🫙 From the Spice Rack
Sicilian Fruit Filled Pastry
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 Appl...
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Ingredients
- 8c flour
- 3c confectioners sugar
- 2t baking powder
- 1/2t salt
- 1c shortening
- 2ea egg yolks
- 2t vanilla
- 2lbdry figs
Directions
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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
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Cut in shortening
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add yolks and vanilla
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Blend and knead
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If a little dry, ass cold water a tablespoon at a time to form a pliable dough
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Cut into four parts, knead each well, cover and let rest 1 hour
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Prepare Filling: Immerse dry figs in hot water for about 5 minutes, drain, remove stem and chop
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Mix with all other filling ingredients and refrigerate 1-2 hours