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Fairy Cakes
By pknaub
We love the oh-so-cute size and shape these cakes take—reminiscent of a fairy toadstool—when made in a mini che...
- Cake
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange, lemon, or lime zest
- 1 1/2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange, lemon, or lime juice
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- Frosting
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup shortening (or use all butter)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 to 5 cups glazing or confectioners' sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, or the flavor of your choice
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup milk or cream
- food color, if desired
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a mini-cheesecake pan or standard muffin tin.
Chicago "Red Hot" Poppy Seed Buns
By pknaub
The Midwest has a number of culinary traditions, and when I lived in Chicago I discovered a few of them
- Dough
- 3 cups (12 3/4 ounces) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 3 tablespoons King Arthur Easy-Roll Dough Improver (optional, but helpful)
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick, 2 ounces) butter OR 1/4 cup (1 3/4 ounces) vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup (8 ounces) water
- Topping
- an egg wash made from 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water*
- poppy seeds
Sex in a Pan
By pknaub
Preheat oven to 350 F degrees
- Crust
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 3 tbsp white sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup flour
- Cream cheese layer
- 2 cups cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipping cream or cool whip
- Vanilla pudding
- 1 package of instant vanilla pudding (5.1 oz or 144 g)
- 3 cups milk
- Chocolate Pudding
- 1 package of instant chocolate pudding (5.1 oz or 144 g)
- 3 cups milk
- Last layer
- 2 cups whipping cream or cool whip
- shaved chocolate
Wendy's Chili
By pknaub
1 Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (29 ounce) can kidney beans (with liquid)
- 1 (29 ounce) can pinto beans (with liquid)
- 1 cup diced onion (, 1 medium onion)
- 1/2 cup diced green chili pepper (, 2 chilies)
- 1/4 cup diced celery (, 1 stalk)
- 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 2 -3 teaspoons cumin powder
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups water/chicken broth
- opt. Chipoltle pepper or beer
Rich Chocolate Ice Cream
By pknaub
1. Prepare an ice water bath by filling a large bowl halfway with ice and water; set aside
- Total: 50 mins, plus chilling and churning time
- Makes: 1 quart
- INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns
By pknaub
*We give you this fairly wide variation for a couple of reasons
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 packets or 2 scant tablespoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water (105F to 115F)
- 2 cups warm milk (105F to 115F)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 6 to 7 1/2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour*
- egg wash: 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon cold water
- sesame, poppy or caraway seeds or coarse salt (optional)
Apple Crisp
By pknaub
Servings: 6-8 Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 45 min
- Apple Mixture:
- 10 cups apples, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- Topping Mixture:
- 1 1/2 sticks butter
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups oats
- 2 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1-tablespoon cinnamon
- 1-teaspoon nutmeg
- 1-teaspoon cardamom Vegetable oil or cooking spray
Chocolate Macaroons
By pknaub
Preheat the oven to 325. Mix together in a large bowl the sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, heavy cream, and v...
- 2 (14-ounce) bags shredded coconut
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 Tablespoons sour cream
- 1 Tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 12 oz of bittersweet chocolate
CUMIN-SPICED OVEN FRIES
By pknaub
Preheat oven to 400° F. Coat a large nonstick baking sheet with cooking spray
- 1 spray cooking spray
- 2 medium sweet potaotes, scrubbed and cut into 12 wedges each (about 1 pound)
- 2 medium uncooked white potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 12 wedges each (about 1 pound)
- 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin seed
Spicy Jalapeño-Cheddar Mini Muffins
By pknaub
These savory mini muffins make a quick and easy appetizer
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek-style yogurt
- 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup sliced pickled jalapeño peppers, finely diced to taste, optional
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup King Arthur Unbleached Self-Rising Flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup canned french-fried onions