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Two-Ingredient Air Fryer Bagels

Two-Ingredient Air Fryer Bagels

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Using a fork, mix flour and Greek yogurt together in a medium bowl until a crumbly dough forms. If mixture is too thick, add a little more yogurt or if too sticky, add a bit more flour.
  2. 2 Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface, and knead until smooth, 5 to 7 minutes. Divide the dough evenly into 4 balls, rolling and stretching each into 3/4-inch thick ropes that are about 8- to 9-inches long. Connect both ends, pinching and sealing to form a bagel. Brush with egg white, and sprinkle with bagel seasoning.
  3. 3 Preheat an air fryer to 280 degrees F (137 degrees C). Line the fryer basket with a parchment liner or spray lightly with cooking spray.
  4. 4 Place the bagels in the basket, and cook until golden brown, 15 to 16 minutes. Do not crowd the basket, and cook in two batches if your air fryer is small.
  5. 5 Remove to a rack, and cool for about 15 minutes before slicing.

By lutzflcat

Slow Cooker Parmesan-Garlic Quick Bread

Slow Cooker Parmesan-Garlic Quick Bread

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
60 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Generously grease the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray. Set aside 1 tablespoon each of Parmesan and Cheddar cheeses.
  2. 2 Combine baking mix, milk, remaining Parmesan and Cheddar cheeses, egg whites, minced onion, and garlic salt in a bowl until well mixed. Pour into the prepared slow cooker and sprinkle reserved Parmesan and Cheddar over top.
  3. 3 Cook on High until bread is cooked through, about 1 hour.

By FOURBGIRL

Bread Machine Bagels

Bread Machine Bagels

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
165 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place flour, water, 2 tablespoons sugar, yeast, and salt into a bread machine in the order listed, or follow the order recommended by the manufacturer if different. Run 'Dough' cycle. Remove dough from the machine after the cycle is done, about 90 minutes.
  3. 3 Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface: let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Cut dough into nine equal pieces. Roll each piece into a small ball and flatten into a circle. Poke a hole in the middle of each circle with your thumb. Place back onto the floured surface. Cover dough with a cloth and let rest for 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a large pot. Sprinkle cornmeal onto an ungreased baking sheet.
  6. 6 Stir 3 tablespoons sugar into boiling water. Transfer two bagels at a time to the boiling water, working in batches, turning halfway through, about 1 minute. Drain briefly on a clean towel. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with egg white: sprinkle with poppy seeds.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

By Cristy Chu

Banana Nut Muffins

Banana Nut Muffins

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. 2 In large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. 3 In a medium bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy. Stir in bananas, sugar, oil, and lemon zest. Add flour mixture, stirring just until combined. Stir in walnuts. Fill the prepared muffin cups 2/3 full.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool.

By Mom

Dark Chocolate Butternut Squash Bread

Dark Chocolate Butternut Squash Bread

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Blend applesauce, Greek yogurt, and coconut oil together in a bowl using an electric mixer. Mix in sucralose-sugar blend until combined. Add egg whites and almond milk; blend until fluffy. Mix in butternut squash and almond extract. Add cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder; mix to combine. Add oat flour slowly, mixing batter until no dry spots remain. Fold in about chocolate chips by hand, reserving a few to sprinkle on top.
  3. 3 Pour batter into the prepared pan; sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the batter.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool in pan for 1 hour.

By Megan Olson

Tori's Air Fryer Pumpkin Bagels

Tori's Air Fryer Pumpkin Bagels

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 280 degrees F (140 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions, about 3 minutes. Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Mix flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl. Add pumpkin puree and yogurt. Stir to combine.
  3. 3 Place dough on a lightly floured surface; divide into 4 balls. Roll each ball into 8-inch long ropes. Join the ends together to form bagels.
  4. 4 Mix oats and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Whisk egg white, honey, and water together in another small bowl until smooth. Brush bagels with egg mixture; sprinkle oats and cinnamon on both sides.
  5. 5 Place bagels in the prepared basket and bake for 13 minutes. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over bagels and bake for 2 minutes more.

By Lela

Pull-Apart Pumpkin Brioche

Pull-Apart Pumpkin Brioche

Prep
25 min
Cook
40 min
Total
425 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine butter, 2 1/2 cup flour, Cheddar cheese, eggs, water, dry milk, pumpkin, sugar, yeast, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix on medium-high speed until a smooth and shiny dough forms, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Sprinkle most of the remaining 1/4 cup flour onto a work surface and turn dough out on top. Form into a ball. Place in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rest until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Transfer dough to the refrigerator and chill for 3 hours.
  4. 4 Lay out 2 pieces of long kitchen string or twine onto lightly floured parchment paper to form an X. Lay another pair of strings across the X and repeat until the circle is complete. Place the dough ball on the center point and tie each string over the top of the dough. Trim ends. Cover dough with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until puffy and doubled in volume, 2 to 3 hours.
  5. 5 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Beat egg white and milk together for the glaze. Unwrap dough and brush with glaze. Lift the parchment paper onto a baking sheet.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking, tenting with aluminum foil after 15 minutes, for 30 to 35 minutes. Let bread cool on a wire rack until no longer hot to the touch.
  7. 7 Flip bread over; cut the kitchen strings on the bottom and carefully pull them out. Poke cinnamon stick through the center of the top of the bread.

By Diana71

Low-Fat Apple Spice Muffins

Low-Fat Apple Spice Muffins

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Whisk the whole wheat pastry flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger together in a large bowl until evenly combined. Use your fingers to make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
  3. 3 In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites, skim milk, yogurt, raw sugar, canola oil, and vanilla extract until smooth; mix in the chopped apple.
  4. 4 Pour the liquid ingredients into the well in the dry ingredients, and mix to make a thick batter.
  5. 5 Pour the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 2/3 full.
  6. 6 Bake the muffins in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
  7. 7 Cool the muffins in their cups for about 5 minutes before removing to finish cooling on wire racks.

By Chef Ivy

Vasilopita (Orange Sweet Bread)

Vasilopita (Orange Sweet Bread)

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
31 min
Total
346 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix orange juice, water, and cinnamon in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave until the mixture registers 110 degrees F (43 degrees C) on an instant-read thermometer, 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir yeast into the orange juice mixture. Let stand until yeast is creamy and frothy, about 45 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine sugar and margarine in the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat until creamy. Add eggs; beat on high speed for 30 seconds. Mix in yeast mixture and orange zest until well combined.
  4. 4 Sift flour, salt, and baking powder together in a bowl. Add gradually to the mixture in the stand mixer, mixing with a bread hook until a soft, sticky dough forms, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Transfer dough to a large glass bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 2 to 4 hours.
  6. 6 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 round cake pans.
  7. 7 Divide dough into 2 equal pieces. Put 1 wrapped coin in each piece; knead for 2 to 3 minutes and shape into a ball. Place 1 ball of dough in each cake pan. Cover with plastic wrap; let rise until puffy, 2 to 4 hours more.
  8. 8 Whisk egg white and vanilla together in a small bowl. Brush over the top of dough.
  9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out with a few crumbs attached, 30 to 55 minutes.

By Kathryn Dietz

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

Hazelnut Yeast Twists

Hazelnut Yeast Twists

Prep
45 min
Cook
25 min
Total
230 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 1 cup milk and yeast in a small bowl and let stand for 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. 2 Mix whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour with sugar and salt in a large bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer. Add yeast mixture, butter, and egg yolks. Knead into a smooth, elastic dough using the kneading attachment until the dough detaches from the sides of the bowl, about 5 minutes. If the mixture seems dry, add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time. Cover and let rise for 2 hours in a warm place.
  3. 3 Mix hazelnuts, sugar, rum, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and cloves in a large bowl for the filling. Add 1/2 cup milk and stir until evenly moistened.
  4. 4 Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold stiff egg whites into the hazelnut mixture.
  5. 5 Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
  6. 6 Punch the dough down and divide into 2 equal parts. Cover 1 part with a clean dish towel and turn out the other part onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a 24x12-inch rectangle and spread 1/2 of the filling on top. Fold dough in half lengthwise to create a 24×6-inch rectangle. Pinch all the edges to seal and gently press down the dough to remove any air pockets.
  7. 7 Using a ruler for even spacing, cut the rectangle into 1 1/2-inch strips with a sharp chef's knife. Make sure to cut all the way down to the bottom layer, but don't drag the knife. Twist each strip around itself 3 to 4 times. Place the strips on the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between them.
  8. 8 Proceed the same way with the remaining dough.
  9. 9 Cover the twists with clean dish towels and let them proof in a warm place until visibly risen, about 30 minutes.
  10. 10 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  11. 11 Beat 2 egg yolks with 2 tablespoons milk in a small bowl. Brush the twists with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  12. 12 Bake hazelnut twists in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Transfer hazelnut twists to wire racks and let cool completely.

By nch

Cheese-Filled Easter Polish Bread (Babka)

Cheese-Filled Easter Polish Bread (Babka)

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
235 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix 1 teaspoon sugar, water, and yeast together in a small bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to bubble. Pour into a large bowl. Stir in 6 tablespoons butter until melted. Let mixture cool to 110 degrees F (43 degrees C), about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix remaining sugar, yeast mixture, 2 egg yolks, and salt into the milk mixture. Add 3 1/3 cups flour; knead dough until shiny and elastic.
  4. 4 Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat both sides. Cover with greased plastic wrap; let rise until doubled, 1 to 2 hours.
  5. 5 Combine cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, 2 egg yolks, orange liqueur, orange zest, and 1 vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
  6. 6 Mix 1/2 cup sugar and 6 tablespoons flour together in a bowl. Cut in 1/4 cup cold butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives. Stir in almonds.
  7. 7 Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  8. 8 Punch down dough and divide in half. Roll 1 half into a rectangle 1/8-inch thick; keep the other half covered. Spread 1/2 of the cream cheese mixture over the dough. Fold in the short ends of the dough and roll up tightly like a jelly roll. Transfer to a prepared loaf pan. Repeat with remaining dough and cream cheese mixture.
  9. 9 Brush beaten egg white over the loaves; sprinkle almond topping evenly on top. Cover loaves with greased plastic wrap and let rise until dough reaches above the rim of the pans, about 1 hour.
  10. 10 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  11. 11 Bake loaves in the preheated oven until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 190 degrees F (88 degrees C), 40 to 50 minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes. Run a knife along the sides to loosen; let cool completely, about 30 minutes.

By Ellen Bancroft Ziegler

Spumetti

Spumetti

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat the egg white until foamy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until whites form stiff peaks. Fold in the toasted almonds. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets.
  3. 3 Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden and firm. When cookies are completely cool, they can be placed into plastic bags and frozen.

By Patsy

Hazelnut and Almond Cookies

Hazelnut and Almond Cookies

4.6

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Grease cookies sheets.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, beat egg whites until frothy. Add sugar and beat until mixture is thick and white. Stir in chopped almonds and chopped hazelnuts.
  3. 3 Pour mixture into saucepan over low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon until thick and beige, about 10 minutes. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets about 1 inch apart.
  4. 4 Bake about 20 minutes, until cookies are dry to the touch. Let cool on wire rack.

By Chuck

Pignoli (Pine Nut) Cookies

Pignoli (Pine Nut) Cookies

4.3

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Use a pastry chopper (or food processor) to break up the almond paste into a granulated form. Put in mixing bowl and gradually add the sugar.
  2. 2 In another small bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff. Fold the egg whites into the sugar/almond paste mixture gently.
  3. 3 On a greased and floured cookie sheet, drop a spoonful of the mixture. Press pine nuts into the top of the cookie (you want to cover the top with nuts).
  4. 4 Bake at 325 degrees F (170 degrees C) for 10-12 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

By Maryellen

True Amaretti

True Amaretti

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat egg whites with an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until foamy. Gradually add sugar and almond extract, continuing to beat until very stiff peaks form. Switch to the paddle attachment and mix in almond meal until dough comes together.
  2. 2 Cover cookie dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 3 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  4. 4 Pour confectioners' sugar into a shallow bowl. Roll cookie dough into small balls and coat with confectioners' sugar. Arrange on the baking sheets.
  5. 5 Bake cookies in the preheated oven until lightly browned and firm, 10 to 15 minutes.

By Oana

Amaretti

Amaretti

4.6

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 In a food processor, grind the almonds into a fine meal. Add the sugar and continue to process for another 15 seconds. Finally, add egg whites and almond extract, continue to process until a smooth dough forms around the blade.
  3. 3 Using a teaspoon, place well rounded spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets. Cookies should be at least 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes. Cookies should be golden. Allow cookies to cool completely on the paper before removing. Store in a dry place.

By Kevin Ryan

Italian Buttercream

Italian Buttercream

3.2

Prep
30 min
Cook
5 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring just enough to dissolve the sugar. Heat to between 223 and 234 degrees F (106 to 112 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dripped from a spoon forms a soft thread. It should take 1 or 2 minutes.
  2. 2 When the sugar mixture has reached the thread stage, remove it from the heat and set aside. Whip the egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer. When the whites can hold a stiff peak, pour in the sugar syrup in a thin stream while continuing to whip at medium speed. Be careful not to pour too quickly, or it will all end up at the bottom of the bowl. When the syrup is incorporated, continue to mix for 10 more minutes to allow it to cool. The egg whites will be fluffy and glossy.
  3. 3 Add pieces of cold butter one at a time to the egg whites and continue to whip at medium or low speed. Then do the same with the shortening. The buttercream will break down and look curdled, but keep mixing and it will come back together in about 10 minutes. When it comes back around, mix in the vanilla. Store at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  4. 4 To use after it has been refrigerated, allow it to come to room temperature, then beat with a mixer before using. If cold, heat over a double boiler until you have liquid visible just around the edges. Beat with a mixer until smooth and fluffy before using.

By YummyBaker

Piadina Romagnola (Italian Flat Bread)

Piadina Romagnola (Italian Flat Bread)

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir the milk, margarine, and yogurt together in a bowl.
  2. 2 Mix the flour, salt, baking powder, and egg white in a large bowl. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and work the mixture together with your hands until the dough separates from the sides of the bowl, adding flour or water as needed to get the right consistency, which will be neither sticky nor dry. Cover with a damp cloth and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 12 pieces and roll into balls. Roll and stretch each ball to about 1/8-inch thick and 8 inches in diameter.
  4. 4 Lightly oil a cast iron skillet and place over medium-low heat. Cook the dough in the hot skillet until it begins to set, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Pierce the dough with a fork 3 to 4 times while it cooks. Wrap the finished pieces in a towel until ready to serve.

By Max_a_romagnolo_In_America

Amariette Cookies

Amariette Cookies

4.5

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Beat egg whites and sugar until fluffy. Add the ground almond and almond extract, mixing well. Shape dough into walnut sized balls, roll in sugar and put a piece of almond or candied cherry on top.
  3. 3 Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees F) until firm. Bottom should be light brown.

By Connie Alexander

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

Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Macaroons

Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Macaroons

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine condensed milk, almond extract, vanilla extract, salt, and egg white in a bowl. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Add about 2 1/3 cups shredded coconut. Mix with a spatula until mixture is sticky and holds together. Form into balls using a sorbet scoop.
  3. 3 Roll balls in remaining coconut. Space macaroons evenly onto a silicone-lined baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, at least 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, place 3/4 of the chocolate in top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the rest of the chocolate until it melts.
  6. 6 Dip the base of each cooled macaroon about 1/8 inch into the chocolate. Place cookies, chocolate-side down, on parchment paper. Let chocolate harden completely.

By John Mitzewich

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

Pizzagaina

Pizzagaina

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Press 1 pie crust each into the bottom of two 9-inch pie dishes; set aside.
  2. 2 Mix together ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and eggs in a large bowl until well combined. Roughly chop sweet capicola, hot capicola, and pepperoni; fold into cheese mixture. Divide evenly between the prepared pie dishes.
  3. 3 Top each with a remaining pie crust, crimping the edges together to seal. Brush the top of each pie with beaten egg white.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown, 45 to 60 minutes. Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

By SMZCOZ

Genoise Sponge

Genoise Sponge

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
50 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch cake pan.
  2. 2 Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Add 3/4 cup sugar gradually, beating until very stiff.
  3. 3 Cream butter and 1 cup sugar in a large bowl with an electric beater until light in color. Add egg yolks, and beat until thick and fluffy. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt over batter; fold in. Gently fold in egg whites. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 50 to 60 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

By Carol

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 Bread Bowls

Italian Bread Bowls

4.5

Prep
35 min
Cook
25 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Dissolve yeast in 2 1/2 cups warm water in a large bowl. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, lightly grease a large bowl. Lightly grease two baking sheets and dust with cornmeal. Set aside.
  4. 4 Add 4 cups flour, oil, and salt to yeast mixture; beat with an electric mixer until well combined. Add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating on medium speed until well combined after each addition.
  5. 5 When dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 minutes. Place dough into the greased bowl and turn until coated. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
  6. 6 Punch dough down and divide into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a 4-inch round loaf; place four loaves onto each prepared baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 35 minutes.
  7. 7 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  8. 8 Whisk egg white and 1 tablespoon water together in a small bowl. Brush 1/2 of the egg wash over loaves.
  9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Brush loaves again with remaining egg wash and continue to bake until golden brown, 10 to 15 more minutes. Cool on wire racks.
  10. 10 Make bread bowls by cutting a 1/2-inch thick slice from the top of each loaf. Scoop out bread in the center, leaving a 3/4-inch thick shell.
  11. 11 Fill bread bowls with hot soup and serve immediately.

By Kerri Skrudland

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

Meat Filled Manicotti

Meat Filled Manicotti

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and cool. Reserve.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, in a large skillet brown beef on medium heat. Drain and cool.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Combine beef, cottage cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg whites and oregano. Mix well. Stuff shells with mixture.
  5. 5 Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour enough spaghetti sauce in dish to cover the bottom. Place stuffed noodles in the dish. Cover with spaghetti sauce and top with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes.

By Steph