Lemon Pizzelle Food

PIZZELLE

Steps:

• Whisk together the sugar, butter, milk, vanilla, anise extract if using and eggs in a large bowl. Add the flour, baking powder and salt, and continue to whisk until the batter is smooth. Allow to stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour so the batter can hydrate.
• Heat the pizzelle iron, and cook your pizzelles according to the manufacturer's directions.

LEMON PIZZELLE

Steps:

• Preheat pizzelle iron according to manufacture's instructions.
• In a medium bowl lightly whisk together eggs, sugar, olive oil and lemon zest until combined. Stir in flour and salt.
• The batter should be a thick cake batter consistency which falls easily from a spoon. It shouldn't be thin enough to pour off a spoon. If necessary, incorporate a little more flour.
• Cook pizzelle according to instruction supplied with your pizzelle iron.
• Allow to cool and dust with powdered sugar if desired. Store in airtight container.

PIZZELLE DESSERT CUPS

Steps:

• Plug in pizzelle iron and allow it to heat while you are making the batter.
• Batter: Whisk all ingredients together until smooth.
• Drop a tablespoon of the batter onto the hot iron (sprayed with non-stick spray). Allow to cook 1 minute.
• Remove hot cookie from iron and press it over a small-bottomed glass in order to create a cup shape.
• Allow cups to cool thoroughly; store in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
• Use these cups to hold chocolate mousse, pudding, ice cream, or a fruit granita.