Valentine’s Day will be here in the wink of an eye. Whether you are a beginner baker or somewhat of a pâtissier, Mazola and Bake Good have perfected some wonderful festive recipes, to make the day extra special.
French Toast
Ingredients (6 servings):
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon Crown Lily White Corn Syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 12 slices bread (sturdy white bread is ideal) as needed
- Mazola Canola Oil
Directions:
- Beat eggs slightly in a large bowl. Add corn syrup, salt and milk; blend well.
- Preheat griddle OR large skillet, adding oil if needed. Dip bread, one slice at a time into batter, turning to coat.
- Place bread on hot griddle for 2 to 3 minutes until well browned. Turn and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve immediately with warm syrup.
Jam Filled Cookies
Ingredients (16 cookies):
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 cups hazelnut or almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Fleischmann’s® Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup jam, for filling
- Powdered sugar, to finish
Directions:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment cream butter & sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg & vanilla extract. Beat until combined.
- Sift in the flours, baking powder, salt, orange zest & nutmeg. Beat until dough comes together.
- Shape into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap & refrigerate until firm. Once dough has chilled, preheat the oven to 350(f) degrees & line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick.
- Using your favourite cookie cutter shape, cut out dough & place 1/2 inch apart on the baking tray. Using an extra small cookie cutter, cut out a hole in half of the cookies.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden around the edges.
- Let cool before filling with jam & dusting with powdered sugar.
