Day: December 17, 2018

Appetizers and Snack Recipes, Desserts, Lemon, snacks, TartsLeave a comment

Sweet and Simple Lemon Tart

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Sweet and Simple Lemon Tart “‘A taste you’ll never forget.’” Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or more to taste 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan. Combine butter with 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar in a bowl until smooth; stir in 1 cup flour. Press dough into prepared baking pan; pierce crust with fork in several … Continue reading Sweet and Simple Lemon Tart

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Tart Lemon Triangles

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Tart Lemon Triangles Recipe By:Melissa “This is a lovely conclusion to an elegant spring dinner! I garnish them with whipped cream, a strawberry fan and a sprig of mint.” Ingredients 3/8 cup butter 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 eggs 1 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 1/4 cup lemon juice 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar for dusting Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Process butter, 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar and 1 cup flour in food processor 10 seconds, or blend with pastry blender. Pat dough evenly into … Continue reading Tart Lemon Triangles

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Grandma’s Lemon Meringue Pie

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Grandma’s Lemon Meringue Pie “This is a very fun recipe to follow, because Grandma makes it sweet and simple. This pie is thickened with cornstarch and flour in addition to egg yolks, and contains no milk.” Ingredients 1 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups water 2 lemons, juiced and zested 2 tablespoons butter 4 egg yolks, beaten 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked 4 egg whites 6 tablespoons white sugar Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). To Make Lemon Filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together … Continue reading Grandma’s Lemon Meringue Pie

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Bacon and Egg Doughnuts

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Bacon and Egg Doughnuts Recipe By:Chef John “I’ve always wanted to try making some kind of sweet/savory bacon-studded fritter using pate a choux, also known as that stuff you make cream puffs with. I went full breakfast theme, and topped mine with a little maple syrup, but feel free to get your beignet on, and cover them with a pile of powdered sugar.” Ingredients 1 cup cold water 2 tablespoons cold water 1/2 cup butter 2 tablespoons white sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 large eggs 12 strips bacon, … Continue reading Bacon and Egg Doughnuts

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Polish Doughnuts

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Polish Doughnuts Recipe By:Susan “A yeast doughnut coated with sugar.” Ingredients 1 (0.6 ounce) cake compressed fresh yeast 3 tablespoons warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 1 teaspoon white sugar 3 cups milk 3/4 cup margarine 5 egg yolks 3/4 cup white sugar 8 cups all-purpose flour 8 cups shortening for frying 1/4 cup white sugar Directions Smash up yeast in a medium bowl. Add water and 1 teaspoon sugar, and mix until pasty. Set aside. Let rise until spongy. Scald milk with margarine. Cool to lukewarm. Beat egg yolks. Add 3/4 cup sugar, and mix thoroughly. Add the … Continue reading Polish Doughnuts

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Glazed Yeast Doughnuts

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Glazed Yeast Doughnuts Recipe By:Sanah “Yeast doughnuts covered with glazed icing… even better than the store bought ones! Easy and fun to make.” Ingredients 3/4 cup scalded milk 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (optional) 1/3 cup butter or margarine 2 eggs, beaten oil for deep frying 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 6 tablespoons milk Directions In a medium bowl, stir together the scalded milk, sugar, and salt. Set aside to cool until tepid. If using nutmeg, stir it … Continue reading Glazed Yeast Doughnuts

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Buttermilk Doughnuts

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Buttermilk Doughnuts Recipe By:krisyk “Cake-like buttermilk doughnuts are fried and topped with an optional vanilla sugar glaze. Decorate with nuts or candy sprinkles, if desired.” Ingredients 2 cups vegetable oil for frying Doughnuts: 2 cups buttermilk 1 cup white sugar 2 large eggs, beaten 5 cups sifted all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup melted butter Glaze: 3 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 tablespoon margarine, softened (optional) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons milk, or as needed Directions Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large … Continue reading Buttermilk Doughnuts

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Potato Donut Holes

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Potato Donut Holes Recipe By:JAN NORGAARD “These delicious treats are best eaten when fresh and hot.” Ingredients 4 potatoes, peeled 1/3 cup margarine, melted 2 cups white sugar 3 eggs 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 quart vegetable oil for frying Directions Wash and peal potatoes. If using large potatoes cut them in half. Place potatoes in a medium sauce pan covered with water. Cook over medium heat until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, cool, and mash. In a large mixing … Continue reading Potato Donut Holes

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Malasadas

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Malasadas Recipe By:IDAJ “Aloha! Here in Hawaii, malasadas are the ONLY donuts we have! They are sold at fundraisers and are very popular. There are many Portuguese descendants in the islands. Onolicious!” Ingredients 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast 1 teaspoon white sugar 1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 6 eggs 6 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup white sugar 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 cup evaporated milk 1 cup water 1 teaspoon salt 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying 2 cups white sugar Directions Dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in 1/4 cup warm water; set … Continue reading Malasadas

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Spudnuts

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Spudnuts “This is an old family favorite, handed down for years, the outside of the doughnut is crisp and the inside is light and chewy. This does make a HUGE batch, first timers may want to half it. These are worth the effort.” Ingredients 4 boiling potatoes, peeled and chopped 3 cups milk 1 cup white sugar 1 cup shortening 1 teaspoon salt 6 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast 6 eggs 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Directions In a … Continue reading Spudnuts