Feeling of severe pain can encounter if you will not give attention at the beginning of the growing ovarian cyst in you because it may ruptures anytime. Most women who didn’t give solution to her health are most of the time the one who came into this painful situation that the cyst ruptured. Regret is sometimes at the end and fast remedies is needed if sudden pain felt.
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Ovarian cyst ruptures affect women monthly period which could be irregular, heavy and painful menstruation. Bleeding may be much heavier than ordinary, or may be present as "spotting" – little bleeds that occur by chance throughout the menstrual cycle. When an ovarian cyst ruptures; there is inevitably an onset of sharp, severe pain, particularly in the bottom abdominal part. If there has been no pain included with the presence of the ovarian cyst prior to rupture, the aggravation in pain upon cystic rupture will be specifically evident. If the intact ovarian cyst has induced pain before to rupture, you will notice a slow development of pain when the ovarian cyst ruptures.
What are the Complications of Ruptured Ovarian Cyst?
If you didn’t pay attention to the sudden pain you feel it may put you to a lethal situation because ruptured ovarian cyst can develop complication inside your ovary. Seeking doctor advice if you are getting any of the symptoms accompanied with an ovarian cyst is dangerous and may reduce the likelihood of complications. These complications are very limited, but it is important to seek a doctor as delays in the same can be lethal and have life threatening consequences.
Rupture of an ovarian cyst may be asymptomatic or associated with the sudden onset of unilateral lower stomach pain. The pain often begins during arduous physical activity, such as exercise or sexual intercourse. It may be associated by little vaginal bleeding due to a drop in secretion of ovarian hormones and subsequent endometrial sloughing.
Treatment for a Ruptured Ovarian Cyst
Curing ruptured ovarian cyst depends to the condition and situation of the patient. Normally doctors will apparently do a CS (CAT SCAN), and/or an ultrasound to precisely detects the condition. It is important to observe that when you have a fever along with abdominal pain, then you must absolutely go to the emergency room or doctor without delay, because this could be an sign of something more serious. In extreme instances a patient may have to have an surgery to remove a ruptured cyst.
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If ruptured ovarian cyst pain come you can reduce or treated it by warm compress applying to the lower stomach next to the ovaries. This can relieve pain and reduce cramping and discomfort. Another easy way is by taking pain relievers that is non steroidal drugs and anti-inflammatory medication and this can help reduce pelvic pain.
If the pain felt constantly during menstruation period, taking oral contraceptives or birth control pills or hormones supplements can also help moderate the menstrual cycle and prevent the releasing of follicles which can grow into ovarian cysts. And if the pain felt is severe and do not cease a surgery is necessarily because the ovarian cyst ruptured and get worse.
Immediate detection of ovarian cyst can prevent you in feeling the pain of ovarian cyst. Do not wait for the cyst to get ruptured or get worse before you cure it. At the beginning of your health situation you better put attention on it and take some natural method in curing ovarian cyst.
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January 29, 2012
August 30, 2011
Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares Candy
This is an easy homemade version of the famous peanut butter cup candies. The recommended ingredients and directions to prepare is these:
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 cups peanut butter
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
DIRECTIONS:
1. Melt 1 cup butter or margarine over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in
confectioners' sugar, peanut butter and graham cracker crumbs. Spread mixture in a
jelly roll pan. Pat down evenly.
2. To Make Topping: Melt together 1/2 cup butter or margarine with 1 cup chocolate chips.
Spread this mixture over peanut butter mixture. Refrigerate 1/2 hour. Cut into
squares.
Choco-coconut Candy Bars
This recipe is very similar to the Mounds candy bar. With few ingredients, it is surprisingly easy to make. The needed ingredients and directions to prepare is here:
INGREDIENTS:
5 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
14 ounces flaked coconut
4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
DIRECTIONS:
1. Blend the condensed milk and the vanilla together in a bowl. Add the powdered sugar a
little at a time, blending each time until smooth. Stir in the coconut. You should
have a firm mixture. Pat the mixture into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan and chill until
firm.
2. Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on high 1 minute at a
time, stirring after each minute, until melted. Remove the pan from the refrigerator
and cut the coconut mixture into 1 x 2 inch bars.
3. Set each bar on a fork and dip into the chocolate, completely coating the bar. Let
excess drip off, then set on waxed paper. Repeat for each bar. Bars will take several
hours to air-dry; if you are in a hurry you can refrigerate the bars for about 30
minutes. Enjoy!
Cashew Caramel Candy Bars
This cashew-caramel combination is reminiscent of a candy bar. Just follow the directions below and prepare the necessary ingredients needed.
INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup chopped cashews
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons light cream
1/3 cup chopped cashews
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
2. To prepare Pastry: In a large bowl, mix the eggs and both sugars together. Blend in
the nuts and sift the flour with the baking powder and salt. Add to egg mixture and
blend well. Press into the bottom of the greased pan.
3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. While pastry bakes, mix 1/4 cup of brown sugar, cream and
cashews into the melted butter.
4. Spread over baked pastry and place under a broiler for about 1 minute, until topping
bubbles and becomes brown. Cut into bars while warm. Let cool in pan.
Chocolate Candy Bars with Peanut Butter
Chocolate and peanut butter reminiscent of candy bars. Below is the ingredients and the process to prepare it.
INGREDIENTS:
2/3 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup light corn syrup
4 cups quick cooking oats
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup crunchy peanut butter
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9" x 13" pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together.
3. Mix in the vanilla, corn syrup and oats.
4. Pat this dough into the greased pan. Bake for 15-16 minutes (don't overbake).
5. Meanwhile, over low heat melt together the chocolate chips and peanut butter.
6. Allow the cookie base to cool slightly, then spread the chocolate peanut butter
mixture on top. Cool completely and cut into bars.
Babe Ruth Candy Bars
These Babe Ruth cookies is taste like the candy bar. Below are the way to prepare it and the ingredients needed;
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup white corn syrup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
6 cups cornflakes cereal
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup peanuts
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the peanut butter, corn syrup, brown
sugar and white sugar. Cook stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and
quickly mix in the cornflakes, chocolate chips and peanuts until evenly coated.
2. Press the entire mixture gently into a buttered 9x13 inch baking dish. Allow to cool
completely before cutting into bars.
Almond Coconut Chocolate Cookie Balls
These little cookies taste a lot like the popular candy bar.
INGREDIENTS:
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3 cups flaked coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1 cup whole almonds
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In the top half a double boiler melt the chocolate and condensed milk, stirring frequently.
3. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the coconut. Stir in the vanilla and salt. Mix well until the coconut is completely coated. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet. Press one whole almond into the top of each cookie.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes. Check at 8 minutes as the
bottoms tend to burn easily. Remove from oven and cool.
Delicious Cookies With Almond Chocolate and Coconut Milk
Here's cookies that are easy to make and delicious! Below are the necessary ingredients to prepare and with directions to cook it.
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
4 eggs
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
5 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups flaked coconut
2 cups chopped almonds
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking
soda and salt, stir into the creamed mixture until well blended. Finally, stir in the
chocolate chips, coconut and almonds. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared
cookie sheets.
4. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet
for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Almond Chocolate Coconut Cookies
A light cookies with the taste of an Almond Joy candy bar. Here how to prepare it and the ingredients needed;
INGREDIENTS:
4 egg whites
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup toasted and chopped almonds
DIRECTIONS:
Beat egg whites until stiff. Add sugar and vanilla gradually. Add coconut and flour; mix well.
Stir in chocolate chips and almonds; drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Remove and cool.
Enjoy!
January 19, 2009
Chocolate Cherry Bread
3/4 c Water
1 1/2 c White bread flour
1/2 c Wheat bread flour
1 tb Dry milk
2 tb Molasses
1 ts Salt
1/3 c Chocolate chips
1/3 c Cherries, dried
2 ts Triple Sec liquor
1/4 ts Orange peel
1 ts Yeast, fast rise or machine or 2 ts Yeast, active dry
Kids love it, but for adults, Chocolate Cherry turns a coffee break into
a pleasant interlude. With a sweet topping, it becomes a new dessert
bread.
1 1/2 c White bread flour
1/2 c Wheat bread flour
1 tb Dry milk
2 tb Molasses
1 ts Salt
1/3 c Chocolate chips
1/3 c Cherries, dried
2 ts Triple Sec liquor
1/4 ts Orange peel
1 ts Yeast, fast rise or machine or 2 ts Yeast, active dry
Kids love it, but for adults, Chocolate Cherry turns a coffee break into
a pleasant interlude. With a sweet topping, it becomes a new dessert
bread.
Chocolate Bunny Bread
3 1/4 -3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 c Sugar
1/3 c Unsweetened coca powder
2 pk Rapid rise yeast
3/4 ts Salt
2/3 c Milk
1/4 c Water
1/4 c Butter/margarine
1 Egg
1 tb Pure vanilla extract
1/3 c Milk chocolate or peanut butter morsels
Decorations (optional) are Jelly beans, icing
In large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, cocoa powder, undissolved
yeast and salt. Heat milk, water and butter until very warm (120-130
degrees). Gradually add to dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes at medium
speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally. Add egg, vanilla
and 1/2 cup flour, beat 2 minutes at high speed, scraping bowl
occasionally. With spoon, stir in enough additional flour to make soft
dough. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about
4-6 minutes. Cover, let rest on floured surface 10 minutes.
Divide dough in half. For body, knead chocolate morsels into 1 half, form into
ball. Place on bottom end of large greased baking sheet; flatten to
make 5-inch round. For head, remove 1/3 of remaining half, form into
ball. Place on large baking sheet above body, flatten slightly, pinching
to attach. For nose, pinch off 1/2 inch ball from remaining dough;
place on center of head. Divide remaining dough into 4 equal portions,
roll each to form 6-inch rope.
For arms, arrange 2 ropes across body;
attach by tucking one end of each under body. Shape remaining ropes
into ears; arrange above head. Attach by tucking one end of each
under head. Cover, let rise in warm draft-free place until doubled in size, about 30-45 minutes.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until done, covering aluminum
foil after 20 minutes to prevent excess browning.
Remove from sheet; cool on wire rack. Decorate as desired.
2/3 c Sugar
1/3 c Unsweetened coca powder
2 pk Rapid rise yeast
3/4 ts Salt
2/3 c Milk
1/4 c Water
1/4 c Butter/margarine
1 Egg
1 tb Pure vanilla extract
1/3 c Milk chocolate or peanut butter morsels
Decorations (optional) are Jelly beans, icing
In large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, cocoa powder, undissolved
yeast and salt. Heat milk, water and butter until very warm (120-130
degrees). Gradually add to dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes at medium
speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally. Add egg, vanilla
and 1/2 cup flour, beat 2 minutes at high speed, scraping bowl
occasionally. With spoon, stir in enough additional flour to make soft
dough. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about
4-6 minutes. Cover, let rest on floured surface 10 minutes.
Divide dough in half. For body, knead chocolate morsels into 1 half, form into
ball. Place on bottom end of large greased baking sheet; flatten to
make 5-inch round. For head, remove 1/3 of remaining half, form into
ball. Place on large baking sheet above body, flatten slightly, pinching
to attach. For nose, pinch off 1/2 inch ball from remaining dough;
place on center of head. Divide remaining dough into 4 equal portions,
roll each to form 6-inch rope.
For arms, arrange 2 ropes across body;
attach by tucking one end of each under body. Shape remaining ropes
into ears; arrange above head. Attach by tucking one end of each
under head. Cover, let rise in warm draft-free place until doubled in size, about 30-45 minutes.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until done, covering aluminum
foil after 20 minutes to prevent excess browning.
Remove from sheet; cool on wire rack. Decorate as desired.
January 18, 2009
Chocolate Banana Bread
1 c Bananas; mashed
1 1/2 Eggs
3 tb Butter
1 1/2 ts Vanilla extract
1/4 ts Salt
1/2 ts Cinnamon
1 1/2 tb Unsweetened cocoa
3 tb Sugar
3 c Bread flour
2 ts Yeast
3 tb Chopped walnuts; optional
As with any bread which derives liquid from the fruit, watch the dough
and add milk or water, if necessary, one Tablespoon at a time, until a
nice round ball of dough is formed.
1 1/2 Eggs
3 tb Butter
1 1/2 ts Vanilla extract
1/4 ts Salt
1/2 ts Cinnamon
1 1/2 tb Unsweetened cocoa
3 tb Sugar
3 c Bread flour
2 ts Yeast
3 tb Chopped walnuts; optional
As with any bread which derives liquid from the fruit, watch the dough
and add milk or water, if necessary, one Tablespoon at a time, until a
nice round ball of dough is formed.
Chocolate Apple Bread
Topping:
1 tb Sugar
1/2 ts Cinnamon
1/2 c Chopped walnuts or pecans
Bread:
4 c All-purpose flour
1 ts Salt
1 ts Baking powder
1 ts Baking soda
1 ts Cinnamon
1/2 ts Nutmeg
1 c Butter,softened
2 c Sugar
4 Eggs
2 ts Vanilla extract
1/4 c Buttermilk
3 c Coarsely chopped apples
1 c Chopped walnuts
12 oz Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Topping: In cup, combine sugar, cinnamon and walnuts; set aside.
Bread: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 9x5x3" loaf pans.
In small bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda,
cinnamon and nutmeg; set aside. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar
until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix well. Gradually beat in
flour mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in apples, walnuts, and
chocolate chips. Pour into prepared pans. Sprinkle with topping. 3.
bake 50-60 minutes until cake tester inserted in center comes out
clean.
Cool 15 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely.
Makes 2 loaves.
1 tb Sugar
1/2 ts Cinnamon
1/2 c Chopped walnuts or pecans
Bread:
4 c All-purpose flour
1 ts Salt
1 ts Baking powder
1 ts Baking soda
1 ts Cinnamon
1/2 ts Nutmeg
1 c Butter,softened
2 c Sugar
4 Eggs
2 ts Vanilla extract
1/4 c Buttermilk
3 c Coarsely chopped apples
1 c Chopped walnuts
12 oz Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Topping: In cup, combine sugar, cinnamon and walnuts; set aside.
Bread: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 9x5x3" loaf pans.
In small bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda,
cinnamon and nutmeg; set aside. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar
until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix well. Gradually beat in
flour mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in apples, walnuts, and
chocolate chips. Pour into prepared pans. Sprinkle with topping. 3.
bake 50-60 minutes until cake tester inserted in center comes out
clean.
Cool 15 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely.
Makes 2 loaves.
Barley Bread
1 c Plus 2 tbsp water [80 degrees F.]
2 tb Honey
2 c All purpose flour
1 c Whole wheat flour
1/2 c Barley flour
1 ts Salt
2 ts Cocoa
1 ts Instant coffee
1 tb Butter
2 ts Active dry yeast
Add water and honey to the pan. Add flours, salt, cocoa and coffee to
the pan. Tap pan to settle the ingredients and level ingredients with
your fingers or a spatula. Place a piece of butter in each corner of the
pan. Make a small well in the flour and add the yeast. Program for
whole wheat and a dark crust.
2 tb Honey
2 c All purpose flour
1 c Whole wheat flour
1/2 c Barley flour
1 ts Salt
2 ts Cocoa
1 ts Instant coffee
1 tb Butter
2 ts Active dry yeast
Add water and honey to the pan. Add flours, salt, cocoa and coffee to
the pan. Tap pan to settle the ingredients and level ingredients with
your fingers or a spatula. Place a piece of butter in each corner of the
pan. Make a small well in the flour and add the yeast. Program for
whole wheat and a dark crust.
Banana Nut Chocolate Chip Bread
1/3 c Butter or margarine, softened
3/4 c Sugar
1 ea Egg
1 c Mashed banana
2 c All purpose flour
2 1/2 ts Baking powder
1/4 ts Baking soda
1/2 ts Salt
1 c Chopped pecans (or walnuts)
1/2 c Chocolate chips (or more if desired
1/2 c Buttermilk
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream butter and sugar. Mix in egg
and banana. Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nuts
and chocolate chips. Add this mixture to creamed mixture alternately
with buttermilk. Stir until just blended. Pour batter into a greased and
floured loaf pan (9 x 5 x 3 inches). Bake for 65 minutes, or until bread
tests done.
Cool in pan for about 5 minutes, then turn out on a wire
rack. Makes 1 loaf.
3/4 c Sugar
1 ea Egg
1 c Mashed banana
2 c All purpose flour
2 1/2 ts Baking powder
1/4 ts Baking soda
1/2 ts Salt
1 c Chopped pecans (or walnuts)
1/2 c Chocolate chips (or more if desired
1/2 c Buttermilk
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream butter and sugar. Mix in egg
and banana. Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nuts
and chocolate chips. Add this mixture to creamed mixture alternately
with buttermilk. Stir until just blended. Pour batter into a greased and
floured loaf pan (9 x 5 x 3 inches). Bake for 65 minutes, or until bread
tests done.
Cool in pan for about 5 minutes, then turn out on a wire
rack. Makes 1 loaf.
Banana Chocolate Chip Bread
1/2 c Milk
1/2 c Very ripe bananas; mashed
1 lg Egg
1 tb Butter or margarine
1 ts Salt
3 c Bread flour
1/3 c Semi sweet chocolate pieces
2 ts Bread machine yeast
Add ingredients in order given, adding mashed bananas with milk and
chocolate with flour. Basic/white bread cycle. Light color setting.
1/2 c Very ripe bananas; mashed
1 lg Egg
1 tb Butter or margarine
1 ts Salt
3 c Bread flour
1/3 c Semi sweet chocolate pieces
2 ts Bread machine yeast
Add ingredients in order given, adding mashed bananas with milk and
chocolate with flour. Basic/white bread cycle. Light color setting.
January 17, 2009
American Chocolate Bread
1 1/2 c All-purpose flour or bread flour
1 c Warm water (105 - 115 F)
2 Envelopes dry yeast
2 tb Honey
Dough:
1 c Lukewarm milk (95 F)
3 tb Butter, melted
4 To 5 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
8 oz Semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 Egg beaten with 2 Tbs whipping cream (glaze)
Sugar
Makes 8 small loaves
Sponge:
For sponge: Whisk flour, water, yeast and honey in large bowl until
smooth. cover with plastic. Let stand in warm draft-free area 1 hour.
For dough: Stir down sponge, using wooden spoon. Blend in milk,
butter and salt. Mix in enough flour 1/2 cup at a time to form soft
dough. Knead on floured surface until smooth and no longer sticky,
adding more flour if necessary, about 10 minutes.
Grease large bowl. Add dough, turning to coat entire surface. Cover
bowl with plastic. Let rise in warm draft-free area until doubled, about
1 1/4 hours.
Grease eight 2 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pans. Gently knead dough on
lightly floured surface until deflated. Pat out to 3/4 inch-thick
rectangle. Cut into 8 even pieces. Pat each out into 4x7-inch rectangle.
Spread 1 ounce chocolate on short end of each. Roll up jelly roll
fashion. Pinch seam and ends to seal. Arrange seam side down in
prepared pans. Cover with kitchen towel. Let rise for 15 minutes to
lighten.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Brush loaves with egg glaze and
sprinkle with sugar. Bake until light brown and loaves sound hollow
when tapped on bottom, about 30 minutes. Immediately remove from
pans. Cool on racks 10 minutes. Serve loaves hot.
1 c Warm water (105 - 115 F)
2 Envelopes dry yeast
2 tb Honey
Dough:
1 c Lukewarm milk (95 F)
3 tb Butter, melted
4 To 5 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
8 oz Semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 Egg beaten with 2 Tbs whipping cream (glaze)
Sugar
Makes 8 small loaves
Sponge:
For sponge: Whisk flour, water, yeast and honey in large bowl until
smooth. cover with plastic. Let stand in warm draft-free area 1 hour.
For dough: Stir down sponge, using wooden spoon. Blend in milk,
butter and salt. Mix in enough flour 1/2 cup at a time to form soft
dough. Knead on floured surface until smooth and no longer sticky,
adding more flour if necessary, about 10 minutes.
Grease large bowl. Add dough, turning to coat entire surface. Cover
bowl with plastic. Let rise in warm draft-free area until doubled, about
1 1/4 hours.
Grease eight 2 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pans. Gently knead dough on
lightly floured surface until deflated. Pat out to 3/4 inch-thick
rectangle. Cut into 8 even pieces. Pat each out into 4x7-inch rectangle.
Spread 1 ounce chocolate on short end of each. Roll up jelly roll
fashion. Pinch seam and ends to seal. Arrange seam side down in
prepared pans. Cover with kitchen towel. Let rise for 15 minutes to
lighten.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Brush loaves with egg glaze and
sprinkle with sugar. Bake until light brown and loaves sound hollow
when tapped on bottom, about 30 minutes. Immediately remove from
pans. Cool on racks 10 minutes. Serve loaves hot.
Chocolate-Chip Biscotti
1 1/4 c All-purpose flour
1/2 c Semisweet chocolate chips - Mini-morsels
1/3 c Sugar
3/4 ts Baking powder
1 tb Water
1 ts Vanilla extract
1 Egg
1 Egg white
Vegetable cooking spray
Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Combine water and next 3
ingredients; add to flour mixture, stirring until well-blended (dough will
be dry.)
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead lightly 7
or 8 times. Shape dough into a 16 inch long roll. Place roll on a baking
sheet coated with cooking spray, and flatten roll to 1 inch thickness.
Bake at 350F for 25 minutes. Remove roll from baking sheet to wire
rack, and let cool 10 minutes. Cut roll diagonally into 24 (1/2 inch)
slices, and place, cut sides down, on baking sheet. Reduce oven temp.
to 325F, and bake 10 more minutes. Turn cookies over and bake an
additional 10 minutes (cookies will be slightly soft in center but will
harden as they cool.) Remove from baking sheet; let cool completely
on wire rack.
Yield: 2 dozen (serving size: 1 cookie.)
1/2 c Semisweet chocolate chips - Mini-morsels
1/3 c Sugar
3/4 ts Baking powder
1 tb Water
1 ts Vanilla extract
1 Egg
1 Egg white
Vegetable cooking spray
Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Combine water and next 3
ingredients; add to flour mixture, stirring until well-blended (dough will
be dry.)
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead lightly 7
or 8 times. Shape dough into a 16 inch long roll. Place roll on a baking
sheet coated with cooking spray, and flatten roll to 1 inch thickness.
Bake at 350F for 25 minutes. Remove roll from baking sheet to wire
rack, and let cool 10 minutes. Cut roll diagonally into 24 (1/2 inch)
slices, and place, cut sides down, on baking sheet. Reduce oven temp.
to 325F, and bake 10 more minutes. Turn cookies over and bake an
additional 10 minutes (cookies will be slightly soft in center but will
harden as they cool.) Remove from baking sheet; let cool completely
on wire rack.
Yield: 2 dozen (serving size: 1 cookie.)
Chocolate Walnut Biscotti
2 c Walnut Halves (about 8 oz)
3 oz Unsweetened chocolate
5 tb Unsalted butter plus
1 ts Unsalted butter
2 c Flour
2 ts Baking powder
3 Eggs
1 c Sugar
1 ts Grated orange zest
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the walnuts on a cookie sheet and
toast until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool and then chop
coarsely. In a double boiler over simmering water, melt the chocolate
and butter together. Remove from the heat and stir until smooth. Let
cool for 10 minutes.
Sift together the flour and baking powder. In a large bowl, beat the
eggs lightly. Gradually beat in the sugar. Add the orange zest. Stir in
the cooled chocolate until blended. Stir in the flour and baking powder
until incorporated. Fold in the chopped walnuts. Divide the dough in
half, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
Butter a large cookie sheet and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Shape each half of the dough into a 14 x 2-1/2-inch log. Place about 4
inches apart on the prepared pan. Smooth the tops and sides with a
rubber spatula. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the logs are firm
when pressed in the center. Remove the baking sheet from the oven.
Do not turn off the oven.
Slide the logs onto a cutting board. With a large knife, cut each log
diagonally into 1/2-inch slices. Stand the slices upright on edge on the
prepared cookie sheet. Return to the oven and bake for 15 minutes
longer, or until crisp. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
3 oz Unsweetened chocolate
5 tb Unsalted butter plus
1 ts Unsalted butter
2 c Flour
2 ts Baking powder
3 Eggs
1 c Sugar
1 ts Grated orange zest
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the walnuts on a cookie sheet and
toast until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool and then chop
coarsely. In a double boiler over simmering water, melt the chocolate
and butter together. Remove from the heat and stir until smooth. Let
cool for 10 minutes.
Sift together the flour and baking powder. In a large bowl, beat the
eggs lightly. Gradually beat in the sugar. Add the orange zest. Stir in
the cooled chocolate until blended. Stir in the flour and baking powder
until incorporated. Fold in the chopped walnuts. Divide the dough in
half, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
Butter a large cookie sheet and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Shape each half of the dough into a 14 x 2-1/2-inch log. Place about 4
inches apart on the prepared pan. Smooth the tops and sides with a
rubber spatula. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the logs are firm
when pressed in the center. Remove the baking sheet from the oven.
Do not turn off the oven.
Slide the logs onto a cutting board. With a large knife, cut each log
diagonally into 1/2-inch slices. Stand the slices upright on edge on the
prepared cookie sheet. Return to the oven and bake for 15 minutes
longer, or until crisp. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Chocolate Vanilla Chip Biscotti
2 1/2 c All-purpose flour
1/3 c Unsweetened cocoa powder
3 ts Baking powder
1/2 c Sugar
1/2 c Brown sugar; packed
1/4 c Margarine or butter; softened
3 Eggs
1 c White vanilla chips
Heat oven to 350 degrees F Spray 1 large or 2 small cookie sheets
with nonstick cooking spray. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup;
level off. In med bowl, combine flour, cocoa and baking powder; mix
well. In large bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar and margarine; beat
well. Add flour mixture; mix well. Stir in white vanilla chops. With
spray coated hands, firmly shape dough into 3 rolls, about 7 inches
long. Place rolls at least 3 inches apart on sprayed cookie sheet;
flatten each to form 3/4 inch thick rectangle, about 3 inches wide and
7 inches long. Bake at 350 degrees F for 22-28 min or until rectangles
are light golden brown and centers are firm to the touch.
Place rectangles on wire racks; cool 5 min. Wipe cookie sheet clean. With
serrated knife, cut each rectangle into 1/2 inch slices; place, cut side
up, on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 6-8 min or until top
surface is slightly dry. Turn cookies over; bake an additional 6-8 min
or until top surface is slightly dry. Remove cookies from cookie sheets;
cool completely on wire racks. Store tightly covered.
1/3 c Unsweetened cocoa powder
3 ts Baking powder
1/2 c Sugar
1/2 c Brown sugar; packed
1/4 c Margarine or butter; softened
3 Eggs
1 c White vanilla chips
Heat oven to 350 degrees F Spray 1 large or 2 small cookie sheets
with nonstick cooking spray. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup;
level off. In med bowl, combine flour, cocoa and baking powder; mix
well. In large bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar and margarine; beat
well. Add flour mixture; mix well. Stir in white vanilla chops. With
spray coated hands, firmly shape dough into 3 rolls, about 7 inches
long. Place rolls at least 3 inches apart on sprayed cookie sheet;
flatten each to form 3/4 inch thick rectangle, about 3 inches wide and
7 inches long. Bake at 350 degrees F for 22-28 min or until rectangles
are light golden brown and centers are firm to the touch.
Place rectangles on wire racks; cool 5 min. Wipe cookie sheet clean. With
serrated knife, cut each rectangle into 1/2 inch slices; place, cut side
up, on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 6-8 min or until top
surface is slightly dry. Turn cookies over; bake an additional 6-8 min
or until top surface is slightly dry. Remove cookies from cookie sheets;
cool completely on wire racks. Store tightly covered.
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