Chopped apples fill the batter baking the bread up tender and moist. Has anyone found a recipe for those yummy frosted bakery brownies?? My loaf got quite dark and baked up lopsided for some reason. Not yet. There's a discrepancy between the volume and weight measurements of the maple syrup; I used the volume of 1/3 cup, about 50g rather than the 112g listed in the ingredients. You cannot tell there is zucchini in it. This is the recipe my gramma used to make, passed down to my mom and all of my 7 siblings. Easy to make and has a nice crunch toasted. This took a little bit of effort to make but it has a beautiful soft, velvety crumb and fantastic almond flavour. Gooey Butter Cake recipe available here : https://www.thekitchn.com/gooey-butter-cake-22931814. Since I'm still conserving unbleached AP flour, I made these with whole wheat; I think they turned out well. A keeper! These are fantastic - I haven't met anyone who doesn't go crazy over them. That being said, this recipe did not work for me. Like @anya_sf, I greased the top of my muffin pan because I didn't have tulip liners and I didn't experience any issues with sticking. Apple filling between two crusts in a sheet pan, topped with vanilla glaze and cut into squares. ...is a love letter to bakes of the Midwest...The recipes and stories are written in Shauna's engaging voice. I made this for a Father’s Day dinner and it seemed mediocre - a surprise from this book. Loved these crunchy, spicy cookies. The pie sliced cleanly - filling was not runny at all. I made 1/2 recipe using 1 whole egg in the dough, baked in a 6-cup bundt pan. Add the apple rings and cook 4 to 5 minutes … Make this today! The cake was delicious with ice cream, although it's plenty sweet on its own. wait. Beware, this recipe makes a lot of bars! A nice, basic muffin recipe. Advertisement Step 2 I also noted the discrepancy in the water measure vs weight and used the measure (smaller amount), which worked fine. Whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together in a large bowl until combined. They are huge!! I made these because they sounded simple to make, and they were. My kids ate this eagerly but I'm not sure I'll revisit this recipe. I was unsure of the chocolate because I thought the pieces would be too firm in a soft meringue, but they kind of get melty and stay a nice texture inside the cookie. It was perfect for these apple slices. A couple of suggestions: 1) The recipe suggests serving the pie cold, but try it at room temperature, or slightly warm (30 seconds in the microwave should do it) 2) One more Holy moly, are these good! Quick, easy, addictive! This is now my favourite pie crust too. Very easy to make and super fudgy and delicious. Will make dough and use with other fillings. We enjoyed this savory soda bread fresh from the oven, and also toasted with butter the next day. Having read the notes here, I meant to use half ww flour, but totally forgot (it was one of those days). After 60 minutes up oven temperature up to 350. I MIGHT try this again with a light beer but find the waste of so many ingredients a bit painful. I used Stella Artois, and it was good - I had a sip - not skunked. Let the meat stand for 20 minutes, then place it cut side down. Automatically add future editions to my Bookshelf. Plenty of coating sugar left. The dough took a lot longer to rise in my cold kitchen. There was a lot of extra dough for a 9" pie. So good, I couldn't stop eating it! A nice crunchy cookie. Will add nuts next time. These were outstanding, especially with how easy they were to put together. The ingredients are in volume/weight. Step 2 In another very large bowl, mix the flour and 1-1/2 teaspoons salt. If you miss a section of apple, the juices will begin to leak out. Toasted pecans and bittersweet chips were great in this, but I'll definitely try different mix-ins, such as coconut and macadamia nuts. : Dozens of Puffalicious Recipes, Pure Vanilla: Irresistible Recipes and Essential Techniques, Real Sweet: More Than 80 Crave-Worthy Treats Made with Natural Sugars, Click here to add past issues of the magazine to your Bookshelf. Press or pinch the edges together, don't worry if it doesn't seal completely, as long as top is completely covering apples. Careful when coating the loaf with sugar - mine tore a little. As stated in the head note, the cake was super moist, almost like bread pudding. I used quick blueberry jam from Food 52 and made 10. If you find the brownies, I hope you’ll share those as well. I used honey and it worked just fine. I skipped the icing, but will make it next time, as the pastries were not overly sweet. I had initially flipped right by this recipe but was inspired to make them by the great reviews, so glad I did! Makes a really big batch - 8 big servings. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/glazed-apple-pie-squares A nice end to a summer meal. They have a nice, mild buttery flavor. I’ll make them again! I did not use all the sugar topping. Get the recipe: Kale & Apple Soup Minnesota in the fall is all about the apples and a few of the very best have been invented here. These things held their shape hot out of the pan! Interestingly, my son thought it was a bit too sweet, but my husband thought it was barely sweet and he didn't care for the molasses notes. I used a half batch of dough to make 4 slightly larger pastries. Apple Fritters are my favorite so I decided to make my own version of Glazed Apple Pie Fritters that start with Bisquick. They didn't flatten out as I think they were supposed to, so I pressed down on them about half way through the baking time. This was a fun cake to make with some new-to-me components and I really liked the contrasting textures of tender cake, creamy buttercream and chewy fudge frosting. The chocolate chunks make it impossible to have a smooth frosting. Spread apple filling evenly over the dough. I'll let you know how it goes. It takes times so grab yourself a cocktail and relax. My kids, who eat everything I bake, wouldn't eat more than a bite. These are good- not too sweet. It took about 10 minutes less to bake. I went for semisweet chocolate as opposed to bittersweet and used discs instead of chips. The recipe yields about 12 to 24 slices, depending on the size you cut them. Really good. Addictive! We live in the southwest suburbs of Chicago and the bakeries here still make them, which is a fabulous thing! I read and reread the directions and decided to trust them and skip blind baking. What a great cross between chocolate chip, oatmeal, and snickerdoodle cookies. These are delish and easy to put together. Like you I’d go to the bakery and eat the apple slice on the way home, great memories, Thanks again, I grew up in Whiting, across the border in Indiana, just south of Chicago, and there was a small bakery within walking distance of our house that made apple and cherry slices and those yummy fudge brownies I saw mentioned in comments on here. They received raved reviews from parents and kids alike. The family voted them as our new favorites. Good fudge, easy preparation. Excellent. It's a nice moist cake. The sweetness was just the right amount. Step 1. I am glad I checked it at 45 minutes because it was done. Add the sugar, orange zest, and cinnamon sticks and stir until sugar is dissolved. • German Lebkuchen So good! I liked the bread and it was very easily assembled. I could have made paste from it but it was easier to make a half batch of Dorie Greenspan's almond cream from Baking Chez Moi, which had similar ingredients. Lovely and moist and sugar topping was a revelation. Heat until preserves are melted. But ... the beer is just off tasting in this. This crisp, juicy and tart apple was introduced to the world in 1922 at the University of Minnesota and has long been the gold standard for apple pies in Minnesota. I used a Ghiradelli 60% cacao bar. Made my own filling just as in the recipe notes. Glazed Apple Pie Fritters. Only 5 books can be added to your Bookshelf. Agree with Jviney - lightly pressing the crispy mixture into the pan is KEY to soft, chewy bars. I cant wait to make them this week, your recipe looks and sounds exactly like all of us Chicagoans know and love! Yes, awesome. I made a couple amendments only because I can't run to the grocery on a whim, so I used kefir in place of the buttermilk and I didn't use all of the powder sugar as called for on the outside. The cornstarch left an aftertaste. As others have noted, the chocolate is dominant and this doesn't taste like a traditional pumpkin bread. This recipe worked using grapeseed oil and I also used 1/4 cup dutch cocoa and 1/4 cup black chocolate. Yum. Excellent Oatmeal cookies, this will now be my go-to. Stir together apple juice and next 3 ingredients. A good, sturdy white sandwich bread. In a large bowl or stand mixer, mix oil and sugar until well combined. Easy, super quick as promised, fudgy, delicious. Butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon glazed baked apples – such an easy recipe! Roll or pat one half of dough directly into 9" by 13" jelly roll pan, bringing dough slightly up the edges. Use any pie filling you prefer, and I’ll also put the apple filling directions from the recipe I used in the recipe notes, in case you want to make your own filling. Try and find a non-hydrogenated, unprocessed lard ~ that’s the best to use. The outside is firm and the inside is chewy and delicious. Sooo delicious. I tried to reduce the buttercream by 30%. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. At 78-79g each, they were large and puffed up enormously during cooking, which took 5-6 minutes. Absolutely delicious! • Scotch-a-Roos Make glaze. Nice slight aftertaste of salt. (This recipe was found on Pinterest). Baked Apples. Like others I found I had to bake it longer. Posted on Published: May 3, 2018 - Last updated: September 1, 2020 Categories Desserts, Recipes. I just like your style, I guess. It easily slices through the center of the apple to neatly cut out the core without the awkwardness of using a paring knife. Gave it a quick beating before using the rest and it went back to mousse-like. Cake is thick layers and chocolate without being fudgy or super rich. Blend gently with a fork until combined; mixture will be very moist. Actually tasted just like a powdered donut! I’d gobble it up right out of the bag, holding it with the little piece of white bakery tissue. They were so delicious. We quite liked it. I'm usually not a fan of meringues but these were quite tasty. Apple filling between two crusts with a thin glaze on top, and they are cut into squares like brownies. While the cake is hot, make the glaze by boiling brown sugar, butter, milk and vanilla extract for about 2 minutes … That’s it! I served it with whipped cream because I didn't have any stabilizer. Gala apples worked well. I’m not sure about this one. The seeds are pleasant and not overly prominent. If you like garlic bread, this is next level and should be on your list! Brushed the tops with melted butter and dusted with powdered sugar. This is the first food blog post it didn't kill me to read. The scone tops are a bit sweet but the muffin is otherwise not very sweet at all- a very nice combination. One very nice apple is the Haralson. Nice and chewy, everything I'd want in an oatmeal cookie. Not apple pie, not a bar, and not slab pie either. Let cool. I made 1/2 recipe in a 6" skillet, which took about 30 minutes to bake. I'm not a fan of blondies but those who are thought they were delicious. It is a straight forward easy recipe. I used Plugra butter. It was a delicious surprise, with warm spicy notes. This is one of the recipes I had to bring home and share with you! I'm Kelly and cooking comfort food from scratch is my jam, especially for this nest of mine. I made 1/2 recipe in an 8"x8" pan, refrigerating the unbaked rolls overnight. The crisp air felt like fall. They puffed up a lot in the oven, and were tender, flaky, and delicious. We use all familiar apple pie ingredients for today’s slab pie. Family really enjoyed these. Copyright © 2020 The Hungry Bluebird | Trellis Framework by Mediavine. 1. Ingredients. Tasted like Italian bread. Midwest Made: Big, Bold Baking from the Heartland, (The original) Mrs. Braun's oatmeal cookies, Garlicky, butter-swirled pull-apart rolls, Jammy winter fruit and browned butter bars, Marshmallow Madness! Good buttercream too. I highly recommend. Spread glaze over top of crust with an offset spatula and let glaze set and harden. Excellent. I thought it still tasted good. Spoon the glaze over the tart. I never knew pretzels were so easy and relatively quick to make! The filling was thick enough that it did not leak over the sides, so I was able to use a generous amount (at least 1 Tbsp each). I pressed the dough in the bottom of the pan with my fingers. Worth the effort to cut the marshmallows. Midwest Made is as warm, generous, and inviting as an Ozark Skillet Cake.―Dorie Greenspan, award-winning author of Everyday Dorie and Dorie's Cookies "Shauna Sever's deep look at the Midwest through its carbs in Midwest Made took me by actual surprise. The filling is very rich but light. So it can be made for less than $3. The chocolate part is so richly, deeply chocolate. Used really ripe bananas. I made one kringle from 1/2 batch dough (frozen, thawed). These are good, basic chocolate chip cookies. I added the instant yeast directly to the flour. I'm so happy to hear how they turned out for you. The taste for me wasn’t worth the effort. salt (I use Diamond kosher salt, even for baking), lard (preferably non-hydrogenated, unprocessed). Gramma's Glazed Candied Sweet Potato Slices. and more, which will make any kitchen feel like a Midwestern home. I glazed it while still quite warm against my better judgement, but my husband so loves apples, he could not (would not?) This is easy to mix together and really good. Roll remaining dough to fit the top, either on a well floured pastry board or the back of a sheet pan and then carefully flip it over the top. I made them in a 9" pan so the layers were a little thinner than intended and I cut them into 28 bars. I made the rice a day in advance then mixed in the vanilla whipped cream the next day before serving. This will be my go-to recipe when I have shortening on hand. Baking time was 60 minutes. The dough is a bit hard to work with, at least I thought so. I don't need another brownie recipe after trying this. Next time I make it, I will make a little bit more of the topping - it did not distribute very well. I used a quart jar of Amish apple dessert filling I had in the pantry. Add in the spices and flour, mixing just until they’re incorporated. I probably should have made them a bit smaller too. Very much like a peanut butter cup but with a topping of bittersweet chocolate and salt, even more delicious. A nice sandwich bread. It was fun to try but family prefers the whole grain English muffins that I buy. We love almond butter, maple syrup, and cacao nibs. I used white whole wheat flour. Perfect texture and the golden raisins were enjoyed by even the non-raisin lovers. This is super easy to make and absolutely delish, just glazed apple goodness. The banana bread was moist and tasty; I liked the brown sugar flavor. Preheat oven to 400° F. Core, peel and slice apples to about 1/4-1/2 inch thickness. But I don’t think it matters, it tasted great, was brown and crispy, and the vanilla-butter glaze on top covers any glaring goofs. That would be the source I wanted and the recipe I chose to adapt. They're perfect for a last minute family dessert! WOW! Baked 13-14 minutes. Cake baked in 55 minutes. I will cook them for a few minutes more next time. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). In my oven, baking one sheet at a time, they needed 2-3 extra minutes to turn golden. There may be more in the future because they can cook! Will cut sugar a bit next time. My only beef is why is there no volume/weights for how much batter to take out to mix the chocolate with and also for distribution of layers. I used less than half the icing. I think it would be great with a dark chocolate glaze. I used half whole wheat flour and substituted light brown sugar for dark. I patted with my hands, you could also try a mini roller. This tropical dessert is a fun and unexpected treat for a crowd. This is super easy to make and absolutely delish, just glazed apple goodness. They were sweet but the bittersweet ganache filling and espresso, which is quite noticeable, prevented them from being overly so. And you have a search engine for ALL your recipes! I made them for my son's birthday celebration at school and his teacher said they reminded him of the oatmeal cookies he ate as a child. Came together well. Using 25% white whole wheat flour worked well. They were a hit. A great recipe for brownies. It was an impressive dessert that took very little effort to make - and family loved it - so I would make this again with a darker chocolate. This is one of those… ‘why didn’t I make these sooner? We enjoyed every bite. If so, I think I could look you up and kiss you!!! Scotch-a-Roos are relatively common in these parts (central Illinois) but none of the church cookbook versions direct you to keep a light hand while pressing in the Krispy mixture. Rolled it 18x12 and cut the rolls in 1 1/2" pieces. I think my cookies were too large and they took twenty minutes to bake but the resulting cookies were fantastic. I filled one with mango jam and the other with almond filling. Toast almonds on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 6–8 minutes. I made the double crust and had to add a few extra teaspoons of water. Wow.... one bowl + super fudgy and soft? I have my favorite back home that I still stop in for something sweet when I visit my mom. HEAT oven to 400F. Got 53 cookis. Rolling it out 24" long took a bit of effort and the shape didn't turn out perfectly oval (I think I should have stretched it again after filling), but that didn't matter. I quickly made this for a dinner party the day my new book arrived. I baked some after a couple of hours of chilling, some the next day - both were good and we didn't notice a difference. It was very sweet, but the coffee and brown sugar did help temper the sweetness. Midwest Made is as warm, generous, and inviting as an Ozark Skillet Cake.―Dorie Greenspan, award-winning author of Everyday Dorie and Dorie's Cookies "Shauna Sever's deep look at the Midwest through its carbs in Midwest Made took me by actual surprise. The dough was sticky, so it was hard to shape and slash neatly. Highly recommend. My scoop was too large, resulting in big cookies, but no complaints from the cookie eaters. I love the idea of poke cake, growing up in California, I had no idea what a poke cake was, there's a universe of poke cake possibilities! Is the crust of these slices light and somewhat flaky? Comes together so easily ! To finish off the cake, drizzle on a quick brown sugar glaze before serving. But it tasted perfect, the glaze camouflaged any imperfections ~ so no worries for me. Divine. Besides, there’s no way my sheet pan of apple slices would look like it was from the bakery. The texture was similar to pound cake; the almond, coconut, and white chocolate flavors were more subtle than expected. I made this around February because I've never had cassata cake before, it was lovely, it's similar to a strawberry cake you can find at a Chinese bakery (at least the Cleveland-style is, I'm not sure about the Italian style). We absolutely loved this bread. This pie is amazing! I pieced together some of the broken ones and they were fine- you couldn't tell which had been broken when they were done. These rolls are fantastic. All definition in the crimped edge was lost but there was no shrinkage at all. These were so easy and chocolatey that I will definitely try this recipe again, but will use the toothpick test (moist crumbs attached). Add apple slices; toss to coat. German, Scandinavian, Polish, French, and Italian immigrant families baked their way to the American Midwest, instilling in it pies, breads, cookies, and pastries that manage to feel distinctly home-grown. This made great toast and was much faster to make than most yeast-raised breads. There's a discrepancy between the volume and weight measurements given for the water; I used the weight (the larger amount). Are you sure you want to delete this book from your Bookshelf? The bread was nice toasted, and the appearance certainly resembled English muffins. The bun was tender and the sweet spice filling was tasty and just a little bit different. As a cold front swept across the Midwest, a thunderstorm brought a deluge of rain, followed by cool autumnal breezes. The brioche-like dough was soft and sticky but quite manageable after an overnight proof in the fridge. I used half whole wheat flour, which wasn't at all noticeable. 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