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Sopaipillas

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The International Sampler Cookbook One of Rae and Angie’s favorites as kids! We spent many an afternoon standing over the “Fry Daddy” covered in powdered sugar. Ingredients: 1 pkg dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water 4 cups sifted flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp sugar 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 Tbsp shortening 1 1/4 cup milk, scalded then cooled (see French Bread recipe for scalding directions) Oil for deep frying Powdered sugar for dusting Dissolve yeast in warm water in cup. Combine dry ingredients in a bowl. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Add yeast and milk; mix well. Knead … Continue reading Sopaipillas

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Soft Cheese Bread

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Contributed by Rachel & Brendan (From Peter Reinhart’s “Artisan Breads Every Day”) Makes 2 large loaves. You can use any kind of beer in this recipe as both light & dark brews add subtle flavor that will complement the cheese. Ingredients: 6 1/4 cups unbleached bread flour 2 tsp salt or 1 Tbsp coarse kosher salt 5 Tbsp granulated or brown sugar or 3 1/2 Tbsp honey or agave nectar 1 cup lukewarm water or beer 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp lukewarm buttermilk or any other milk 1 1/2 Tbsp instant yeast 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter or vegetable oil … Continue reading Soft Cheese Bread

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Neo-Neopolitan Pizza Dough

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Contributed by Rachel & Brendan (From Peter Reinhart’s “Artisan Breads Every Day”) We’ve shared our Chicago style deep-dish & grilled pizza recipes in previous volumes of the family cookbook. Here’s our go-to recipe for a thin crust style pizza. It’s nice because it can be made several days ahead of time (it’s actually more flavorful if you do). Use with the Crushed Tomato Sauce recipe from Soups & Sauces. Ingredients: 5 1/3 c unbleached bread flour (680 g) 2 tsp salt, or 1 Tbsp coarse kosher salt 1 tsp instant yeast 3 Tbsp sugar 2 cup room temperature water 2 … Continue reading Neo-Neopolitan Pizza Dough