Posts by Claro's Italian Markets, Inc.
Lemon Drop Cookies
5 cups flour6 eggs2 cubes softened margarine1 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoons baking powder1/2 tablespoon lemon extract FROSTING…powdered sugarlemon juiceyellow food coloringlemon zest Cream margarine and sugar together. Add eggs and lemon extract and beat well. Add remaining dry ingredients. Mix until all holds together well. Roll into about 1 inch balls and bake on lightly…
Read MorePizza Rustica
CRUST:2 cups flour2 large eggs2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup ice water4 ounces margarine1 tablespoon granulated sugar Sift dry ingredients together and cut in the margarine until blended well. Add eggs and water (a little at a time) until a dough ball can be made. Knead dough well, wrap in seran and chill for about 1…
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Zuccotto
Panettone Cake with Ricotta and Marsala
12-15 slices of panettone or pandoro, sliced fairly thin1 cup almond marsala (amaretto or brandy may substituted)2 pounds whole milk ricotta1 tablespoon vanilla extract1/2 cup powdered sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon6 ounces mini chocolate chips1 container Cool Whip1/4 cup sliced toasted almonds Line a 1 1/2 quart bowl with plastic wrap and set aside. In electric…
Read MorePizza Buns
1-3 pound bag Claro’s fresh pizza dough1/2 cup olive oil1 large chopped or sliced onionoregano and black pepper 2 tablespoon minced garlic1-28 ounce can chopped tomatoes1 cup grated imported romano cheese Cut pizza dough into 15 pieces (approximately the same size, they don’t have to be exact) Roll into little balls. In a baking dish,…
Read MoreWine Cake Pops
1 Claro’s wine cake1/4 cup amaretto liquorCOATING & EXTRAS1-14 ounce bag candy melts, I used vanilla30 lollipop sticksparchment paperfinely chopped almonds12″ X 20″ square styrofoam (to cool pops in) FROSTING:1 pint powdered sugar1 teaspoon almond extract2-3 tablespoons water In medium size bowl break up wine cake into very small pieces. Make frosting in mixer by…
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Sfingi
Fried Dough
1 pound Claro’s fresh pizza dough1 teaspoon ground cinnamoncanola oil for fryinggranulated sugar (for coating)paper bag Place dough into lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or clean dishtowel and place in warm place. When the dough doubles in size you are ready to start. Heat canola oil in medium size saucepan until it reaches…
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KITCHEN HINT: The handling of Claro’s fresh pizza dough….. We make fresh dough in all of our stores. There is nothing like pizza made with fresh dough! Pizza dough can be kept under refrigeration for about 2 days. When you open the bag it may sometimes smell slightly like wine. That’s normal. It can be…
Read MoreRicotta Cookies
1/2 pound whole milk ricotta cheese1 cups granulated sugar21/2 cups flourgrated zest from 1 lemon1 tablespoon baking powder 3 eggs12 tablespoons margarine, softened1 tablespoon lemon extractextra granulated sugar in bowl to roll cookie ballsred and green candied cherries In electric mixer beat sugar and softened margarine together until light and fluffy. Add eggs, ricotta, lemon…
Read MoreOven Roasted Vegetables
Select vegetables of your choice:I like to use asparagus, zucchini, colored bell peppers, broccoli florets, and onions olive oilminced garlic balsamic vinegartoasted pinole nutssalt and pepper Clean any seasonal vegetables and place thinly on cookie sheet or roasting pan. Coat with olive oil and minced garlic. Toss together. Roast on 400 degree preheated oven until…
Read MoreKahlua Cake with Ricotta Filling
1 chocolate devils food cake mix1/2 cup Kahlua liquor2 containers ready made chocolate frostingTOPPING:1/4 cup mini chocolate chips FILLING:1 pound whole milk ricotta cheese1/4 cup powdered sugar2 tablespoons Kahlua liquor1/4 cup mini chocolate chips1/4 cup mixed candied fruit(cherries and pineapple are great!) Prepare cake mix as per directions, making two 9″ rounds. Remove from pan…
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