Ingredients: For the sponge cake: 6 egg yolks 8 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp cocoa powder 4 tbsp pastry flour ½ satchel baking powder 8 egg whites For the crème: 10 tbsp sugar 2 egg yolks 1 egg 4 tbsp pastry flour 4 dl milk 1 butter 3 tbsp cocoa powder For the glaze: 100 g [...]
The recipe was inspired by one published in Könemann’s Pies & Puddings mini-cookbook Ingredients: For the pudding: 2 ¼ cup flour ¼ cup bitter coca powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder 150 g butter ¾ cup sugar 1 pouch vanilla sugar 100 g dark chocolate, chopped 2 eggs, lightly beaten [...]
This simple, savoury Ligurian Easter pastry makes a delicious starter or a meal in itself. Ingredients: For the brisee dough: 200 g flour 100 g cold butter shavings a pinch of salt 1-2 tbsp ice-cold water For the filling: 250 g ricotta cheese 300 g fresh spinach 1/3 cup grated cheese (pecorino) 4 [...]
Ingredients: For the dough: 250 g all-purpose flour a pinch of salt 1-2 tbsp oil 1-2 dl water For the filling: 500 g fresh cottage cheese 2 eggs 200 g sour cream salt corn flour (optional) Method: Combine the flour with salt and oil. Add just enough water to knead soft dough. The amount [...]
Made from beans zucchini and spinach – a healthy meal rich in fibre and vitamins Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 small zucchini, diced 1 yellow carrot, grated (optional) 1 can white beans 200 g fresh baby spinach 1 ½ l water or vegetable stock salt cayenne pepper olive [...]
Ingredients: For the dough: 120 g butter (room temperature) 120 g sugar 1 tbsp grated lemon zest 2 large eggs 200 g flour a pinch of salt 1 teaspoon baking powder ¾ cup sour cherries from a compote (pitted) 125 ml sour cherry compote liquid For the frosting: 100 g softened butter 80 -100 g [...]
This sponge-bundt cake will remain fresh much longer than one made with yeast, while still being equally decorative on your Easter table and appealing to your loved ones. Ingredients: For the sponge cake: 200 g sugar 150 g butter (at room temperature) a pinch of salt 5 eggs 300 g flour 1 ½ [...]
Torta di formaggi is traditionally baked for Easter in various parts of Italy. It is served with sliced salami, eggs and cheese. Ingredients: 500 g flour 4 eggs (room temperature) 2 dl warm milk 15 g dry yeast 1 teaspoon salt 120 g pecorino cheese, grated 50 g provolone (or other) cheese, diced 100 [...]
Ingredients: 1 egg, lightly beaten up to 1 cup flour (preferably, coarse wheatmeal flour) Method: Add as much flour to the beaten egg as needed to make semi-soft dough. Knead until uniform. Roll out as thinly as possible. Leave for 10-15 minutes to slightly dry before cutting into 4 strips. Roll up each strip. [...]
Ingredients: For the dough: 200 g plain flour 80 g cold butter 100 g icing sugar a pinch of salt 1 egg For the filling: 2 organic lemons 2 eggs 100 g sugar 60 g butter 40 g icing sugar 5-6 ladyfingers Method: Sift the flour, salt and sugar onto a wooden board, forming [...]
