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Panettone Bread

Panettone Bread

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
45 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine yeast, water, and sugar In a medium bowl. Cover and let stand 10 minutes, or until foamy. Add eggs, yogurt, vanilla, lemon zest, and salt. Mix well.
  3. 3 Stir in flour 1/2 cup at a time until dough forms into a manageable ball. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 to 10 minutes, adding flour as necessary, until dough is soft and pliable, but not sticky. (May need up to 5 cups flour.)
  4. 4 Place dough in a large, lightly pan-sprayed bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  5. 5 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and spray a round 8-inch cake pan with non-stick spray. In a small bowl, toss dried fruit with confectioners' sugar.
  6. 6 Punch down dough in bowl, transfer to floured surface, and knead in the fruit.
  7. 7 Form dough into a ball, place in prepared cake pan, cover loosely with dish towel, and let rise 30 minutes. (Loaf will rise above the pan sides.)
  8. 8 Brush with melted butter, if desired. Bake for 45 minutes, or until loaf is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

By Lacey Lynn

Mallorca Bread

Mallorca Bread

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl, about 5 minutes. Add flour, milk, 4 tablespoons butter, sugar, egg yolks, and salt; mix well.
  2. 2 Turn out dough onto a lightly floured work surface; knead for 5 minutes, adding more flour, a little at a time, until no longer sticky.
  3. 3 Grease a bowl. Add dough, cover with plastic wrap and a towel. Set dough aside to rise in a warm place for 50 minutes.
  4. 4 Grease a 9-inch square baking pan; set aside. Lightly punch down dough; knead on a lightly floured surface into an 18x9-inch rectangle. Brush with remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
  5. 5 Roll up dough snugly from one short end; cut into 9 slices, trimming ends to make neat. Place slices in the prepared baking pan, cut sides-up. Cover with plastic wrap and a towel; set aside in a warm place for 40 minutes.
  6. 6 Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until light brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer rolls to a platter; dust with confectioners' sugar.

By James

Greek Easter Bread

Greek Easter Bread

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
165 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 2 cups flour and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
  2. 2 Combine milk, butter, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan; heat and stir over medium-low heat until mixture is smooth and an instant-read thermometer reads between 90 degrees F (32 degrees C) and 100 degrees F (37 degrees C).
  3. 3 Pour hot milk mixture into flour mixture; add eggs and beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Increase speed to high; beat 3 minutes. Add 1 cup flour and 3 tablespoons orange juice; mix on high speed for 3 minutes.
  4. 4 Fit the mixer with the dough hook. Add remaining 2 ½ cups flour to the bowl; beat until flour is completely incorporated.
  5. 5 Grease a large glass bowl; transfer dough to the greased bowl. Set dough aside to rise until doubled in volume, 1 to 2 hours.
  6. 6 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  7. 7 Punch down dough; divide in half. Split each half into 3 equal pieces, roll each piece into a cylinder, and braid into two loaves, using 3 dough cylinders per loaf. Place loaves onto a baking sheet. Cover with a dish towel and set aside to rise for about 1 hour.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until centers spring back when lightly pressed, 25 to 30 minutes.
  9. 9 Stir confectioners' sugar and 1 tablespoon orange juice together in a small bowl; brush on tops of loaves.

By makokiller

Danish Almond Puff

Danish Almond Puff

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 1 cup of flour in a medium bowl. Mix in butter using a fork or a pastry blender. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of water over, and stir with a fork until dough comes together. Divide into two balls. Pat dough into two long strips on an ungreased baking sheet, about 14 inches long and 3 inches wide. Set aside.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of butter and 1 cup of water. Bring to a rolling boil. Add 1 teaspoon of almond extract and remove from the heat. Immediately stir in 1 cup of flour until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan. Gradually stir in the eggs until well blended. Divide evenly, and spread over the two crusts on the baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 1 hour. Allow to cool almost to room temperature before frosting.
  5. 5 To make the frosting, mix together the confectioners' sugar, 1 teaspoon of almond extract and a splash of milk in a small bowl until smooth. Add more milk if necessary to make a pourable glaze. Drizzle over the Danish, and decorate with candy sprinkles if desired.

By WarringEagle

Cinnamon Swirl Bread for the Bread Machine

Cinnamon Swirl Bread for the Bread Machine

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place milk, eggs, butter, flour, sugar, salt, and yeast into a bread machine in the order listed, or follow the order recommended by the manufacturer if different. Run the Dough cycle, about 90 minutes.
  2. 2 Transfer dough to a floured work surface. Punch dough to deflate and let rest for 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, make the filling: Mix walnuts, brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a bowl.
  4. 4 Divide dough in half; roll each half into a 9x14-inch rectangle. Spread each rectangle with 1 tablespoon butter and sprinkle with 1/2 of the walnut mixture. Starting at the shorter end, roll each rectangle over filling and pinch seams to close.
  5. 5 Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans. Fit the rolled loaves into the loaf pans with the seams facing down. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
  6. 6 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until tops are golden brown and loaves sound hollow when tapped, about 30 minutes, covering with foil the last 10 minutes if they brown too quickly.
  8. 8 Remove from the oven and let cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to finish cooling. Dust loaves with confectioners' sugar.

By MN Nice

Christmas Stollen

Christmas Stollen

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place warm milk and yeast in a bowl. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Place yeast mixture, 2 cups bread flour, white sugar, butter, egg, and salt in a large mixing bowl; stir well to combine. Add remaining flour, 1/4 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition.
  4. 4 When dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface; knead in candied citron, currants, golden raisins, and cherries. Continue kneading until smooth, about 8 minutes.
  5. 5 Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  6. 6 Lightly grease a baking sheet. Deflate dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll marzipan into a rope and place in the center of the dough.
  7. 7 Fold dough over to cover it; pinch the seams together to seal. Place the loaf, seam-side down, on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. 8 Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
  9. 9 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake stollen in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and bake for a further 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown and the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
  10. 10 Let cool on a wire rack, then dust with confectioners' sugar and sprinkle with cinnamon.

By Lee Smith

Pull-Apart Hot Cross Buns

Pull-Apart Hot Cross Buns

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve yeast in warm water in a small cup. Let stand until dissolved, yeast softens, and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Place flour, salt, sugar, cardamom, 1 ¼ cups lukewarm milk, melted butter and egg into a bread machine in the order listed. Pour yeast mixture on top. Close the lid and set the machine for Dough setting. Add raisins, dried cherries, and dried cranberries at the beep.
  3. 3 Divide dough into 12 portions, shape into balls, and place into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside to rise until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely.
  6. 6 Whisk confectioners' sugar, ¼ cup milk, and almond extract in a bowl until smooth.
  7. 7 Drizzle confectioners' sugar icing in a cross shape over cooled buns.

By Amanda Kay Lohrer

Russian Kulich

Russian Kulich

4.5

Prep
50 min
Cook
35 min
Total
415 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve 1/4 teaspoon white sugar and yeast in warm milk in a large bowl. Let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes. Stir in 1 ½ cups flour until combined; cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Let stand in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  2. 2 Beat 4 yolks with remaining white sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until thick and pale, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in brandy and salt.
  3. 3 Stir yeast dough to deflate. Stir in yolk mixture and melted butter until combined. Beat 3 egg whites in a separate bowl with cleaned beaters until they hold soft peaks; fold into batter, then stir in remaining 2 ½ cups flour. Cover the bowl and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  4. 4 Stir dough to deflate, then stir in almonds and raisins.
  5. 5 Grease 4 coffee cans with butter; line each bottom with a round of parchment or wax paper. Dust inside cans with flour; tap out excess.
  6. 6 Divide dough into 4 equal pieces; place into the prepared cans. Cover with a towel; let dough rise in cans until reaches about 1/2 inch from rim, about 1 hour.
  7. 7 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  8. 8 Whisk remaining 1 yolk and water together in a small bowl; lightly brush over dough tops.
  9. 9 Bake loaves in cans in the preheated oven until tops are golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Place a wire rack over cans and invert to release loaves onto the rack; flip loaves over on the rack. Let cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours.
  10. 10 To make the glaze: Sift powdered sugar into a bowl, then stir in lemon juice until smooth.
  11. 11 Spread glaze over tops of loaves, letting it drip down the sides. Let loaves stand until icing is set, about 15 minutes.

By tatjanasok

Amazing Lemon Scones

Amazing Lemon Scones

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 To make the scones: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter with 2 knives or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vinegar in a small bowl; stir into flour mixture until dough is moistened.
  3. 3 Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly, 5 or 6 turns.
  4. 4 Pat or roll dough out into a 1-inch-thick round. Cut into 10 wedge-shaped pieces; arrange 1 inch apart on a baking sheet.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until bottom edges are golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool scones on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
  6. 6 Meanwhile, to make the lemon glaze: Stir confectioners' sugar, melted butter, lemon juice, and vanilla together in a bowl until smooth. Stir water into sugar mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, to make a glaze; drizzle glaze over warm scones.

By ANGELSTAR

Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread

Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. 2 Combine zucchini, oil, eggs, and vanilla in a blender; pulse until mixture resembles a milkshake.
  3. 3 Whisk sugar, rice flours, cornstarch, tapioca starch, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, xanthan gum, and salt together in a large bowl. Stir in zucchini mixture until batter is well blended; pour into the prepared loaf pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool in the pan for a few minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
  5. 5 While the bread is cooling, make the glaze: Mix confectioners' sugar and lemon juice together in a small bowl to form a thin glaze. Drizzle over the cooled loaf.

By Gluten Free Cook

Orange Scones with Orange Glaze

Orange Scones with Orange Glaze

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and grease with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Mix flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter using a pastry cutter. Mix in orange zest.
  3. 3 Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Whisk orange juice, egg, and vinegar together and pour into the flour mixture. Stir until moistened and sticky.
  4. 4 Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead gently about 10 times. Pat into a 6x8-inch rectangle. Cut rectangle into 4 squares; cut each square diagonally into 8 triangles. Arrange scones on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with milk and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Make the orange glaze while the scones are baking. Mix 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar and orange juice until thick and smooth; glaze should drip slowly off the back of a spoon. Mix in orange zest.
  7. 7 Dunk warm scones in the glaze to fully coat the tops. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

By erika925925

Kulich (Russian Panettone)

Kulich (Russian Panettone)

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
60 min
Total
370 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine golden raisins and rum in a small bowl; soak.
  2. 2 Dissolve ½ teaspoon white sugar and yeast in ½ cup warm milk in a separate small bowl; set aside until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine remaining 1 cup warm milk and 1 cup flour in a large bowl; add yeast mixture and stir well. Cover the bowl; set aside in a warm place for 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Beat 5 egg whites and salt in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form; set aside.
  5. 5 Beat egg yolks and remaining sugar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy and pale, about 5 minutes; beat in vanilla extract. Drain raisins; set raisins aside and add rum to egg yolk mixture.
  6. 6 Add yolk mixture to yeast mixture; mix well. Gently fold in egg whites. Add remaining 5 cups flour, in small batches, mixing well after each addition, until dough starts to pull away from sides of the bowl.
  7. 7 Turn dough out onto a floured work surface and knead for about 10 minutes, adding more flour as needed. Start rubbing in 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, ¼ cup at a time, until dough seems pliable and soft. Knead 2 minutes more; form into a ball.
  8. 8 Transfer dough to a clean, lightly oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and a clean dish towel. Set aside to rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 90 minutes.
  9. 9 Turn dough out onto a floured work surface and knead for 2 minutes. Sprinkle some flour over reserved raisins; scatter raisins, almonds, and mixed peels in a circle around dough. Knead dough to evenly incorporate fruits and nuts.
  10. 10 Line 2 large metal coffee tins with parchment paper. Divide dough in half; place in the prepared tins. Cover tins with a clean dish towel. Set aside to rise in a warm place until dough has risen to tops of tins, 30 to 60 minutes.
  11. 11 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  12. 12 Bake in the preheated oven until tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean, about 1 hour. Carefully tip loaves out of tins onto a work surface; cool, about 2 hours.
  13. 13 Combine confectioners' sugar, 1 egg white, and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth; brush over tops of kulich loaves, allowing icing to run down sides.

By Valjusha

German Stollen

German Stollen

3.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place flour in a large bowl, make a well in the center, and crumble fresh yeast into it. Sprinkle in sugar and add 1 tablespoon milk. Cover and let rise at a warm place for 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat 1 1/2 cups milk and 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat until butter is melted.
  4. 4 Pour milk-butter mixture over yeast mixture and add 1 cup sugar, egg yolks, and salt. Knead until a soft dough forms. Cover with a clean dish towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  5. 5 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. 6 Mix almonds, raisins, candied lemon peel, and candied orange peel together and fold into the dough. Shape dough into a loaf and place on the prepared baking sheet. Cover and let rest until the loaf has risen again slightly, about 30 minutes.
  7. 7 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, 45 to 60 minutes. Remove from oven. Brush hot stollen immediately with 2 tablespoons melted butter and dust with confectioners' sugar.
  9. 9 Serve and enjoy!

By Marianne

Yeasted Poppy Seed Apple Buns

Yeasted Poppy Seed Apple Buns

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
260 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook, covered, until soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and let cool, 15 to 20 minutes. Pass cooled potatoes through a potato ricer and set aside.
  2. 2 Stir 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk and yeast together in a small bowl. Let stand until creamy or foamy, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine potatoes, yeast mixture, flour, sugar, butter, egg, lemon zest, and salt together in the bowl of a stand mixer. Knead on low speed until dough is smooth, elastic, and detaches from the bowl, about 5 minutes; dough should be slightly sticky.
  4. 4 Place dough into an oiled bowl. Turn over to coat. Cover with a damp dish towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
  5. 5 In the meantime, mix apple, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon for filling together in a bowl. Stir until well combined. Cover and refrigerate filling.
  6. 6 Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface into a 12x14-inch rectangle. Spread filling evenly over dough, leaving about 1/2 inch free on each long side. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Roll up tightly lengthwise. Brush seams with a little water and pinch to stick together.
  7. 7 Place the roll on a large cutting board, seam-side down. Cut into 1 1/2-inch slices using a very sharp knife.
  8. 8 Fit rolls loosely into a greased 10-inch round or 9x13-inch rectangular baking pan, cut-side down, with a little space between them. Cover with a clean towel and let rise in a warm place until visibly doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
  9. 9 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  10. 10 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.
  11. 11 Meanwhile, stir confectioners' sugar and enough lemon juice together in a bowl to make a thick, spreadable frosting.
  12. 12 Remove buns from the oven. Brush frosting over rolls while they are still warm.

By nch

Zeppoli

Zeppoli

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat about 3 inches of oil in a saucepan to 375 degrees F (119 degrees C). In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Sir the remaining 1/2 cup water into the bowl. Add flour, beating vigorously until a soft dough forms.
  3. 3 Turn the dough out onto a smooth surface, and knead with greased hands until smooth. Place dough in a greased bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover with a damp cloth. Let rise in a warm place until double in bulk, about 1 to 1 ½ hours.
  4. 4 Fry golf ball-sized pieces of dough in batches until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, and eat while still hot.

By Carmela Sagendorf

Italian Wedding Cookies

Italian Wedding Cookies

4.8

Prep
45 min
Cook
15 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place butter, 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, and salt in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix in ground almonds and vanilla.
  4. 4 Blend in flour gradually until well-combined.
  5. 5 Shape into balls (or crescents) using about 1 teaspoon for each cookie; place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until the edges of the cookies are just browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
  7. 7 Let sit until slightly cooled, about 15 minutes. Roll cookies in remaining confectioners' sugar. Enjoy!

By Chris Hetherington

Cannoli with Chocolate Chips

Cannoli with Chocolate Chips

4.3

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, stir ricotta cheese with 1 cup confectioners sugar until combined. Add almonds, chocolate chips and almond liqueur.
  2. 2 Carefully spoon into cannoli shells (or pipe from a pastry bag), filling from the center out.
  3. 3 Sprinkle individual serving plates with powdered sugar and cocoa, or sprinkle on cannoli. Garnish plates with cherries.

By KITTYCATGRL

Pumpkin Cannoli

Pumpkin Cannoli

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Stir 1 cup confectioners' sugar, pumpkin, mascarpone cheese, ricotta cheese, pudding mix, and pumpkin pie spice together in a bowl until smooth.
  3. 3 Beat cream in a chilled bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  4. 4 Fold into pumpkin mixture.
  5. 5 Spoon pumpkin mixture into a resealable plastic bag and snip a 3/4-inch hole in the corner. Pipe pumpkin mixture into each cannoli shell.
  6. 6 Garnish the ends with sprinkles and confectioners' sugar.

By chefchristabug

Italian Almond Cookies II

Italian Almond Cookies II

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, use your hands to mix together the almond paste, flour, egg whites, white sugar and confectioners' sugar until well blended. The mixture will be very sticky. Place the sliced almonds into a small bowl. Scoop out rounded teaspoonfuls of the dough and drop them into the almonds. Roll until completely coated. Place 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  3. 3 Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Cool on cookie sheets for a few minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

By Cindy Laudico

Mascarpone Strawberry Cupcakes

Mascarpone Strawberry Cupcakes

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Line 12 muffin cups with liners.
  3. 3 Stir cake mix, water, mascarpone cheese, vegetable oil, and egg whites in a bowl until well combined.
  4. 4 Pour cake mixture into prepared muffin cups.
  5. 5 Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
  6. 6 Place strawberries in a food processor or blender; puree until smooth.
  7. 7 Stir pureed strawberries and confectioners' sugar together in a bowl.
  8. 8 Spoon strawberry mixture on top of cupcakes.

By laureng

Pignoli Cookies

Pignoli Cookies

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line 2 cookie sheets with foil; lightly grease the foil with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Place almond paste and white sugar in a food processor; blend until combined. Add confectioners' sugar and 2 egg whites; blend until smooth.
  3. 3 Whisk remaining 2 egg whites in a small bowl. Place pine nuts on a shallow plate.
  4. 4 With lightly floured hands, roll dough into 1-inch balls. Coat balls in egg whites, shaking off excess, then roll in pine nuts, pressing lightly to stick.
  5. 5 Arrange balls on cookie sheets, and flatten slightly to form a 1 1/2-inch round.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 15 to 18 minutes. Let stand on cookie sheets briefly, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.

By Adele

Panna Cotta with Berry Sauce

Panna Cotta with Berry Sauce

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
500 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, soften gelatin in cold water; set aside. Place cream, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla bean in a saucepan. Stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a simmer. Simmer gently for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and discard vanilla bean.
  2. 2 Add gelatin and water to hot cream mixture. Stir until gelatin dissolves. Pour into 6 lightly oiled 1/2-cup dariole molds (or other small cylindrical molds) and refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours.
  3. 3 To make berry sauce, combine berries and sugar in a bowl. Crush berries slightly with the back of a spoon, and mix in brandy. Let stand for an hour until it has a syrupy consistency.
  4. 4 Unmold panna cottas and serve with berry sauce.

By Military Cook

Gluten-Free Italian Pignoli Cookies

Gluten-Free Italian Pignoli Cookies

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set oven racks in the center and lower third and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Place pine nuts in a bowl.
  2. 2 Beat almond paste, cane sugar, and confectioners' sugar in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until crumbly. Add egg whites and vanilla; beat on medium speed until a smooth paste forms, 3 to 4 minutes. Add flour and salt and beat until combined; dough will be very tacky.
  3. 3 Scoop 1 tablespoon dough and use damp hands to drop it into the pine nuts, coating one side. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet with the nuts facing up. Repeat to form remaining cookies.
  4. 4 Bake cookies in the preheated oven, rotating halfway through, until the edges are golden brown, 13 to 15 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Dust cooled cookies with confectioners' sugar.

By FestivelySouthern

Italian Butterball Cookies

Italian Butterball Cookies

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Beat together 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar and butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract; beat until well combined. Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl and mix into butter mixture until just incorporated.
  3. 3 Shape dough into 1-inch balls and arrange 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until firm, about 10 minutes. Let cookies sit on the sheet for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to completely cool.
  5. 5 Spread 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar on a plate; roll cooled cookies in confectioners' sugar to coat.

By iluvlax

Italian Cheesecake

Italian Cheesecake

4.1

Prep
30 min
Cook
50 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 inch round springform or regular pan.
  2. 2 Combine the ricotta, confectioners' sugar and eggs. Blend well. Stir in vanilla, almond extract, rum extract, lemon juice, lemon zest and orange zest. Beat by hand until smooth and creamy. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 40 minutes, until golden. Place on a rack and cool.

By LYNN SEVERNS

Italian Pine Nut Cookies

Italian Pine Nut Cookies

3.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir pine nuts in the hot skillet until toasted and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Beat white sugar and butter together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Beat eggs, 1 at a time, into creamed butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Whisk flour and baking powder in a separate bowl; stir into creamed butter mixture until dough is just mixed. Fold pine nuts into dough.
  4. 4 Spread corn flakes into a shallow baking dish. Form dough into balls, about 1 tablespoon per cookie; roll each in the corn flakes, pressing gently to coat. Arrange cookies, 1-inch apart, on the prepared baking sheets.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 23 minutes. Cool cookies on the baking sheets and dust with confectioners' sugar.

By Nettie Picetti-Grosjean

Strufoli III

Strufoli III

5.0

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Sift flour. Make a well in center, and break eggs into it. Add salt, and knead until smooth.
  2. 2 Roll dough out on lightly floured board until 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 1/2 inch strips, and cut strips into tiny pieces 1/2 inch long.
  3. 3 With the palm of hands, shape these tiny pieces into balls the size of a filbert nut.
  4. 4 Heat oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  5. 5 Drop balls into oil 3 at a time. Fry until lightly browned, turning them constantly with a wooden spoon. Remove balls and drain them.
  6. 6 Combine honey and sugar in saucepan and boil over low flame about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add fried dough balls, 1 cup at a time, and cook in honey syrup, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Remove and put strufoli on flat plate to cool. Sprinkle with pine nuts and confectioners' sugar as soon as they are cool enough to handle, and mold about 5 together in a cluster. Enough for 8, or so. Strufoli will stay fresh for weeks if they are kept in a cool place.

By Traci

Italian Anise Cookies

Italian Anise Cookies

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat eggs together in a large bowl. Gradually stir white sugar into beaten eggs until smooth. Slowly pour vegetable oil and anise oil into sugar mixture until incorporated. Mix flour and baking powder together in a separate bowl; slowly add to sugar mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon until dough is dry. Refrigerate dough, 30 minutes to overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Roll dough into walnut-size balls and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are crisp around the edges, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  5. 5 Mix confectioners' sugar and milk together in a bowl until desired consistency is reached. Dip a fork into the icing and drizzle over cookies. Allow icing to harden.

By ajv2001

Italian Almond Macaroons

Italian Almond Macaroons

2.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, stir together the almond paste, egg whites and lemon extract until smooth. Sift together the white sugar and confectioners' sugar, then combine sugars with the flour and salt. Stir the dry ingredients into the egg mixture along with the food coloring of your choice. Drop by teaspoonfuls, two inches apart, onto the prepared cookie sheets. Sprinkle some nuts on top of each cookie.
  3. 3 Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until cookies are golden around the edges. Cool for a few minutes on baking sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Store or freeze in an airtight container.

By JANDEE

Vegan Italian Anise Christmas Cookies

Vegan Italian Anise Christmas Cookies

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Mix ground flax and water in a bowl; let sit until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine flour, baking powder, and ground anise seeds in a bowl; mix until well combined. Add flax mixture, almond butter, brown sugar, and anise extract; mix well until a soft dough forms. Shape into 2-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten balls lightly with your hand.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until bottom is lightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

By Fioa