A Cup of Sugar … A Pinch of Salt

Ingredients For the dough 4 1/4 cups flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup sugar 1 package active dry yeast 1 1/2 cups milk 1 stick of butter, melted and cooled slightly For the filling 1 cup poppy seed 1/2 cup water or milk 1/2 cup honey 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 [...]

Ingredients for the Cupcakes 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoons table salt 1 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened but slightly cool, cut into 12 pieces 3 large eggs 3/4 cups milk 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract for the frosting 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, [...]

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter 1/4 cup butter, softened 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Cooking spray 1/2 cup Strawberry jam Directions Prepare cookie sheets with parchment paper or silpat. In a medium bowl, combine flour with [...]

Ingredients 4 medium apples (I used honey crisps), peeled, cored and sliced 3 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 cup raisins (optional) 2 sheets (1 box) frozen puff pastry, defrosted 1 egg plus 1 tablespoon water, lightly beaten, for egg wash 1/2 cup sliced almonds (optional) Directions Peel and [...]