Nutty Raisin Crescents Food

RUGELACH

Steps:

• Place the flour and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse a few times to combine.
• Add the chunks of butter and cream cheese, as well as the egg yolk. Pulse until the dough is moistened and crumbly with curd-like pieces about the size of peas. Dump the dough out onto a work surface. Knead just until it comes together and shape into a square or rectangle. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and flatten into 1-inch thick discs. Wrap each disc in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
• Wipe out the food processor. To make the filling, place the brown sugar, granulated sugar, walnuts, raisins and cinnamon in the bowl of the food processor and pulse until the walnuts and raisins are finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl and set aside until the dough is ready.
• Preheat oven to 350ºF and set two oven racks in the centermost positions. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Remove one disc of dough from the refrigerator, unwrap it and place it on a lightly floured work surface. (If necessary, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes until pliable enough to roll, but not too soft.) Dust the top of the dough lightly with flour, then use a rolling pin to roll it into a 10 - 11-inch circle, or just under an ⅛-inch thick. Sprinkle more flour and turn as necessary so the dough doesn't stick. Spread ½ cup of the filling over the dough; using your hands, press the filling into the dough to anchor it.
• Using a pizza cutter or very sharp knife, cut the dough into twelve equal wedges (just like you would cut a pizza). Roll each wedge up, beginning with the wide end and ending with the point. Place the rolls point-side down, about an inch apart, on the prepared baking sheets. Repeat with the remaining dough. You should have 24 rugelach on each baking sheet.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, rotating the pans from top to bottom and front to back midway through, or until the tops are lightly golden and the bottoms are golden and crisp (at first glance, it might look like the bottoms are burnt, but that's just the dark filling oozing out). Transfer the rugelach to a rack to cool.
• Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The Dough can be Frozen for up to 3 Months: Shape the dough into 2 discs, wrap each securely in plastic wrap, and place them in a sealable bag. When ready to bake, thaw the dough in the refrigerator overnight, and then proceed with recipe. They can also be assembled and frozen before baking: Arrange them on a baking sheet (so they're not touching) and freeze until very firm. Transfer them to an airtight container. They can be baked directly out of the freezer; they may just need a few extra minutes in the oven. To Freeze After Baking: Let the rugelach cool completely and store in an airtight container separating layers with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Before serving, remove them from the container and let them come to room temperature.

MR. GOKITTENGO'S NUTELLA CRESCENTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degreen Farenheit, or whatever temperature is called for on the can of crescent rolls.
• Unroll the crescent rolls per package instructions.
• Put about 1/2 tablespoon of Nutella on the large end of each roll.
• Roll them up.
• Bake for the amount of time specified in the package directions, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Let cool for about five minutes before attempting to eat - the Nutella is like lava when they first come out of the oven, and will hurt you. I speak from experience.

CRESCENTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Cream sugar and butter. Add flour, vanilla and nut meats. Roll a small piece between your hands and form into small crescents. (2 1/2 inches) Bake 20 to 25 minutes. When cool, roll in powdered sugar. These are better the second day.

EASY APRICOT CRESCENTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350*.
• Seperate crescent rolls into 8 pieces.
• Spread equal parts jam, coconut, and pecans on each roll.
• Roll up and place seam side down on lightly greased baking sheet.
• Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Sprinkle with powdered sugar while still warm.

SPICY RAISIN CRESCENTS

Steps:

• Combine in a saucepan raisins and water, bring to a boil, then simmer 5 minutes.
• Add next ten ingredients (marmalade to nutmeg).
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick.
• Cool enough to be just warm to touch. If too hot will start cooking the crescents too quickly.
• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Open and unroll crescents. Separate.
• Place one tsp of filling on crescent and spread out leaving small border on all sides. Rollup from wide side to tip.
• Place tip-side down on a very lightly oil sprayed cookie sheet.
• Beat egg with 1/2 tsp water and brush crescents. Sprinkle sugar lightly over tops.
• Bake 12-15 minutes or until lightly brown. Watch carefully as to not burn the bottoms.
• These are wonderful served warm.

SAVORY NUTTY CRESCENTS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, add the butter and sage; stir to combine; reserve 1 tablespoon butter mixture for topping.
• Separate the crescent roll dough into 8 triangles.
• Spread remaining butter mixture onto triangles.
• Sprinkle evenly with pecans.
• Roll up dough, starting at the shortest side of the triangle, rolling to opposite point.
• Place on an ungreased baking sheet and curve the roll into a crescent shape.
• Spread reserved butter mixture on the tops of the rolls.
• Bake at 375° for 11 to 13 minutes, or until golden.
• Serve warm.

GOAT CHEESE-RAISIN CRESCENTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
• Unroll dough; separate into 8 triangles. From center of longest side to opposite point, cut each triangle in half, making 16 triangles. Sprinkle triangles evenly with goat cheese, raisins and walnuts; drizzle with honey. Starting at shortest side of triangle, roll to opposite point. Place rolls on cookie sheet.
• Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

NUT & RAISIN PROTEIN BALLS

Steps:

• Put the raisins in a jug with the egg whites and vanilla and blitz with a hand blender until the raisins are finely chopped. Stir in the oats, hemp powder, ground almonds and nut butter and mix well to make a soft dough.
• Divide into seven and roll in the toasted almonds to make balls. Store in the fridge, in a container, for up to a week.

NUTTY RAISIN CRESCENTS

Steps:

• Place ingredients into bread maker following the order in your machine instructions; If you have a raisin dispenser put the raisins and cashews in it, or add when instructed by machine beeps
• Roll out risen dough onto a floured surface into a circle, approximately 14-15" across, cut into 8-10 pie shaped pieces
• Take a piece of dough and starting at rounded end roll dough towards point
• Place on pan, point underneath, cover leave to rise until doubled
• Bake at 400º for 14-18 minutes until golden
• If making by hand, place the yeast, flour and water into a bowl; Stir this with a wooden spoon, stir in milk powder, sugar, egg, lemon rind and soft butter; When mixed, add the raisins and chopped cashews, then knead for about 5 minutes; Leave to rise until dough is doubled; Follow rolling/baking instructions
• Dribble with glaze when cooled