Makes 6 servings Strudels are known for their paper-thin, flaky crust, which takes some patience, but is worth the effort. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll be strudel-ing all of your favorite fillings. You can even use this dough with savory fillings, like seared mushrooms and goat cheese. […]
Barbecued Pulled Pork Pizza
Makes two 12-inch pizzas Leftover pulled pork can be used to make a very tasty and unique pizza. A little pork (about 1 1/2 cups) is enough for 4 to 5 portions. Using a charcoal grill will give your pizza a wood-fired flavor and character. To use this method, ignite […]
Blitz Puff Pastry
Makes 2 pounds of dough There are a few ways to make ultra-flaky puff pastry, but this one is the quickest (that’s why it’s called blitz!). The layers in puff pastry are a result of folding the dough four times. We included a photo at the end to show you what […]
Braiding Challah
Challah, an enriched and truly delicious bread, is prized for its tender crumb, but identifiable by its glossy crust and characteristic braid. It is unmistakable among the other crisp crusts and rustic shapes. As part of ancient Jewish traditions, challah dough can be simply braided from three strands, like we […]
Carnival Fritters
Makes about 30 pieces Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon mixed orange and lemon zest 2 large eggs 1/4 cup Marsala wine Peanut or olive oil for frying, as needed Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting Directions […]
Celebrate Apple Cider Donut Season with a Twist
And just like that, it is apple season! For those of us near our Hyde Park, New York campus, visiting our local apple orchards is an unmissable autumn tradition. Sure, you pick apples to bring home for snacks and pie, but most important is the season’s first apple cider donut. […]
Easy Bread Baking
Whether it is wheat, rye, or gluten-free, bread is a staple food for most of us. We eat it at breakfast as toast, for lunch as peanut butter sandwiches, and with dinner to dip into our favorite soup. And like all things, bread that you make with your own hands […]
How to Roll Out Pastry Crust
To roll pastry dough, lightly dust a cold work surface, the top of the dough, and rolling pin with bench flour (an unmeasured bowl of all-purpose flour used to flour the dough and work surface). Press the dough from the center, roll it out in one direction, and then roll […]
Pasta Sheets For Lasagna, Cannelloni & Rotolo
Makes 1 pound of dough Ingredients 10 oz (2 1/4 cups) all-purpose or tipo 00 flour 3 medium eggs Directions Combine the flour and eggs by hand or using a machine. Knead until all of the ingredients are well combined and the dough is smooth and elastic. Wrap the dough […]
Pâte Sucrée
Makes 1 pound 8 ounces Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Directions Cream the butter and sugar together in a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, about 5 to 10 minutes or until pale in color. Add […]
Pizza Dough
Makes 1 large pizza, serves 4 to 6 Pizza Dough Ingredients 2 teaspoons or 1 package active dry yeast 2 cups warm water 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup semolina flour 1 tablespoon salt 1/4 cup olive oil Directions Combine the yeast with the water in a bowl and […]
Pizzoccheri (Buckwheat Pasta)
Makes 1 1/4 pounds dough Ingredients 12 oz (3 cups) all-purpose or tipo 00 flour 4 oz (1 cup) buckwheat flour 3 large eggs 4 to 6 tablespoons whole milk Directions Combine the flour, eggs, and milk by hand or using a machine. Knead until all of the ingredients are […]