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White Sauce

White Sauce

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
  3. 3 Whisk in flour to form a thick paste; cook and stir until golden in color, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. 4 Whisk in 1 cup milk; cook and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes more. Add more milk to reach desired consistency.
  5. 5 Enjoy!

By carolyn overton

Crispy Fried Smelts

Crispy Fried Smelts

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk flour and salt together in a pie pan. Dredge smelt in flour mixture until well coated on the outsides and in the cavities.
  2. 2 Heat 1/4 inch oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Working in batches, fry smelt in hot oil until crisp and firm, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

By Aredendra

Breakfast Crepes

Breakfast Crepes

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, egg and salt.
  2. 2 Heat a large frying pan or wok over medium high heat. When the pan is hot add a teaspoon of butter and lightly coat the surface of the pan with the melted butter.
  3. 3 Pour one quarter cup of the batter into the pan and tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface in a smooth and even layer.
  4. 4 After two minutes, lift up an edge of the crepe with a spatula to see if it is browning. When the underside has begun to brown, flip the crepe and cook the other side until it is also brown; about 2 minutes.
  5. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to cook the remaining crepes. Serve hot.

By Sally

French Pastry Pie Crust

French Pastry Pie Crust

4.8

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Mix well, then cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  2. 2 In a small bowl, combine egg, vinegar, and 4 tablespoons of water. Whisk together, then add gradually to flour mixture, stirring with a fork. Mix until dough forms a ball. Add one more tablespoon of water if necessary.
  3. 3 Allow dough to rest in refrigerator 10 minutes before rolling out.

By TJ kun

Real French Crêpes

Real French Crêpes

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together milk, flour, and egg in a large bowl until well combined.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet or crêpe pan over medium-high heat. Grease the skillet with cooking spray.
  3. 3 Pour about 1/3 cup batter into the prepared skillet. Lift and immediately rotate the skillet to spread batter out in a thin layer. Cook until the top of crêpe is no longer wet and the bottom has turned light brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Run a spatula around the edge of the skillet to loosen crêpe; flip crêpe and cook until the other side has turned light brown, about 1 minute more. Remove crêpe to a plate and repeat with remaining batter, greasing the skillet as needed.

By Samantha Theoret

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

French Lace Cookies II

French Lace Cookies II

3.3

Prep
40 min
Cook
65 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets and outside of 4 inverted 6-ounce custard cups.
  2. 2 Whisk together the flour and almonds in a bowl; set aside.
  3. 3 Bring the sugar, butter, and corn syrup to a boil in a saucepan stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and stir the flour mixture into the saucepan. Add the almond extract and continue stirring until incorporated. Measuring the batter by tablespoons, drop four cookies onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread each tablespoon of batter into a 4-inch circle.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the edges of the cookies are golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow to cool for 1 minute. Use a spatula to remove the cookies from the baking sheet; place each cookie onto an inverted custard cup. Allow the cookies to cool while continuing to bake the remaining batter in batches.

By Jocelyn

Basic Béchamel Sauce

Basic Béchamel Sauce

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
35 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk into the melted butter until smooth. Cook and stir until flour turns a light, golden, sandy color, about 7 minutes.
  3. 3 Increase heat to medium-high and slowly whisk in milk until thickened by the roux. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and continue simmering until the flour has softened and no longer tastes gritty, 10 to 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Season to taste with salt and nutmeg.
  5. 5 Serve hot and enjoy!

By MATHIEUDAIGLE

Pâte Sucrée

Pâte Sucrée

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
275 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together egg yolks, cream, and vanilla in a small bowl until thoroughly combined; set aside. Process flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor until combined, about 3 seconds.
  2. 2 Add butter and pulse until a coarse meal forms, about 12 pulses. Add egg mixture and pulse until mixture starts to clump together, 10 to 12 pulses. Dough will be crumbly but should hold together when squeezed.
  3. 3 Transfer dough to a clean work surface, and press into a single mass. Divide dough evenly into 2 portions. Pat each half into a 1-inch-thick disk. Tightly wrap each dough disk in plastic wrap. Chill dough until firm, at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
  4. 4 Place 1 dough disk on a lightly floured work surface. Let dough sit at room temperature 10 minutes to soften. Lightly grease removable bottom only of a 9 1/2-inch tart pan with butter. Roll dough to a 13-inch circle, dusting dough with flour as needed to prevent sticking. Brush off excess flour from dough.
  5. 5 Carefully roll dough around rolling pin, then unroll over the prepared pan. Press dough into the bottom and up the sides of the pan, trimming any excess dough.
  6. 6 Alternatively, press dough into pan without rolling. Patch any cracks with excess dough.
  7. 7 Prick crust all over with a fork. Chill, loosely covered with plastic wrap, 1 hour.
  8. 8 While tart shell chills, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  9. 9 Line crust with parchment and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes.
  10. 10 Remove weights and parchment. Return to the oven and continue to bake until the bottom of crust is golden brown and looks dry, 10 to 15 minutes.
  11. 11 Transfer tart shell to a wire rack and let cool completely, about 40 minutes.

By Elizabeth Mervosh

Crêpes

Crêpes

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine milk, flour, eggs, 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, and salt in a blender; process until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. 2 Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and brush with remaining oil. Pour 1/8 of the crêpe batter (about 1/4 cup) into the pan; tilt the pan until batter coats the entire surface. Cook until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side, then remove to a plate. Repeat to cook remaining crêpes.

By Erin Nesbit

Beef au Jus

Beef au Jus

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Melt drippings in a skillet over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Add beef broth gradually, whisking constantly, then increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
  4. 4 Season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

Brown Sugar Pie I

Brown Sugar Pie I

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a saucepan, combine flour and sugar. Stir in milk, butter, salt and vanilla. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Pour into an unbaked pie shell.
  3. 3 Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking for 25 minutes.

By Suzanne

How to Make French Baguettes

How to Make French Baguettes

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
825 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place yeast into the bottom of a large mixing bowl. Add water and stir, then mix in salt. Add flour and beat with a wooden spoon until dough is thick and sticky and pulls flour from the side of the bowl, 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let stand in a turned-off oven until doubled in volume, 12 to 14 hours. Dough will be bubbly and very sticky.
  3. 3 Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat and dust generously with cornmeal.
  4. 4 Use a floured spatula to scrape dough out onto a well-floured work surface. Dust dough with flour. With well-floured hands, pat dough into a rectangle. Cut the rectangle into four equal pieces.
  5. 5 Dust one piece of dough with flour and stretch it with floured fingers into a log about 10 inches long and 1 1/2 inches around. Gently transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Wipe off excess cornmeal with a damp paper towel if desired. Repeat with another piece of dough. (Reserve remaining dough to bake later or prepare another baking sheet to bake all four loaves at once).
  6. 6 Dust loaves lightly with flour. Dust a large piece of plastic wrap with flour and drape it lightly over the baking sheet with the floured side down. Let loaves rise, covered, until doubled in volume, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  7. 7 Set the oven racks to the bottom and middle positions and preheat to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C) or as high as your oven will go. Place an oven-proof baking dish full of water onto the bottom rack of the oven.
  8. 8 Cut four or five angled slashes into the top of each loaf with sharp kitchen shears. Poke down any sharp tips of dough left by the scissors. Spray the loaves with water, using a spray bottle.
  9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven until baguettes are browned, about 15 minutes, spraying loaves with water after 5 minutes and 10 minutes. Turn the pan around on the second spraying.
  10. 10 Transfer baguettes to a cooling rack and let cool to room temperature before slicing with a serrated knife.

By John Mitzewich

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

Bugnes Moelleuses (French Doughnuts)

Bugnes Moelleuses (French Doughnuts)

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
175 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together water and yeast in a small bowl. Let stand until foamy, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine flour, eggs, butter, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Pour in yeast mixture. Knead by hand until dough comes together. Cover the bowl with a dish towel and let dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
  3. 3 Roll out dough into a large rectangle on a lightly floured work surface. Cut out diamond-shaped doughnuts using a small pastry wheel cutter. Brush off excess flour.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a deep saucepan or wok over medium-high heat. Cook doughnuts in batches in hot oil until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined platter.

By Maybe

Vegan Crêpes

Vegan Crêpes

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix flour, soy milk, water, 1/4 cup soy margarine, maple syrup, sugar, and salt together in a large mixing bowl until combined; cover and chill for 2 hours.
  2. 2 Lightly grease a 6-inch skillet with some soy margarine. Heat the skillet over medium heat.
  3. 3 Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons of batter into the skillet and immediately rotate the skillet to spread batter out in a thin layer. Cook until the top of the crêpe is no longer wet and the bottom has turned light brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Run a spatula around the edge of the skillet to loosen crêpe; flip and cook until the other side has turned light brown, about 1 minute more. Repeat with remaining batter.

By Siri

Love Letter - Crepes

Love Letter - Crepes

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sift flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Whisk milk, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract into flour mixture until smooth.
  2. 2 Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Scoop about 1/4 cup batter and pour onto hot skillet. Tilt the pan in a circular motion to evenly distribute the batter. Cook crepe until bottom is lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Loosen with a spatula, flip, and cook the other side, about 2 more minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add more oil to the pan and repeat with remaining batter.
  3. 3 Mix coconut, 1 tablespoon white sugar, and cardamom together in a small bowl. Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of coconut mixture into the center of each crepe; fold crepe over the filling like an envelope or in half.

By ravera

French Crêpes

French Crêpes

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Sift flour, sugar, and salt into a bowl; set aside. Beat eggs and milk together in a large bowl with an electric mixer.
  3. 3 Beat in flour mixture until smooth; stir in melted butter.
  4. 4 Lightly grease a griddle or frying pan; heat over medium-high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 2 tablespoons for each crêpe.
  5. 5 Immediately rotate the skillet to spread batter out in a thin layer. Cook until the top of the crêpe is no longer wet and the bottom has turned light brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
  6. 6 Shake the pan or loosen with a spatula; turn or flip it over and cook until other side has turned light brown, about 1 minute more. Repeat with remaining batter.
  7. 7 Serve with your choice of fillings or toppings, and enjoy!

By CYBERCHEF

Florentines II

Florentines II

3.8

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Blend the sugar and the cream. Stir in the flour, almonds and orange peel. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a heavily creased and floured cookie sheet. Spread mixture into thin circles with a spatula.
  3. 3 Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) just until the edges are light brown about 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool a few minutes before removing from the cookie sheet, cool.
  4. 4 Chop the chocolate up into small pieces. Melt chocolate over low heat or in the microwave on medium for about 3 minutes. Turn the cooled cookies upside down and spread the bottoms with the melted chocolate. Let cookies stand at room temperature until chocolate is firm, at least 3 hours. Store in a covered container at room temperature or refrigerate.

By Robin Evert

Chewy French Baguette

Chewy French Baguette

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve sugar in water in a 2-cup measuring cup; gently stir in yeast. Let stand until yeast softens and top is foamy, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Whisk 3 3/4 cups flour and salt together in a large bowl; make a well in the center. Pour yeast mixture into well; stir gently, starting from the middle, until a sticky dough forms. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead, adding more flour if needed, until dough is elastic and no longer sticky, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Oil a large bowl; add dough and turn to coat. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) with one rack in center position and one rack in lowest position.
  5. 5 Fill a roasting pan with water; place on lower rack. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat.
  6. 6 Punch down dough and turn onto a lightly floured surface. Form into 1 large loaf (or 6 sandwich loaves), tapering the end(s). Place loaf (or loaves) on the prepared baking sheet. Cut 3 or 4 diagonal slashes, about 1/4- to 1/2-inch, across top(s). Cover with a dry towel and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
  7. 7 Uncover loaf (or loaves); bake in the preheated oven on the center rack until top is light golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes depending on size of the loaves.

By NWMama

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

Regular Crêpes

Regular Crêpes

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in milk, butter, and vanilla. Add in eggs and mix until smooth.
  2. 2 Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each crêpe. Tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.
  3. 3 Cook the crêpe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown. Loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side.
  4. 4 Stack the finished crêpes by putting wax paper between each one. Keep covered with a dry cloth until ready to eat.

By bonnie

No-Knead Bread

No-Knead Bread

4.7

Prep
135 min
Cook
45 min
Total
3060 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the flour, yeast, and salt in a large bowl and mix to combine. Add water and herbs, if using, and mix well. The dough will be very sticky and shaggy-looking. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside at room temperature for 18 to 24 hours.
  2. 2 Generously flour a work surface. The dough will have risen and will be covered in bubbles. Transfer the dough to the work surface and dust it with flour. Fold the dough in half, and then form the dough into a ball by stretching and tucking the edges of the dough underneath the ball.
  3. 3 Liberally flour a kitchen towel (do not use terrycloth). Place the dough ball on the floured towel. Cover with another floured towel. Let the dough rise for about two hours [see footnote].
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place a lidded Dutch oven or deep heavy duty casserole dish (with lid) into the oven to preheat.
  5. 5 Carefully remove the hot baking dish from the oven. Remove the lid and gently turn the dough ball into the ungreased baking dish, seam-side up; shake the dish so the dough is more evenly distributed.
  6. 6 Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake until the crust is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the loaf from the baking dish and let it cool on a rack before slicing.

By Jewissa

Cheese Fondue

Cheese Fondue

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring wine to a simmer in a fondue pot over medium-low.
  2. 2 Stir in flour and nutmeg until well combined.
  3. 3 Add Swiss and Gruyère cheeses, 1/4 pound at a time, mixing after each addition until cheese is melted. Season with salt.
  4. 4 Serve with cut-up French bread.
  5. 5 Enjoy!

By Sheila

Gateau Breton

Gateau Breton

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. 2 Mix 1 teaspoon egg yolk and water in a small bowl. Set aside for glazing the cake.
  3. 3 Combine remaining egg yolks, flour, butter, sugar, and cornstarch in a large bowl. Mix with an electric mixer until dough is stiff and sticky, similar to cookie dough. Knead dough a little bit to bring it together.
  4. 4 Press dough into the prepared pan with your hands. Brush glaze on top.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking until golden brown, about 25 minutes more. Cool for 10 minutes. Slice cake crosswise.

By Dolce-Danielle

Gougeres with Ham

Gougeres with Ham

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Combine water, butter, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil. As soon as the mixture boils, remove from heat and pour in 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour in a single motion. Mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon until well combined. Stir in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, until a smooth, sticky paste forms. Mix Gruyere cheese and ham into the dough until well combined.
  3. 3 Drop large tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving ample space between each dollop, as gougeres will rise during baking.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and puffed up, about 20 minutes. Transfer gougeres to a plate and allow to cool.

By Allrecipes Member

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

Fougasse (French-Style Flatbread)

Fougasse (French-Style Flatbread)

5.0

Prep
45 min
Cook
40 min
Total
1015 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all your ingredients.
  2. 2 Grease a large bowl with olive oil.
  3. 3 Combine all-purpose flour, spelt flour, yeast, and kosher salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Add water and knead until dough is smooth, elastic, wet, and sticky, about 5 minutes. Transfer dough to the prepared bowl. Cover and let rise on the counter for 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Uncover the dough. Wet one hand and grab one side of the dough in the bowl. Pull it up slightly and fold it in towards the center. Repeat this folding technique 6 or 7 more times, turning the bowl slightly in between each fold. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Repeat Step 3 (above) two more times. Dough will have rested for a total of 2 hours.
  6. 6 Bake the Fougasse
  7. 7 Repeat folding technique once more. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours.
  8. 8 When ready to bake, line a sheet pan with a silicone liner; sprinkle some flour on the liner.
  9. 9 Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and pat or press it into an oval shape, flouring lightly as necessary. Cut the oval in half lengthwise into two equal portions.
  10. 10 Shape fougasse: On one piece of dough, fold one end in over the center third, then fold the other end in over top. Dough should resemble a triangle. Transfer dough to the prepared pan. Repeat with the second piece of dough.
  11. 11 Cover both triangles with an oiled piece of plastic wrap and let sit until dough warms up, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  12. 12 Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; generously sprinkle cornmeal on the parchment. Remove plastic from the dough.
  13. 13 Transfer one piece of dough to a lightly floured surface. Sprinkle some flour over top and use a rolling pin and your hands to stretch the triangle until it's ½- to ¾-inch thick. Sprinkle rosemary over top and press it into the dough. Transfer dough to one of the parchment-lined baking sheets.
  14. 14 Use a pizza wheel to cut through the dough in a vertical line up the center of the triangle; do not cut through the top and bottom edges. Pull dough apart to spread open the cut.
  15. 15 Make two more cuts at the top, one on each side from the center going out toward the edge, making sure you don't cut through the edges. Pull dough gently to spread it out. Make four more cuts, two in the middle, and two at the bottom, and pull dough apart. Make two more small cuts at the bottom. You will have one long cut in the center and 4 going down each side, so the fougasse will resemble a leaf. Cover with oiled plastic wrap and let proof for 30 to 60 minutes.
  16. 16 Repeat Steps 6 to 8 (above) to shape and proof the remaining dough.
  17. 17 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Remove plastic wrap from one fougasse. Brush olive oil over the entire surface and sprinkle with sea salt.
  18. 18 Bake in the center of the preheated oven until beautifully browned, about 20 minutes.
  19. 19 Transfer to a rack to cool. Repeat Steps 11 and 12 (above) to bake remaining fougasse.
  20. 20 Serve and enjoy.

By John Mitzewich

Grands-Peres au Sirop d'Erable (Canadian Maple Syrup Dumplings)

Grands-Peres au Sirop d'Erable (Canadian Maple Syrup Dumplings)

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Rub in margarine until mixture is crumbly. Add milk and mix until a smooth dough forms.
  2. 2 Combine maple syrup and water in a large saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Scoop dough into dumplings using an ice cream scoop and drop gently into the boiling syrup. Reduce heat to low and simmer, keeping saucepan covered, until dumplings are cooked but not gooey and syrup has thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.

By loulou