Step by Step Mazapan Rolls Recipe Mazapan Rolls Mazapan - Candied Peanuts Makes: 12 Ingredients Dough: 2 cups Milk ¾ cup water 1 TBSP Yeast 1 TBSP Sugar ¼ cup oil ¾ cup sugar ½ tsp Salt 1 Egg (optional; for a softer crust) 10–11 cups of flour (1,200–1,300 grams) Filling: 1 cup butter 1 cup Brown Sugar 1 packet of Maizena, Pecan Flavor, or 1 TBSP corn starch mixed with 2 TBSP water. 1/2 tsp vanilla 12 pieces of Mazapan, crumbled; divided Preparation 1. Heat milk to 105°F - 115°F. 2. Combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tbsp sugar in a mixer bowl; set aside for 10 minutes until foamy. 3. Add water, oil, sugar, salt, and 3 cups flour; mix until smooth. 4. Gradually incorporate remaining flour, 1 cup at a time, and knead until well combined. Cover and let rise until doubled. 5.Meanwhile; in a saucepan, combine sauce ingredients, boil while stirring, then remove from heat. 6.Stir in Maizena or cornstarch and vanilla; let cool. 7.Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper. 8. Roll risen dough on a Mazapan-sprinkled surface into a ½-inch thick rectangle, spread sauce, and sprinkle Mazapan crumbs. 9.Roll tightly from the long edge, seal seams, and slice into 1-inch thick pieces using thread. 10. Place slices on baking sheets, cover for 20 minutes, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden or reaches 200°F internally. Tips: Weigh the flour to get a consistent dough; 1 cup of flour should weigh 120 grams. Check the internal temperature of the rolls to ensure the center is cooked through. Rolls are fully cooked with the center at 200°F. Enjoy! Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Belgian Waffles with White Sauce & Strawberries Recipe Belgian Waffles with White Sauce & Strawberries Makes: 5 Waffles Ingredients WAFFLES 》 • 2 cups Buttermilk heated to 105°F • 3 TBSP sugar • 2 tsp yeast • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder • 1/2 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional) • 1/2 cup melted butter • 3 eggs; beaten • 1/2 - 1 tsp Vanilla extract • 2 1/4 cups flour WHITE SAUCE 》 • 1/3 cup sugar • 2 TBSP corn starch • 1/4 tsp salt • 2 cups milk • 3 TBSP heavy cream • 2 eggs • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 2 TBSP butter TOPPING 》 • Strawberries cut into pieces Preparation - In a bowl/mixer; add heated buttermilk, sugar and yeast. Mix to incorporate, rest for 10 minutes to bloom. - Add the remaining ingredients in order; baking powder, salt, cinnamon, melted butter, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, mix until well combined. - Add in the flour and mix lightly just until flour is incorporated. Do not over-mix. - Cover and rest for 30 minutes, meanwhile make the white sauce. - In a saucepan; mix together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk in milk, cream, and eggs. Over medium-high heat mixture until bubbles pop on the edges. STIR CONTINUOUSLY. Mixture will burn onto saucepan if you don't stir. - Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract and butter. Cover until waffles are ready. - Heat waffle maker, spray with non-stick spray. Add 1 cup* of waffle mixture and cook according to waffle maker directions. Until golden. Set onto a rack to avoid soggy waffles. Continue until all the mixture is used. *my waffle maker uses 1 cup per batch. Test with less if you have a smaller waffle maker. Enjoy the Belgian Waffles topped with white sauce and strawberries. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Lemon Poppyseed Loaf Recipe Lemon Poppyseed Loaf Makes: 8 Servings Ingredients •2 Cup flour •1 Cup sugar •1 Cup unsalted butter •2 Teaspoon baking powder •1/4 Teaspoon baking soda •1/3 Teaspoon salt •3 eggs •1/4 Cup lemon juice or 1/4 Cup Lemon pie powder •1 Cup buttermilk •1 Teaspoon vanilla •2 Tablespoon poppy seeds Icing: •1 Cup icing sugar •1 Tablespoon lemon juice or •Lemon Pie powder. •2 Tablespoon milk Preparation •Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. •In a medium bowl; combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. •In a Separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar together using a mixer at medium-high speed. Beat until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. •Add the eggs, one at a time. Beat in the vanilla extract, Buttermilk and lemon juice or powder, until incorporated. •Start adding the Flour mixture and poppy seeds and mix until well combined. •Pour the batter into the pan. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. •When the cake is done, let cool for 10 minutes in the pan. Carefully transfer the cake to a cooling rack. Allow cake to cool completely. •For the icing, whisk the ingredients together until smooth. The icing should be thick and not too runny. Drizzle over cake. Enjoy!! Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Spaghetti & Garlic Bread Recipe Spaghetti & Garlic Bread Makes: 4 Servings Ingredients Spaghetti: 2 Cups Cooked Ground Beef 3 Cups of Cooked Noodles 1.5 Cups of Spaghetti Sauce Garlic spread: ½ cup butter, softened ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 Tablespoon ground garlic •¼ teaspoon dried marjoram •¼ teaspoon dried basil •¼ teaspoon fines herbs •¼ teaspoon dried oregano •1/4 tsp ground black pepper •¼ teaspoon dried parsley •Sliced Bread - we used Torta Buns Preparation Spaghetti: Mix all ingredients, warm through. Add Parmesan cheese while serving if desired. Garlic Bread: Mix Garlic Spread ingredients: ~Spread on the Bun ~Place in a Baking Sheet ~Bake in a Preheated oven at 350°F ~Bake until toasted, check at 10 min. *Bake longer if necessary. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Carrot Cake Rolls Recipe Carrot Cake Rolls Makes: 2 Rolls Ingredients •10 Eggs •1/2 Cup Milk •1/2 Cup Oil •1 tsp Baking Powder •1 Box Carrot Cake Mix •1/4 Powdered Sugar (for dusting) Filling: •1 block Cream Cheese, room temperature •1/2 Powdered Sugar •1 Cup Whipping Cream •1 tsp Vanilla extract Preparation • Heat oven to 375° F, Prepare 2 (12"x 16") baking sheets, line with parchment paper or spray and dust with Flour. • In large bowl, beat Eggs, Milk and Oil with electric mixer or stand mixer on high speed about 6 minutes. • Add cake mix and baking powder; beat on medium speed 1 minute. • Pour batter into prepared baking sheets, dividing dough equally into the sheets. • Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched in center. • While baking; on a clean flat surface, lay a kitchen towel and sprinkle with Powdered Sugar. • When baking is done, remove baking sheet from the oven if you used parchment paper, immediately turn cake upside down onto clean kitchen towel sprinkled with powdered sugar; peel away parchment paper. If you sprayed and dusted with Flour, run a knife along the sides to make sure they are loose, then turn upside down onto towel. • While still hot, carefully roll up cake and towel from narrow end. • Cool rolled-up cake 20 minutes at room temperature, and then about 1 hour in refrigerator. • Prepare filling while chilling; - Whip 1 Cup of Whipping Cream + 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar and Vanilla extract until soft peaks form, Set aside. - Cream the Cream Cheese until smooth, mix whipped cream to the smooth cream cheese until combined. • Unroll cake carefully, and remove towel. Allow the end to remain slightly curled. • Spread Cream Cheese mixture evenly over cake's surface. • Re-roll filled cake, wrap in parchment paper and refrigerate 30 minutes. • Dust with Powdered Sugar (optional) • Cut and Enjoy!! * Can use smaller baking sheets, will yield 3 rolls if using smaller Baking sheets. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Migas Recipe Migas Makes: 4 Servings Ingredients •2 inch Chorizo link •1/4 Onion; chopped •1 Cup Chunky Salsa •8 Eggs •1/2 tsp salt •1/4 tsp pepper •3 Cups Tortilla Strips Preparation - Add Chorizo and chopped onion into a hot Skillet, cook until Onions are soft. - Add in the Salsa, cook for 5 min on medium high heat while stirring occasionally. - Next add in the Eggs, salt and pepper, Stir and mix together. - Lastly add in the Dry Tortilla strips, stir to incorporate all the ingredients. - Cook until eggs are done well done. Stir occasionally while cooking. Enjoy with Waffles or Pancakes. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Banana Cream Pie Recipe Banana Cream Pie Makes: 2 - 3 Pies Ingredients Pie Crust Ingredients: •2 1/2 Cups Flour •3/4 Cup Shortening/Lard; cubed •1 tsp Baking Powder •1 tsp salt •1 Egg •1 tsp Vinegar •1/2 Cup Water Vanilla Pudding: •3 Cups Milk •1 Cup Cream •1 Egg yolk •1 tsp Vanilla extract •1 cup Sugar •1/8 tsp Salt •1/2 Cup Cornstarch Topping: • 3-4 Bananas; slice just before topping • Whipped Cream; prepared Preparation Preparation: • In a food processor; add Flour and cubed Shortening/Lard. Pulsate a few times until combined. • Next add baking powder and salt, pulsate to combine. • Add Egg Vinegar and Water, pulsate once more to combine all ingredients well. • Remove from the processor into a flour dusted Bowl, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. • Preheat oven to 400°F • Place chilled dough onto floured surface, roll out with a rolling pin to desired shape. *Yields 1 large rectangle pie + 1 medium round or 3 medium round. • Place rolled dough onto baking sheet (rectangle or round) cut small slits in the dough to prevent rising. • Place another baking sheet on top of the dough, cut of the edges and leave second baking sheet on top to bake. • Place in the Preheated oven; Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes, remove from oven and take off the top baking sheet, place can into the oven and bake for another 5-6 minutes uncovered. *Will brown quickly. • Remove from Oven and let cool before adding pudding and toppings. Vanilla Pudding: • In a large saucepan; add Milk, cream, egg yolk and vanilla extract mix until well combined. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. • Meanwhile in a separate container; whisk together Sugar, Salt and Cornstarch. • Mix dry ingredients to the Saucepan, whisk immediately to prevent clumps. • Continue whisking until Bubbles start to pop on the side of the Saucepan. • Mixture will feel thicker as your stirring. • Take off Heat and let cool slightly before pouring pudding into pie Crust. • Slice Bananas and place them on top of the pudding. • Spread on Whipped Cream • Refrigerate until ready to serve Share and Enjoy! Click for step by step pictures

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