Posts Tagged ‘pastry’
Tuesday, August 14th, 2012
Bacon Date Scones with Rosemary
Tuesday Tip
Dough by Hand
Recently I’ve been making all pie, biscuit, scone, and now galette dough by hand with a fork, pastry blender and my fingers. This is the only way to go. Once you do it a few times and know the look, feel, and texture of the dough you won’t go back to a processor or mixer. I’ve found this is the best way to ensure a light, tender, flaky crust or baked good. Plus, in the end it takes no longer than pulling out a machine and cleaning it after use. It’s also more fun to get your hands messy.
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Tags: biscuit, dough, pastry, scone, tart
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Tuesday, March 6th, 2012
More Rugelach
TWD – Tuesdays with Dorie
Rugelach
This was my first time making the delicious Rugelach. As I was gathering all the ingredients for the Rugelach I realized this would be an excellent holiday cookie. With all the dried fruits, nuts, and cinnamon it was also smelling like the winter holiday season. Later, when I researched the pronunciation and history I learned Rugelach a Jewish pastry of Eastern European origin.
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Tags: cookie, levkar, pastry, recipe review, Rugelach, Tuesdays with Dorie, TWD
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Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
Jam Twists
Jam Twists
Using thawed puff pastry dough, these little sweet treats are a snap to make. Use any jam flavor you have in your refrigerator. Or, do a couple different flavors.
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Tags: football food friday, jam, jam twists, pastry, puff, snack, sweet
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Friday, January 6th, 2012
Blackstick Blue Cheese Palmiers
Football Food Friday
Blue Cheese Cheddar Palmiers
Using thawed puff pastry dough, these little savory treats are a snap to make. Most any medium to hard cheese would work, but I like the stronger flavored cheeses, like the Blackstick Blue Cheddar Cheese used in this recipe.
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Tags: appetizer, cheese, palters, pastry, savory, snack
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Saturday, November 12th, 2011
Bacon Date and Rosemary Scones
Bacon, Date, and Rosemary Scones
Here is a slightly sweet, but mostly savory scone, great for breakfast. The smoky, salty bacon contrasts beautifully with the chewy, sweet dates for a sweet and salty snack.
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Tags: bacon, Bread, Breakfast, dates, dessert, pastry, rosemary, scone, snack
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