pastries

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    French Apple Pie

    2 sticks or 1 packet Betty Crocker pie crust mix 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed) 1 pkg. (6 oz) butterscotch pieces 1 can (20 oz) pie-sliced apples Prepare pastry for 9" One-crust pie as directed on package. Mix remaining pie crust stick or mix and the sugar until finely crumbled. Stir in...
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    Mississippi Pecan Tarts

    1 stick or 1/2 packet Betty Crocker pie crust mix 1 egg 1/4 cup sugar 1/8 tsp. salt 2 tbsp. butter or margarine, melted 1/3 cup dark corn syrup 1/3 cup pecan halves Prepare pastry for One-crust Pie as directed on package except - divide dough into 6 equal parts; shape each into a ball and roll...
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    Cheese Appetizer Wheel

    1 stick or 1/2 packet Betty Crocker pie crust mix 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese 1 pkg (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 2 oz crumbled blue cheese 1 tbsp. horseradish 1 tbsp milk 1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives Heat oven to 450F. Prepare pastry for One-crust Pie as directed on package except...
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    Swiss Cheese Appetizers

    Heat oven to 425F. Cook and stir 2/3 cup sliced fresh mushrooms in 1/4 cup butter or margarine until mushrooms are tender; drain. Prepare pastry for Two-crust Pie as directed on 1 pkg. Betty Crocker pie crust mix except - roll dough 1/8" thick and cut into 2 1/2" rounds. On each round, place on...
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    Savory Surpises

    Heat oven to 450F. Prepare pastry for Two-crust Pie as directed on 1 package Betty Crocker pie crust mix except, mix in 1 cup shredded sharp cheese before adding water. With hands, pat about 1 teaspoonful dough at a time into thin round. Wrap each around one of the Fillings (below). Bake on...
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    Empanaditas

    2 cups Gold Medal flour (if using self-rising flour, omit salt) 2 tbsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tbsp. butter or margarine 1 tbsp. shortening 1 egg yolk 1/2 cup water Filling (below) Measure flour, sugar, and salt into bowl. Cut in butter and shortening thoroughly. Mix in egg yolk. Sprinkle with...
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    Orange-Cherry Pie

    2 sticks or 1 packet Betty Crocker pie crust mix 1 tbsp. finely shredded orange peel 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 1 tsp. shredded orange peel 1 tbsp. orange juice Orange Glaze Heat oven to 425F. Prepare pastry for 8" Two-crust Pie as directed on package except -...
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    Blushing Peach Fried Pies

    2 sticks or 1 packet Betty Crocker pie crust mix 1 can (29 oz) peach slices, drained 1 tbsp. red cinnamon candies 2 tbsp. granulated sugar 1 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch Confectioners' sugar In deep fat fryer or heavy kettle, heat salad oil (3 to 4") to 375F. Prepare pastry for Two-crust Pie as...
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    Fresh Apple Pie

    2 sticks or 1 packet Betty Crocker pie crust mix 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup Gold Medal flour 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. cinnamon Dash salt 6 cups thinly sliced pared tart apples (about 5 medium) 2 tbsp. butter or margarine Heat oven to 425F. Prepare pastry for 9" Two-crust Pie as directed on package...
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    Apple Dumplings

    2 sticks or 1 packet Betty Crocker pie crust mix 6 baking apples (each about 3" in diameter), pared and cored 3 tbsp. raisins 3 tbsp. chopped nuts 2 cups brown sugar (packed) 1 cup water Sweetened whipped cream Heat oven to 425F. Prepare pastry for Two-crust Pie as directed on package except -...
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    Fresh Peach Pie

    2 sticks or 1 packet Betty Crocker pie crust mix 5 cups sliced fresh peaches (about 9 medium) 1 tsp. lemon juice 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup Gold Medal flour 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 2 tbsp. butter or margarine Heat oven to 425F. Prepare pastry for 9" two-crust pie as directed on package. Mix peaches and...
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    Bambinos

    Pastry Rounds (below) 1 can (6oz) tomato paste 1 tsp. garlic salt 1/4 tsp. oregano 1/8 lb. sliced pepperoni or salami 4 oz. mozzarella or process American cheese, shredded Prepare Pastry Rounds. Heat oven to 400F. Mix tomato paste, garlic salt and oregano; spoon small amount on each Pastry...
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    Jiffy Tarts

    Heat oven to 450F. Prepare pastry for one-crust pie as directed on 1 package of pie crust mix except - divide dough into 8 equal parts; roll each part into round. Fit rounds over backs of muffin cups or small custard cups, making pleats so pastry will fit closely. Prick thoroughly with fork to...
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    Old Fashioned Pumpkin Pie

    1 stick or 1/2 packet pie crust mix 2 eggs 1 can (16oz) pumpkin (2 cups) 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ginger 1/4 tsp. cloves 1 can (13oz) evaporated milk (1 2/3 cups) or light cream Heat oven to 425F. Prepare pastry for 9" one-crust pie as directed on package. Beat eggs...
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    The Love Of Cakes: Lemon Meringue Cake

    Source: The Love Of Baking (Robin Hood) Prep Time: 30 min + refrigeration Bake Time: 35 min Makes: 1 8" cake Freezes: Excellent (not iced) Ingredients: Lemon Curd: 2 tsp. gelatin 3 tbsp. cold water 3 tbsp. hot water 1 tbsp. finely grated lemon rind 1/2 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed 3/4...
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    The Love Of Cakes: Easy Fudge Marble Swirl Cake

    Source: The Love Of Baking (Robin Hood) Prep Time: 15 min Bake Time: 40 min Makes: 16 servings Freezes: Not Recommended Cake: 2 3/4 cups Robin Hood cake and pastry flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 2 tbsp. finely grated orange rind 1 1/2 cups Splenda sweetener...
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    The Love Of Breakfast: Strawberry Toasties

    Source: The Love of Baking (Robin Hood) Prep Time: 15 min + refrigeration Bake Time: 15 min Makes: 12 portions Freeze: Excellent Ingredients: 2 cups Robin Hood all purpose flour 3 tbsp. granulated sugar 1 tsp. salt 2-4 tbsp. cold water 3/4 cup Crisco shortening, chilled 2/3 cup Smucker's pure...
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    Crisp Oatmeal Cookies

    Yield: approx. 4 doz - 3" cookies 1 cup oil 2 cups honey 1 cup coarse "raw" sugar 1 tbsp. pure vanilla 1 tsp. sea salt 1 cup cold water 1 cup sultana raisins 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour 1/2 cup full fat soy flour 5 cups quick oats 5 cups old fashioned rolled oats 2 tsp. pure lemon flavor...
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    Perfect Pastry Every Time

    1 tbsp. brown sugar 1/4 tsp. baking powder 4 heaping cups flour 1 lb. lard 1 egg 1 tbsp. vinegar Water to make 3/4 cup cut shortening into dry mixture to consistency of large peas. Add liquid. Will keep in fridge at least 2-3 weeks. Use plenty of flour when rolling out. Makes 4 pies.
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    Apricot Loaf

    1 1/2 cups all purpose flour (1 2/3 cups pastry flour) 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 cup white sugar (granulated) 1/2 cup finely chopped apricots 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans 1 egg slightly beaten 1 cup milk 1/4 cup vegetable oil Cream together sugar, oil, and egg...
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