Homemade Pizza Dough – Take a little time to enjoy…

January 1, 2023March 31, 2017 by cookies

The best homemade pizza dough recipe or following Barbara Walters “Take a little time and enjoy…

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Hello my dear readers.

Barbara Walters used to say: “Take a little time to enjoy the View”.

I like to say “Take a little time and enjoy the best homemade pizza dough”.

Why??? Well keep reading…

DESCRIPTION OF THE BEST HOMEMADE PIZZA DOUGH

This recipe is very simple and it only takes 15 minutes to prepare.

On top of that you will need just a few ingredients which you probably already have. (let’s hope…)

The ingredients are:

-flour, instant or active yeast, sugar, salt, olive oil and water

Simple, don’t you think?

Yes, I know. It is the best homemade pizza dough recipe. For you and your family.

So, don’t forget. Enjoy and share.

Important: For this recipe you don’t need the mixer but you can use it if you want to. (spoon is all you need).

Keynote for homemade pizza dough:

-Please be sure that you get a soft dough and to let it rise in a warm place.

Note for busy mums or busy people:

–Freezes well.

So, let’s make the homemade pizza dough.

ACTION MODE …

Making Homemade Pizza Dough

Ingredients:

1 cup + 3/4 cup + 1/8 cup AP flour (almost 2 cups)

1 tsp instant yeast or active yeast

1 cup water (you will use 1/4 cup + 3/4 cup)

2 TBSP olive oil

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp sugar

Instructions for making pizza dough:

If using the active yeast:

In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup of water, yeast and sugar. Let stand for 5 min.

Add 3/4 cup warm water, 2 TBSP olive oil, 1 tsp salt.

If using the instant yeast:

In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup of water, yeast, salt and sugar. Let stand for 1 min.

Add 3/4 cup warm water, 2 TBSP olive oil.

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Mix all ingredients together using a metal spoon.

Add 1 cup of flour and mix with a spoon.

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After you mix with 1 cup of flour it will look like this.

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Then add 3/4 cup of flour and keep mixing

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until the spoon say: “Leave me alone your hard working bitch!”

Trust me, you will hear it. At this point retire your spoon unless you want the conflict to escalate.

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ALMOST DONE MAKING PIZZA DOUGH

Since I know your are kind and peaceful human being you will start using your hands at this point.

Calmly and surely. (don’t be afraid, you need to practice)

Knead dough until smooth, adding more flour by TBSP. You will know. If you add 2 TBSP of flour and

dough is happy you can stop at that point. You don’t need to use all 1/8 cup of flour.

Transfer to prepared bowl and coat with olive oil.

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Cover bowl with tea towel and let dough rise in warm area until double in volume, about 60 min or 1 hour.

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And you have it, your homemade pizza dough. Congratulations!

How to Freeze Pizza Dough

If you want to freeze, you can wrap the pizza dough in plastic and freeze in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.

If you want to make smaller pizza divide into half before freezing.

Printing Best Pizza Dough Recipe

Homemade Pizza Dough

Name: Homemade Pizza Dough
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Europe
Ingredients: 1 cup + 3/4 cup + 1/8 cup AP flour (almost 2 cups); 1 tsp instant yeast or active yeast; 1 cup water (you will use 1/4 cup + 3/4 cup); 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp sugar; 2 Tbsp olive oil

Yield: Serving 4 people

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

The best Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe is here for you.

All of you who never made pizza dough at home.

Yes, best pizza dough recipe for beginners.

Ingredients

1 cup + 3/4 cup + 1/8 cup AP flour (almost 2 cups)
1 tsp instant yeast or active yeast
1 cup water (you will use 1/4 cup + 3/4 cup)
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp sugar
2 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions

If using the active yeast:

In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup of water, yeast and sugar. Let stand for 5 min.

Add 3/4 cup warm water, 2 TBSP olive oil, 1 tsp salt.

If using the instant yeast:

In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup of water, yeast, salt and sugar. Let stand for 1 min.

Add 3/4 cup warm water, 2 TBSP olive oil.

Mix all ingredients together using a metal spoon.

Add 1 cup of flour and mix with a spoon.

After you mix with 1 cup of flour it will look like this.

Then add 3/4 cup of flour and keep mixing

until the spoon say: "Leave me alone your hard working bitch!"

Trust me, you will hear it. At this point retire your spoon unless you want the conflict to escalate.

Since I know your are kind and peaceful human being you will start using your hands at this point.

Calmly and surely. (don't be afraid, you need to practice)

Knead dough until smooth, adding more flour by TBSP. You will know. If you add 2 TBSP of flour and

dough is happy you can stop at that point. You don't need to use all 1/8 cup of flour.

Transfer to prepared bowl and coat with olive oil.

Cover bowl with tea towel and let dough rise in warm area until double in volume, about 60 min or 1 hour.

And you have it, your the best homemade pizza dough. Congratulations!

Enjoy the best homemade pizza dough recipe for you and your family!

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You can make this homemade pizza dough using a food processor. It is your choice.

What else can I say…..AWESOME PIZZA DOUGH!

Enjoy!

Part 2 is coming….soon!

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Vanilla Extract Day 3 – Update

March 26, 2017 by cookies

The journey of life with the homemade vanilla extract

Day 3 – Sassy Vanilla Extract

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Normal view – Do we know what is it anymore?

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If you want to check how to make homemade vanilla extract please click on the link below

How to make vanilla extract from 2 ingredients?

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Vanilla Extract – Do you know how to make it?

February 5, 2021March 24, 2017 by cookies

Are you interested in some kind of sick and depressing game that I called “Do you remember how much the bottle of vanilla extract cost in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015?

2011 – $6.89

2012 – $6.89

2013 – $6.99

2014 – $7.99

2015 – May – $9.99

– July – $11.99

– Sep – $12.99

Right now if you go to the Costco the cost of 473 ml of pure Vanilla Extract is close to $30.00

If this game above is not going to bring you to the homemade solution I don’t know what it will!

So, let’s save some money and make the “HOMEMADE VANILLA EXTRACT” !

HOW?

First you need to find stores that sell alcohol. Don’t get excited. This shopping is only for the homemade vanilla extract.

You need to buy only two ingredients:

-Vodka and vanilla beans.

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I bought the vodka from Poland that is 1.14l (about 4 and 1/2 cups).

For this size I use 5 packages of vanilla beans which is 35gr or 15 beans.

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Ingredients:

Vodka 1.14 L (about 4 and 1/2 cups)

Vanilla Beans (35 gr or 15 beans)

Directions:

Use a knife to split the bean in half (cut lengthwise down each vanilla bean, splitting them in half, leaving an 1/2 inch at the end connected.

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Put vanilla beans in a bottle. Add 4 and 1/2 cups of vodka.

Close bottle and store in a cool, dry place for at least 2 months. (up to 6)

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Shake the bottle vigorously every day for at least the first week.

By the second or third day the extract should be a bit darker.

Week 2, 3, 4 and 5 – Shake the bottle a few times a week. If you are stressed out shake the bottle every day.

And don’t panic. Just imagine all your problems are turning into vanilla extract. You can handle it and shake it any

day, any time you want to.

Week 6 – You have a very raw vanilla extract. You can use it in your recipe.

As you use the vanilla, simple add in more vodka to replace what you have used.

Last for years.

Since it is the first day of this lovely homemade vanilla extract I added just a touch of green…

….in background …Enjoy it!

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Vanilla Extract - Do you know how to make it?

Ingredients

Vodka 1.14 L (about 4 and 1/2 cups)
Vanilla Beans (35 gr or 15 beans)

Instructions

Use a knife to split the bean in half (cut lengthwise down each vanilla bean, splitting them in half, leaving an 1/2 inch at the end connected.
Put vanilla beans in a bottle.
Add 4 and 1/2 cups of vodka.
Close bottle and store in a cool, dry place for at least 2 months. (up to 6)
Shake the bottle vigorously every day for at least the first week.
By the second or third day the extract should be a bit darker.
Week 2, 3, 4 and 5 - Shake the bottle a few times a week. If you are stressed out shake the bottle every day.
And don't panic. Just imagine all your problems are turning into vanilla extract. You can handle it and shake it any
day, any time you want to.
Week 6 - You have a very raw vanilla extract. You can use it in your recipe.
As you use the vanilla, simple add in more vodka to replace what you have used.
Last for years.

I wish I can share this smell with you…it is amazing!

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For the next few months we will follow the progress of homemade vanilla extract.

What else do I need to report to you?

Maybe you are interesting into the following – THE COST!

In Canada the bottle of Vodka (1.14 L was on sale for about $30.00 + taxes)

The vanilla beans are expensive. I found at the Walmart – 7gr for $4.27! (you get 3 beans). I bought 5.

So, 5 x 4.27 = $21.35

So, the total cost is $30.00 + $21.35 = $51.35 + taxes

So, how much money do you actually save?

~ $10
~ $20
~ 25

The answer is coming soon….

If you like making the homemade vanilla extract you will love making Nutella Pots de Creme – I am in love with this recipe

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Another choice – Golden Oscar Lava Cake – Escape your reality into this cake

So, dear my readers enjoy your Friday.

See you soon!

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Strawberry Buttercream Roulade

February 5, 2021March 19, 2017 by cookies

Hi,

It is Sunday, March 19 of the 2017.

“No DREAM is too big. No challenge is too great.”

Do you believe in that?

And even if you don’t let’s dream together today. Let’s make the Strawberry Buttercream Roulade.

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For this cake you need only a few ingredients:

eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder.

NOTICE: Buy organic eggs if you want your cake to be in gorgeous, yellow color.

(Visit your local Farmers Market and support your community)

Now, let’s make it happen.

Follow the recipe below.

Strawberry Buttercream Roulade

Ingredients

6 eggs, separated

6 TBSP sugar

6 TBSP flour (AP)

1/8 tsp baking powder

Directions:

Separate egg whites from yolks.

Whisk the egg whites in a bowl to form stiff peaks.

Gradually add the sugar. (S-L- O-W-L-Y!!!)

Then add egg yolks. Mix.

Gently fold in the flour and baking powder, so that you lose as little air as possible.

Pour the mixture evenly into the pan.

Bake from 10 to 15 min at 375 F.

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How do you know if your cake is done?

Insert toothpick into your cake. If comes out clean – cake is baked.

Now, if you finish baking the cake prepare yourself for the next step! It is very, very important step.

Prepare two wet kitchen towel. (Kitchen towels must be wet with warm water).

So, you will have the following situation:

Bottom wet towel + Your CAKE + Top wet towel

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After 30 min. check if you can roll up the cake. Please start with a short side of the cake.

If cake refuses to cooperate and still wants to stay straight, please wet the top kitchen towel again.

Cover the cake with wet towel and after 10 min try to roll up. It will work.

Unroll the cake, then spread the Strawberry Buttercream filling, leaving a 1 inch border all around the edges.

Using both hands, roll the cake up.

Then wrap in cling wrap or wet towel and refrigerate. (Also, you can keep it in the freezer)

How to make the cake – step by step instructions…click me

OR check this link

Step by step instructions….

Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

Made from fresh strawberries – Yes, it it homemade!

Ingredients:

1 lbs strawberries (454 gr)

1 cup unsalted butter

4 1/2 cups icing sugar (you can use less, it is your choice)

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

1/8 tsp salt

1 TBSP whip cream (optional)

Instructions:

Core the strawberries to remove the white center.

Place cleaned strawberries in a food processor and pulse until smooth.

You will have about 1 and 1/4 cup of puree.

Then put the pureed through a sieve to remove the seed. You don’t need to do this step if you like seeds .(Weirdo! I am not judging you…)

Place strawberry puree in a small saucepan over a medium heat.

Bring mixture to a simmer, stirring often. Simmer for about 30 min or until the mixture is reduced to 1/3 of the original volume.

Place the reduced puree into the fridge to allow to cool.

Beat the butter. Be sure that there is no lumps.

Then add 2 1/2 cups of icing sugar and mix until butter and sugar are combined.

Add your strawberry puree, vanilla and salt.

Beat together until combined.

Then add 2 cups of icing sugar and mix well until well combined.

Add 1 TBSP of whip cream if needed and wanted.

And you have it, your homemade Strawberry Buttercream Frosting made from fresh strawberries.Enjoy.

For more details how to make strawberry buttercream frosting check the following link:

Strawberry Buttercream Frosting Step by Step – Have Fun

At this point you have the following and you can start eating your work…Lucky YOU!

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If you want to add chocolate ganache because they say “Life is short eat chocolate” who am I to say “NO”!

To make chocolate ganache you need only 2 ingredients: heavy cream, chocolate chips.

Chocolate Ganache

1 cup heavy cream

1 1/2 chocolate chips

Bring 1 cup of the heavy cream to a simmer.

Remove from heat and pour over 1 and 1/2 cup chocolate chips.

Let stand until chocolate has softened. (5 min)

After 5 min. stir with a whisk until smooth and shiny.

Cover any surfaces you want to…even your body! For this post I suggest you cover your cake and enjoy your chocolate moment.

Chocolate and Strawberries…what more do you want to?

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Start eating….

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Lick your spoon…

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Take a little break…enjoy your view…

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If you want to print the recipe please check the box below…

Strawberry Buttercream Roulade

Ingredients

6 eggs, separated
6 TBSP sugar
6 TBSP flour (AP)
1/8 tsp baking powder
Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
Made from fresh strawberries – Yes, it it homemade!
Ingredients:
1 lbs strawberries (454 gr)
1 cup unsalted butter
4 1/2 cups icing sugar (you can use less, it is your choice)
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
1 TBSP whip cream (optional)

Instructions

Separate egg whites from yolks.
Whisk the egg whites in a bowl to form stiff peaks.
Gradually add the sugar. (S-L- O-W-L-Y!!!)
Then add egg yolks. Mix.
Gently fold in the flour and baking powder, so that you lose as little air as possible.
Pour the mixture evenly into the pan.
Bake from 10 to 15 min at 375 F.
How do you know if your cake is done?
Insert toothpick into your cake. If comes out clean – cake is baked.
Now, if you finish baking the cake prepare yourself for the next step! It is very, very important step.
Prepare two wet kitchen towel. (Kitchen towels must be wet with warm water).
So, you will have the following situation:
Bottom wet towel + Your CAKE + Top wet towel
After 30 min. check if you can roll up the cake. Please start with a short side of the cake.
If cake refuses to cooperate and still wants to stay straight, please wet the top kitchen towel again.
Cover the cake with wet towel and after 10 min try to roll up. It will work.
Unroll the cake, then spread the Strawberry Buttercream filling, leaving a 1 inch border all around the edges.
Using both hands, roll the cake up.
Then wrap in cling wrap or wet towel and refrigerate. (Also, you can keep it in the freezer)
For the strawberry buttercream frosting check below:
Core the strawberries to remove the white center.
Place cleaned strawberries in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
You will have about 1 and 1/4 cup of puree.
Then put the pureed through a sieve to remove the seed. You don’t need to do this step if you like seeds .(Weirdo! I am not judging you…)
Place strawberry puree in a small saucepan over a medium heat.
Bring mixture to a simmer, stirring often. Simmer for about 30 min or until the mixture is reduced to 1/3 of the original volume.
Place the reduced puree into the fridge to allow to cool.
Beat the butter. Be sure that there is no lumps.
Then add 2 1/2 cups of icing sugar and mix until butter and sugar are combined.
Add your strawberry puree, vanilla and salt.
Beat together until combined.
Then add 2 cups of icing sugar and mix well until well combined.
Add 1 TBSP of whip cream if needed and wanted.
And you have it, your homemade Strawberry Buttercream Frosting made from fresh strawberries.Enjoy.

Never look down at anyone…unless it is your cake

Share your space with different cakes. Be social!

And Enjoy! Somebody loves you somewhere…let’s hope!

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If you like this cake you will love – Nutella Roulade

Check the link – Nutella Roulade

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Strawberry Nutella Buttercream Frosting-Your body is a wonderland

February 5, 2021March 18, 2017 by cookies

When John Mayer wrote the song “Your Body Is a Wonderland” I am sure he was not thinking about the baking.

Me, on the other hand just looking into this pink bowl was singing “Your body is a wonderland. I will make cakes, tortes, roulades of you.”

And as John is singing

” Your body is a wonderland

Your body is a wonder ( I’ll use my hands)”

I am thinking “I will use the mixer…”

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So, now if you have a mixer ready for this wonderland of opportunities let’s just for a moment imagine what we can make:

Homemade Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

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2 . How about Strawberry Nutella Buttercream

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So, do you see what I mean? The pink bowl of fun is our baking wonderland.

Screw you John for not seeing what was obvious. (sorry for language)

After all,

“We got the afternoon
You got this room for two (he was thinking kitchen)
One thing I’ve left to do
Discover me
Discovering you….”

So, turn the music on and let’s start from the beginning.

You need to have the following ingredients:

-strawberries (organic if you can), unsalted butter, icing sugar, vanilla extract, salt, whipping cream.

From listed ingredients above you will make the following – see the picture!

Now, the obvious question is HOW?

Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

Made from fresh strawberries – Yes, it it homemade!

Ingredients:

1 lbs strawberries (454 gr)

1 cup unsalted butter

4 1/2 cups icing sugar (you can use less, it is your choice)

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

1/8 tsp salt

1 TBSP whip cream (optional)

Instructions:

Core the strawberries to remove the white center.

Place cleaned strawberries in a food processor and pulse until smooth.

You will have about 1 and 1/4 cup of puree.

Then put the pureed through a sieve to remove the seed. You don’t need to do this step if you like seeds .(Weirdo! I am not judging you…)

Place strawberry puree in a small saucepan over a medium heat.

Bring mixture to a simmer, stirring often. Simmer for about 30 min or until the mixture is reduced to 1/3 of the original volume.

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Place the reduced puree into the fridge to allow to cool.

Next Step:

Beat the butter. Be sure that there is no lumps.

Then add 2 1/2 cups of icing sugar and mix until butter and sugar are combined.

Add your strawberry puree, vanilla and salt.

Beat together until combined.

Then add 2 cups of icing sugar and mix well until well combined.

Add 1 TBSP of whip cream if needed and wanted.

And you have it, your homemade Strawberry Buttercream Frosting made from fresh strawberries.Enjoy.

If you want to make Strawberry Nutella Buttercream frosting divide the whole mixture into 2 equal parts.

Add 1/2 cup Nutella into one mixture and mix until combined.

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Play with your food…

“Take all your big plans
And break ’em
This is bound to be a while”

Enjoy and have fun with your food!

Strawberry Nutella Buttercream Frosting-Your body is a wonderland

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Your body is a wonderland - this song was written for this strawberry buttercream...However, John Mayer is still not aware! Share info

Ingredients

1 lbs strawberries (454 gr)
1 cup unsalted butter
4 1/2 cups icing sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
1 TBSP whip cream (optional)

Instructions

Core the strawberries to remove the white center.
Place cleaned strawberries in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
You will have about 1 and 1/4 cup of puree.
Then put the pureed through a sieve to remove the seed. You don't need to do this step if you like seeds.
Place strawberry puree in a small saucepan over a medium heat.
Bring mixture to a simmer, stirring often. Simmer for about 30 min or until mixture is reduced to 1/3 of the original volume.
Place the reduced puree into the fridge to allow to cool.
Beat the butter. Be sure that there is no lumps.
Then add 2 1/2 cups of icing sugar and mix until butter and sugar are combined.
Add your strawberry puree, vanilla and salt.
Beat together until combined.
Then add 2 cups of icing sugar and mix well until well combined.
Add 1 TBSP of whip cream if needed and wanted.

Your Body is a Wonderland

(John Mayer)

We got the afternoon
You got this room for two
One thing I’ve left to do
Discover me
Discovering you

One mile to every inch of
Your skin like porcelain
One pair of candy lips and
Your bubblegum tongue

And if you want love
We’ll make it
Swim in a deep sea
Of blankets
Take all your big plans
And break ’em
This is bound to be a while

Your body is a wonderland
Your body is a wonder (I’ll use my hands)
Your body Is a wonderland

Something ’bout the way your hair falls in your face
I love the shape you take when crawling towards the pillowcase
You tell me where to go and
Though I might leave to find it
I’ll never let your head hit the bed
Without my hand behind it

You want love?
We’ll make it
Swim in a deep sea
Of blankets
Take all your big plans
And break ’em
This is…

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Or just keep it simple

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

December 19, 2017March 17, 2017 by cookies

HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY

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Nutella Apricot Jam Roulade

February 5, 2021March 12, 2017 by cookies

Déjà vu – from French, literally “already seen”.

Yes, my dear readers my post today is the copy from my favorite recipe the Nutella Roulade.

But there is a little addition called the apricot jam and the best ingredients ever the chocolate.

So, the first step is to make the cake. The recipe is below!

Nutella Apricot Jam Roulade

Ingredients

6 eggs, separated

6 TBSP sugar

6 TBSP flour (AP)

1/8 tsp baking powder

Directions:

Separate egg whites from yolks.

Whisk the egg whites in a bowl to form stiff peaks.

Gradually add the sugar. (S-L- O-W-L-Y!!!) This is important.

Then add egg yolks. Mix.

Now, say “good bye to your mixer”!

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IMPORTANT! For the next step you will NOT use the mixer.

Gently fold in the flour and baking powder, so that you lose as little air as possible.

Pour the mixture evenly into the pan.

Bake from 10 to 15 min at 375 F.

How do you know if your cake is done?

Insert toothpick into your cake. If comes out clean – cake is baked.

Now, if you finish baking the cake prepare yourself for the next step! It is very, very important step.

Prepare two wet kitchen towel. (Kitchen towels must be wet with warm water).

So, you will have the following situation:

Bottom wet towel + Your CAKE + Top wet towel

After 30 min. check if you can roll up the cake. Please start with a short side of the cake.

If cake refuses to cooperate and still wants to stay straight, please wet the top kitchen towel again.

Cover the cake with wet towel and after 10 min try to roll up. It will work.

Unroll the cake, then spread the Nutella filling, leaving a 1 inch border all around the edges.

Using both hands or towel, roll the cake up.

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Then wrap in cling wrap and refrigerate. (Also, you can keep it in the freezer)

If you are “sweet crazy” you can frame your cake too!

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Nutella Filling:

1 cup Nutella

1/2 cup whip cream

Whisk 1/2 cup of whip cream. Add Nutella and quickly mix. (1-2 min).

Topping:

1 cup apricot jam (or you can use raspberry)

100 gr chocolate (melted)

Warm the apricot jam in a saucepan over gentle heat and spread over the rolled cake.

Pour the melted chocolate over the jam, a little at a time.

Let the cake set in a cool place.

After a few hours…

The Nutella Apricot Jam Roulade is ready for you. Slice a piece and share with your stomach…

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Nutella Apricot Jam Roulade

Ingredients

6 eggs, separated
6 TBSP sugar
6 TBSP flour (AP)
⅛ tsp baking powder

Instructions

Separate egg whites from yolks.
Whisk the egg whites in a bowl to form stiff peaks.
Gradually add the sugar. (S-L- O-W-L-Y!!!)
Then add egg yolks. Mix.
Gently fold in the flour and baking powder, so that you lose as little air as possible.
Pour the mixture evenly into the pan.
Bake from 10 to 15 min at 375 F.
How do you know if your cake is done?
Insert toothpick into your cake. If comes out clean - cake is baked.
Now, if you finish baking the cake prepare yourself for the next step! It is very, very important step.
Prepare two wet kitchen towel. (Kitchen towels must be wet with warm water).
So, you will have the following situation:
Bottom wet towel + Your CAKE + Top wet towel
After 30 min. check if you can roll up the cake. Please start with a short side of the cake.
If cake refuses to cooperate and still wants to stay straight, please wet the top kitchen towel again.
Cover the cake with wet towel and after 10 min try to roll up. It will work.
Just one more time: Roll cake quickly and then immediately unroll.
Spread the Nutella filling, leaving a 1 inch border all around the edges.
Using both hands, roll the cake up.
Then wrap in cling wrap and refrigerate. (Also, you can keep it in the freezer)
Nutella Filling:
One cup Nutella
(1/2 cup whip cream)
Whisk ½ cup of whip cream. Add Nutella and quickly mix. (1-2 min).
Topping:
One cup Apricot Jam
One cup chocolate
Warm the apricot jam in a saucepan over gentle heat and spread over the rolled cake.
Pour the melted chocolate over the jam, a little at a time.
Let the cake set in a cool place.
After a few hours...
The Nutella Apricot Jam Roulade is ready for you. Slice a piece and share with your stomach...

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Organic Orange Gummy Hearts – Is your heart enough flexible?

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You probably have a heart, but do you want another one. Organic, homemade, gummy and flexible?

Made from the best organic oranges. Yes, people let’s make the Organic Orange Gummy Hearts!

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For this recipe you will need only a few ingredients.

They are:organic oranges, organic grass fed gelatin, honey and vanilla extract.

Because the ingredients are organic be prepare to spend a little more money.

The organic gelatin (30gr) is $5.50

1lbs of organic oranges is $3.99

But the benefits are huge. The organic gelatin is good for the following:

-your skin, arthritis, liver detox, weight loss, wrinkles, leaky gut,

-bones, digestive system and much, much more.

So, yes, you will need to spend almost $10 just for gelatin and oranges

but it is worth it. Because you matter.

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Now, if you have all healthy and organic ingredients we can make our recipe.

Prepare molds.

Organic Orange Gummy Hearts

Ingredients:

1/2 cup orange juice

3TBSP grass fed organic gelatin

2 TBSP organic honey

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

Whisk 1/2 cup or orange juice with 2 TBSP organic honey,1/2 tsp vanilla extract.

Add 3 TBSP organic, grass fed gelatin, and warm until gelatin dissolves.

You suppose do dissolve any visible clumps or chunks.

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Pipe the orange and gelatin mixture into the molds. (If you don’t have a dropper use teaspoon)

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Refrigerate for 30 min.

Remove from molds.

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Store in the refrigerator. If you want to print this recipe please check the box below.

Organic Orange Gummy Hearts

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Healthy, easy recipe for your kids, your family or just for YOU! You MATTER!

Ingredients

1/2 cup orange juice
3TBSP grass fed organic gelatin
2 TBSP organic honey
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Whisk 1/2 cup or orange juice with 2 TBSP organic honey,1/2 tsp vanilla extract.
Add 3 TBSP organic, grass fed gelatin, and warm until gelatin dissolves.
You suppose do dissolve any visible clumps or chunks.
Pipe the orange and gelatin mixture into the molds. (If you don't have a dropper use teaspoon)
Refrigerate for 30 min.
Remove from molds.
Store in the refrigerator.

Enjoy your homemade organic orange gummy hearts!

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