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Hazelnut Blue Pecan Salad

Hazelnut Blue Pecan Salad

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Beat egg whites until foamy in a large glass or metal mixing bowl. Gradually add the sugar, continuing to beat until medium peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the tip of the peak formed by the egg whites should curl over slightly. Fold in cayenne pepper and salt. Add the pecans and stir until coated. Spread the mixture evenly on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake 10 minutes, then turn the pecan pieces. Bake another 10 minutes until toasted. Remove from oven and let cool about 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Mound two cups of salad greens on each plate. Sprinkle each serving with 1/4 cup Gorgonzola cheese, then drizzle with a teaspoon of hazelnut oil. Top each salad with a cup of toasted pecans.

By betsyjane

Mack's Tunaburgers

Mack's Tunaburgers

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
4 min
Total
14 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the tuna, teriyaki sauce, bread crumbs, and egg whites in a bowl until well combined, and no large pieces of tuna remain. Season with black pepper, garlic, and hot sauce. Mix well, then form into two patties.
  2. 2 Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties until brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.

By Chris McCoy

Birthday Cake for Your Cat

Birthday Cake for Your Cat

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 2 muffin tin cups with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Combine tuna, flour, egg white, and Cheddar cheese in a bowl. Fill the prepared muffin cups equally with the mixture.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  4. 4 Garnish cakes with shrimp.

By Nate Bartlett

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Snack Bars

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Snack Bars

3.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Whisk applesauce, brown sugar, white sugar, egg white, oil, milk, and vanilla extract together.
  3. 3 Stir flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a separate bowl; add to the applesauce mixture. Stir in oats and chocolate chips. Spread dough evenly into an ungreased 9x13-inch baking pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into 16 bars.

By KenzieKook

Turkey, Quinoa, and Zucchini Mini Meatloaves

Turkey, Quinoa, and Zucchini Mini Meatloaves

Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Shred the zucchini using a cheese grater over a lint-free kitchen towel. Wrap the zucchini in the towel and wring out as much water as possible.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and swab with olive oil.
  4. 4 Place the zucchini in a large bowl. Add 1/4 cup chile sauce, red onion, egg whites, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add quinoa and turkey; mix well to combine. Divide mixture into 6 parts and shape into small loaves. Space them evenly on the baking sheet.
  5. 5 Combine the remaining 1/2 cup chile sauce with mustard. Spread a heaping spoonful over each loaf.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until meatloaves are hot on the inside and sauce has darkened in color, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest, at least 5 minutes.

By Kelly Rose Diggins

Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Blender Muffins

Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Blender Muffins

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
9 min
Total
24 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Combine peanut butter, banana, honey, egg white, almond extract, baking soda, and sea salt in a blender; blend until smooth. Stir chocolate chips into the batter with a wooden spoon.
  3. 3 Pour batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup 3/4 full.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 9 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes; transfer to a baking rack to cool completely.

By Megan Olson

Oven-Baked Onion Rings

Oven-Baked Onion Rings

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Whisk egg whites, milk, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Place panko into a separate bowl.
  3. 3 Toss a few onion slices in milk mixture with tongs until coated. Lift up so excess liquid drips back into the bowl, then place into panko and shake the bowl until rings are coated. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and repeat with remaining onions. Spray coated onions lightly with cooking spray.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until onions are tender and crumbs are light golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Simple Stromboli

Simple Stromboli

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir sausage until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
  3. 3 Pat out bread dough on an ungreased baking sheet, to 3/4-inch thickness. Lay salami, ham, and American cheese slices in center of dough. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, salt, pepper, and cooked sausage. Wrap dough to cover ingredients, pinching and sealing edges to prevent leakage; brush top with egg white.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until dough is baked and lightly browned, 17 to 20 minutes.

By Judy Cowan

Skinny Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Walnut Streusel

Skinny Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Walnut Streusel

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 12-cup muffin tins.
  2. 2 Sift together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Combine pumpkin puree, egg whites, and egg in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until combined. Mix in white sugar, brown sugar, olive oil, and vanilla extract. Slowly add flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture, stirring until just combined. Fill the prepared muffin cups a little more than 1/2 full with batter.
  4. 4 Combine brown sugar, diced butter, oats, walnuts, and flour for the streusel in a small bowl. Use a fork or your hands to combine until mixture resembles rough crumbs. Divide crumbs evenly amongst the muffin cups.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 20 minutes.

By Christine Skari

Pumpkin Chocolate Coconut Oil Bars

Pumpkin Chocolate Coconut Oil Bars

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or glass dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Combine almond flour, coconut sugar, pumpkin puree, coconut oil, dairy-free chocolate chips, tapioca flour, egg white, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and almond extract in a bowl; stir until well mixed. Pour into prepared baking pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until chocolate chips are melted and top is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Cool until set, about 15 minutes. Cut into bars.

By Megan Olson

Skinny Crustless Spinach Quiche

Skinny Crustless Spinach Quiche

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
70 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute mushrooms, onion, and garlic in the hot pan until onion is tender, about 7 minutes. Add spinach to the onion mixture and cook over low heat until spinach is limp and most of the water has evaporated, 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. 3 Place egg whites into a bowl and add milk; whisk together. Add 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and feta cheese. Stir in spinach mixture until thoroughly mixed. Season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese over quiche. Return to the oven and continue to bake until center is set, about 40 minutes.

By Oryon65

Hawaiian Pork Hash

Hawaiian Pork Hash

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl, mix together the ground pork, shrimp, egg white, water chestnuts, green onion, cornstarch, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, oyster sauce, salt, pepper, and sesame oil.
  2. 2 Place about 1 tablespoon of this filling onto the center of each dumpling wrapper, and bring the sides up to the top. Do not seal the top, as these dumplings are left open. Place dumplings in a steamer.
  3. 3 Set the steamer basket over a pan or wok of boiling water. Steam for 30 minutes.

By SAXONY

Yolkless Egg Salad

Yolkless Egg Salad

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir egg substitute in hot oil until set, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Transfer scrambled egg substitute to a plate and refrigerate until chilled.
  3. 3 Stir chilled egg substitute, chopped egg whites, mashed potato, mayonnaise, green onions, celery, mustard, chili powder, garlic powder, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until combined.

By julietdavis

Vegetarian Nori Miso

Vegetarian Nori Miso

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
70 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine vegetable broth and water in a large pot; bring to a boil. Drop egg whites into the boiling broth and boil until egg whites are cooked, about 10 seconds. Skim egg whites from surface of broth using a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate to cool.
  2. 2 Reduce heat to medium. Mix miso paste, ginger paste, and sesame oil into broth using a potato masher or ladle until fully incorporated. Add edamame, mushrooms, spring onion, garlic, and soy sauce to miso broth; cover pot with a lid, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until mushrooms are no longer floating on the surface, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix tofu and cayenne pepper into miso broth. Tear cooled egg whites into small pieces and add to miso broth. Stir nori and sugar into miso broth; cover pot and simmer, stirring occasionally, until soup flavors have blended, about 1 hour.

By Retroantix

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

Mini Meringues

Mini Meringues

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Beat egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer until stiff, but not dry. Gradually beat in sugar until a little of the mixture between your thumb and forefinger feels smooth, not gritty. Stir in vanilla.
  3. 3 Pipe or spoon small portions onto the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until dry but not brown, about 35 minutes. Turn the oven off and leave meringues inside to cool for at least 25 minutes.

By KSUTTON

Homemade French Macarons

Homemade French Macarons

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 320 degrees F (160 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. 2 Whisk egg whites in a clean metal mixing bowl until thick, about 5 minutes. Whisk superfine sugar into egg whites until thick, glossy, and stiff peaks form, 5 to 8 minutes more.
  3. 3 Sift almond meal and confectioners' sugar over beaten egg whites; gently fold in, retaining as much air as possible.
  4. 4 Divide meringue into separate bowls to flavor and color, if desired.
  5. 5 Spoon meringue into a piping bag fitted with a 3/8-inch tip. Pipe 1-inch disks of meringue onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
  6. 6 Let cookies stand at room temperature to form a thin skin, about 15 minutes.
  7. 7 Lift the baking sheets; let drop from several inches above the work surface to adhere cookies to the baking sheets.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until tops are dry, about 15 minutes; let cool completely on the baking sheets before peeling off the parchment paper, about 45 minutes.

By crazymary98

Macarons (French Macaroons)

Macarons (French Macaroons)

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
  2. 2 Beat egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until foamy. Add white sugar and beat until egg whites are glossy, fluffy, and hold soft peaks.
  3. 3 Sift confectioners' sugar and ground almonds in a separate bowl; quickly fold almond mixture into egg whites, about 30 strokes.
  4. 4 Spoon a small amount of batter into a plastic bag with a small corner cut off and pipe a test disk of batter, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, onto the prepared baking sheet. If the disk of batter holds a peak instead of flattening immediately, gently fold batter a few more times and retest.
  5. 5 When batter is mixed enough to flatten immediately into an even disk, spoon into a pastry bag fitted with a plain round tip. Pipe batter onto the baking sheet in rounds, leaving space between the disks. Let piped cookies stand out at room temperature until they form a hard skin on top, about 1 hour.
  6. 6 Preheat the oven to 285 degrees F (140 degrees C).
  7. 7 Bake cookies in preheated oven until set but not browned, about 10 minutes.
  8. 8 Let cookies cool completely before filling, about 30 minutes.

By Liz

Baked Brie

Baked Brie

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Slice Brie cheese wheel in half so you have 2 circles of cheese. Spread preserves on the cut side of one circle of Brie; arrange remaining circle of Brie rind-side up on top.
  3. 3 Wrap the entire wheel of Brie with one sheet of puff pastry; transfer onto the prepared baking sheet seam-side down. Brush puff pastry with egg white.
  4. 4 Bake in the reheated oven until pastry in golden brown, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

By Susan Jackson

Macarons

Macarons

4.8

Prep
40 min
Cook
20 min
Total
690 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place egg whites into a metal mixing bowl and refrigerate overnight. The next day, bring egg whites to room temperature.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 280 degrees F (138 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. 3 Whisk confectioners' sugar and almond flour together in a bowl.
  4. 4 Beat egg whites with salt in a metal bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until foamy, about 1 minute. Increase speed to high and gradually beat in superfine sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time, until egg whites are glossy and hold stiff peaks, 3 to 5 more minutes.
  5. 5 Gently fold almond flour mixture into whipped egg whites until thoroughly incorporated; spoon meringue into a pastry bag fitted with a 3/8-inch tip. Pipe 1-inch disks of meringue onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between macarons. The batter will spread.
  6. 6 Lift the baking sheets a few inches above the work surface and hit them lightly on the work surface several times to remove any air bubbles from the macarons; let stand at room temperature until the shiny surfaces become dull and a thin skin forms, about 25 to 30 minutes.
  7. 7 Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake until macarons surfaces are completely dry, about 19 to 20 minutes. Let macarons cool completely on the baking sheets before peeling parchment paper off.
  8. 8 Spread half of the macaron cookies with desired filling; top with remaining macarons to make sandwich cookies, and refrigerate at least 2 hours to overnight to let them soften.

By Deegan

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

Meringue Cookies

Meringue Cookies

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Beat egg whites, salt, cream of tartar, and vanilla in a clean bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
  3. 3 Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls, one inch apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake in the preheated oven until just lightly browned, about 25 minutes. Cool on baking sheets.

By Pat Kersteter

Air Fryer Coconut Macaroons

Air Fryer Coconut Macaroons

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
55 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 320 degrees F (160 degrees C) for 10 minutes. Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the air fryer basket, leaving 1 inch on each side to use as handles.
  2. 2 Mix coconut, condensed milk, salt, and vanilla together in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Beat egg whites in a medium bowl with an electric mixer with a whisk attachment on medium-high speed until stiff peaks almost form, about 90 seconds. Fold egg whites into the coconut mixture.
  4. 4 Working in batches, spoon level tablespoons of the coconut mixture into rounds and place on the parchment paper, about 6 at time. Carefully transfer the parchment with coconut rounds into the air fryer basket.
  5. 5 Cook until golden brown and set, 9 to 10 minutes. Remove parchment from basket, transfer macaroons to a wire rack, and repeat the process with remaining coconut mixture using the same piece of parchment paper.
  6. 6 Microwave chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl on high power for 30 seconds, then stir. Continue microwaving and stirring in 30 second increments, until melted and smooth, about 90 seconds total.
  7. 7 Dip flat bottoms of macaroons into melted chocolate and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet to set. Let rest until chocolate firms, about 30 minutes.

By Marianne Williams

Meringue Mushrooms

Meringue Mushrooms

4.8

Prep
45 min
Cook
60 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Beat egg whites in a large glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until foamy. Add vanilla, cream of tartar, and salt.
  4. 4 Continue whipping until soft peaks form. Gradually sprinkle in sugar so that it does not sink to the bottom and continue whipping until meringue holds stiff shiny peaks. Place a round tip into a pastry bag and fill the bag halfway with meringue.
  5. 5 To pipe mushroom caps, squeeze out round mounds of meringue onto one of the prepared cookie sheets. Pull the bag off to the side to avoid making peaks on the top. Refill the bag with meringue as needed.
  6. 6 To pipe mushroom stems, press out a tiny bit of meringue onto the remaining cookie sheet, then pull the bag straight up. They should resemble candy kisses. Do not worry about making all of the pieces exactly the same. The mushrooms will look more natural if the pieces are different sizes.
  7. 7 Dust mushroom caps lightly with cocoa using a small sifter or strainer.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until meringues are dry enough to easily remove from the cookie sheets, about 1 hour. Set aside to cool completely.
  9. 9 Melt coating chocolate in a metal bowl over simmering water or in a glass bowl in the microwave, stirring occasionally until smooth.
  10. 10 Rotate the tip of a paring knife in the bottom of a mushroom cap to create a small hole. Spread chocolate over the bottom of the cap. Dip the tip of a stem in chocolate and press lightly into the hole.
  11. 11 When chocolate sets, the cap and stem will hold together. Repeat with remaining meringues. Store at room temperature in a dry place or tin.

By Holly Wilkins

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

Chocolate Chip Candy Cane Meringue Cookies

Chocolate Chip Candy Cane Meringue Cookies

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Beat egg whites in a clean glass or metal bowl until foamy. Add salt and cream of tartar, and continue beating until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar while continuing to beat to stiff peaks. When the meringue is stiff remove from the mixer. Stir in vanilla and fold in candy canes, chocolate chips and walnuts. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets. If you can't bake all of the cookies at once, store the extra in the refrigerator until the other ones are done.
  3. 3 Bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until dry enough to easily peel off of the cookie sheet. Cool cookies then store in an airtight tin.

By Kellie M

French Bread

French Bread

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
35 min
Total
165 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Grease a large baking sheet and sprinkle with cornmeal. Set aside.
  3. 3 Combine 2 cups flour, yeast, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Stir in 2 cups warm water; beat with the dough hook attachment until blended. Continue adding remaining flour, a little at a time, until incorporated.
  4. 4 Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes. Shape into a ball, place in a greased bowl, and turn once.
  5. 5 Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  6. 6 Punch dough down and divide in half.
  7. 7 Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
  8. 8 Roll each half into a large rectangle. Roll up, starting from a long side. Moisten edge with water and seal. Taper ends.
  9. 9 Place loaves, seam-side down, on the prepared baking sheet.
  10. 10 Lightly beat egg white with 1 tablespoon water and brush over loaves.
  11. 11 Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until nearly doubled, 35 to 40 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  12. 12 Use a sharp knife to make 3 or 4 diagonal cuts, about 1/4-inch deep, across top of each loaf.
  13. 13 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  14. 14 Brush loaves with egg white mixture.
  15. 15 Continue baking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 190 degrees F (88 degrees C) or loaves sound hollow when tapped, 15 to 20 minutes more. If necessary, cover loosely with foil to prevent over-browning.
  16. 16 Remove loaves from the baking sheet and cool on a wire rack.

By Jenn Hall

French Macarons

French Macarons

4.2

Prep
45 min
Cook
18 min
Total
93 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until foamy, about 30 seconds. Add white sugar and continue to beat until peaks are stiff enough and stay in place when the bowl is turned upside down, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Sift 1 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar, almond flour, and salt together twice. Fold into egg whites until batter is creamy and falls slowly off the lifted spatula, about 50 turns with a spatula. Transfer batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
  4. 4 Pipe batter onto the parchment paper, using a circular motion to make macarons 1 inch in diameter. Tap the baking sheet against the counter about 10 times to release any air bubbles.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 9 minutes. Rotate the baking sheet and continue baking until macarons are shiny and rise slightly to form feet (ruffles around the edge), about 9 minutes more. Peel off parchment paper and allow to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  6. 6 Beat butter, 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until creamy and thick, about 10 minutes. Transfer filling to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
  7. 7 Pipe a small amount of filling in the center on the flat side of 1 macaron; top with another macaron and press gently to sandwich together.

By Wendy