Parents, younger children definitely need your help with this project. Choose a dry day to work on this project because the sugar won’t set as well if it’s humid. Make extras, as these are fragile and may break while you’re working on them. One batch makes one large egg (5 to 6 inches tall) or [...]
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1 uncooked egg in shell, tinted red1 package dry yeast1/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F)1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter (room temperature)1/3 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup hot milk2 teaspoons ground cardamomAbout 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 egg (room temperature) Glaze1/4 cup milkSprinkle of sugar Baking SheetOne baking sheet, greased or Teflon. [...]
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1/4 cup milk2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons butter8 eggs2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar1 cup flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla2 cups fresh ricotta cheese1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract3 tablespoons rum3 tablespoons candied lemon peels, finely chopped3 tablespoons candied orange peels, finely chopped4 tablespoons chopped pistachio nuts1/4 cup heavy cream, [...]
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Cake1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup unsalted, sweet butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs at room temperature 1 tablespoon chopped grated lemon peel (zest) 1 ounce lemon juice 1 1/2 ounces buttermilk at room temperature Lemon Syrup1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup lemon juice [...]
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This traditional Easter loaf from the Netherlands is filled with a sweet almond paste and studded with golden raisins and candied lemon. Yields 1 (6 x 15-inch) loaf for 12 servings 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon whole milk 1 package dry active yeast 2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour [...]
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2 tablespoons active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water1 cup warm milk1/2 cup melted butter, room temp.2 teaspoons coarse salt or 1 teaspoon table salt1 1/2 teaspoons aniseed, crushed3 eggs, beaten1/2 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon grated orange rind1/4 teaspoon mahleb (optional)About 6 cup white flour, preferably unbleached2 to 5 hard boiled eggs, dyed red GlazeSoft butterSesame [...]
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Makes 1 loaf. This traditional Greek Easter bread acquires its name from its shape. According to Greek tradition, the bread is cut when the entire family is seated at the Easter table. Each person receives one thin slice from each of the three loaves. 3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (divided) 1/4 cup granulated [...]
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Cheese paska, shaped as a pyramid or block, is a traditional Easter dessert. It may be cooked as given below, or the cooking may be entirely omitted. For an uncooked paska, combine the ingredients, omitting the cooking, then mold and refrigerate the mixture as directed in this recipe. 2 pounds dry cottage cheese3/4 cup soft [...]
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8 ounces hulled wheat berries from soft wheat (available in Italian markets and health food stores) Place the wheat in a large bowl, and let soak overnight in a cool place. Crust2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 large egg1 large egg yolk1 teaspoon [...]
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3 packages dry yeast1 tablespoon brown sugar1/2 cup warm water7 egg yolks3 whole eggs1 cup granulated sugar1 cup evaporated milk (or cream or milk)Zest of one orange, grated1 teaspoon salt5 to 5 1/2 cups flour1 cup butter, melted and cooled1/2 cup raisins Dissolve yeast and brown sugar in lukewarm water. Set aside. Beat the egg [...]
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