| CARROT CAKE |
Ingredients :
3 eggs
1 1/4 cups corn oil
1 1/3 cups packed brown sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 8-oz. can crushed pineapple in natural syrup
1/3 cup shredded coconut
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
3 cups grated carrots (about 4 carrots)
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| Preparation : |
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 13-by-9-by-2-inch pan. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, oil and brown sugar until well blended. In a separate bowl, sift the baking soda, cinnamon, salt and flour, then gradually add it to the egg mixture; do not over mix. Add
the pineapple and syrup, coconut, walnuts and carrots, and beat well.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes. Invert onto a cooling rack and cool completely. Serves 12 to 14.
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| HARELESS POTPIES ~A favorite of the Easter Bunny. |
Ingredients :
PIECRUST
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup frozen sweet butter, cut in small chunks
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
7 to 8 tbsp. ice water
FILLING
2 medium onions, diced
4 celery stalks, diced
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 1/2 cups frozen corn
2 cups frozen baby peas
2 1/2 cups carrots, peeled, chopped and cooked (about
4 carrots)
2 medium potatoes, peeled, cubed and cooked
4 cups diced cooked chicken, turkey or ham
5 tbsp. sweet butter
5 tbsp. all-purpose flour
4 1/2 cups chicken, vegetable or turkey stock
1/2 tsp. pepper
Salt to taste
1 egg, lightly beaten |
| Preparation : |
TO MAKE THE PIECRUST:
In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade, pulse the flour, salt, butter and vegetable shortening until the mixture resembles a coarse meal. Sprinkle with the ice water and pulse until the dough starts to come together, being careful not to let the dough form a ball. Remove the
dough and press it into two disks. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate while you make the filling.
TO MAKE THE FILLING:
In a large saucepan, sauté the onions and celery in the olive oil over medium heat until soft. Add all the vegetables, and the chicken, turkey or ham, and set aside.
In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Slowly whisk in the stock until the sauce is smooth. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes. Add the pepper and salt. Pour the sauce over the meat
and vegetables. Then pour the mixture into 10 individual ovenproof bowls or two 9-inch pie pans. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Roll out the piecrust on a lightly floured surface. Cover the 10 (or two) pies with the dough. Use a cookie cutter to cut bunnies out of scraps of piecrust. Lightly brush the egg onto the piecrusts and place a bunny on top. Bake for 20 to 40 minutes, or until the crust is browned and the filling bubbles. It's a good idea to place a cookie sheet below the pies to catch any drips. Makes 10 to 12 servings.
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| CREAM CHEESE FROSTING |
Ingredients :
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened to room temperature
2 1/2 to 3 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Green food coloring
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| Preparation : |
In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Add the remaining ingredients and beat until smooth. Makes 3 1/2 cups.
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| CREAMY VANILLA FROSTING: |
Ingredients :
In medium bowl,
beat 1/3 cup softened butter or margarine.
Add 1 cup powdered sugar and
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; beat well.
Add 2-1/2 cups powdered sugar alternately with 1/4 cup milk,
beating to spreading
consistency. About 2 cups frosting.
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| Preparation : |
To tint coconut, combine several drops desired color
food color with 3/4 teaspoon water; add to 1-1/2 cups coconut.
Stir until evenly tinted.
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| BRAIDED EASTER BREAD |
Ingredients :
Serving this classic bread on Easter is a wonderful way to start
an annual tradition.
2 pkgs. dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 tsp. salt
5 cups all-purpose flour
6 soft-boiled, dyed eggs (nontoxic dyes only)
1 egg
1 tsp. water
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| Preparation : |
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm
water. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan, add
the milk and heat until just warm. Pour the mixture into
the bowl with the yeast. Add the sugar, eggs and salt,
and stir well. Mix in the flour, one cup at a time, until a
soft dough is formed. Turn the dough onto a floured
surface, adding flour if the dough is too sticky to handle.
Knead until it becomes elastic. Place it in a lightly oiled
bowl, cover, and set in a warm, draft-free area until
doubled in size (about 1 hour).
Punch down the dough. Divide it into three equal parts
and roll each piece into a 20-inch-long strand. Lay the
strands side by side and gently braid them. (To avoid
tearing the dough, braid from the middle out to an end;
repeat with the other side.) Place the woven dough in a
wreath shape on a greased cookie sheet, tucking the
ends under. Sink the eggs into the dough. Cover and let
rise until double in size. Beat 1 egg with 1 teaspoon
water and brush the wash over the dough. Bake in a
preheated 350-degree oven for 25 minutes or until
golden brown.
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| EASTER BASKETS AND BUNNIES CUPCAKES: |
Prep Time: 45 min.
Start to Finish: 2 Hrs. 5 min.
Ingredients :
2 cups sugar
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa or HERSHEY'S Dutch
Processed Cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
CREAMY VANILLA FROSTING (recipe given above)
3-3/4 cups (10-oz. pkg.) MOUNDS Sweetened Coconut Flakes, (tinted) *
Suggested garnishes (marshmallows, HERSHEY'S MINI KISSES Chocolate, licorice, jelly beans) |
| Preparation : |
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line muffin cups (2-1/2 inches in
diameter) with paper bake cups.
2. In large bowl, stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla; beat on medium speed of electric mixer 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Fill muffin cups 2/3 full with batter.
3. Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely. Prepare CREAMY VANILLA FROSTING; frost cupcakes. Immediately press
desired color tinted coconut onto each cupcake. Garnish as desired to resemble Easter basket or bunny.
About 33 cupcakes.
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