Cinnamon Rolls #PastryRecipesWorldwide

You can get Cinnabon’s taste without dealing with the crowds. You will make
this recipe over and over again because of its flavor and softness.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup water
1/2 package 3.4-ounce instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup plus 1 1/2 teaspoon milk
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cup bread flour
2 1/2 teaspoon yeast
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup raisins (optional)
4 ounce cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Procedures:

1. For the rolls, place melted butter, water, instant pudding, 1 cup milk, egg, granulated sugar, salt, flour and yeast in bread machine following manufacturer\'s instructions. Set for dough cycle.

2. After completion of dough cycle, remove from machine and roll out to an approximate 17 x 10-inch rectangle.

3. For the filling, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon. Spread 1/2 cup softened butter over dough. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon mixture over top.

4. Roll tightly from long end, pinching edges closed when completely rolled. Slice rolled dough into1/2-inch slices or larger if a larger bun is preferred.

5. Place into greased cake pans or a cookie sheet. If using cake pans, use three 9-inch pans. Let rise until doubled. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden. Do not over-bake.

6. For the frosting, combine cream cheese, 1/4 cup softened butter, confectioners sugar, 1 ½ teaspoon milk and vanilla extract. Spread on very warm rolls.

Notes: Rolls are best when eaten fresh, but 10 to 15 seconds in the microwave makes them almost as good as fresh.

Easy Egg Custard Tarts #PastryRecipesWorldwide

Easy way to make egg custard with filling. You can introduce your own ideas for this recipe. Makes about 24 tarts.

Ingredients:

Pastry:

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/3 cup lard
• 1/3 cup butter
• 4 tablespoons hot water, or as needed

Custard Filling:

• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 4 ounces sugar (castor or superfine if possible)
• yellow food coloring (optional)

Procedures:

1) Preparations: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and grease the tart pans.

2) Cut the lard. Use a sifter to sift the flour into a large bowl. Work the lard and butter into the flour with the tips of your fingers, until the mixture has the appearance of coarse breadcrumbs. Continue kneading, adding the hot water. Roll the dough into a large ball, cover with wax paper and refrigerate while preparing the custard filling.

3) Lightly beat the eggs, taking care not to produce any air bubbles. Stir in the milk and the sugar. Add the yellow food color if using.

4) On a large, lightly floured surface, roll out the dough until it is very thin (about 1/8-inch or 3 to 4 mm thick). Cut the dough in half before rolling out if needed. Use a pastry cutter to cut out 18 circles that are 3-inches in diameter. Fit the circles into the tart shells.

5) Pour the filling into the shells. Bake until the custard is cooked and a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean (about 35 minutes). Cool.

6) Makes about 24 tarts