Hot Cross Buns

by | Apr 17, 2022 | Breads, Easter, Yeast Bread

TRADITIONAL HOT CROSS BUNS prep time 1 HOUR 40 MINUTES cook time 20 MINUTES total time 2 HOURS 1 cup 236 ml milk2 teaspoons instant dried yeast4 tablespoons sugar4 cups + 2 tablespoons (525 grams all-purpose flour)1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon...

Basic Wilton Buttercream Icing

by | Apr 6, 2022 | Cake, Dessert

Basic Wilton Buttercream Icing 1 cup solid vegetable shortening (Crisco)½ teaspoon clear vanilla extract½ teaspoon clear almond extract4 cups confectioners’ sugar (approximately 1 lb. sifted)2 tablespoons milk or water1 tablespoon meringue powder In a large...

Wilton Royal Icing with Meringue Powder

by | Apr 6, 2022 | Dessert

Wilton Royal Icing with Meringue Powder 4 cups about 1 lb. powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar)5-6 tablespoons warm water3 tablespoons meringue powder Beat all ingredients together until icing forms peaks. Beat for about 7-10 minutes at low speed with a...

Garlic Grilled Shrimp

by | Apr 6, 2022 | Grill, Main Dish, Seafood

Garlic Grilled Shrimp 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveinedMarinade4 cloves garlic minced⅓ cup olive oil2 tablespoons chopped parsley1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped2 teaspoons lemon juice1 tablespoon tomato paste½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepperGarlic Butter1 clove...

Cheese Danishes

by | Apr 6, 2022 | Breads, Dessert, Yeast Bread

Cheese Danish From NYTBy Samantha Seneviratne 8 oz cream cheese1-1/4 cup confectioners' sugar (divided)1 large egg yolkpinch salt½ tsp pure vanilla extract1 batch Danish Dough1 large egg (lightly beaten)2 tbsp milk In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese,...