Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with Grandma DellaPlain's Honey Twist, a tantalizing treat that combines the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. This delectable dish features layers of flaky puff pastry filled with a luscious mixture of honey, cinnamon, and sugar, creating a symphony of textures and flavors in every bite.
The Honey Twist is not just a single recipe; it's a collection of variations that cater to diverse preferences. The core recipe offers a classic honey-filled pastry, while the Honey Twist with Cream Cheese adds a rich and creamy dimension to the filling. For those who crave a burst of fruity goodness, the Honey Twist with Apples incorporates sweet and tangy apple slices, perfectly complementing the honey and cinnamon flavors.
If you're a fan of savory pastries, the Honey Twist with Ham and Cheese is a must-try. This savory twist features a filling of succulent ham, melted cheese, and a hint of mustard, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that will delight your taste buds.
Each variation of the Honey Twist promises a unique culinary experience, from the classic sweetness of the original to the savory delight of the ham and cheese filling. Whether you prefer sweet or savory, or simply crave a versatile pastry that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or as a snack, Grandma DellaPlain's Honey Twist has something for everyone.
CINNAMON TWISTS WITH CARDAMOM-HONEY DIPPING SAUCE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis Bio & Top Recipes
Categories dessert
Time 24m
Yield 10 pastries
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the cinnamon twists:
- Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a shallow bowl, mix together the cinnamon, sesame seeds, cardamom, and brown sugar. Twist 2 pieces of dough together to form a rope-shape. Pinch the ends together to seal. Brush the dough with the beaten egg and roll gently in the cinnamon mixture until coated. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until puffed and golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- For the sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lemon juice, powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon cardamom until smooth. Pour into a small dipping bowl.
- Arrange the pastries on a platter and serve with the dipping sauce.
GRANDMA DELLEPLAIN HONEY TWIST
This is a a breakfast treat, it takes a little time, but worth the wate. You could always make it your own by changing the honey topping to cinnamon , raisins, sugar topping. In my Grandma's time honey twist was a unexpected treat.
Provided by donna clark
Categories Other Breakfast
Time 3h15m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Crumble yeast in a bowl with lukewarm water to soften.
- 2. Pour scalded milk over shortening, sugar,and salt. Cool milk mixture to luckwarm , add yeast and eggs. Beat in flour to make a soft dough.
- 3. Turn out onto a floured board and knead until smooth. Place in a large greased bowl cover, and let stand to rise until double in size.
- 4. When light shape into a long roll about 1 " in diameter. Coil the roll into a greased cake pan begining at the outside edge and working into the center to cover the pan.
- 5. Brush with honey topping and let stand to rise until doubled in size. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes. It makes one large twist
GRANDMA DELLEPLAIN GREEN PEA SOUP
This was one of my Grandmas soups that was made in the 40's . The soup was easy to make but you had to make a stock before that to go with the soups and it took a long time to make about 5-6 hours. Now days we just use bought beef stock and use it in place of making your own.
Provided by donna clark @donnacl
Categories Cream Soups
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- ( BROWN STOCK ) Cut or trim meat from bones and brown meat. Put the meat and bones into a large kettle, or pot, cover with water and seasoning and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 4-5 hours. Add the vegetables and cook 1-2 hours longer. Strain and cool. When cool remove the layer of fat at the top. Use the broth fot soups, stews, and gravys.
- Green Pea Soup.. combine brown stock, warer and 3 1/2 cups peas, celery, onions, turnips and mint. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Rub through a sieve, thin with stock or water if necessary.
- Blend flour and seasoning with salt, pepper, and sugar. Add to puried vegetables and heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Add remaining whole peas, cook until tender, and serve.
GRANDMA DELLEPLAIN YEAST ROLLS
This is another of my Grandmas's recipes. Home made bread was a must in the 40's, we lived on a farm and only went to town once a month.
Provided by donna clark @donnacl
Categories Savory Breads
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Soften yeast in lukewarm water,
- Add shortening, sugar, and salt to milk. Cool milk to luckwarm and add yeast and beaten egg.
- Stir in flour to make a soft dough, turn out onto a floured board and knead until smooth ( about 8-10 minutes )
- Shape into rolls. Let stand until double in size bake at 425 for 12-15 minutes.
GRANDMA DELLEPLAIN FUDGE ICING
Another on of grandma's recipes. This recipe is more than 60 years old and has been tryed and true.
Provided by donna clark @donnacl
Categories Chocolate
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook sugar, and corn syrup and chocolate squares and milk on low to midume heat (232 degrees ) or until a small amount of syrup forms a very soft ball when dropped into cold water.
- Remove from heat, add vanilla and butter. Cool to lukewarm without stirring.
- Beat until creamy and thick enough to spread. This will cover two ( 8" ) layers top and sides.
GREAT GRANDMA'S HONEY DROP COOKIES
I can remember Grandma always making these delicious cookies. They are sweet with the taste of honey.
Provided by Vandy Wright
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 23m
Yield 12-24 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cream shortening, sugar, and eggs.
- Add honey and extract, mix well.
- Add baking soda and one third of the flour.
- Mix well then add another third of flour and mix well.
- Add last third of flour and mix well.
- Add the nuts and mix.
- Grease cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven.
- Cool slightly before removing cookies from cookie sheet. ENJOY!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.6, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 65.2, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 20.1, Protein 3.5
GRANDMA DELLEPLAIN BUTTER FROSTING
This is one of my Grandmothers recipes that can be changed to a lemon, or pineapple, or orange frosting by just a few simple changes.
Provided by donna clark @donnacl
Categories Cakes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Soften butter to room temp, and cream in remaining ingredients and continue creaming until mixture is well blended and fluffey.
- This will cover the top and sides of two ( 8" ) layer cakes.
- For LEMON FROSTING : add 1/2 teaspoon graded lemon rind and use lemon juice instead of vanilla.
- For PINEALLLE FROSTING : use 1/3 cup crushed pineapple with juice instead of cream.
- For ORANGR FROSTING : add 1 tablespoon grated orange rind and use orange juice instead of cream.
GRANDMA DELLEPLAIN APRICOT FILLING
This is a filling for a three layer cake. In grandmas time she had to use what was at hand, so fruit came off the farm, it was cooked and canned, and used as needed.
Provided by donna clark @donnacl
Categories Cakes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Peel and seed the apricots and cook in just enough water to cover until tender and practically dry. Beat apricots until smooth.
- Add sugar, lemon juice and grated lemon rind and cook until sugar has entirely dissolved. Let cool this will make enough filling for a 3-layer cake.
Tips:
- Use high-quality honey: This will ensure that your honey twists have the best flavor and aroma.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the dough tough, so mix it just until the ingredients are combined.
- Let the dough rest: This will allow the gluten to relax and make the dough easier to work with.
- Roll the dough out thinly: This will help the honey twists to cook evenly.
- Brush the twists with melted butter before baking: This will help them to brown and give them a crispy exterior.
- Bake the twists until they are golden brown: This will ensure that they are cooked through.
Conclusion:
Honey twists are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their sweet and sticky flavor, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give honey twists a try!
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