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Homemade Lady Fingers

Homemade Lady Fingers

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Line two 17x12-inch baking sheets with parchment paper. Fit a large pastry bag with a plain 1/2-inch round tip.
  2. 2 Beat egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and continue beating until stiff and glossy.
  3. 3 Beat egg yolks and remaining sugar in a separate bowl until thick and pale yellow, about 3 minutes.
  4. 4 Fold half of the beaten egg whites into the yolk mixture. Sift flour and baking powder over the mixture and fold gently until nearly combined. Add the remaining egg whites and fold just until incorporated.
  5. 5 Transfer the batter to the prepared pastry bag. Pipe 3-inch-long “fingers,” spacing them about 1 inch apart on the baking sheets.
  6. 6 Bake in preheated oven until firm to the touch and just golden, about 8 minutes. Cool completely on the baking sheets before using or storing.

By Roxanne Shepphird

Oeufs a la Neige (Floating Islands)

Oeufs a la Neige (Floating Islands)

4.4

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Separate two of the eggs. In the top of a double boiler, combine 1 whole egg and 2 yolks with 1/4 cup sugar and salt, whisking until smooth. Whisk in milk and cook over simmering water, stirring constantly with a spatula or wooden spoon. When the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, remove it from the heat. (Do not boil. If custard should start to curdle, remove from heat and beat vigorously until smooth.) Pour the custard through a strainer into a bowl and stir in vanilla. Cool and refrigerate.
  2. 2 In a heat-proof bowl, lightly whisk 2 egg whites with remaining 1/4 cup sugar, just enough to dissolve the sugar. Place the bowl on top of a pot of simmering water and stir constantly until the temperature of the whites reaches 145 degrees F (63 C) or hotter. Immediately remove the bowl from the heat and use an electric mixer to beat warm egg whites until they form stiff, glossy peaks.
  3. 3 Pour chilled custard into a serving dish. Drop meringue by heaping tablespoonfuls onto the custard to make islands. Chill before serving.

By SUE WILLIAMS

French Chocolate Mousse with Orange

French Chocolate Mousse with Orange

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
390 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Grind orange zest using a mortar and pestle until it forms a smooth paste.
  2. 2 Combine chocolate, coffee, and orange zest in the 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. Stir until smooth and remove from heat. Allow to cool slightly
  3. 3 Beat egg whites and salt in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form (see Editor's Note).
  4. 4 Add egg yolks to the slightly cooled chocolate mixture and stir until well combined. Pour over egg whites. Carefully fold together using a spatula until just combined.
  5. 5 Pour mixture into 10 small dessert glasses or 1 large serving dish. Refrigerate at least 6 hours to overnight.

By chatoune

Cream Puff Shells

Cream Puff Shells

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). In medium saucepan, combine shortening, salt and boiling water and heat until entire mixture boils. Reduce heat, add flour all at once and stir vigorously until mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat and add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is thick and shiny and breaks from spoon.
  2. 2 Pipe or spoon onto ungreased cookie sheet and bake 20 minutes, reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake 20 minutes more, or until golden and sound hollow when tapped. Cool and fill.

By GINGER P

Dessert Crêpes

Dessert Crêpes

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Whisk together eggs, milk, flour, melted butter, sugar, and salt in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. 3 Heat a medium skillet or crêpe pan over medium heat. Grease the pan with a small amount of butter or oil applied with a brush or paper towel.
  4. 4 Using a serving spoon or small ladle, spoon about 3 tablespoons crêpe batter onto the hot pan, tilting the pan to evenly coat the bottom surface.
  5. 5 Cook until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  6. 6 Serve warm and enjoy!

By Ann

Maple Syrup Sugar Pie

Maple Syrup Sugar Pie

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
365 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Chop vegetable shortening into flour in a bowl with a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk 1 egg with cold water and vinegar in a measuring cup. Use your fingers to make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour about half the egg mixture into the well; mix the liquid ingredients into the flour mixture. Mix remaining half of egg mixture into dough, stirring just until combined.
  3. 3 Roll dough into an 10-inch circle on a floured work surface and fit the pie crust into the bottom of an 8-inch pie dish. Trim and flute the edges of the crust.
  4. 4 Whisk maple syrup, 2 eggs, sweetened condensed milk, and brown sugar together in a bowl until brown sugar has dissolved. Pour filling into crust.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until the filling is set and small spots of sugary crust form on top of the filling, about 45 minutes. Chill until cold and firm, 5 to 6 hours, before serving.

By CAIROTAIVA

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

Real Madeleines

Real Madeleines

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine eggs, sugar, and honey in a large bowl. Whisk gently for 4 to 5 minutes. Avoid whisking too vigorously and do not use high speed if using an electric mixer; the end mixture should be light and frothy.
  2. 2 Sift flour and baking powder into the egg mixture. Fold in gently until well combined. Add melted butter and salt, stirring well. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill batter in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 460 degrees F (240 degrees C).
  4. 4 Fill silicone madeleine molds with the batter, filling each 3/4 full.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 1 minute, then reduce the oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bake for 4 minutes, then reduce again to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 minutes more.

By marichlo

Easy French Peach Pie

Easy French Peach Pie

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
55 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Press crust into a 9-inch pie plate; fill with peaches. Combine sugar, egg, flour, butter, and cinnamon in a bowl; sprinkle evenly over peaches.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C); continue baking until filling is bubbling and crust is lightly brown, 40 to 45 minutes more.

By BugNBear

Apricot Almond Galette

Apricot Almond Galette

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll out pie crust onto a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Toss apricots with white sugar in a bowl until evenly coated; set aside.
  3. 3 Combine almond meal, confectioners' sugar, and egg in a separate bowl until paste-like; spread onto center of pie crust, leaving ½ inch bare crust around edges. Arrange sugared apricots on top almond paste.
  4. 4 Fold ½-inch bare crust edge inward over almond paste and apricots, leaving center of galette uncovered. Crimp crust edges with a fork.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown, about 40 minutes. Brush melted apricot jam over galette. Slice; serve hot.

By Ms Munchie

Petits Fours

Petits Fours

3.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, beat the eggs and egg yolks using an electric mixer. Add sugar, and beat until thick and pale, about 10 minutes. If you have a stand mixer, use the whisk attachment. Sift the flour and baking powder into the egg mixture, and fold in by hand along with the milk. Stir just until the batter is mixed, then fold in the melted butter until smooth. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. When finished, invert the cake pan onto a sheet of waxed paper, and cool completely. This will give you nice even petits fours.
  4. 4 Cut the cooled cake into small squares, rectangles or triangles, and arrange the pieces in rows on a wire rack or glazing screen with plenty of space between rows. (See Cook's Notes for flavoring suggestions). Set the rack over a shallow pan or waxed paper to catch the drips.
  5. 5 Spoon or pour warmed petit four icing over the small cakes. The drippings may be scraped off of the pan or paper, and reheated for use again. Allow the petits fours to set until completely dry. Lift the cakes from the rack with a metal spatula, and trim the bottom edges with a sharp knife. Set into small muffin papers for easy handling. Decorate as desired.

By courtney

French Coconut Pie

French Coconut Pie

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine sugar and flour in a small bowl. Whisk eggs together in a large bowl; whisk in sugar mixture until smooth. Stir in buttermilk, coconut, pecans, and margarine; pour into unbaked pie crusts.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

By Shirley Allen

Vanilla Bean Pastry Cream

Vanilla Bean Pastry Cream

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place whole egg and 2 egg yolks into a mixing bowl. Add sugar, corn starch, and salt. Whisk together completely until mixture turns from yellow to a very page creamy color and is slightly thickened, 5 to 8 minutes.
  2. 2 Place milk in a saucepan. Split vanilla bean lengthwise. Scrape the cut side with a paring knife to extract the seeds (paste). Add the seeds to the milk. Heat over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until milk just barely starts to simmer and a few small bubbles appear on the surface. Remove from heat. Whisk hot milk into egg mixture, starting with a small splash then incorporating the rest. Pour mixture back into saucepan.
  3. 3 Place pan over medium-low heat and continue to whisk until mixture begin to thicken, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool 5 minutes. Add chunks of butter and whisk until butter melts into the warm milk mixture. Pass mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove and chunks of cooked egg or vanilla seeds. Cover surface with plastic to keep it from discoloring; refrigerate until thoroughly chilled 2 to 3 hours.

By John Mitzewich

Miraculous Canadian Sugar Pie

Miraculous Canadian Sugar Pie

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish.
  2. 2 Place the brown sugar and butter in a mixing bowl, and beat them together with an electric mixer until creamy and very well combined, without lumps. Beat in eggs, one at a time, incorporating the first egg before adding the next one. Add the vanilla extract and salt; beat the flour in, a little at a time, and then the milk, making a creamy batter. Pour the batter into the prepared pie dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes; remove pie, and cover the rim with aluminum foil to prevent burning. Return to oven, and bake until the middle sets and the top forms a crusty layer, about 15 more minutes. Let the pie cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

By CTREYNARD

Fondant au Chocolat

Fondant au Chocolat

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 ramekins and set aside.
  2. 2 Combine chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir and microwave at 15-second intervals until almost melted. Remove from the microwave and stir until chocolate is completely melted and thoroughly combined. Set aside.
  3. 3 Combine sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and salt in a separate bowl. Pour into chocolate mixture and whisk until combined. Add flour, stirring until combined. Divide batter evenly between both ramekins.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until set, 12 to 14 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.

By Yoly

Best Madeleines (French Butter Cakes)

Best Madeleines (French Butter Cakes)

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter and flour 12 (3-inch) madeleine molds; set aside.
  2. 2 Melt butter and let cool to room temperature.
  3. 3 Beat eggs, vanilla, and salt in a small mixing bowl at high speed until light. Gradually add sugar and continue beating at high speed until mixture is thick and pale and ribbons form in bowl when beaters are lifted, 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Sift flour into the egg mixture, a third at a time, gently folding after each addition.
  5. 5 Add lemon zest and pour melted butter around the edge of the batter. Quickly but gently fold butter into the batter.
  6. 6 Spoon batter into molds; it will mound slightly above tops.
  7. 7 Bake until cakes are golden and the tops spring back when gently pressed with your fingertip, 14 to 17 minutes.
  8. 8 Use the tip of the knife to loosen madeleines from the pan; invert onto a rack. Immediately sprinkle warm cookies with granulated sugar.
  9. 9 Enjoy!

By Judy Farris

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

Québécois Maple Cream Pie

Québécois Maple Cream Pie

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
70 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with foil; place pie crust in its pie plate on the prepared baking sheet.
  2. 2 Bring maple syrup to a boil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat; cook until reduced by about one-fourth, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in cream; bring to a simmer, then remove from heat.
  3. 3 Whisk egg yolks and egg together in a large bowl. Slowly whisk cream mixture into eggs, about ¼ cup at a time, whisking constantly. Stir in salt, vanilla extract, and vinegar; pour into pie crust.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until pie is mostly set but jiggles slightly when moved, about 1 hour. Cool before serving, about 1 hour.

By CTREYNARD

Buckwheat Cake

Buckwheat Cake

3.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Whisk all-purpose flour, buckwheat flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Add milk, egg, and margarine; beat until batter is smooth. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.

By Casper Furlong

French Puff Pastry Tart with Pears and Chocolate

French Puff Pastry Tart with Pears and Chocolate

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a tart pan with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine butter and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar in a large bowl; beat using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Mix in almond flour. Add eggs 1 at a time and mix until well combined.
  3. 3 Line a tart pan with the puff pastry and prick with a fork all over.
  4. 4 Place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until melted, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly. Cover puff pastry with melted chocolate.
  5. 5 Carefully pour egg mixture on top of the chocolate on the puff pastry without mixing the 2 layers. Arrange pear slices on top of the tart.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until pastry has puffed up and is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.

By UneTortuedanslaCuisine

Blackberry Clafoutis

Blackberry Clafoutis

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch baking dish with butter.
  2. 2 Add blackberries to the prepared baking dish.
  3. 3 Stir milk and eggs together in a bowl. Whisk in flour, sugar, and salt and mix until batter is smooth. Pour batter over blackberries.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven on the middle rack until eggs start to set, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle brown sugar on top and bake until golden brown, about 20 more minutes.

By prinzessin

Apple Galette

Apple Galette

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Lay puff pastry onto a round pizza pan.
  3. 3 Mix apples and lemon juice together in a bowl until evenly coated; add sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Toss to evenly coat apples. Spread apple mixture into the center of the puff pastry and fold edges of pastry toward the center. Brush the folded pastry edges with about 1/2 the egg.
  4. 4 Refrigerate pastry-apple mixture for flavors and pastry to settle, about 10 minutes. Brush pastry with remaining 1/2 egg.
  5. 5 Place pan on the top rack of preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. Give galette a 1/4 turn and lower heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking until pastry is lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool slightly before serving, about 10 minutes.

By Liam Walshe

Cream Puffs

Cream Puffs

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix vanilla instant pudding mix, cream, and milk together in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate to set.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  3. 3 Bring water and butter to a rolling boil in a large pot.
  4. 4 Stir in flour and salt until the mixture forms a ball.
  5. 5 Transfer dough to a large mixing bowl. Using a wooden spoon or stand mixer, beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  6. 6 Drop by tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them a couple of inches apart.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until puffs are golden brown and centers are dry, about 20 to 25 minutes. Let puffs cool.
  8. 8 When puffs are cool, either split and fill them with the pudding mixture, or use a pastry bag to pipe the pudding into the shells.
  9. 9 Enjoy!

By Shellie Wendel

Chef John's Cherry Clafoutis

Chef John's Cherry Clafoutis

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
55 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 2-quart baking dish.
  2. 2 Whisk milk, ⅓ cup sugar, flour, and salt together in a mixing bowl to blend and break up any lumps. Whisk in eggs and vanilla until custard is well blended. Spoon about ½ custard into the prepared baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 12 minutes. Remove from oven. Scatter cherries evenly on top of set custard; sprinkle with remaining ⅓ cup sugar. Spoon in remaining ½ custard, trying to avoid rearranging cherries.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and browned, about 45 minutes. Cool until just warm; serve warm.

By John Mitzewich

Quebec City Sugar Pie with Thick Cream

Quebec City Sugar Pie with Thick Cream

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Whisk the eggs and the egg yolk in a bowl until frothy. Add the milk and vanilla; beat well. Slowly stir in the flour, salt, and brown sugar. Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
  3. 3 Whisk together the light whipping cream and the heavy cream in a separate bowl; chill in refrigerator.
  4. 4 Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Lower the temperature setting to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake until the center is set, another 35 to 45 minutes. Allow to cool on a rack. Serve at room temperature on a plate in a pool of the chilled cream mixture.

By CTREYNARD

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

Chef John's Croissants

Chef John's Croissants

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
235 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer. Sprinkle with yeast. Let yeast dissolve for 10 minutes. Add sugar and bread flour. Sprinkle with salt; add 6 tablespoons butter. Attach the bowl to the stand mixer. Mix dough with the dough hook just until butter is completely kneaded in and the dough forms a ball and pulls away cleanly from the sides of the bowl, 3 or 4 minutes.
  2. 2 Transfer dough to a work surface and form into a semi-smooth ball. Place dough back in the mixer bowl; cover. Let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 2 hours.
  3. 3 Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface. Push and press dough to deflate it, and form it into a rectangle. Fold into thirds by lifting one end over the middle third, and folding the other side onto the middle. Wrap in plastic wrap. Place on a rimmed baking sheet lined with a silicone mat. Refrigerate until chilled through, about 1 hour.
  4. 4 Cut 2 sticks butter in half lengthwise and place slightly apart from each other on a length of parchment paper long enough to fold over the butter. Fold the parchment paper over the butter. Press butter down. Roll out with a rolling pin to a square about 8x8 inches. Refrigerate until a little chilled and just barely flexible, 10 or 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Roll dough out into a rectangle slightly wider than the butter slab and just over twice as long. Place butter on one half of the dough leaving about a 1-inch margin from the edge of the dough. Fold the other half of the dough over the butter. Dust work surface and dough with flour as needed.
  6. 6 Press rolling pin down on dough to create ridges. Then roll out the ridges. Repeat this process. Keep pressing and rolling until dough is about the same size rectangle as you had before you folded it in half, dusting with just a bit of flour as necessary.
  7. 7 Starting from the short side, fold one-third of dough over middle third. Then fold the other end over to form a small rectangle. Flatten out just slightly with rolling pin. Transfer to the silicone-lined baking sheet; cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
  8. 8 Transfer dough back to work surface and repeat pressing and rolling technique until dough is the size of the previous larger rectangle. Fold into thirds again, starting from the short side. Press and roll slightly. Transfer back to lined baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate about 15 minutes.
  9. 9 Roll back out to a large rectangle. This time, fold dough in half. Then press and roll out into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle, using as little flour as needed to keep dough from sticking.
  10. 10 Cut dough in half lengthwise using a pastry wheel or pizza cutter. Dust one piece with flour and roll out to a rectangle about 1/4 to 1/8 inch thick. Starting from one corner, cut the dough diagonally crosswise into 8 triangles using a pastry wheel. Starting with the bottom end of each triangle, roll each up toward the tip to form the croissant with the seam at the bottom. If necessary, use a bit of water to seal the tip to the rolled croissant.
  11. 11 Repeat with the other half of the dough.
  12. 12 Place shaped croissants on baking sheets lined with silicone mats. Whisk together egg and 1 tablespoon water to make the egg wash. Brush croissants with egg wash. Place in a warm area to allow them to rise, about 45 to 60 minutes.
  13. 13 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush croissants gently but thoroughly again with egg wash.
  14. 14 Bake in the preheated oven until beautifully browned, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack. Cool to room temperature before serving.

By John Mitzewich

Pastry Cream

Pastry Cream

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Stir together milk and 1/4 cup sugar in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  3. 3 Whisk together egg yolks and egg in a medium bowl. Stir together 1/3 cup sugar and cornstarch in a separate bowl; stir into eggs until smooth.
  4. 4 Pour boiled milk into egg mixture in a thin stream while mixing so eggs do not cook.
  5. 5 Return egg mixture to the saucepan; slowly bring to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent curdling and scorching.
  6. 6 When mixture thickens, remove from the heat and stir in butter and vanilla until thoroughly blended.
  7. 7 Pour into a heat-proof container; place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until chilled before using.

By CHRISTINIBEANIE

French Apple Cake (or the 3/4 Recipe)

French Apple Cake (or the 3/4 Recipe)

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. 2 Combine sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Mix in rum. Mix in 1/2 of the butter.
  3. 3 Combine flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Add 1/2 of the flour mixture to the egg mixture; mix well. Mix in remaining butter and flour. Fold in apples.
  4. 4 Scrape batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top gently.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.

By JKW

Far Breton

Far Breton

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a shallow 2-quart baking dish.
  2. 2 Heat prunes with enough water to cover in a saucepan to a simmer; simmer until prunes are tender but still hold their shape, about 10 minutes. Drain prunes; arrange in bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  3. 3 Whisk flour, white sugar, vanilla sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Whisk in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually pour in milk, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until combined. Stir in rum. Pour batter evenly over prunes.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C); bake until filling is firm, has risen a little, and top is browned, about 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

By saning