Blueridge Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Dd18 is having a Mardi Gras party in her college French class to celebrate. Me? I am going to do my P90X cardio to try and lose some of this loose fat! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 In all honesty I can say I am soooo glad to be away from the Mardi Gras traffic and trash. I do miss the king cakes though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Everyone around here keeps talking about "faschnacts" (can't spell it). I don't get it; IT'S A DONUT! :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 How in the world did Shrove Tuesday sneak up on me? I suppose it was because dh was off yesterday. Now I'm a day behind. Sheesh! Off to make king cake and get ready for Lent tomorrow. *Mutters to self, "Now where did I put that Greek Orthodox cook book?"* Happy day to all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 Yes, I feel behind today, too. Dh and dd were both home yesterday after our freak snow storm, so we had a nice, extended weekend around here...complete with much too much snacking and loafing...hence the P90X! ;) Now I'm thinking King Cakes...:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brehon Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Traditional Shrove Tuesday pancakes for us today -- without the attendant races. :tongue_smilie: I wish I had a good King Cake recipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratford Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Everyone around here keeps talking about "faschnacts" (can't spell it). I don't get it; IT'S A DONUT! :P But have you tried them? Best.Donut.Ever. Go get some today, you'll be fastnacht believer. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Yes, and I didn't think they were very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Traditional Shrove Tuesday pancakes for us today -- without the attendant races. :tongue_smilie: I wish I had a good King Cake recipe. King Cake Recipe For the Brioche: 1 Envelope Active Dry Yeast 2 Tbsp Warm Water (115 degree F) 1 tsp Iodized Salt 2 Tbsp Granulated Sugar 1/4 Cup Milk 2 tsp Orange Zest, minced 2 Cups All Purpose Flour, sifted 1 tsp Cinnamon 2 Eggs, beaten 1 1/4 sticks cold Unsalted Butter, cut into very small dice 1 Egg beaten and 2 Tbsp water, for the eggwash 1 plastic baby trinket Dissolve the yeast in the work bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, let stand until frothy. Dissolve the salt, sugar, orange zest and milk in a small bowl. When dissolved combine the milk mixture with the yeast mixture. Mix the cinnamon with the flour. With the mixer on low speed, add the eggs, then gradually add the flour, until all is incorporated. Knead on low speed for 10 minutes, or until a smooth elastic dough is formed. A little more flour may be necessary. With the motor running, incorporate the butter into the dough, a little at a time but rather quickly so that it doesn’t heat up and melt. Turn the dough into an oiled bowl, loosely cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 hour in a warm spot. When the dough has doubled in bulk punch it down, cover and place in the refrigerator overnight. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Roll the dough out to a 6 x 18 inch rectangle. Spead the Pecan filling (recipe below) out in the middle of the rectangle along the whole length, leaving about 1 1/2 inch on each side. Place the baby trinket somewhere with the filling. Fold the length of the dough over the filling and roll up tightly, leaving the seam side down. Turn the roll into a circle, seam side down and put one end inside of the other to hide the seam, and seal the circle. Place the cake on a baking sheet and let rise, loosely covered with plastic wrap, for 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk. Brush all over with the egg wash, then place the king cake into the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. When the cake cools, brush with some of the glaze (recipe below) thinned out with more cold water. This will help the sugars adhere. Decorate the cake with the colored sugars and drizzle some of the thicker glaze onto the cake. Place on a large round serving plate and decorate with Mardi Gras beads, doubloons and whatever else that you like. For the Pecan filling: 1 Cup Pecan halves, broken up slightly and roasted until fragrant 2/3 Cup Brown Sugar 1 tsp Vanilla extract 1 tsp Cinnamon 1/2 tsp Ground Allspice 1 pinch of salt 4 Tbsp Honey Combine all of the ingredients together. For the glaze 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar 1 Tbsp Bourbon Water (enough to make a paste that can be drizzled) Combine the sugar and bourbon, whisk in enough water to make a glaze that can be drizzled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Here it is Paczki's. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brehon Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Oooh, thanks a lot, Parrothead! I notice the recipe has the dough resting overnight. Is this essential or can it rest for, I don't know, 6 hours or so and be OK? Traditional Irish Shrove Tuesday Pancakes 2C flour 1/2t salt 2 1/2C whole milk 2 eggs 1 oz unsalted butter Butter for frying Sugar (I put mine in a food processor for caster sugar.) Lemon juice. (these last 2will be sprinkled on top) Beat eggs & milk in a bowl Sift flour & salt together in another bowl. (I sometimes sift the flour 2X) Add 1/2 milk mixture stirring constantly Melt butter & mix it in Add remaining milk/egg mixture whisking constantly Allow to stand at least 2 hours Melt 1T butter in frying pan Add 1/4C batter & tip pan until evenly coated Keep pan moving as you cook to prevent sticking When underside is golden brown, flip Slide onto oven proof platter Sprinkle pancake with sugar & lemon juice; roll up Keep warm in 300* oven til ready to eat Makes about 6 - 8 depending on the size of your pan. These should be pretty thin almost like a crepe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Made a King's Cake and had pancakes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Oooh, thanks a lot, Parrothead! I notice the recipe has the dough resting overnight. Is this essential or can it rest for, I don't know, 6 hours or so and be OK? :lol: I don't pay attention to that part. I'm always running late. I just punch it down and let it sit for half an hour or so then get back to it. The refrigerator keeps the yeast less active but it will still rise again a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brehon Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 :lol: I don't pay attention to that part. I'm always running late. I just punch it down and let it sit for half an hour or so then get back to it. The refrigerator keeps the yeast less active but it will still rise again a bit. A woman after my own heart!! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 I know what we're having for supper! :drool5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise1mds Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 We're having jambalaya and (not homemade... I haven't been home and had the time) king cake for dinner tonight. I'm going to have to make those pancakes next year when both kids are home and I have time for things like that. :lol: Laissez les bon temps roulez! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 ... :lol: Laissez les bon temps roulez! :lol: :biggrinjester: :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I made king cake for breakfast. (No more sugar than cinnamon rolls, right? :)) My youngest's first words this morning were "I want the baby!" I'm making shrimp etoufee for supper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Happy Mardi Gras to all!!! :biggrinjester::party::biggrinjester: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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