Wednesday 26 August 2015

Sweet Pie Dough


Sweet Pie Dough

                Ingredients                  Yield: Enough for 1 9-inch pie
  • 300g (2c)                  All-purpose Flour
  • 200g (3/4c)              Butter
  • 100ml (1/3c +1tbsp) Milk
  • 20g (2Tbsp)              Sugar
                Instructions
  1.  You can mix the ingredients together either by hand or using a food processor. 
  2. Throw your dry ingredients in together, add the cold butter. Pulse until combined and the butter has become pea sized chunks. 
  3. Add your wet ingredients to the dry. Pulse until combined. You want the dough to be crumbly but hold together when you squeeze it in your hand. 
  4. Place the crumbly dough mixture on a clean surface, and push it all together until it forms a ball. once the ball is formed knead the dough four times to ensure the dough stays together. 
  5. Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for an hour. 
  6. When you are ready to bake, roll out the dough about 2-3 mm thick. Press into a pie dish. Poke some holes in the bottom with a fork, then bake for 10-15 minutes in a 400 degree (F) oven. 

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Friday 21 August 2015

Zeppole with Chocolate Hazelnut Dip


Zeppole with Chocolate Hazelnut Dip



                    Ingredients                            Yield 3 Dozen
  • 200g (1 1/2 c) All Purpose Flour
  • 250g (1 c) Marscapone Cheese
  • 2 Whole Eggs
  • 50g (1/4 c) Granulated Sugar
  • 10g (2 tsp) Baking Powder
  • 5ml (1 tsp) Vanilla Extract
For the Dipping Sauce:
  • 225g (1 cup) Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
  • 75ml (1/3 c) Milk
                     Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients into your bowl. You can use an electric mixer (recommended) or mix it by hand. 
  2. Mix on a lower speed until most of the ingredients have mixed together. Gradually increase the speed. Scrap down the bowl, and give it a few more seconds of mixing. 
  3. Carefully heat a pot of vegetable oil to 350-375 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop the batter with two spoons and gently place the dough balls into the oil. 
  4. Prepare a baking sheet lined with paper towel and leave to side for when you take the zeppoles out. 
  5. Each side should only take about 1:30-2 minutes to cook on each side. You know they are done when the top has nicely browned and the outside has gotten hard and crispy. 
  6. Remove the zeppoles and place them on the paper towel lined baking sheet. 
  7. Put some icing sugar into a sieve and generously dust the top of the zeppoles. 
  8. To make the dipping sauce, place the chocolate hazelnut spread into a microwave safe bowl. Add the milk and slightly mix the two ingredients. Place into the microwave for 10 second intervals. Give the sauce a stir each time. The dipping sauce is done when the mixture has become pour-able from your spoon. 
  9.  Place the zeppoles into a dish along with the dipping sauce on the side, and enjoy!

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