| Kinship Cookies with Citrus Frosting Cookies: 3 cups flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 4 eggs 2 cups sugar 2 tsp grated lemon rind 2 Tbsp grated Orange rind 1/4 cup anise seed Frosting: 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 3 Tbsp butter, softened 1 Tbsp grated orange peel 1 Tbsp grated lemon peel 1 Tbsp orange juice Combine the flour, salt, and baking powder in a small bowl. Beat the eggs until fluffy in a medium mixing bowl. Continue beating and slowly add the sugar. When mixed properly this batter is pale and thick. Add a little milk if the batter is too dry. Stir in the lemon and orange rind. Mix in the dry ingredients a little at a time until dough is smooth. Cover; chill for 1 hour. Roll 1/3 inch thick on a flat, sugared surface. Cut into desired shapes. Place on a greased cookie sheets. Sprinkle with anise seed. Cover; refrigerate for 24 hours. Pre heat oven to 325 F. Bake until lightly browned on the edges about 20 minutes. COol. Frost. Place in air tight container and store for 10 days before eating. CITRUS FROSTING Beat all the ingredients in a small mixing bowl until very smooth. Add a little orange juice or powdered sugar to obtain the desired consistency. |
| Yule Bread 1/2 tsp saffron 3 Tbsp hot water 2 envelopes dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water (105 - 115 F) 1/4 cup sugar, plus 1/4 tsp 1 cup milk, scalded 1/3 cup butter 1 tsp salt 1 egg 4 cups sifted flour Combitantion of currents, candied fruits, nuts or rasins equiling 1 1/2 cups 2 Tbsp melted butter Soak the saffron in the hot water for 1 1/2 hours. In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and 1/4 tsp sugar in the warm water. Mix the milk, remaning sugar, butter, and salt; cool. Add the egg, milk mixture, and saffron to the yeast; beat until smooth. Sprinkle the dried fruit with 2 tsp of the flour; mix until evenly coated. Mix the rest of the flour with the yeast mixture. Fold in the dried fruits. Turn onto a well flourd surface; knead until smooth, about 12 minutes. Place in greased bowl, turn once. Let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Knead dough twice. Divide into 24 pieces; form into small buns. Place on a greased cookie sheet. Cover; let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 F; bake for 10 minutes. Brush tops of buns with melted butter, bake an aditional 5 minutes. Yield: 2 Dozen |
| Wassail 6 cups apple wine or dry red wine 10 cups apple cider 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2 tsp whole cloves 2 tsp whole allspice 2 large cinnamon sticks 2 oranges studded with whole cloves, sliced (garnish) Place the wine, cider, sugar, cloves, allspice, and cinnamon in a large pan. Heat over a medium flame until it comes to a low boil. Cover; reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain; discard spices. Serve in punch bowl and garnish with slices of orange. Yeild: 16 1-cup servings |
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