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This flourless cake, featuring both chocolate and cocoa, is rich, rich, RICH! A chocolate ganache glaze takes it over the top. And, since it contains neither flour nor leavening, it's perfect for Passover. And, of course, also ideal for those following a gluten-free diet.

Flourless Chocolate Cake

(170 grams) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips

unsalted butter room temperature

(149 grams) granulated sugar

salt

espresso powder optional

vanilla extract

eggs

(43 grams) Dutch-process cocoa

(113 grams) heavy cream

In medium saucepan, bring all ingredients to boil, lower heat and simmer until jamlike, about 25 minutes. Let cool, transfer to airtight container and

Apricot Preserves

apricots,

sugar

lemon juice

This moist, tender, buttery yeast bread, lightly sweetened then drizzled with vanilla glaze, sprinkled with colored sugars, and sometimes crowned with candied cherries, is a traditional New Orleans Mardi Gras favorite.

Mardi Gras King Cake

butter

(170 grams) milk lukewarm

(418 grams) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour

(50 grams) granulated sugar

(8 grams) salt

instant yeast

nutmeg

Fiori di Sicilia or lemon oil lemon rind

grams) cream cheese softened

(99 grams) granulated sugar

(25 grams) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour

vanilla extract Fiori di Sicilia or lemon oil

confectioners' sugar

milk enough

yellow purple and green fine sparkling sugars

cherries

Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. In a large bowl, combine the beans, corn, jalapenos, tomato, onion, cilantro, sour cream, hot sauce and salt. Mix well,

Mexican Potstickers

corn kernels

jalapeno chiles,

tomatoes

red onion

cilantro

sour cream

hot sauce

wonton wrappers

Vegetable oil,

Hamantaschen, a three-cornered cookie stuffed with any of a variety of fillings, is a traditional sweet often served during the Jewish holiday Purim. This version of hamantaschen feature poppy seed filling; if you're not a poppy seed fan, feel free to substitute apricot or the filling of your choice.

Hamantaschen

(170 grams) unsalted butter (138 grams) butter-flavored vegetable shortening

(28 grams) water

lemon rind (lemon zest)

lemon oil

(21 grams) cornstarch

(18 grams) Easy-Roll Dough Improver optional

baking powder

(142 grams) ground poppy seeds

(28 grams) butter

(43 grams) honey

(64 grams) shredded apricots

(50 grams) sugar

(227 grams) milk

apple

In a saucepan, heat the chicken broth until barely simmering; cover to keep hot. In another saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic

Bay Scallop Risotto

chicken broth

olive oil

onion,

garlic,

prosciutto

arborio rice

dry white wine

saffron

bay scallops

flat-leaf parsley

parmesan cheese

Popular in various versions throughout the Middle East, these savory stuffed pies feature an aromatic spiced filling in a light-textured yeast-based crust. Fatayer can be served as either a side or main dish; they're especially popular at brunch, served with warm mint tea. While the recipe below yields 24 fatayer each of the fillings will fill 12 pastries — so it’s simple to satisfy a variety of tastes by mixing and matching. Our thanks to Heifa from <a href="https://www.fufuskitchen.com/">Fufu’s Kitchen</a> for sharing this recipe with us.

Fatayer (Middle Eastern Savory Hand Pies)

(454 grams) water lukewarm

(18 grams) salt

(25 grams) sugar

(720 grams) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour

(170 grams) feta cheese crumbled

(170 grams) queso fresco crumbled

(57 grams) cream cheese

oregano

mint

(71 grams) diced onion

garlic

tomato (about 170 grams)

parsley

(454 grams) lean ground beef (90% lean preferred)

Middle Eastern seven spice*

allspice *

black pepper

chili paste

pomegranate molasses

This summer breakfast cake is positively bursting with flavor! From the fresh blueberries and lemon zest in the cake to the walnuts and cinnamon sugar in the copious amounts of buttery topping, we’re both thrilled and thankful that chef Adrian Lipscombe shared this recipe with us. She notes, “Historically this cake was served during Juneteenth celebration in Texas … It was made with seasonal berries in June, which is a small berry season in Texas. This is one of many cakes that represents freedom, justice, and celebration.”

Emancipation Breakfast Cake

(66 grams) granulated sugar

(71 grams) light brown sugar packed

(60 grams) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour

cinnamon

ginger

(85 grams) butter

(57 grams) walnuts finely chopped

(240 grams) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour

(57 grams) butter

(113 grams) milk

almond extract

(340 grams) fresh blueberries

In France, almond galette (known as Galette des Rois) is typically served on January 6: Epiphany, the Feast of the Kings. An ultra-buttery, remarkably flaky pastry crust stuffed with almond filling, this is quite possibly the easiest "fancy" dessert you'll ever make.

King Arthur&#039;s Almond Galette

(177 grams) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour

teaspoon baking powder

(227 grams) butter

(113 grams) sour cream

almond paste

unsalted butter

(99 grams) sugar

(43 grams) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour

(48 grams) almond flour or very finely ground whole almonds

water

Dumplings are a wonderful addition to any simmering soup or stew. Not only do they add substance in the form of delicious, tender mounds of steam-softened bread, but some of the starch from their flour also seeps into the broth beneath as they cook, thickening it nicely.

Savory Dumplings

(120 grams) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour

Almond flour gives a subtle, nutty richness to this cake, which has deep chocolate flavor without being too sweet. Topped with espresso-laced ganache, it’s an excellent dinner party dessert, as well as perfect for Passover (depending on how you observe the holiday).

Flourless Chocolate Nut Cake

+ 2 tablespoons (223 grams) sugar divided

(85 grams) unsweetened baking chocolate melted

(128 grams) semisweet chocolate chips melted

almond flour

chocolate chips

espresso powder

(43 grams) plant-based milk

This recipe for sufganiyot, a traditional jelly doughnut served at Hanukkah, comes with an interesting twist. Instead of being made from yeast dough, the doughnuts start with pâte à choux batter: the same batter used for cream puffs and éclairs. The result: light doughnuts with a crisp exterior and wonderfully tender, creamy interior, perfect for a dollop of jelly.

Hanukkah Jelly Doughnuts (Sufganiyot)

(227 grams) water

salt*

(149 grams) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour

jelly

sugar sugar

Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and oozing sticky syrup with every bite, jalebi are a wildly popular South Asian street food. Made from a slightly fermented batter, deep-fried and soaked in a saffron-infused syrup, jalebi are often served during holidays and at celebrations. Thank you to author Pooja Makhijani for bringing this recipe into our kitchens!

Jalebi

(11 grams) chickpea flour flour

cardamom

(170 grams) water

(35 grams) Greek yogurt

(396 grams) sugar

saffron threads

rose water

lime juice

(792 grams) vegetable oil

In ancient times, Scotsmen marked the winter solstice — the first day of winter — with bonfires, entreating the sun to return over the course of the year's longest night. From this tradition was born first a round cake, notched on the side to represent the sun's rays; and then today's familiar wedge-shaped shortbread. This version of classic shortbread incorporates crystallized ginger, which adds a spicy kick.

Solstice Shortbread

(227 grams) unsalted butter

(149 grams) sugar

(283 grams) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour

(106 grams) crystallized ginger

Cutout sugar cookies should be thin, light, and crisp: sturdy enough to decorate but also tender rather than hard. This is one of our favorite cutout cookie recipes for any occasion.

Classic Cutout Cookies

(91 grams) vegetable shortening

(107 grams) brown sugar

(300 grams) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour

(56 grams) cornstarch

This simple unleavened cracker bread with Middle Eastern roots is an ideal complement to any kind of spread, from soft butter or hummus to cream cheese with smoked salmon. Stand the crispy breads upright in a bowl, surrounded by savory accompaniments, for a striking presentation.

Lavash

(420 grams) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour

flaky sea salt to taste*

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This traditional Mexican sweet bread, with its distinctive shape, is commonly made as an offering during Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos), November 1-2. Aside from being eaten with gusto and deeply loved, Pan de Muerto often serves as an altar decoration to both honor and celebrate those who’ve died. Our thanks to Pati Jinich of PBS’ Pati’s Mexican Table for sharing this recipe with us.

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The Pan de Muerto was one of our Bake of the Week recipes for October 2021.

Pan de Muerto (Day of the Dead Bread)

(113 grams) whole milk lukewarm

orange blossom water rose water or water

orange zest (grated rind)

anise seeds

(226 grams) butter

(66 grams) sugar

Latkes, those salty/crunchy/smooth potato pancakes fried in oil, are a Hanukkah staple. But to stand and fry them just 2 or 3 at once means time spent away from the holiday table. Thus these oven-fried latkes. Just flood a couple of rimmed cookie sheets with a thin layer of oil, deposit potato pancake batter, and bake for about 30 minutes, turning once. The result? Signature crunchy-smooth latkes, and more time spent with your family.

Easy-Does-It Latkes

(680 grams) baking potatoes about 3 medium potatoes

onion

(14 grams) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour*

vegetable oil

Pastry chef Gesine Bullock-Prado takes the base dough for our beloved <a href="https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/almond-cloud-cookies-recipe">Almond Cloud Cookies</a> and turns it into a traditional German treat, Mandelhörnchen. Known commonly as almond horns, these chewy almond cookies are dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with sliced almonds for enhanced texture and flavor.

Mandelhörnchen (Almond Horns)

DIY Almond Paste prepared

(198 grams) sugar

almonds

(170 grams) bittersweet chocolate wafers chopped

This delightfully soft loaf, from blogger Molly Yeh and her book, Molly on the Range, is guaranteed to make you swoon. Slightly sweet, packed full of seeds and other flavorful crunchy bits, it more than lives up to its sultry title. You can shape it into a classic braid; or into a coiled round, which is the traditional shape for Rosh Hashanah.

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