Szarlotka (Polish Apple Pie)

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In a food processor, put

• 2-1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• pinch salt

Pulse a few times to blend and then add:

• 8 ox cold cubed butter
• 4 egg yolks
• 2-3 tbsps ice water

Blend until almost coming together – remove and knead a bit on a counter.

Remove 1/4 of the dough, wrap and freeze

Place a piece of parchment paper on bottom of springform pan.

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Pear and Almond Cinnamon Buns

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• 1/3 cup warm milk
• 2-1/2 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)

Sprinkle yeast on milk, add a pinch of salt and let proof for 10 minutes

In a mixer bowl, put

• 3-1/2 cups flour
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1-1/2 tsp salt

Mix well and then add the yeast and 5 whole eggs

When all is blended, start adding

• 2 sticks (8 oz) of softened butter, 1 tbsps at a time.

Keep mixing for 8-10 minutes on mixer.

Cloverleaf Rolls

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• 2 tbsps dry yeast
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tsps salt
• 3 eggs
• 4-1/2- 5 cups flour

Mix the  yeast into 1/2 cup of warm water and set aside to proof

In a saucepan, combine the sugar, shortening, milk and salt and heat  until the shortening is all melted.  Pour mixture into a bowl and let cool to room temp.

Chocolate Cream Karpatka

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Chocolate Cream:

• 2-1/4 cups milk
• 2 tsp vanilla
• Heat until comes to a boil
• In the meantime, in a large bowl, mis
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsps cocoa
• 1/2 cups sugar
• 2-1/2 tbsps cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp salt

Mix all until well blended.  Then, SLOWLY add some of the milk mixture, whisking constantly- keep adding until all combined.  Put all back in the pot and return to stove.

Ham, Cheese and Chive Gougeres

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In a pot, put

• 1 cup water
• 1 stick butter 1 tsp salt

Bring to a boil

Remove from heat and add 1 cup flour and with a wooden spoon, beat well until all flour is blended in and the mixture does not coat the bottom of the pot

Put  mixture into electric mixer bowl and beat on low speed for 2-3 minutes until it cools down a bit.

Sicilian Ricotta Pie

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In a food processor, put

• 1-1/2 cups flour
• 3 tbsps caster sugar

Blend then add 1/2 cup of cold cubed butter

Blend about 4 pulses

Add 1 egg yolk and up to 3 tbsps cold water

Pulse till almost comes together – remove, wrap and refrigerate about 20 minutes

Roll dough and put into an 8″ or 9″ tart pan with removable bottom or a regular pie plate

Challah Rolls

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• 3 tsps dry yeast
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsps flour

Mix all with 1/2 cup warm water and let proof for 5-6 minutes

In a mixer bowl, put

• 4 cups flour to start ( may need to add 1/2-1 cup more depending on how sticky the dough is)
• 1-1/4 cups warm water
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp salt
• 2 eggs

Russian Crow’s Feet

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• 7 oz. farmers’ cheese crumbled in bowl
• 6 tbsps very soft, almost melted butter
• 1-½ cups flour
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla

Mix cheese and butter on mixer and then add flour, salt and vanilla and blend till almost comes together.  Turn out onto a board and knead it till it forms a ball. Wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.

Divide dough into 12 pieces.  Roll each piece into a 6-7” circle (cut with bowl to make them all the same size if you wish).

Have a dish of cinnamon sugar ready as well as some melted butter.

Cruffins

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• 1/4 cup caster (superfine) sugar
• 2-1/4 tsps yeast
• 1 cup warm milk

Mix altogether and let sit for 10-15  minutes.

Sift 3 cups of flour over the yeast mixture and mix well

Add…

• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp vanilla

Individual Tiramisu

• 4 large egg yolks at room temperature
• 1/4 cup sugar

Beat until light and increased in volume

In a mixer bowl, combine

• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup sugar

Beat till soft peaks, then add

• 8 oz marscapone cheese

Beat until smooth and medium peaks

Combine the two mixtures – gently.