Recent Posts Tagged With 'baking'

• Kókuszgolyó – Hungarian Coconut Rum Balls

  Posted on Wednesday December 23rd, 2009 at 11:59 in recipes, baking, christmas, hungarian food & drink, hungarian coconut rum balls, kókuszgolyó

  Kókuszgolyó - Hungarian Coconut Rum Balls These delicious rum balls are made with cherries and rolled in coconut flakes. It is a very rummy rum ball. So if you prefer a lighter taste, ease up on the rum. Makes 28 - 30 rum balls. Ingredients 2 c...

• Mákos Guba – Hungarian Poppy Seed Bread Pudding

  Posted on Monday December 21st, 2009 at 10:17 in recipes, baking, christmas, hungarian food, hungarian food & drink, hungarian poppy seed bread pudding

  Hungarian Poppy Seed Bread Pudding Mákos guba is a popluar dessert in Hungary that is baked for Christmas. It contains poppy seeds which was orginally meant as a fertility charm, to ensure a plentiful harvest in the coming year. Ingredients 2 larg...

• History of Gingerbread Baking in Central and Eastern Europe

  Posted on Tuesday December 15th, 2009 at 19:51 in baking, christmas, gingerbread, lebkuchen, food facts & information, pfefferkuchen

  Lebkuchen hearts are available at many fairs in Germany including Oktoberfest. Tis the season for gingerbread…. or is it? Strangely, these colorful and fancy treats didn’t just begin as edible foods for Christmas. Gingerbread has a very...

• Pie Dough

  Posted on Sunday December 13th, 2009 at 10:58 in recipes, tarts, baking, Apple Pie, pie dough

  The best pie dough is often made by using cold ingredients. This recipe makes a rich and flaky dough that can be used for a variety of pies and tarts. You can also add ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, or ginger to personalize your dough. Ingred...

• Glazed Almond Cake

  Posted on Wednesday December 9th, 2009 at 19:05 in recipes, baking, almond cake, glazed almond cake

  Glazed Almond Cake This is one of my favorite desserts! Almond cake is excellent with coffee or tea. Ingredients Cake 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 7 oz (200 grams) almond paste 3/4 cup (170 grams) uns...

• Vanilla Crescents – Hungarian Christmas Cookies

  Posted on Thursday December 3rd, 2009 at 22:15 in recipes, baking, christmas, vanillekipferl, hungarian food, vanilla kifli

  Vanilla Kifli These crescent shaped cookies known as “Vanilla Kifli” are a common treat made during the Christmas hoildays in Hungary. There also known as “Vanillekipferl” in Austria. This recipe uses vanilla sugar which is ...

• Christmas Sugar Cookies

  Posted on Wednesday November 25th, 2009 at 12:39 in recipes, baking, christmas, christmas sugar cookies

  Christmas Sugar Cookies These are one of my favorite holiday cookies to make every year.  Sweet, buttery, festive and oh so delicious! Ingredients Cookie Dough 2 3/4 cups (352 grams) unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (64 grams) cornstarch 1 tea...

• Pogacsa – Hungarian Pork Crackling Scones

  Posted on Wednesday November 18th, 2009 at 20:08 in recipes, bread, baking, scones, hungarian food & drink, hungarian pork crackling scones, pogacsa

  A young boy or young man off to see the world with fresh “pogácsa baked on cinder” in his backpack is a common scene in many Hungarian fables and folk stories. Pogacsa is a very popular treat in Hungary and Eastern Europe. These savory scones co...

• Holiday Baking Tips

  Posted on Monday November 16th, 2009 at 16:02 in baking, christmas, baking tips, hoilday baking

  Tis the season for baking. Here’s a list of handy tips to help make your holiday baking a success. Happy baking! Basic Techniques • Assemble the bowls, pans, and utensils you will need on your counter or work table before starting. • Al...

• Beigli – Hungarian Poppy Seed & Walnut Rolls

  Posted on Wednesday November 11th, 2009 at 07:17 in recipes, baking, christmas, hungarian food & drink, beigli, poppy seed rolls, walnut rolls

  In Hungary, one of the most popular pastries for Christmas is poppy seed and walnut rolls. As most Hungarian would say, Christmas isn’t complete without enjoying a delicious poppy seed or walnut roll! Ingredients Dough 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk 2 ...

• Traditional Gingerbread Cookies

  Posted on Saturday November 7th, 2009 at 10:16 in recipes, baking, christmas, gingerbread cookies, edible ornaments

  Traditional Gingerbread Cookies This recipe is great for making traditional gingerbread cookies. You can easily cut them into various shapes or even use them as an ornaments. Ingredients Cookies 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature...

• Poppy Seed Bagels

  Posted on Tuesday October 27th, 2009 at 12:53 in recipes, baking, poppy seed bagels

  In Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine, bagels are known as "bublik" and are usually much larger in size. Bagels are a popular food throughout Central and Eastern Europe. It is believed the first bagel was made during the 16th century in Kraków,...