Pretzels can easily be made at home. You can shape them into knots or just roll them into sticks. Just don’t forget the mustard and beer! Ingredients Dough 1 cup (250 ml) warm water 1 package (8 grams) active dry yeast 2 3/4 cups (420 grams) bread flour, plus extra for kneading 2 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature [...]
Chestnut puree also known as gesztenyepüré is very popular in Hungary. It is most often made into a sweet dessert with whipped cream, rum, and cherries. You may choose to use your own chestnut puree mixture or you can purchase it canned from most grocery stores or farmer’s markets. Ingredients 2 cups (400 grams) fresh [...]
The following is a standard recipe for poppy seed filling that can be used for sweet rolls, pancakes, strudels, cakes, cookies, and breads. Ingredients 1 1/4 cups (250 grams) ground poppy seeds 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk 1/4 cup (50 grams) superfine sugar 6 tbsp (60 grams) raisins 1 tsp grated lemon zest 1 tbsp [...]
Mákos guba is a popular dessert in Hungary that is baked for Christmas. It contains poppy seeds which was originally meant as a fertility charm, to ensure a plentiful harvest in the coming year. Ingredients 2 large eggs 1/4 cup (60 grams) unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup (100 grams) firmly packed dark brown sugar 2 1/2 cups (620 [...]
This recipe makes a rich and flaky dough that can be used for a variety of pies and tarts. You can also add ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, or ginger to personalize your dough. Ingredients 2/3 cup (155 grams) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 6 tablespoons (90 grams) cold vegetable shortening, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 2 2/3 [...]
This cake is incredibly rich and moist. It is excellent with coffee or tea. Ingredients Cake 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 7 oz (200 grams) almond paste 3/4 cup (170 grams) unsalted butter 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar 1 tsp almond extract 3 large eggs 1/2 cup whole milk [...]
This recipe is for a flavorful sauce base that can be served over egg noodles, dumplings, or any meat dishes. Ingredients 1 tbsp of vegetable oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tbsp of paprika 2 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups (280 ml) of chicken stock 4 tbsp dry sherry or white wine 2/3 cup (70 ml) of sour cream salt and pepper to [...]
Overview Wiener Schnitzel is a traditional Austrian dish made from breaded and fried veal. It is usually served with a lemon wedge and a side of cucumber salad or potatoes with parsley and butter. While the traditional Wiener Schnitzel is made of veal, it is also made of pork, though in that case it is often called [...]
If you’ve never made bagels before, don’t despair. This recipe is easy to prepare and makes perfect chewy bagels. As well, if you don’t have a stand mixer you can use your hands to knead the dough. Ingredients 3 1/2 cups bread flour (560 grams) 2 packages of active dry yeast (8 grams) 1 1/2 cups warm water (350 [...]
This is one of my favorite recipes for homemade dinner rolls. Ingredients 1 cup (250 ml) of warm water 2 packages (16 grams) of active dry yeast 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, melted 1/2 sugar (115 grams) 3 large eggs, at room temperature 1 teaspoon salt 4 1/4 cups (470 grams) all-purpose unbleached flour, plus extra [...]
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