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Rogaliki (Polish Jam-Filled Crescents)

Rogaliki (Polish Jam-Filled Crescents)

5.0

Prep
60 min
Cook
20 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir milk and yeast together in a bowl until smooth. Set aside until foamy, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. 3 Combine flour, butter, sour cream, sugar, eggs, and egg yolks in a large bowl. Stir in yeast mixture. Mix well using an electric mixer at first, then using your hands.
  4. 4 Turn out dough onto a floured work surface and knead until smooth, adding more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, if dough is sticking to your hands. Form dough into a long log and cut into 1 1/2-inch rounds. Cover rounds with a cloth.
  5. 5 Roll each round of dough into a thin circle. Cut the circle into six triangles, as you would a pizza. Place 1 teaspoon jam at the wider end of each triangle, then roll up like a croissant. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all the dough is used up.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until rogaliki have risen and are golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  7. 7 Place confectioners' sugar in a bowl and stir in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until a drizzling consistency is reached. Drizzle icing over cooled rogaliki.

By Jola

Butterkuchen

Butterkuchen

4.2

Prep
90 min
Cook
30 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Butter a 9x13 inch pan and set aside. In a small mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. Place milk, 1/2 cup sugar, salt and 1/2 cup butter in saucepan. Heat until sugar dissolves and butter melts. Cool to lukewarm. Add dissolved yeast and set aside.
  2. 2 In large bowl combine flour, eggs and yeast mixture. Stir until smooth and blended. Pour into a buttered 9x13 inch pan, spreading dough evenly. Let rise in warm place for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. mix together and sprinkle over the dough. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and syrupy.

By JBS BOX

Cypriot Tahini Pies with Orange Flavor

Cypriot Tahini Pies with Orange Flavor

5.0

Prep
75 min
Cook
18 min
Total
138 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 cup water, and yeast together in a small bowl. Stir well with a fork.
  2. 2 Sift bread flour and all-purpose flour together in a mixing bowl. Add salt and blend. Pour in yeast mixture. Start adding remaining water gradually; mix until dough comes together. Place dough on a flat work surface and knead until soft and smooth, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer dough to a lightly greased bowl and cover. Place it a warm spot and let it rise for 45 minutes.
  4. 4 In the meantime, prepare the filling. Add remaining sugar, sesame seeds, cinnamon, and orange zest to the tahini. Mix well.
  5. 5 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. 6 Flatten dough gently and cut into 8 equal pieces. Keep dough covered as you work with 1 piece at a time.
  7. 7 Roll out 1 piece of dough into a 6-inch disk. Place 2 tablespoons of the filling in the middle, gather up the edges in the center, and pinch to seal. Press down to flatten; roll back out into a 6-inch disk. Roll disk into a log about 12 inches long. Cut in half and stretch each piece out to make it a little longer. Roll in both ends towards the center, creating an 'S' shape. Fold 1 spiral over the other and flatten with your palm. Roll out slightly; transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  8. 8 Repeat step 6 with remaining dough and filling, making 16 hand pies in total. Keep finished pies loosely covered so they rise slightly while you finish the rest.
  9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 18 minutes.

By Aphrodite

Steamed Vegan Rice Cakes (Banh Bo Hap)

Steamed Vegan Rice Cakes (Banh Bo Hap)

2.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk rice flour, water, coconut milk, sugar, tapioca starch, yeast, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl until smooth. Cover with a lid. Let batter rest until air bubbles rise to the surface, about 2 hours. Stir well.
  2. 2 Grease cake molds with oil. Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Place cake molds on top and pour batter into each, leaving 1 3/4 inches of space at the top for rising. Bring water to a boil. Cover and steam until a toothpick inserted into a cake comes out clean, about 10 minutes.

By NPFamily Recipes

Italian Lemon Coffee Cake

Italian Lemon Coffee Cake

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 6-cup (7 ½x3-inch) fluted tube pan (such as Bundt). Sprinkle almonds evenly around the bottom of the pan. Set aside.
  2. 2 Beat sugar and eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Beat in oil, ¼ cup lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined. Gradually beat in flour until incorporated. Add Lievito; beat until combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 28 to 30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes; run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen. Place cake in the freezer for 20 minutes. Remove from the freezer; invert cake onto a serving platter.
  4. 4 Combine confectioners' sugar and 1½ teaspoons lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth. Transfer glaze to a small resealable bag; snip one corner of the bag. Drizzle glaze over top of cake.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Cannoli Crumb Pie

Cannoli Crumb Pie

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a deep-dish pie plate with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. 2 Place flour, sugar, livieto, vanillina, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a few times to combine. Drizzle in the butter and egg while pulsing. Pulse only until the mixture is crumbly.
  3. 3 Sprinkle 1/2 of the crumb mixture into the prepared pie plate and spread around until it covers the bottom. Do not press down.
  4. 4 Stir ricotta cheese, sugar, and chocolate chips together with a rubber scraper until combined. Spread filling evenly over the base crust. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture evenly on top of the ricotta layer, making sure that all of the ricotta layer is covered.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Switch the oven to broil and continue to bake until the top is nicely browned, about 3 minutes more. Remove from the oven and cool completely. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Nut Rolls

Nut Rolls

4.5

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking trays with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Mix together warm milk, yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar in a small bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix together 1 cup sugar, 1 cup melted butter, 3 eggs, and salt in a large bowl until well combined. Stir in sour cream. Add flour and yeast mixture; mix and knead until dough comes together. Divide dough into 7 equal pieces.
  4. 4 Stir together remaining 2 cups sugar and 1 1/4 cups melted butter in a second large bowl until sugar is dissolved. Mix in walnuts until coated. Stir in cinnamon and vanilla. Divide filling into 7 equal amounts.
  5. 5 Roll each dough piece into a rectangle, about 1/4-inch thick; brush the tops with some beaten egg whites. Spread an equal amount of filling on top of each rectangle, leaving a border around the edges. Brush borders lightly with egg whites, then roll up each rectangle lengthwise, jelly roll-style. Place each roll, seam-side down, onto the prepared baking trays and brush the tops with egg whites.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Cool completely before slicing to serve.

By Karren L Kukral

Rosca de Reyes

Rosca de Reyes

2.8

Prep
35 min
Cook
20 min
Total
165 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Prepare bread: Mix flour, eggs, egg yolks, sugar, water, dry yeast, orange zest, lime zest, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook. Add 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter; mix until dough is elastic and shiny, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Form dough into a ball. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.
  3. 3 Punch down dough gently; roll into a long cylinder. Join the ends of the cylinder together in the shape of an oval ring. Place ring on a greased baking sheet; cover and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  5. 5 Whisk eggs whites in a small bowl. Brush egg whites evenly over dough.
  6. 6 Prepare topping: Mix sugar and butter in a small bowl with your fingers to form a paste. Add enough flour to give paste the consistency of Play-Doh; divide into 5 or 6 balls. Place each ball between two 3-inch squares of parchment paper. Press with the bottom of a 1-cup measuring cup to make circles about 1/8 inch thick.
  7. 7 Space circles evenly around dough ring. Arrange candied citrus peels on top of dough.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Cool for 20 minutes before slicing.

By repostera

Lebanese Easter Cookies

Lebanese Easter Cookies

4.0

Prep
120 min
Cook
15 min
Total
615 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in sugar and water; continue stirring to dissolve sugar. Do not boil. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. 2 Measure flours into a large bowl. Add melted butter mixture, sesame seeds, yeast, cinnamon, mahleb, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, and allspice; stir slowly for about 10 minutes to thoroughly blend ingredients. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and leave dough in the bowl to rest for 1 hour.
  3. 3 Grease 3 baking sheets with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
  4. 4 Pour rose water and orange flower water into a small bowl. Pour warm water into a second small bowl.
  5. 5 Transfer dough to a floured board or work surface. Pull off about 1 cup dough. Dip your fingers in warm water and knead dough for a few minutes; dip dough in flower water and knead again until dough is soft and pliable.
  6. 6 Use the palm of your hand to roll dough into a rope 12 inches long and 1 inch in diameter. Cut rope in half and make a wreath-shaped cookie with each piece, pinching the ends together. Place on the prepared baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover cookies with a clean towel and place in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  7. 7 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove baking sheets from the refrigerator and let come to room temperature while the oven preheats.
  8. 8 Bake cookies in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

By Arlette Therese Abdallah

King Cake with Cream Cheese Filling

King Cake with Cream Cheese Filling

4.9

Prep
60 min
Cook
40 min
Total
250 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To make the dough: Mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt together in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Whisk eggs in a separate bowl.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Whisk in buttermilk and heat until an instant-read thermometer reads 120 degrees F (49 degrees C). Slowly pour buttermilk mixture into beaten eggs, whisking constantly; let cool to 110 degrees F (43 degrees C).
  3. 3 Beat egg mixture into flour mixture on medium-low speed until a firm, elastic dough forms, about 10 minutes. If dough doesn't separate from the sides of the mixing bowl during kneading, beat in up to 1/4 cup more flour.
  4. 4 Turn dough out onto a work surface and knead for 1 minute. Shape dough into a ball and place into a buttered bowl, turning dough to lightly coat all over with butter. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 2 hours.
  5. 5 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter the outside edge of an 8-inch cake pan.
  6. 6 Make the filling: Stir cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, flour, lemon juice, vanilla, and nutmeg in a bowl until smooth.
  7. 7 Punch down dough and turn out onto a lightly floured piece of parchment paper. Roll dough into a 10x28-inch rectangle. Spread filling over the rectangle, leaving a 1-inch border along each edge. Starting at one long edge of the rectangle, lift the parchment paper sheet and roll dough into a log. Pinch the seams closed to seal in the filling, keeping the roll on the parchment paper.
  8. 8 Wrap the filled dough around the outer edges of the prepared cake pan and pinch the dough ends to form a ring. Use parchment paper to lift the cake and cake pan and slide a baking sheet beneath the parchment. Gently free the cake pan, leaving the ring-shaped cake.
  9. 9 Whisk egg with water in a small bowl to make an egg wash; brush over cake.
  10. 10 Bake in the preheated oven until cake is golden brown, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool, about 30 minutes.
  11. 11 Meanwhile, make the icing: Stir confectioners' sugar, corn syrup, and milk together in a bowl. Mix in 1 teaspoon lemon juice, or as much as needed to thin icing to a thick but slightly runny texture.
  12. 12 Drizzle icing over cooled king cake.

By mississippimarion

Swedish Rye Bread

Swedish Rye Bread

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
35 min
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Scald milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to bubble, about 3 minutes. Cool to lukewarm.
  2. 2 While milk is cooling, dissolve yeast in warm water in a bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer milk to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough attachment. Add brown sugar, melted shortening, molasses, and salt; mix until well combined. Mix in yeast mixture. Gradually mix in rye flour, then bread flour until combined; you may need to mix by hand if your stand mixer isn't large enough.
  4. 4 Transfer dough to a greased bowl and turn to coat the surface. Cover with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  5. 5 Punch down dough and transfer to a lightly floured board. Knead until dough is elastic and does not stick to the board. Let rest for 5 minutes. Divide into thirds and shape into loaves. Place each loaf in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Cover with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, 30 to 45 minutes.
  6. 6 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  7. 7 Bake loaves in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, 35 to 40 minutes.

By Janice Reesman

Ciabatta Bread

Ciabatta Bread

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place water, olive oil, bread flour, salt, sugar, 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 Remove dough from the machine after the cycle is done. It will be quite sticky and wet; resist the temptation to add more flour. Place dough onto a generously floured board, cover with a large bowl or greased plastic wrap, and let rest for 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Lightly flour two baking sheets or line them with parchment paper. Cut dough with a serrated knife into two equal pieces; form each into piece into a 3x14-inch oval. Tranfer loaves to the prepared baking sheets and dust lightly with flour. Cover and let rise in a draft-free place for approximately 45 minutes.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  5. 5 Spritz loaves with water, then place onto the middle rack of the preheated oven. Bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.

By Marina

Mallorcan Ensaimadas

Mallorcan Ensaimadas

3.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, mix together the yeast and milk. In a large bowl, stir together the bread flour, salt and sugar. Make a well in the center, and pour in the yeast mixture. Cover with a light dusting of flour, and let stand for about 15 minutes, until frothy.
  2. 2 Stir together the egg and oil, and pour into the bowl with the flour. Mix until the dough comes together then turn out onto a floured surface, and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, and cover. Let stand for about 20 minutes to relax.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Divide the dough into 15 pieces. Roll each piece into a 12 inch long rope. Roll the ropes into a spiral shape, and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

By SETTDA

Authentic German Bread (Bauernbrot)

Authentic German Bread (Bauernbrot)

4.6

Prep
180 min
Cook
120 min
Total
3180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 First, make the sourdough starter. Crumble the yeast into a large bowl. Whisk in 1 quart of warm water and 2 tablespoons of sugar until dissolved. The water should be just slightly warmer than body temperature. Gradually whisk in 4 cups of flour, continuing to mix until all lumps are gone. Cover with a dish towel, and let sit for 24 hours at room temperature.
  2. 2 After 24 hours, stir well, cover, and let stand another 24 hours. It will be a thin, light-colored sourdough which is then ready to use.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, stir together the rye flour, remaining 4 cups of all-purpose flour, salt and sugar. Mix in the sourdough starter using a wooden spoon, then stir in 2 cups of warm water. I transfer the dough to a heavy-duty stand mixer to mix the first couple of minutes, then it can't handle the heavy dough and I start using my hands by turning the dough out onto a floured surface. A clean countertop works best. Knead the dough, adding a few tablespoons of water at a time if it is too stiff. Fold the dough over, pull it apart, whatever you can do to get it kneaded up good. Total kneading time should be 15 to 20 minutes to get a smooth dough. Place the dough in a large bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, 1 to 2 hours.
  4. 4 When the dough has risen, scrape it out of the bowl and back onto a floured surface. Knead for about 5 minutes. This is important to activate the gluten. Shape into 1 or 2 long loaves. Place on baking sheets, and let rise for about 1 hour, or until your finger leaves an impression when you poke the bread gently.
  5. 5 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Bake the bread for about 45 minutes for 2 loaves, 1 1/2 hours if you made one big loaf. Don't worry if the crust is dark. The bread will be delicious and so will the crust. Cool completely before cutting. I always freeze half.

By Petra

Mohnstollen (Poppy Seed Stollen)

Mohnstollen (Poppy Seed Stollen)

4.8

Prep
35 min
Cook
40 min
Total
230 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place flour into a large bowl and make a well in the center. Crumble fresh yeast into the well, then pour in lukewarm milk. Mix yeast and milk together in the well to combine, leaving flour untouched. Cover and let sit in a warm place until foamy, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix a little flour at a time into yeast mixture until no flour remains. Add butter, sugar, and salt; knead until a soft, pliable dough forms. Cover with a clean dish towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Grease a baking sheet with butter. Roll dough on a lightly floured surface into a thin rectangle.
  4. 4 Make the filling: Place ground poppy seeds into a bowl. Pour hot milk over top, then add sugar, raisins, honey, vanilla sugar, lemon zest, and rum. Stir until well combined.
  5. 5 Spread filling over dough. Start at a longer edge, and roll dough up and over filling into a log; press the seam together with your fingers to seal. Place the log, seam-side down, onto the prepared baking sheet. Cover and let rise for 20 minutes.
  6. 6 Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 40 minutes. Allow to cool for about 1 hour, then dust with confectioners' sugar.

By monika1969

Carrot and Sunflower Seed Bread

Carrot and Sunflower Seed Bread

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
18 min
Total
83 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Warm 1 cup milk in a large saucepan over low heat until it reaches room temperature, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in yeast until dissolved. Mix in egg, olive oil, sugar, and salt.
  3. 3 Stir half of the flour into the saucepan. Add carrots and sunflower seeds. Stir in remaining flour until dough is sticky. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Divide dough into 12 pieces; roll into small buns. Arrange buns on the prepared baking sheet. Cover and let rise until puffy, about 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Brush tops of buns with 1 tablespoon milk.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 17 minutes.

By Kristina Mulcahy Krogh

Russian Yeast Dough

Russian Yeast Dough

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
175 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine lukewarm milk and 2 tablespoons sugar in a large bowl and stir to dissolve sugar. Mix 3 tablespoons flour with fresh yeast in a small bowl and add to milk mixture. Let rest in a warm place until mixture is frothy, 15 to 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Beat 3 eggs and 3 tablespoons sugar together in a small bowl. Add to the yeast mixture; stir in melted butter. Add 8 cups flour and salt. Mix until well combined and a soft dough forms; no kneading is necessary.
  3. 3 Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 1 to 2 hours.
  4. 4 Punch down dough. Cover and let rise until doubled in volume once again, about 40 minutes.
  5. 5 Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide dough into 24 equal pieces, or according to your preferred pirozhki recipe, and form into rolls. Place rolls on a lightly greased baking sheet. Beat the remaining egg in a small bowl and glaze rolls with the beaten egg. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rest, 20 to 30 minutes.
  6. 6 Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
  7. 7 Uncover and bake rolls in the preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes.

By Anna_K

Cherry and Raisin Loaf

Cherry and Raisin Loaf

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
120 min
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the milk, butter, brown sugar, egg, salt, cinnamon, yeast and bread flour into the pan of a bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select the white bread cycle. About 5 minutes before the end of the mixing process, add the raisins and cherries. If your bread machine has a fruit setting, use that.

By Christine

Welsh Bread

Welsh Bread

4.5

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the vinegar and the milk. Let stand for at least 15 minutes or until the mixture thickens.
  2. 2 Add the vinegar mixture, brown sugar, egg, butter, salt, molasses, bread flour, baking soda, caraway seeds and yeast in the order directed by your bread machine's manufacturer.
  3. 3 Set machine to basic cycle (fruit bread, white bread, etc depending on your bread machine), medium crust setting. Add the raisins when indicated to by your bread machine's manufacturer.
  4. 4 Alternately this bread can be mixed in the bread machine and then bake in the oven. Set bread machine to dough setting. Remove dough, shape into a loaf, cover and let rise in a warm place, until just under doubled in size. This will take about 1 hour. Bake the bread in a preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 to 45 minutes. Bread will golden brown and sound hollow when thumped on the bottom.

By Kevin K

Potica

Potica

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
60 min
Total
205 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make the dough: Combine 3 tablespoons flour and 1 teaspoon sugar in a small mixing bowl. Add yeast, then add 1/4 cup warm mix and mix well; let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Beat butter with remaining sugar in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add yeast mixture, 1 1/3 cups milk, and salt; mix well.
  3. 3 Add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. When dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
  4. 4 Lightly oil a large bowl. Place dough into the greased 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.
  5. 5 Lightly grease two rimmed baking sheets. Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into two equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rectangle about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
  6. 6 Spread filling ingredients over dough in the following order: melted butter, honey, raisins, and walnuts. Sprinkle cinnamon over top. Roll each piece up and over filling like a jelly roll, pinching the ends to seal. Transfer loaves, seam-side down, to the prepared baking sheets. Let rise until doubled in volume, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  7. 7 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  8. 8 Bake loaves in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 1 hour.

By Vicky Bryant

Almond Easter Bread

Almond Easter Bread

4.7

Prep
60 min
Cook
40 min
Total
225 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water and ½ teaspoon sugar in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved; stir in yeast and let stand until frothy and forms a creamy foam, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in 3 cups flour, milk, 2 eggs, ⅓ cup sugar, and salt; beat with an electric mixer until well combined, about 3 minutes. Beat in remaining 1 ½ cups flour until dough is shiny and elastic, about 5 minutes. Scrape down bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Place 2 cups butter sticks, 1 inch apart, between 2 large pieces waxed paper; roll into a solid 12x12-inch square. Transfer butter in waxed paper to a baking sheet; freeze, 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Turn out dough onto a floured work surface and sprinkle with flour; roll into an 18x18-inch square. Brush off excess flour. Peel 1 piece waxed paper from one side butter square; diagonally center on dough (butter-side down) so it looks like a diamond sitting on a square. Peel off remaining 1 piece waxed paper. Fold dough corners over butter square like an envelope, fully enclosing it; gently press seams to seal.
  4. 4 Roll out dough, seam-side down, on a floured work surface into a 12x24-inch rectangle. Fold dough in half into a 12x12-inch square; fold in half again, into a 6x12-inch square. Chill about 5 minutes. Roll dough into a 12x24-inch rectangle; repeat folding into a 12x12-inch square then into a 6x12-inch square, as above. Chill about 5 minutes. Repeat rolling and folding, as above, once more. Refrigerate dough 1 hour to overnight.
  5. 5 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. 6 Combine almond filling, ½ cup softened butter, and ½ cup sugar in a bowl; set filling aside.
  7. 7 Cut dough in half. Roll out 1 piece dough on a floured work surface into a 30x9-inch rectangle; cut into three 30x3-inch strips. Spread ½ filling down center of dough strips. Fold strips over filling lengthwise; pinch dough to enclose filling.
  8. 8 Braid ropes together; arrange braid in a coil. Pinch end closed. Repeat with remaining 1 piece dough and remaining ½ filling.
  9. 9 Transfer pastries onto the prepared baking sheets; wedge 3 hard-cooked eggs evenly between braids on each pastry. Brush pastries all over (including hard-cooked eggs) with remaining 1 beaten egg; sprinkle with sliced almonds and 2 tablespoons sugar.
  10. 10 Bake in the preheated oven until brown, 40 to 45 minutes.

By PJ Pickles

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

Premium Pizza Crust

Premium Pizza Crust

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
900 min

Instructions

  1. 1 OVERNIGHT COLD RISE METHOD: In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Stir in 2 cups of flour and salt; mix well. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 15 minutes. Place dough in bowl dusted with flour cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  2. 2 SPONGE RISE METHOD: In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup water. Stir in 1/2 cup of flour; mix well. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let rise until foamy, about 1 hour. Blend in remaining water, flour and salt; beat well. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 15 minutes. Place dough in bowl dusted with flour and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled, about 2 to 3 hours.
  3. 3 Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into two equal pieces. Roll dough out to half of its final size. Let rest for 10 to 15 minutes (while you prepare desired pizza toppings). Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  4. 4 Stretch out dough over your floured knuckles and spin/toss 2 to 3 times until desired size is achieved. Place dough on a baker's peel sprinkled with cornmeal or a lightly greased pizza pan. Spread with desired toppings and bake on a pizza stone in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Let baked pizza cool for 5 minutes before serving.

By NANDITA

Whole Wheat Pizza Dough Secret Family Recipe

Whole Wheat Pizza Dough Secret Family Recipe

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir yeast and sugar into warm water in a large bowl; set aside until liquid starts to bubble and foam, 5 to 10 minutes. Mix in oil. Add flour and salt, stirring until dough is smooth; stir in more flour as needed.
  2. 2 Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes and place in a large bowl; cover bowl with a damp towel. Allow dough to rise for 20 to 30 minutes. Place dough on a pizza stone and roll out with a rolling pin.

By Miriam

Rustic Country Bread

Rustic Country Bread

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
1000 min

Instructions

  1. 1 The day before making bread, place 3/4 cup spring water, 1/4 teaspoon bread machine yeast and 1 3/4 cup bread flour into pan of a bread machine. Select dough cycle and let knead for 5 minutes. Stop machine and let rise overnight.
  2. 2 The next day, pour starter from bread machine pan into a non-metallic container. Reserve 1/3 cup for this recipe and freeze remainder for later use.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, mix together 1/3 cup reserved starter, 1 cup spring water, 1/2 teaspoon yeast, 2 cups bread flour, whole wheat flour and salt. Select Dough Cycle; press Start. After 10 minutes, remove dough from machine and place in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with a damp towel and let rise until doubled, about 2 hours. Deflate dough and let rise again until doubled, about 1 hour.
  4. 4 Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and form into a round loaf. Place loaf on a baking sheet that has been sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  5. 5 Spray loaf with water and place in preheated oven. Spray loaf again every two minutes during the first 10 minutes of baking. Bake for 40 minutes, until bottom of loaf sounds hollow when tapped.

By Chris

Grandma Sherrill's Bagels

Grandma Sherrill's Bagels

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
40 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix flour, hot water, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl; transfer dough to a work surface and knead for 10 minutes. Place dough in a bowl and let rise for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Form dough into 24 balls; punch a hole in the middle of each ball with a finger, creating a bagel shape. Place bagels on the prepared baking sheet; let rise for 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Bring a large pot of water to a boil; cook bagels, working in batches, in the boiling water, about 45 seconds per side. Place boiled bagels on a clean towel to drain. Return bagels to the baking sheet.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and lightly browned, 30 to 35 minutes.

By Terry

Thin-Crust Fathead Pizza Dough

Thin-Crust Fathead Pizza Dough

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Dissolve yeast in warm water in a bowl. Set aside for about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Place mozzarella cheese into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 90 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds until cheese is completely melted. Stir in yeast mixture and egg and stir to combine; mixture will not incorporate well at this point.
  4. 4 Stir in almond flour, xanthan gum, and salt. If mixture is difficult to mix, reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds to soften the cheese. Stir again until well incorporated. Using your hands, knead the dough for 2 minutes.
  5. 5 Place dough on baking sheet and press with your fingers into a thin crust, approximately 11-12 inches in diameter.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until crust is lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven, top with your favorite pizza toppings, and return to the oven for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

By France Cevallos