Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
SO started her Holiday baking today with about 12 dozen anise cookies. She has an aggressive list of goodies.
cinnamon rolls this morning. Cheated though, some time in the past my wife bought a couple boxes of some Pillsbury 'Hot Rolls' mix, add hot water, egg and butter. Had a variation for the cinnamon rolls. Forgot to add sugar to the mix, oh well. Learned a few things. 1) Kneading dough on a small cutting board is nearly futile and noisy, ended up kneading with one hand and holding the board down with the other. 2) Rolling out dough on the same small cutting board is nearly as futile. 3) Just because you can fit just a little more in the pan doesn't mean you should.
First time working with a yeast dough other than a bread machine, was a good learning experience.
cinnamon rolls this morning. Cheated though, some time in the past my wife bought a couple boxes of some Pillsbury 'Hot Rolls' mix, add hot water, egg and butter. Had a variation for the cinnamon rolls. Forgot to add sugar to the mix, oh well. Learned a few things. 1) Kneading dough on a small cutting board is nearly futile and noisy, ended up kneading with one hand and holding the board down with the other. 2) Rolling out dough on the same small cutting board is nearly as futile. 3) Just because you can fit just a little more in the pan doesn't mean you should.
First time working with a yeast dough other than a bread machine, was a good learning experience.
... 1) Kneading dough on a small cutting board is nearly futile and noisy, ended up kneading with one hand and holding the board down with the other. 2) Rolling out dough on the same small cutting board is nearly as futile...
We have a problem with counter clutter at the moment so I opted for the cutting board. Funny about the Mise en place, I can't hardly cook anything without doing so and I had gotten everything out but totally spaced on the sugar. Felt good to wake the bride up with a warm cinnamon roll, I think she enjoyed it as well.
Howdy do bakers!
I'm surprised as you that I'm here, as my oven is used exclusively for savory cooking and have never made a loaf of bread. I love sweets and very rarely bake, but I came across an interesting recipe for your review as I'm crazy about cranberries.
No Crust Cranberry Pie
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Grease one 9 inch pie pan.
Combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
Stir in the cranberries and the walnuts, and toss to coat.
Stir in the butter, beaten eggs, and almond extract. If you are using frozen cranberries, the mixture will be very thick.
Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Has anyone made this?
This afternoon, SO made five dozen pecan cookie balls. These are a new favorite of mine.
We had unexpected visitors yesterday and since I had all the ingredients on hand I tested the recipe on them. It turned out nicely, but it's not what I would call a pie although it certainly was easy. The can of Redi Whip came in handy.
As a kid, we used to go down to the bog, grab a handful of cranberries and then take a comb out of the hive, peel back the wax and fill our mouth with honey. Cranberries are very sour. Did you find that to be so with this recipe?
No, this recipe had just the right amount of sweet/sour Addie, and I'll make it again. That sounds like a lovely memory.
I put a silpat silicone pan liner under my boardNext time put a wet cloth under the board and it will reduce all the moving on you.
SO make a couple of pumpkin cake rolls. These are delicious and a much loved dessert in our family in the Fall.