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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

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

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

French Meringues

French Meringues

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
180 min
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Butter and flour a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Whip egg whites in a glass or metal bowl until foamy using an electric mixer. Sprinkle in sugar a little at a time, while continuing to whip at medium speed. When the mixture becomes stiff and shiny like satin, stop mixing and transfer the mixture to a large pastry bag. Pipe meringue out onto the prepared baking sheet using a large round tip or star tip.
  3. 3 Place meringues in the preheated oven. Put a wooden spoon handle in the door to keep it from closing all the way.
  4. 4 Bake until meringues are dry and can easily be removed from the pan, about 3 hours. Allow cookies to cool completely before storing in an airtight container at room temperature.

By RANDYVH

Vanilla or Chocolate Tuiles

Vanilla or Chocolate Tuiles

4.8

Prep
45 min
Cook
10 min
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat butter and sugar together with an electric mixer on medium-high speed. Beat in the egg whites, one at a time. Beat in the vanilla.
  2. 2 Lower the speed and add flour or flour-cocoa mixture (see Cook's Note) and mix until just combined. Do not overmix. Cover bowl and chill for at least 1 hour.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  4. 4 Cut a small hole (about 3 1/2 inches in diameter) in a thin piece of cardboard or plastic to serve as a template in forming the tuiles. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat and place the stencil on it. Using a small offset spatula, place a small amount of batter in the center of the hole of the stencil and spread it out evenly. Carefully lift the stencil off. Repeat for more cookies.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly brown around the edges, 8 to 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Remove from the oven and while still hot, remove tuiles from the pan and drape them over a rolling pin. Allow to sit a few minutes to harden and cool. Store in an airtight container.

By Kevin Ryan

Egg-White Crepes

Egg-White Crepes

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk flour, milk, egg whites, oil, and salt together in a large bowl until smooth.
  2. 2 Lightly coat a skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup batter into the skillet and immediately rotate the skillet in a circular motion to spread batter out to edges in a thin layer. Cook until the bottom is light brown, about 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Flip crêpe; place 2 tablespoons mixed berries in center of crêpe and cook 2 minutes more. Fold crêpe in half; transfer to a serving plate using a spatula. Dust with confectioners' sugar; serve. Repeat with remaining batter, berries, and confectioners' sugar.

By Freckles

Nut-Free Macarons

Nut-Free Macarons

1.3

Prep
35 min
Cook
15 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sift confectioners' sugar into a medium bowl. Sift in coconut flour.
  2. 2 Beat egg whites in a separate bowl using an electric mixer until white and foamy. Add white sugar slowly. Beat until mixture is glossy and forms stiff peaks.
  3. 3 Sift the coconut flour mixture into the egg whites, a few tablespoons at a time, folding after each addition. Batter should be thick and gooey and able to fall off a spoon slowly like lava.
  4. 4 Fit a piping bag with a coupler and a tip. Drop piping bag tip-down into a tall glass and fold edges down around the glass. Spoon batter into the bag. Gather edges and twist together.
  5. 5 Holding the tip at a 90 degree angle, pipe batter onto a greased baking sheet to form individual macaron shells. Tap baking sheet onto a countertop to remove air bubbles. Let sit until dry, 15 to 60 minutes.
  6. 6 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until tops are firm, 15 to 20 minutes.
  8. 8 Puree raspberries in a food processor, adding water if using frozen raspberries. Strain out the seeds using a fine-mesh strainer.
  9. 9 Beat butter and 1/2 the confectioners' sugar in a bowl using an electric mixer until combined. Add the remaining 1/2 and beat until creamy. Add raspberry puree and heavy cream; mix well to make the frosting.
  10. 10 Spoon a small amount of frosting over the flat side of a macaron shell; cap with another shell. Repeat with the remaining filling and shells.

By Alex Michakis

Madeleines

Madeleines

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour 24 3-inch madeleine molds.
  2. 2 Beat eggs, vanilla, and lemon zest in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on high speed for 5 minutes. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Beat for 5 to 7 minutes or until thick and satiny.
  3. 3 Sift together flour and baking powder. Sift 1/4 of the flour mixture over the egg mixture, gently fold in. Fold in the remaining flour by fourths. Then fold in the melted and cooled butter. Spoon batter into the prepared molds, filling 3/4 full.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden and the tops spring back, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool in molds on a rack for 1 minute. Loosen cookies with a knife. Invert cookies onto a rack and cool.
  5. 5 Sift confectioners' sugar over the tops or melt semi-sweet chocolate chips and dip the tips in the chocolate. Store in an airtight container.

By Jenn Hall

Pithiviers

Pithiviers

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Combine butter and sugar in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until well combined. Add almond flour, 2 egg yolks, and rum; mix until frangipane is smooth.
  3. 3 Roll out puff pastry sheets and cut into 2 equal circles. Place the first circle on the baking sheet and pierce several times with a fork. Spread frangipane on the circle, leaving a 1/2 inch border.
  4. 4 Brush uncovered puff pastry edge with a little water and lay the second puff pastry circle on top. Seal the edges by pressing together.
  5. 5 Using a sharp knife, cut a decorative pattern around the rim. Trace decorative lines onto the surface without cutting all the way through. Beat remaining egg yolk with a fork; brush over the top.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake until pastry is puffed up and lightly browned, about 20 minutes more.
  7. 7 Remove from the oven and dust with confectioners' sugar.
  8. 8 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  9. 9 Place pithiviers under the broiler and broil until a golden, shiny crust forms, 1 to 2 minutes. Watch carefully to make sure it doesn't burn.

By Allrecipes Member

Pistachio-Chocolate Friands

Pistachio-Chocolate Friands

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 320 degrees F (160 degrees C). Grease 12 small cake moulds well with butter.
  2. 2 Melt 10 tablespoons butter in a saucepan until it becomes golden over medium-low heat. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. 3 Combine almond flour, all-purpose flour, confectioners' sugar, demerara sugar, cocoa powder, and baking powder in a bowl; stir together until well combined. Add unwhipped egg whites and mix until well combined. Add melted butter and pistachios. Pour batter into the prepared moulds.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the friands comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Bon appetit!

By kitchenmemories

Lemon Madeleines

Lemon Madeleines

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend sugar and eggs in a large bowl. Add melted butter and blend well. Blend in flour, baking powder, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla on low speed. Cover the bowl with a dish towel and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter and flour madeleine molds.
  3. 3 Whisk batter and spoon into the prepared molds, 3/4 full.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove madeleines from the molds to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

By Ashley

Best French Macarons

Best French Macarons

4.1

Prep
45 min
Cook
17 min
Total
107 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine confectioners' sugar, almond flour, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a few times until extra-fine. Sift through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl.
  2. 2 Beat egg whites with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and cream of tartar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until frothy. Gradually add superfine sugar and vanilla and continue to beat on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Do not overbeat; tips of peaks should hold their shape but curl over slightly.
  3. 3 Gently fold 1/3 of the almond flour mixture into the egg whites, turning bowl occasionally, until nearly combined. Drop in food coloring. Add remaining almond flour mixture in 2 additions, gently folding until a batter comes together. Batter should fall off the spatula in thick ribbons without breaking.
  4. 4 Transfer batter to a piping bag with a #804 pastry tip. Line 2 light-colored baking sheets with silicone macaron mats. Pipe batter into each circle on the mats. Tap baking sheets 4 times against the counter to release any air bubbles. Let macarons sit at room temperature until dry to the touch, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  5. 5 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  6. 6 Bake macarons in the preheated oven until bottoms rise slightly off the mats to form 'feet', 17 to 20 minutes. Switch baking sheets positions halfway through.
  7. 7 Let macarons cool on the mats for 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, at least 15 minutes.
  8. 8 Meanwhile, beat butter and confectioners' sugar together using an electric mixer until creamy. Add heavy cream and vanilla extract; beat until combined.
  9. 9 Transfer buttercream to a piping bag with a #4 pastry tip. Pipe buttercream onto 1/2 of the macarons. Top with the other halves to create sandwiches.

By Smart Cookie

French Peppermint Cookies with Chocolate Ganache

French Peppermint Cookies with Chocolate Ganache

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
90 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Move rack to the bottom of oven and preheat oven to 175 degrees F (80 degrees C). Line baking sheets with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Whisk egg whites and 1/4 cup white sugar in the top of a double boiler set over simmering water until smooth. Whisk cream of tartar and peppermint extract into egg mixture and beat until foamy. Gradually whisk confectioners' sugar into mixture, beating until egg white meringue holds stiff peaks.
  3. 3 Scoop about 1 tablespoon of meringue per cookie and gently transfer to the prepared baking sheets; use spoon to shape the meringue cookies into football shape with 2 gently pointed ends.
  4. 4 Bake cookies on bottom rack of the preheated oven until dry on the outside but still slightly soft in the centers, about 1 1/2 hours. Let cool completely before removing from baking sheets.
  5. 5 Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water until melted, stirring until smooth. Gradually mix cream into chocolate until mixture is thick but not pasty; stir 1 teaspoon white sugar into chocolate ganache until sugar has dissolved. Dip cookies in ganache. Place dipped cookies atop a piece of parchment paper and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy. Let cookies set; refrigerate leftovers.

By Lillie

Blueberry Clafouti

Blueberry Clafouti

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Arrange blueberries in the prepared baking dish. Set aside.
  3. 3 Whisk eggs and egg yolk together in a large bowl until light and fluffy; whisk in white sugar until mixture thickens. Whisk in milk and vanilla until well combined. Whisk in flour and salt until batter is light and airy. Pour over blueberries to evenly cover.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven on the center rack until top is golden and springs back when touched, about 45 minutes. Cool slightly.
  5. 5 Cut clafouti into 8 equal pieces; sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm.

By Khristin

French Chocolate Cake

French Chocolate Cake

4.7

Prep
35 min
Cook
45 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Generously grease a 9-inch springform cake tin. Dust with a little sugar, and tap out excess.
  2. 2 Set aside 3 tablespoons of sugar. Place chocolate, butter, and remaining sugar in a large, heavy-based pan. Cook over moderate heat until chocolate and butter have melted, and sugar has dissolved. Remove the pan from heat. Stir in vanilla, and leave mixture to cool slightly.
  3. 3 Beat egg yolks into chocolate mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in flour.
  4. 4 In a scrupulously clean, grease-free, and large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and salt, and beat to stiff peaks. Sprinkle reserved sugar over egg whites, and beat until stiff and glossy. Use a whisk or spatula to fold 1/3 of egg whites into chocolate mixture, then carefully fold in remaining whites. Carefully pour batter into the prepared tin, and tap the tin gently to release air bubbles.
  5. 5 Bake until well risen and a skewer inserted into center of the cake comes out clean, for about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Check cake after 30 minutes; if cake appears to rise unevenly, rotate after 30 to 35 minutes. If cake starts to crack or become too brown, place a piece of foil lightly over top. Transfer cake to a wire cooling rack, and remove the sides of the springform tin. Cool completely, and then remove the base. Do not attempt to remove cake before it's completely cooled as this cake is very fragile.

By Michelle Chen

Raspberry Clafoutis

Raspberry Clafoutis

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Whisk flour and ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar together in a bowl; whisk in eggs and butter. Whisk in ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons milk and lemon juice until batter is smooth, about 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour batter into a 9-inch oval or round baking dish; scatter raspberries on top.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until puffy and golden, about 30 minutes. Cool, about 15 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

By Janene Yothers Groff

Paris-Brest

Paris-Brest

5.0

Prep
120 min
Cook
37 min
Total
157 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place a small pan containing about 2-3 cups of hot water onto the bottom of your oven ( directly onto the bottom of the oven) to generate steam. Lightly grease a large baking sheet with shortening and then dust lightly with flour. Use a 10 inch pan as a template and draw a 10 inch circle onto the flour dusted sheet using a toothpick. Set aside.
  2. 2 Place the 4 eggs into a small measuring cup and mix with a fork to combine, set aside.
  3. 3 Combine the milk, water, salt and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. When it comes to a full boil, add the flour all at once and stir to make a paste. Continue to stir over the heat for about 40 seconds until the paste dries a little. Remove from heat and place paste into a mixing bowl. Let cool about 4 minutes.
  4. 4 With a mixer on low, mix the paste and slowly add the beaten eggs. Mix slowly but thoroughly until all of the eggs have been added. Place the paste into a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2 inch round decorating tip. Pipe the paste out onto the sheet pan following the 10 inch ring you outlined. Pipe a second ring around the inside next to this ring. Finally, pipe another ring on top of these two rings. Lightly paint the set of rings with the remaining 1 beaten egg and press the sliced almonds into the paste.
  5. 5 Place in the oven on the lowest shelf and bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 20 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and bake about 12 minutes more or until brown. Remove form the oven and using a long serrated knife slice off the top half of the puffed ring. Remove any bits of raw dough on the inside of the ring. Replace the top and place back in the oven to crisp the dough, about 5 more minutes. Cool on a rack.
  6. 6 To Make The Filling: Whip the pastry cream until smooth. Place the heavy cream into a bowl along with the vanilla and beat on high until soft peaks are formed. Add in the confectioners' sugar and beat a little more. Fold the pastry cream in with the whipped cream and transfer to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe the cream mixture into the ring and then replace the top. If you wish, sprinkle with additional powdered sugar.

By Kevin Ryan

French Yogurt Cake

French Yogurt Cake

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-1/2x4-1/2-inch loaf pan with butter.
  2. 2 Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together into a bowl.
  3. 3 Combine white sugar and lemon zest in a bowl. Rub lemon zest into the sugar with your fingers until fragrant.
  4. 4 Combine eggs, yogurt, juice of 1 lemon, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixture until blended. Add flour mixture and sugar mixture; beat on low speed until batter is just combined. Fold in olive oil gently using a spatula.
  5. 5 Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Let cool in the pan, at least 30 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen; invert onto a serving dish.
  7. 7 Whisk remaining lemon juice and confectioners' sugar together in a bowl to make a thin glaze. Drizzle glaze over cake.

By Tracey Narinesingh

Chocolate Banana Crepes

Chocolate Banana Crepes

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 1/2 cup milk, 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter, egg yolk, 2 teaspoons hazelnut liqueur, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Whisk in 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar until completely incorporated, then whisk in 1 tablespoon cocoa powder until completely incorporated. Gradually whisk in flour until completely incorporated; set aside.
  2. 2 Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon milk and 2 teaspoons hazelnut liqueur, then stir in 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar and 1 tablespoon cocoa powder. Keep warm over very low heat.
  3. 3 Coat a nonstick skillet or crêpe pan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Pour about 1/4 cup batter into the skillet and immediately rotate the skillet to spread batter out in a thin layer. Cook crêpe about 2 minutes; flip and cook about 1 minute more.
  4. 4 Transfer crêpe to a plate. Top with 1/4 sliced bananas and spoon 1/4 sauce over bananas. Roll or fold crepe; sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Repeat with remaining batter, banana, and sauce.

By LYNNIE1979