Homemade Pie Crust
Unlike with bread, pie crust and other pastries should be made in a way that minimizes the development of gluten. Once the water has been added, the dough should be worked as little as possible, to minimize toughness in the…
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Holland Tea Cakes
Holland tea cakes are simple flat cookies. They are easy and quick to make. They are traditionally Christmas cookies but are good for any time. They last for a long time, so if you make too many they can be…
Hazelnut Torte
Ingredients 10 egg whites 1 cup caster sugar 200 g (7 oz) hazelnut meal 250 ml (8 fl oz) cream ½ tsp instant coffee powder ½ tsp cocoa powder Procedure Preheat oven to very hot—about 230°C (450°F). Whip egg whites…
Hazelnut and Black Raspberry Panna Cotta
Ingredients 4 cups whole milk 2 cups white granulated sugar 6 sheets gelatin 2 tbsp vanilla extract 1 vanilla bean, seeded 1 oz (28 g) hazelnut liqueur 1 oz (28 g) black raspberry liqueur Procedure Heat all ingredients in a…
Green Tea and Berry Pavlovas
These individual pavlovas make for a beautiful and well-balanced dessert, with a nice contrast between flavors and textures. You get sweet crunchy meringue, rich whipped cream, tangy lemon curd and fruits, all rounded out with a faint bitterness from the…
Grandma’s Pie Crust
Ingredients 1 cup (150 g) all-purpose flour ½ tsp (2.5 g) salt 10 tbsp (128 g) solid vegetable shortening 1 egg ½ tsp (2.5 ml) distilled white vinegar 2 tbsp (30 ml) cold water Procedure Mix flour and salt. Cut…
Gooey Butter Cake
This rich dessert originates from Saint Louis, Missouri, USA. Ingredients 1 box (18.25 oz) of yellow cake mix 3 eggs 8 oz butter 8 oz cream cheese 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 lb confectioners sugar Procedure Combine the cake mix,…
Goat Milk Caramel Sauce
This caramel sauce incorporates goat milk instead of the traditional cream to add a richer and more complex flavor. Ingredients 2 cups (473 ml) white granulated sugar 1 cup (237 ml) water 1⅓ cups (315 ml) goat milk, warmed Salt…
Fruit Whip
Ingredients Fruit mixture ¾ cup white granulated sugar 4 Tbsp cornstarch 1 pinch each of salt 1 pinch fine-ground ginger 3 egg yolks Juice of 1 small lime 2 cups fruit nectar (peach, pear, apricot, or tropical fruits) Whipped egg…
Fried Tiger Lily Pastries
Ingredients 5 oz dried lily bulbs 1 cup water Sugar 3 eggs 10 pastry dough wrappers Vegetable oil Procedure Wash and soak dried lily bulbs for 1 hour. Discard water. Place bulbs in saucepan with 1 cup water, and cook…
Fried Bananas
Fried bananas is a delightful dessert or snack enjoyed in many cuisines around the world. These sweet, caramelized banana slices offer a perfect balance of crispy and tender textures. Whether served on their own or as a topping for ice…
Fried Apple Pies
Ingredients Filling 2 cups peeled and chopped apple 1 cup granulated sugar ½ cup apple juice 1 tsp freshly-ground cinnamon ½ tsp freshly-grated nutmeg Dough 9 ½ oz (about 2 cups) all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ¾ teaspoon salt…