Plain Bagels
Ingredients Procedure In large bowl, combine 1½ cups flour and yeast. Mix water, 3 tablespoons sugar and salt together, and add to the dry ingredients. Beat with a mixer for half a minute at a low speed, scraping the sides…
Ingredients white sugar
Nigerian Sardine Bread
Sardine bread is a yeasted bread containing tinned sardines. It is delicious accompanied by fruit juice. Ingredients 5 cups all-purpose flour Salt to taste ½ cup + 2 tbsp warm water 1 tsp white granulated sugar 3 tsp active dry…
Lady Finger Cookies (Savoiardi)
Savoiardi are a sponge-like cookie originally from the Aosta Valley of Italy in the Alps, once known as the Duchy of Savoy (whence its name is derived). They figure prominently in several desserts, including puddings and tiramisu, as they absorb…
Focaccia II
Focaccia is a type of a somewhat flat yeast bread from Italy. The basic bread is often topped with any of the following: herbs, olive oil, cheese, meats, and vegetables, and can be seen as a precursor to pizza. Focaccia…
Easy No-knead Raisin Bread
This raisin bread takes about three hours to make and about ½ hour of hands-on work. Ingredients Procedure Mix together lukewarm water, ½ teaspoon sugar, and the active dry yeast. Let stand until foamy. Combine butter, brown sugar, salt, and…
Baozi (Steamed Yeasted Dumplings)
A baozi, also known as bao or bau, is a type of steamed, filled bun or bread-like item in Chinese cuisine. In its bun-like aspect it is very similar to the traditional Chinese mantou, but baozi has filling. It can…
Banana Bread II
An alternative version of this recipe can be found here. Ingredients Procedure Preheat oven to 350°F (~175°C) Grease 9×5-inch (23×13 cm) loaf pan (optionally mix some sugar with a little cinnamon and spread over buttered surface of pan). Beat eggs.…
Banana Bread I
This is a basic, reliable banana bread recipe. The perfect thing to do with over-ripe bananas! An alternative version of this recipe can be found here. Ingredients Procedure Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8 x 4-inch (20…
Baklava I
Ingredients Pastry 1 pound (454 g) phyllo dough 4–5 cup walnuts, chopped coarsely ½ cup white granulated sugar ¼ tsp ground cloves 1 tsp cinnamon ¾ pound (340 g) sweet butter Syrup 2 ½ cups of water 3 cups white…
Crème Anglaise
Crème anglaise, frequently referred to by the generic term custard in English, is the most common and versatile dessert sauce, being used as an accompaniment, or as a base for additional treatment, in numerous desserts in the cuisines of countries…
Vanilla Ice Cream (Egg-Free)
Ingredients 2 cups (480 ml) half-and-half 2 cups (480 ml) whipping cream 1 cup (240 ml) white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Procedure Combine all ingredients in an ice cream machine. Run the machine according to the manufacturer’s directions. Transfer…
Chokladboll (Swedish Chocolate Balls)
A chokladboll (literally meaning chocolate ball) is a traditional Swedish pastry often eaten with coffee during fika. They are quick and easy to prepare, since they require no baking and only a few, common ingredients. Ingredients 3 ¼ cups (500…