Gale Gands Recipe For Strata Food

GALE GAND'S TIRAMISU

Steps:

• In a mixer with the whip attachment, whip yolks and sugar until thick and pale in color (ribbon stage).
• Add mascarpone and whip until well incorporated.
• Pour water into a small bowl then pour powdered gelatin over it. Do not stir.
• Allow gelatin to absorb all of the water (about 15 minutes) then place the bowl on top of a small saucepan containing simmering water (creating a double boiler).
• Immediately turn off the heat and allow the gelatin to dissolve completely.
• In a separate bowl, whip egg whites to a soft peak, gradually add sugar, then slowly pour in dissolved gelatin.
• Whip to a stiff, glossy peak.
• Fold whites into mascarpone and yolk mixture then fold in whipped cream.
• In a separate bowl, combine espresso and kalhua.
• Soak 1 ladyfinger at a time in the espresso mixture.
• In an 8 by 10-inch pan, arrange soaked ladyfingers close together in neat rows until the bottom of the pan is completely covered.
• Pour 1/2 of the mousse over the ladyfingers and smooth with a rubber spatula.
• Sprinkle 1/2 of the chocolate shavings over mousse.
• Create another layer and chill until set. (At least 2 hours.).
• ENJOY!

GALE GAND'S - QUICK VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Steps:

• In a standing mixer fitted with a whisk, mix together sugar and butter.
• Mix on low speed until well blended and then increase speed to medium and beat for another 3 minutes.
• Add vanilla and cream and continue to beat on medium speed for 1 minute more, adding more cream if needed for spreading consistency.

GALE GAND'S BUTTERMILK PANCAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda with a fork.
• In another bowl, beat the egg thoroughly, then add buttermilk, whole milk and melted butter; beat to combine.
• Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and combine with a wooden spoon. DO NOT OVERMIX; it's fine if it's lumpy.
• Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Melt 1 tsp butter. (You may need to turn down the heat after the first few pancakes to prevent overbrowning; you may need to add more butter from time to time if the pan gets dry.).
• Using a small ladle or a pitcher with a pour spout, pour about 3 tbsp of batter for each pancake, leaving space for them to spread out. If using blueberries, scatter a few onto each cake right after pouring. When the top of the pancake no longer looks wet, the holes are just barely set, and the underside is golden (about 3 minutes), flip the pancake and cook until the underside is golden, about 2 minutes more.
• If not serving immediately, keep warm in a 200°F oven until all the pancakes are cooked and ready to serve, no more than 15 minutes.

GALE GAND'S RECIPE FOR STRATA RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. Butter a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Put the bread cubes in the dish and sprinkle them with the cheese. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, mustard, and salt. Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes. Sprinkle the filling ingredients over the egg mixture and fold them in gently. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours. 2. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. 3. Uncover the baking dish and bake for 60 minutes, until the mixture has puffed up slightly and is golden brown on top, and the strata doesn't shimmy with uncooked custard when you shake the pan. Tent the dish with foil if the top is browning too quickly. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve by the spoonful, using a large serving spoon.