CHOICE MORSELS
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PUNCHABLE MUNCHABLES
yield: approx. 8
SUPPLIES:
• 1 packet traditional yeast
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp table salt
• 2 cups flour (all-purpose, whole wheat or half & half)
• extra flour (dusting)
• 1 small egg, beaten (glaze)
• 1/4 tsp course salt (topping)
• 1/4 tsp poppy seeds (topping)
• large bowl
• wet & dry measuring cups
• measuring spoons
• timer
• clean cloth
• cookie sheet(s)
• pasty brush
METHOD:
Mix yeast and water in bowl. Add sugar and table salt. Allow mixture to sit for about 10 minutes to activate yeast. Stir to mix. Add flour all at once. Mix thoroughly. Turn out onto lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes)
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Cover bowl with a cloth and let rise 1 hour, until doubled. Punch down. Pull off pieces and form into desired shapes. (Pieces of dough that are too thick will become doughy; thin pieces of dough will become brittle.) Place shapes on ungreased cookie sheet, cover with cloth and let rise 30 minutes more.
Preheat oven to 425°. Brush all over with beaten egg. Sprinkle on topping. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
Reprinted from Little People's Palette
VEGETARIAN NUT PATE
yield: approx.
INGREDIENTS
• 2 Tbs. corn or safflower oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 2 Tbs. tomato paste
• 1 cup ground cashews
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 Tbs. parsley
• 1 Tbs. dry mustard
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 Tbs. brandy
• 1/4 tsp Tabasco sauce
METHOD:
Heat oil and cook onions and garlic until transparent. Stir in tomato paste. In blender, combine remaining ingredients. Add tomato mixture and process until smooth. Transfer into container with lid. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
Serve with crackers, pita or bagel crisps, or appetizer pitas. |
