by Theresa Wondracek | May 21, 2022 | Breads, Easter, Holiday, Yeast Bread
Sweet Italian Holiday Bread This is authentic ciambellotto, a sweet loaf my great-grandmother used to bake in Italy. I still use her traditional recipe—the only update I made was for using modern appliances. —Denise Perrin, Vancouver, Washington 4 cups all-purpose...
by Theresa Wondracek | 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...
by Theresa Wondracek | Mar 6, 2021 | Breads, Easter, Holiday, Yeast Bread
Italian Easter Bread 1 package 2-1/4 teaspoons rapid rise instant yeast1-1/4 cup milk1/4 teaspoon of salt1/3 cup unsalted butter2 large eggs (beaten)1/2 cup granulated sugar4 cups all-purpose flour (more as needed for dusting and kneading)Vegetable cooking spray or...
by Theresa Wondracek | Feb 7, 2021 | Cookies, Dessert, Easter, Holiday
Annie’s Resurrection Cookies 1 cup whole pecans1 teaspoon vinegar3 egg whitesa pinch salt1 cup sugara zipper baggy1 wooden spoonscotch tapeBible These are to be made the evening before Easter. Preheat oven to 300F.*** (this is very important — don’t...
by Theresa Wondracek | Jan 25, 2021 | Beef, Holiday, Main Dish
Foolproof Rib Roast 1 5 pound standing beef rib roast2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper1 teaspoon garlic powder Allow roast to stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour.Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Combine the salt, pepper and...
by Theresa Wondracek | Sep 15, 2020 | Breads, Holiday, Mardi Gras, Yeast Bread
Traditional King Cake 1 16-ounce container sour cream1/3 cup sugar1/4 cup butter1 teaspoon salt2 1/4-ounce envelopes active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (100° to 110°)1 tablespoon sugar2 large eggs (lightly beaten)6 to 6 1/2 cups bread flour*1/3 cup butter...
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