Fresh Fruit Pavlova
- 4 egg whites...beat whites, very slowly adding sugar to dissolve well, whisk two minutes then beat with a mixer until stiff peaks form.
- 1 pound of sugar
- 1 teaspoon corn starch...add cornstarch, folding in evenly, then turn out onto parchment paper lined jelly roll pan, spread evenly. Bake until lightly toasted and crunchy, 15 minutes at 350 degrees.
- 1 pint whipping cream, beaten with 1/2 t. Vanilla and 1 T. Sugar until fluffy...spread cream onto surface of meringue, then place on berries or fruit.
- About 3 cups fresh berries or diced fruit of your choice, in season...using paper, roll up mixture as if making a jelly roll, place end of fold on the bottom, and slice pavlova to serve.
Ostara Crown Bread
To decorate this pretty Ostara crown, you will need 5 colored eggs but they must be UNCOOKED. Be sure to use non-toxic dyes as you color them.
- 3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (divided use)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup warm milk
- 2 Tablespoons softened butter or margarine
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup chopped mixed candied fruit
- 1/4 cup chopped blanched almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon aniseed
- 5 uncooked eggs Non-toxic egg coloring
- Vegetable oil
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1-cup flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add the milk and butter and beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes on medium.
Add the eggs and 1/2-cup flour and beat on high for 2 minutes. Stir in the fruit, nuts, and aniseed, mixing well. Stir in enough remaining flour to form soft dough.
Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic (about 6 to 8 minutes). Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top.
Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
Meanwhile, color 5 eggs (leave them uncooked) with non-toxic dyes. When dry; lightly rub them with vegetable oil.
Punch down the risen dough. Divide in half. Roll each half into a 24-inch rope. On a greased baking sheet, loosely twist the two ropes together.
Form into a ring and pinch the ends together. Gently split the ropes and tuck the 5 colored uncooked eggs into the openings.
Cover and let rise again until doubled (about 30 minutes).
Bake in a 350-degree F. Oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a golden brown.
Remove from the baking sheet and cool on a wire rack.
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