Step by Step Klobasneks Recipe Klobasneks Makes: 48 - 50 Small Kolaches Ingredients •1 Cup Butter; melted •1/4 Cup Sugar •2 tsp salt •2 Cups Milk; heated to 110°F •2 TBSP Yeast + 1 tsp Sugar •1/2 Cup Warm Water; 110°F •6 Eggs; separated •7 Cups Flour •50 small Cheddar Sausage; or Breakfast Sausage and Cheese slices. Preparation 1. Dissolve yeast + 1 tsp Sugar in the warm water then add to the mixture. 2. Mix together the butter, sugar, salt and milk. 3. Add Proofed Yeast, 6 egg yolks and flour. 4. Mix well, Cover set in a warm place for 1 Hour or until doubled in size. 5. Prepare Baking Sheet lined with parchment paper. 6.Shape into small balls (50g); Flatten and roll into a small Oval, wrap a piece of sausage into the dough. 7. Place them in a baking sheet Let rise again until double in size. 8. Preheat oven to 350°F, mix together Egg Whites + 1 TBSP Water, brush gently on Kolaches. 9. Bake at 350°F for 15 - 20 minutes, until golden brown. *Check at the 15 min mark. Share and Enjoy! Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Filled Brioche Buns Recipe Filled Brioche Buns Makes: 10 filled Buns Ingredients • 1 cup of water (110°F) • 2 tsp active dry Yeast • 2 TBSP Sugar • 3 ⅓ cups all-purpose Flour (453g) • 1 ½ Salt • 1/4 Cup butter; melted • 3 TBSP milk • 1 whole Egg • 1 Egg yolk, keep egg whites for brushing. • 1 TBSP Butter for brushing after baking. Filling as desired, unlimited options • I used Pizza toppings for 5 • Leftover Norteñisimo for 5 * I still want to try these with scrambled eggs for Breakfast Brioche Buns. Preparation • Start by proofing Yeast by mixing Water, Yeast and Sugar in a container, set it aside in a warm Area for 10 min or until frothy. • Melt Butter in a microwave safe container, once melted add the 3 TBSP of Milk into the melted butter. • Whisk together flour and salt in a large bowl or Stand mixer, once incorporated add Yeast mixture, Butter mixture, Egg and Egg yolk. • Mix and Knead until all Flour is incorporated and slightly sticky dough is formed. • Cover the bowl and let it stand in a warm place for hour or until doubled in size. • While dough is rising; prepare Baking Sheets and desired filling. Used Pizza filling for 5 and leftover Norteñisimo for the other 5. •Turn risen dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and divide dough into 10 equal pieces (80g approximately). Shape each piece into a ball then roll one ball into an oval about 6 inches long. • Add filling to the middle of the rolled out oval, bring ends over the filling, then fold one long side to the center and fold the opposite long side over the top. Pinch seam and place dough seam side down onto prepared baking sheet leaving 1/2 inches between each. • Repeat with remaining dough balls. • Cover loosely with a clean kitchen towel and let rise 1 hour. • Preheat oven to 375°F • When ready to bake; whisk together egg white with 1 TBSP water and brush over the buns with a pastry brush. • Bake 15-18 minutes or until tops are golden brown, rotate the sheet halfway through baking time. • Melt the 1 TBSP of Butter; brush buns with melted Butter after baking while still Hot. • Transfer to a cooling rack to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!! Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Fruit Tarts Recipe Fruit Tarts Makes: 18 - 20 Tarts Ingredients •18 - 20 Mini pie shells •2 Cups Rhubarb/Strawberries or toasted Pecans ~ Tart Sauce ~ •1 cup Sugar •1 cup Evaporated Milk •1/3 cup of flour •1 tsp Vanilla extract •1/4 tsp Nutmeg Preparation • Pre-heat the oven to 375°F • Cut fruit into smaller pieces • Mix together the Tart Sauce ingredients until smooth. • Fill tart shells 3/4 full of Sauce • Spoon in 1 TBSP of Fruit or toasted Pecans • Bake for 20-25 minutes at 375°F • Cool slightly before serving. • Freezer friendly, reheat in the oven for 5-8 minutes. * I doubled the recipe and used Rhubarb and Toasted Pecans. * might need more or less tarts depending on how big they are or how much you fill them with sauce. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Chili Supreme Recipe Chili Supreme Makes: 10-12 servings Ingredients •2 lbs ground beef •1/2 lbs ground pork •1 cup bacon pieces •1 inch chorizo •20 pepperoni; quartered •3.5 cups cooked kidney beans •3.5 cups cooked pinto beans •1 onion; chopped •1/2 yellow bell pepper; chopped •1/2 red bell pepper; chopped •3 cups tomato; diced •2 cups marinara sauce •1/2 tsp garlic powder •1 tsp oregano •1/2 TBSP Italian seasoning •1/4 tsp ground cumin •2-3 cups water (personal preference) Preparation Pre-cook: In a large pot, brown the ground beef and ground pork over medium heat until thoroughly cooked. Drain any excess fat and set aside. In a frying pan, fry the bacon pieces and chorizo. Add the chopped onion and bell peppers, cooking for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and aromatic. Assembly: In a large soup pot, combine all the ingredients, including the pre-cooked meats and spices. Stir well, cover, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Then, reduce the heat to low and let it cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend the flavors. For a complete meal, serve with cornbread or warm corn tortillas. Enjoy your Chili Supreme! Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Bienenstich Cake Recipe Bienenstich Cake Makes: 2 round cakes Ingredients •1 Cup Sugar •1/2 tsp Salt •1 1/2 Cup Flour •1 1/2 tsp Baking powder •1 tsp Baking soda •1/4 Cup Vegetable oil •2 Eggs •1/2 tsp Vanilla extract •1 Cup Buttermilk Pudding ingredients: • 1 pkg Vanilla instant pudding • 2 Cups heavy cream Honey-Almond Topping: • ¼ cup unsalted butter (4 TBSP) • 1.5 Cups sliced almonds • 1 Cup Brown Sugar • 1 Cup Honey • pinch of Salt Preparation ~ Cake - Pre-heat oven to 350° F, prepare 2 round cake pans (standard size) spray with nonstick spray, and set aside - In a Medium sized bowl; mix the dry ingredients, in a separate bowl; mix the wet ingredients. - Incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until smooth. - Divide the batter evenly into the 2 prepared cake pans, and cover with Foil. - Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes - Take out, remove foil and cool completely. ~ Prepare the Vanilla pudding - With a hand mixer; Mix the package of instant vanilla pudding with 2 cups of Heavy Cream until smooth. ~ Honey - Almond topping: - In a saucepan on medium-high heat; add butter and sliced almonds and stir occasionally until almonds are slightly toasted. - Turn heat to medium-low, and add brown sugar, honey, and a pinch of salt. - Stir to incorporate; let simmer for 3 minutes or until sugar is melted and resembles syrup. Assembly: - Once cooled; level and split the cake, holding the cake steady with one hand, use a long serrated knife to cut the cake into even layers. - Spread half of the pudding evenly on one layer. Gently replace the top layer of the cake - Evenly pour over half of the Honey-Almond topping on top of the cake. - continue the same step with the second cake. Slice and Enjoy! The original German Bienenstich Cake is a Yeast Cake with a Pastry Cream filling and a Honey-Almond topping. My Mom has made this recipe as prepared above for years and we love the taste. Maybe one day I will try to make the Yeast version and compare them. I hope you enjoy this version of the Bienenstich Cake as much as we do. Feel free to tag us @dessertbeforevareniki Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Pizza Rolls Recipe Pizza Rolls Makes: 20 rolls Ingredients •1 1/3 cup warm water •4 1/2 tsp instant yeast •2 tsp sugar •4 tbsp Oil •1 1/2 tsp salt •1/2 tsp garlic powder •1 tsp Paprika •1 tsp Oregano •1 tsp Parsley •1/2 tsp thyme •3.5 cups flour (520g) Filling: 1.5 Cup of pizza sauce 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese 1 cup finely chopped pepperoni Preparation - In a small bowl, stir together water, yeast and sugar, set aside and proof until frothy. - In a Stand Mixer with dough attachment, combine all the dry ingredients together. - add in Yeast mixture and Oil. - Mix together until edges come clean, continue Kneading for 10 min. - Take out of the Bowl, round into smooth shape. Place in a Oiled Bowl, Cover and let rise until doubled in size. - Once dough has risen, roll out pizza dough into a rectangle. - Spread pizza sauce on dough to within 1" of the sides, then top with pepperoni and cheese. - Roll the dough up, not to tightly. Pinch the seam to seal. - Slice with a bread knife, 2" rolls. - Place the rolls on a parchment lined baking sheet 1 inch apart. - Cover and rise for 40 minutes. - Preheat oven to 425° F, while rising Rolls. - Bake for 15-18 minutes, until light golden brown. - Store Leftovers in a Airtight container, place in the refrigerator. Enjoy! Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Sugar Chai Cookies Recipe Sugar Chai Cookies Makes: 30 Cookies Ingredients •1 cup butter - at room temperature •1 1/4 cups sugar + 1/4 for dipping •1 egg, room temperature •1 tsp vanilla extract •2 1/4 cups of sifted flour •4 bags of chai tea - cut bags, use dry content •1/2 tsp baking powder •1/4 tsp baking soda •1/2 tsp salt Tips: • Ingredients perform better at room temperature unless the recipe indicates otherwise. • I prefer using Mexican vanilla extract; if you're using an artificial extract, make sure to double the quantity when following my recipes. Preparation • Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheets lined with parchment paper. • In a bowl or mixer, cream together the butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, combine sifted flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and the contents of chai tea bags. • Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture, mixing until well combined. • Scoop cookie dough, shape into balls, roll in the sugar for dipping, and place them on the baking sheet. Ensure there is a 3-inch gap between each ball. • Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are just beginning to turn light golden. Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a cookie tray to cool completely. • Enjoy your cookies and store any leftovers in a freezer-safe container. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Pizza Dough Recipe Pizza Dough Makes: 2 Pizzas (10" - 12") Ingredients • 1.5 cup warm Water (110°F) • 1.5 TBSP Yeast • 1 TBSP Sugar • 1.5 tsp Salt • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder • 1/4 tsp Oregano (optional) • 4 Cups Flour + for rolling • 4 Tablespoons olive Oil + for Brushing Preparation •In a Small bowl; mix Water, Yeast and Sugar, set aside to proof for 10 minutes. •Meanwhile in a stand mixer bowl combine 2 cups of flour, salt, garlic powder and Oregano. •Add olive oil and proofed yeast mixture, mix until ingredients are well incorporated. •Gradually add another 2 cup of flour. Add any additional flour as needed (additional ⅓ cup), until beginning to pull away from the sides of the bowl The dough will still be slightly sticky. •In a separate large bowl generously brush with olive oil. Transfer the dough to the bowl, brush dough Lightly with oil, then cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and place it in a warm place. •Allow dough to rise for 40 minutes. •Preheat oven to 425°F, prepare pizza Pan, line with parchment paper •Once the dough has risen, transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Divide Dough into two equal parts, cover one part with a towel to prevent drying while working with the first dough. •Use a rolling pin to roll the dough into 12" circle. •Transfer dough to a pizza pan and fold edges over to form a crust. • With pastry brush; brush the entire surface of the pizza including the crust with olive oil. •Use a fork to poke holes all over the center of the pizza to keep the dough from bubbling up in the oven. •Add desired toppings and bake at 425°F in preheated oven for 13-15 minutes or until toppings are golden brown. •Repeat same steps for the second piece of Dough. Bake or freeze unbaked for a quick dinner. •Slice, serve and Enjoy! • Par-Bake Pizza for freezing - Pre-heat oven to 450°F, transfer dough to a pizza pan and fold edges over to form a crust. • With pastry brush; brush the entire surface of the pizza including the crust with olive oil. •Use a fork to poke holes all over the center of the pizza to keep the dough from bubbling up in the oven. •Bake crust for 3-5 min, take out and cool. •Add on all toppings, freeze on a baking sheet for 3 hours unwrapped, wrap tight with plastic wrap several times. Freeze until ready to use. *Baking frozen Pizza: Preheat oven to 425°F, remove all Plastic wrap. Place on a pizza pan and Bake at 425°F for 25-30 min until cheese is melted and slightly browned. •Slice and Enjoy. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Flour Tortillas Recipe Flour Tortillas Makes: 8-10 tortillas Ingredients • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour • 1 tsp salt • 1/4 tsp baking powder • 1/4 cup melted butter • 1/4 cup bacon fat • 3/4 cup warm water Preparation • Combine flour, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl. • Mix in butter and bacon fat until it resembles coarse crumbs. • Gradually add warm water until the dough forms. • Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding flour if sticky. Cover and rest for 10 minutes. • Divide the dough into 8-10 balls, cover, and let rest for 15-30 minutes. • Roll each ball into a thin circle (8-10 inches). • Cook each tortilla in a hot skillet for about 30 seconds per side until bubbly and lightly browned. • Keep cooked tortillas warm under a towel and repeat with remaining dough. Serve warm with creamed honey or your favorite dish. Here are some creative tortilla ideas to try: ▪︎ Herbed Tortillas: Add finely chopped fresh herbs like cilantro or chives to the dough for extra flavor. ▪︎ Whole Wheat Tortillas: Use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose for a nuttier taste and more fiber. ▪︎ Spicy Tortillas: Mix in cayenne pepper or chili powder for a spicy kick, perfect for tacos or wraps. ▪︎ Cheesy Tortillas: Incorporate shredded cheese into the dough for a cheesy twist that complements any filling. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Syrup Cookies Recipe Syrup Cookies Makes: 24 Cookies Ingredients Make Syrup ahead of time: • 2 Cups Brown Sugar • 1 Cup Water • 1/8 cream of tartar (optional) -Place ingredients in a medium sized saucepan, bring to a boil over medium heat and lower heat to low simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. -Remove from heat and pour in a heat safe container. - Cool and refrigerate for 12 hours before using. Cookies: • 1 Cup Brown Sugar • 1 Cup White Sugar • 1 Cup Margarine or Oil • 1 Cup Whipping Cream • 2 Eggs • 1 tsp Vanilla • 2 Cups Syrup (made ahead of time) • 1 tsp Baking Soda • 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder • 1/4 tsp Salt • 7 Cups All Purpose Flour Preparation • Preheat oven to 350° F, prepare Baking Sheets lined with parchment paper. • In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer; cream together Sugar and Margarine/Oil, then mix in eggs, Cream and vanilla extract. • Next add in the Syrup, mix until well combined. • Mix in baking soda, baking powder and salt. • Add in half of the Flour, mix well before adding the rest of the Flour. • Once all ingredients are well incorporated; scoop out the dough onto the prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Ice cream Scoop works great. • Bake at 350°F for 12 - 13 minutes. • Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to cooling rack to cool completely. • Eat them plain or add your favorite spread, dipped in Chocolate or both. Pictured Syrup Cookies: Dulce de Leche spread and dipped in Chocolate Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Horchata Recipe Horchata Makes: approx. 1 Gallon Ingredients •2 Cups Uncooked Rice •5 Cinnamon Sticks •15 Cups Water •2 cans Evaporated Milk •2 cans Sweetened Condensed Milk •Whipped Cream + Ground Cinnamon for topping - Optional Preparation • In a Large container; add 2 Cups of uncooked Rice, 5 Cinnamon sticks and 5 Cups warm Water, cover and leave overnight. • Add Rice and Cinnamon to a Food Processor or Blender, don't discard the Rice Water. *Add the water to Blender if desired, my processor makes a huge mess if I add the water, also the Rice blends smoother without the water. • Once Rice is blended smooth add it back to the Rice Water and stir. • Add 10 cups of Water to a Pitcher or Drink Dispenser, strain the Rice Water and pour it into the Pitcher • Add in 2 cans of Evaporated Milk plus 2 cans of Sweetened Condensed Milk • Stir and Chill until ready to use. • Pour over Ice, add Whipped and ground cinnamon. Enjoy! Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Lemon Buns Recipe Lemon Buns Makes: 32 Buns Ingredients • 1 ½ cups warm Water; 110°F • 1 ½ TBSP Yeast • 1 cup Sugar • ½ cup warm Milk; 110°F • ½ cup Oil • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder • 1 teaspoon Salt • 1 Egg • 8 cups flour (960g) Filling: •2 Lemon Pie filling packages. •Vanilla frosting for decorating Preparation • In a mixing bowl; add Warm Water, Yeast, Sugar and warm Milk. Let stand for 10 minutes to proof yeast. • Mix in the rest of the ingredients, start mixing and adding 1 Cup of Flour at a time. Until no longer sticky and you have a soft dough. • Cover with a tea towel and let the dough rise, double in size. About 1 hour in a warm area. • Divide the dough into 2 parts; Roll out the 1 half of the dough, cut circles with a large hole (tire shaped). Lay on a towel, cover and let rise. • Roll out the second half of the dough; Cut circles and put in cookie sheets. Place the tire shaped pieces on top of the circles and let rise. • Preheat oven to 350°F • With your finger; press in the middle of the bun and bake for 10 - 12 minutes until golden brown on the top edges. • Prepare the Lemon pie filling according to package and fill the buns Lemon pie filling and decorate with Vanilla Frosting. Recipe from Lisa Wiebe de Wall Campo 107 Click for step by step pictures