Simple Pastry Recipes

If you stay away from digging into your favorite pie for the fear of adding extra inches to your waistline, here is a recipe that can do wonders for your craving. This recipe tells you how to make healthy, low fat pie crust from the scratch. Just replace the... - 112.809

Want to give a surprise treat to your kids, this recipe is a must-try for you. In this video, the chef delicately handle the pastry sheet to fill with any type of jelly and place it in the oven. Once ready, it is going to be the best snack time you have ever... - 107.643

If you love figs , here is an interesting recipe that lets you add figs to your everyday cooking. Delicious figs in your favorite dishes. This fig-filled pastry is a simple and easy recipe that has the mouthwatering flavors and tastes of figs. So now you... - 48.9641

This fish in pastry recipe is prepared with grouper and raw oysters. Made with a mix of the oysters with capers and fish along with peppers and bechamel sauce, the fish is spread on to the pastry and sealed. Pop the fish in pastry in the oven for a lovely and... - 46.1324

To make yeast dough, use recipe for Danish Scrolls, opposite, reserving extra 1/2 cup (50 g) flour and 3/4 cup (175 g) butter. Work flour into butter. Using flour and butter mixture to dot over dough, refrigerate, fold and roll as in the recipe. Grease baking... - 44.1564

Butter the bottom and sides of a large baking pan about 40 cm x 30 cm/16 in x 12 in. Lay a sheet of phyllo in it, and brush with melted butter. Place a second pastry sheet on top of the first, and butter again. In this way, butter about 8 layers of... - 43.6874

Remove pastry from freezer; let stand at room temperature 20 to 25 minutes while preparing filling. Meanwhile, cook onion in butter in medium-size saucepan until tender. Add squash and pepper;'cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add sauce mix, water, and... - 43.5513

The apricot filled pastries are baked pastries made with cooked apricots. Baked with a dough of four, salt, water, the pastries are filled with sugared apricot and vanilla mix. Frosted with a sugar glze, the apricot filled pastires are best served after... - 43.4053

This 1-2-3 pastry is extremely simple and unbelievably delicious. Hope everyone enjoys! - 42.9462

Make pastry. Chill it. Cut steak into 1/2 inch cubes. Peel potatoes, slice thin, then dice. Mix meat, potatoes and onion. Season with salt and lots of pepper. Divide pastry into 4 parts. Roll each into a 9 inch circle. Heap 1/4 of the filling on half the... - 42.0976

Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Press each piece into a 2 1/2 or 3 inch tart shell and prick all over with a fork. Chill 30 minutes. Place shells on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 400° oven 10 to 12 minutes or until they are golden... - 41.239

Sift first 5 ingredients together into large bowl; add almonds. Cut in butter until mixture resembles meal; add egg. Knead lightly; form into ball. Press 2/3 of the dough into 10 x 16-inch baking pan; spread with raspberry jam. Roll remaining dough out; cut 4... - 40.7003

GETTING READY 1.Start by preheating the oven 400F degrees MAKING 2.Sift dry ingredients together; cut in shortening. 3.Beat egg, add milk and mix with dry ingredients. 4.Turn onto lightly floured board; knead gently. 5.Roll out 1/8 inch thick. 6.Cut into 3... - 40.3892

Boiled Pastry Balls is an delicious dish that can be prepared in no time. I pick this dish for most of my parties as they have never let me down. Try this Boiled Pastry Balls recipe and you will understand what I am talking about! - 40.2293

Knead the flour with the shortening, salt and water. Chill 30 minutes. Scrape the carrots, peel the potatoes and finely dice both. Remove the root end and the green tips from the leek. Halve, wash and slice it thinly. Season the ground meat with the thyme,... - 39.6892

In a bowl sprinkle the yeast into the warm milk with the sugar and flour. Let stand for two or three minutes, then stir to dissolve completely. Set aside until mixture doubles. In a separate bowl beat the butter with the shortening until white and fluffy. Add... - 39.6579

Cut peppers in half; discard seeds and membranes. Place pepper halves, skin side up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with palm of hand. Broil 3 inches from heat (with electric oven door partially opened) 5 minutes or until blackened and charred. Place... - 39.2686

Authentic Apricot Cheese Pastry recipe combined with cream cheese,sugar,butter & apricot jam.Apricot Cheese Pastry is easy to make,you can make Apricot Cheese Pastry with your kids. - 39.1685

Dissolve the yeast and 1 tablespoon of the sugar in 2 tablespoons of warm milk. Let this sit for 10 minutes. Sift the flour. Mix the yeast with the flour, the remainder of the sugar and milk, the egg yolks, and salt. Work this mixture until the dough is... - 39.0523

Heat oven to 375°F. Peel and devein shrimp; rinse and pat dry. Separate dough into 8 triangles. Cut each triangle lengthwise into 3 triangles. Melt margarine in small saucepan; stir in thyme and marjoram. Dip each shrimp into margarine mixture. Place shrimp... - 37.959

Combine the flour, sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Cut in the shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat the egg with the cold water in a cup; stir into the flour mixture with a fork until mixture leaves the side of the bowl. Roll out to a 13... - 37.4973

Sole In Pastry has a distinctive taste. The sole fish and mushrooms give the Sole In Pastry a rousing taste. Sole In Pastry is inspired by restaurants across the world. Must catch it. - 37.1411

Combine first 5 ingredients and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Drain and flake fish; blend well into egg mixture. Pour into greased 8-inch pie plate. Prepare pie crust mix according to package directions. Roll to an 8-inch circle, 1/8 inch thick; trim edges. Cut circle... - 37.0811

Creamed Turkey With Pastry Pillows are prepared with Italian-sausage, thawed turkey and mushrooms and dry sherry, paprika and bouillon cubes adding to the flavor. Discover how to make Creamed Turkey With Pastry Pillows using our easy to make Creamed Turkey... - 36.5535

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Cut chilled butter into 1/2-inch slices. In a medium bowl, combine flour and salt. Use a pastry blender to cut in butter slices until mixture resembles oatmeal; set aside. In a small bowl, combine egg, oil and water. Using a fork, stir egg mixture into flour... - 34.273

Soften yeast in water. Combine sugar, butter and flour in large mixer bowl, blending at low speed of mixer until mixture is the size of small peas. Add yeast, egg and vanilla extract. Mix at low speed until a dough forms. Knead on lightly floured surface... - 34.0909

Break up meat with fork until soft. Add breadcrumbs, grated rind of 1/2 lemon and juice from whole lemon and parsley; mix well. Roll out pastry thinly. Cut out four rounds, using a small saucer as a guide. Place quarter of the meat mixture in centre of... - 31.7443

Sift flour and salt into bowl. Gradually add water to make a stiff dough. Turn onto pastry board. Place the oil in a bowl and spread a little of it on the palms of your hands. Knead the dough, gradually adding more oil until you have a smooth, elastic... - 31.4613

Preheat oven to 425° F. Thaw pastry and roll out edges. Fit one sheet of pastry into a 9-inch pie plate. Over moderate heat, saute leeks in half the butter until liquid is absorbed. Add sour cream and blend. Pour leek mixture into crust; cut remaining butter... - 31.1934

Prepare pastry as directed for 2 Two-crust Pies. Divide into 4 parts. Roll each part 2 inches larger all around than inverted 8 or 9 inch pie pan. Stack circles, with waxed paper between, on ungreased baking sheet. Freeze uncovered I hour. Wrap stack, label... - 29.4757

Cream lard and butter thoroughly. Add sifted flour and salt gradually, creaming well. Add water and mix well. Mixture will be sticky at first and will take considerable stirring. Flour and place in saran wrap and refrigerate. When rolling it out use plenty of... - 29.3683

Combine cream cheese and margarine, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Add flour; mix well. Shape into ball; chill. Divide pastry in half. On lightly floured surface, roll each pastry half to 12 X 15-inch rectangle; cut into 3-inch... - 28.4396

Combine egg and salt in mixing bowl; beat to blend thoroughly. Add milk, vanilla and flour, beatingjust to blend until smooth. Heat rosette iron in hot deep fat (365°F or 180°C), and shake off excess oil. Dip into batter to within 1/4 in. (6 mm) of top of... - 28.009

YUM and extremely scrumptious, who doen't love this Pastry? One of the most popular desserts for all seasons, this Pastry is a lot satisfying for your taste-buds and is also fun to make! - 27.6396

Why not try this Mayonnaise Pastry? I am sure that you'll soon get hooked to it, just as I did. Try out this quick and simple recipe for Mayonnaise Pastry to believe it! - 26.6296

Here is a interesting recipe for preparing Food Processor Pastry. This is a simple and easier method to prepare your pastries and trust me this Food Processor Pastry only adds to the taste of your desserts! - 25.6659

This Not-So Danish Pastry is a breakfast temptation for my entire family. Somewhat like the Cheese Danish , but not actually so might leave you asking for the original but this pastry is no less when it comes to mesmerizing powers ! Just try out this Not-So-... - 25.2493

Take one sheet of phyllo dough and spread it flat; coat with butter-flavored non-stick vegetable cooking spray. Fold the dough in half and spray it again. Fold it again; the sheet is now one-quarter of its original size. Using scissors, cut it into four... - 24.8363

Rub butter into flour and salt and add water to make a dough that is soft but not sticky when kneaded. Shape into a ball and leave to stand for an hour. - 22.2956

The hot water pastry is a pie pastry used in the preparation of pies. Make with flour, water and shortening the hot water pastry is an easy and simple pie pastry. - 21.7806

This extra-scrumptious nut-fat pastry can be used for puddings, dumpling or for rolls. Quick and easy to make, this is a great way to brighten up your desserts! - 21.7307

Prepare pastry for a 1 crust pie, adding 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese to the dry ingredients. Roll dough about Vs inch thick. For "witches' hat," cut 6 wedge-shaped pieces (for hats) and 6 crescent-shaped pieces (for brims). Place on baking sheet. Bake at... - 21.1125

Combine flour and salt, cut in shortening with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in cheese. Sprinkle cold water (1 tablespoon at a time) evenly over surface, stir with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened. Shape dough into a ball. - 20.8927

Mix all the ingredients together and knead into a smooth dough. Gradually add enough water to form a thin batter. Heat a heavy griddle over a low heat and pour the batter onto it, passing it first through a k'naafeh strainer. The batter will come through the... - 20.7528

Sift flour and salt into mixing bowl. Cut in shortening with pastry cutter or 2 knives. Stir in enough water to make a firm dough that can be gathered together. - 20.7397

Mix the flour and salt. With pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in the margarine until fine crumbs form. Sprinkle cold water over mixture while tossing with the fork to blend well. Press dough firmly into a ball with your hands. - 20.7353

Cut cheese into flour as directed in Pastry Primer . Moisten with water, wrap and chill at least 30 minutes. - 20.6748

Set aside fruit filling and icing for another use. Unroll turnover dough and cut each square into four squares or triangles. Wrap one of the suggested fillings in each piece oF dough. Pinch edges to seal. Bake for 7 minutes at 400° F. Serve hot with Hot... - 20.3323

Prepare pastry for Kraut and Beef Pasties. Divide dough into 4 portions for rolling. On a well-floured surface roll each fourth as thin as possible and cut into squares. Transfer to ungreased sheets; brush tops lightly with butter or margarine and sprinkle... - 18.4592

Blend 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons finely snipped parsley, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon chervil, crushed, in a bowl. Cut in 1/2 cup lard or vegetable shortening with a pastry blender or two knives until pieces... - 18.3333

Mix into fine crumbs and place in covered jar in refrigerator. Take 1 1/2 cups crumbs and mix in 1/4 cup cold water. Enough for one double crust for medium size pie. - 18.2066

Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, milk and shortening in a mixing bowl and beat until pliable but stiff enough to hold a filling. Roll into three 1/4 inch-thick circles on a floured surface. - 17.1558

CHEESE-ONION PASTRIES: Center a 3/4 x 3/4 x 1/8 inch cheese slice on crust and top with a small pickled or cocktail onion. CHEESE-OLIVE PASTRIES: Prepare same as Cheese Onion Pastries and substitute a stuffed olive for onion. GINGER HAM PASTRIES: Spoon 1/2... - 17.1221

Cut margarine into flour, salt and cinnamon until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost cleans side of bowl (1 to 2 teaspoons water can be added if... - 16.423