- Confectioners' sugar for dusting
Babas Au Rhum And Savarin With Fruit And Cream Recipe
By ctozzi
Cake: Dissolve 1 tsp (5 mL) sugar in lukewarm water; sprinkle yeast over and let stand for 10 minutes
- Cake:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lukewarm water
- 1 pkg active dry yeast or 1 tbsp (15 mL)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup currants or raisins
- Sugar Syrup:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- 4 strips lemon rind
- 2 tbsp apricot brandy
- 2 tbsp rum
- Apricot Glaze:
- 1/2 cup apricot jam
- 2 tbsp apricot brandy
- Garnish:
- Sweetened whipped cream
Graham Frosting
By ctozzi
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- Graham Crust:
- 190 g (1 1/2 cups) graham cracker crumbs
- 20 g (1/4 cup) milk powder
- 25 g (2 tablespoons) granulated sugar
- 3 g (3/4 teaspoon) kosher salt
- 55 g (4 tablespoons, 1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted (plus additional if needed)
- 55 g (1/4 cup) heavy cream
- Makes about 340 g (2 cups)
- Graham Frosting:
- 1/2 recipe Graham Crust (above)
- 85 g (1/3 cup) whole milk
- 2 g (1/2 teaspoon) kosher salt
- 85 g (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 15 g (1 tablespoon tightly packed) light brown sugar
- 10 g (1 tablespoon) confectioners’ sugar
- .5 g (1/2 teaspoon) ground cinnamon
- .5 g (1/8 teaspoon) kosher salt
- Makes about 230 g (1 cup)
Caramel Pecan Monkey Bread
By ctozzi
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water
- CARAMEL:
- 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup water (110° to 115°)
- 1-1/4 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar (not sweet enough, try 1/2 cup)
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- For Dipping Dough & Layers:
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Individual Chocolate-Espresso Charlottes
By ctozzi
Line ring molds with acetate, secure with tape, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet
- 8 round ring molds (each 3 inches in diameter and 3 inches high)
- 8 pieces food-safe acetate, cut to fit interior of mold
- Joconde Cakes
- Espresso Syrup
- Chocolate Joconde Cake
- Milk-Chocolate Ganache
- Mocha Bavarian Cream
- Shiny Dark-Chocolate Glaze
- Espresso Swiss Meringues
Almond-Cream Cheese Triangles
By ctozzi
1. Heat oven to 425°F. In medium bowl, cut 3-oz package of cream cheese and the butter into Bisquick mix, using pa...
- 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons firm butter or margarine
- 2 cups Original Bisquick® mix
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 egg white, slightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
- 2 teaspoons sugar
Homemade Cheez-It Crackers
By ctozzi
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 cup flour
- 4 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small squares
- 1 (8-ounce) bag grated extra-sharp 2% Cheddar cheese (preferably orange)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper