15Apr/120
Pie Crust
Pie Crust
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| Serves | 1 |
| Meal type | Dessert |
Nicole's pie crust.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Flour
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 1/2 cup Crisco
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 cup Ice Water
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Combine flour, salt, butter and crisco. | |
| Step 2 | |
| After the first 4 ingredients have been mixed, add the water slowly and mix after each addition since it may not require all of the water. | |
| Step 3 | |
| Chill before rolling, it makes rolling easier. | |
26Feb/120
Blueberry Scones
Blueberry Scones
| Serves | 8 |
| Meal type | Breakfast |
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar (plus more for sprinkling tops)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoons salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 1/2 cup fresh blueberries, picked over and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1/3 cup heavy cream (plus more for brushing tops)
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with rack in center. Place a baking mat on a baking sheet, and set aside. | |
| Step 2 | |
| In a large bowl, sift together flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry cutter or two knives, cut in butter until the largest pieces are the size of peas. Stir in blueberries and zest. | |
| Step 3 | |
| Using a fork, whisk together cream and egg in a liquid measuring cup. Make a well in the center of dry ingredients, and pour in cream mixture. Stir lightly with fork just until dough comes together. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead a few times to mix well. | |
| Step 4 | |
| Pat dough into a 6-inch square about 1 1/4 inches thick. Using a floured knife, cut into four 3-inch squares. Cut squares in half on the diagonal to form eight triangles. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with cream, and sprinkle with sugar. Bake until golden brown, 20 to 22 minutes. Transfer scones to wire racks to cool. | |
26Feb/120
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate Chip Cookies
| Prep time | 15 minutes |
| Cook time | 30 minutes |
| Total time | 45 minutes |
| Meal type | Dessert |
This recipe is state from the Nestle Toll House chocolate chip package.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter (softened )
- 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 12oz chocolate chips (about 1 3/4 Cup)
- 1 cup chopped nuts
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| PREHEAT oven to 375° F | |
| Step 2 | |
| COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets. BAKE for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. | |
| Step 3 | |
| PAN COOKIE VARIATION: Grease 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan. Prepare dough as above. Spread into prepared pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan on wire rack. Makes 4 dozen bars. | |
| Step 4 | |
| SLICE AND BAKE COOKIE VARIATION: PREPARE dough as above. Divide in half; wrap in waxed paper. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. Shape each half into 15-inch log; wrap in wax paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.* Preheat oven to 375° F. Cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices; place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Makes about 5 dozen cookies. * May be stored in refrigerator for up to 1 week or in freezer for up to 8 weeks. FOR HIGH ALTITUDE BAKING (5,200 feet): Increase flour to 2 1/2 cups. Add 2 teaspoons water with flour and reduce both granulated sugar and brown sugar to 2/3 cup each. Bake drop cookies for 8 to 10 minutes and pan cookie for 17 to 19 minutes. | |
30Mar/112
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