Recipe name:
Sicilian Fruit Filled Pastry
Recipe category:
Baked Goods
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Recipe detials:
8 c Flour 3 c Confectioners sugar 2 T Baking powder 1/2 t Salt 1 c Shortening 2 ea Egg yolks 2 t Vanilla Cold water, as needed 2 lb Dry figs 1/4 c Brandy or sweet vermouth 1 c Applesauce 1 1/2 t Orange rind, finely chopped 3/4 c Raisins, chopped 6 oz Chocolate bits 1 t Allspice 3/4 c Candied citron, chopped 1/2 c Toasted almonds, chopped 1/4 c Dark molasses 1/2 c Walnuts, chopped 1/4 c Dates, chopped 1 t Nutmeg 1 t Cinnamon 1 T Vanilla or almond extract 1/2 ct Confectioners sugar 1 ea Egg white Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 t Vanilla Prepare Dough: Combine flour, confectioners sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in shortening; add yolks and vanilla. Blend and knead. If a little dry, ass cold water a tablespoon at a time to form a pliable dough. Cut into four parts, knead each well, cover and let rest 1 hour. Prepare Filling: Immerse dry figs in hot water for about 5 minutes, drain, remove stem and chop. Mix with all other filling ingredients and refrigerate 1-2 hours. Prepare Icing: Blend all ingredients together to form a soft icing. Finish: Roll out dough to a rectangular sheet to 1/8-1/4" thickness. Cut into strips 4" wide. Place filling along edge of strip to about 1 1/2-2" to the edge. Roll dough over to form a tube. Press edges together. Cut diagonally into 2-3" pieces, cut a slit on top. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Do not crowd. Bake in preheated oven 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes, until golden in color. Spread icing on warm cookies; return cookies to oven for a few minutes to set and dry icing. |