Pizzelles of all Kinds!

Pizzelle Recipes
Pizzelle - made with olive oil
Makes 2-3 dozen

Ingredients
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light olive
3 eggs
1/2 tsp Salt
1 tbsp Grated orange zest
1-1/2 tsp Flavoring extract (lemon, rum, almond, vanilla, or anise)
3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Directions
In a large bowl, beat together sugar and olive oil.  Add the eggs, salt, zest, and
extract then beat well. Gradually stir in the flour until the mixture is smooth, soft and sticky.

Heat the pizzelle maker.  Using a spoon, scoop some dough and place the dough on each cookie pattern of the pizzelle maker. It might help to wet your hands and roll a tablespoon sized dollop into a ball and then center it on the pizzelle iron. Close and clamp the lid and cook until about 30 seconds until light golden color. I have found that many pizzelle irons/griddles tend to squeeze too much batter forward (due to the rear hinge design)... compensate by positioning your batter slightly to the rear of center.  Use a thin wooden spatula to remove the pizzelle from the griddle.

Transfer pizzelles onto a cool counter-top or cookie cooling rack to dry and harden. Repeat until all the batter is used up.  If you need to mold them into a shape, do it immediately as they come off the griddle. Do not leave pizzelle out on damp, humid days. After drying, they keep well in Zip-loc bags. 

Pizzelle - with butter
Makes 2-3 dozen. Butter will add flavor but they will be less crisp.

Ingredients
3 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon Cointreau or Triple Sec (or Liquor of your choice)
1-3/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder

Directions
In a large bowl, beat together the eggs and sugar. Add the butter, vanilla,
and Cointreau. Add the flour and baking powder and mix until combined. The batter
should be thick.

Chocolate Pizzelle
(Makes 30 pizzelle)

Ingredients
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 cup sugar
3 eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Directions
Sift the flour, cocoa and baking powder in a small bowl. In a second bowl, whisk the butter and sugar together, then add the eggs, milk, and vanilla and whisk. Add the cocoa/flour mixture and mix until smooth. Make pizzelle the same way as previous recipes..

Pizzelles della Nonna.com

From Shelovesbiscotti.com

Pizzelles

Ingredients

• 1¼ cups all-purpose flour 177 grams
• ¾ teaspoon baking powder
• pinch salt
• 3 eggs room temperature
• ½ cup sugar 100 grams
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon anise extract optional

Instructions

• Preheat pizzelle iron.
• In a medium mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the eggs until frothy and beginning to thicken (about 3-4 minutes).
• Add sugar. Continue to whisk until well thickened.
• Add the oil and extracts. Mix well together.
• Slowly add the flour mixture until well combined, dough will be soft and sticky.
• Drop 1 tablespoon of batter on hot pizzelle press.
• Close lid and cook 30 - 45 seconds or until slightly golden.
• Remove from press with the help of a fork.
• Transfer to flat surface or mold into desired shape.

Smoked Salmon Platter Nicholas and Caitlyn's Anniversary Party!

YIELD: 6 PEOPLE

SMOKED SALMON PLATTER

total time:

30 MINS

 

This is my favorite way to make an incredible smoked salmon platter! Fresh smoked salmon with bagels, soft boiled eggs, cream cheese and capers, everything seasoning and so much more. Perfect for holiday breakfasts and brunches!

INGREDIENTS

• 4 eggs soft boiled 
• 1 to 2 pounds smoked salmon
• 1 8-ounce block cream cheese
• 1 english cucumber sliced into rounds or lengthwise
• 1 red onion diced or sliced into rounds
• 1 avocado thinly sliced
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
• 1/2 cup fresh dill some chopped
• 1/3 cup capers
• 1/4 cup everything seasoning
• 1 lemon thinly sliced
• bagels toast, crackers for serving
• freshly cracked pepper for serving
• extra whipped cream cheese if desired

INSTRUCTIONS

1. To make the eggs, heat about 3 inches of water in a small saucepan over medium heat until boiling. Once boiling, reduce the heat until it’s barely at a simmer, add the eggs gently and cook for 6 minutes. Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and place in an ice bath. Let cool completely before peeling.
2. To assemble your platter, place a block of cream cheese in the center and cover it with a sprinkling of pepper, fresh dill, everything seasoning and capers. Surround it with the salmon, eggs, cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, dill, lemon and bagels or whatever else you have!
3. Serve immediately! Add champagne and coffee.