FARINA SQUARES
I remember these as a child. I loved the creamy, lemony filling with the crisp outsides. I have searched for this recipe for years, only to find it in a a very old recipe book of my mothers, which was stored away with assorted other items, after her death. I am thrilled to have located it and hope you will enjoy these as much as...
Provided by Carole Fanelli
Categories Cookies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. In a double boiler, add milk and sugar. When it comes to a boil, stir in the farina or (polenta) and cook 20 minutes until thick. Keep an eye on this step to guard against the mixture scorching...so stir frequently.
- 2. Beat together: egg yolks, grated lemon,lemon juice, almond extract and whiskey. Add this to the first mixture and cook another 10 minutes. Stirring frequently. I would recommend you temper the egg mixture before adding it all into the hot farina ,mixture. You could end up with scrambled eggs if you don't. so add a small amount of the hot milk into the egg mixture before adding the rest in.
- 3. Pour this mixture into a buttered pyrex baking pan. a 9X12 should work. Let this rest for 10 minutes, to set up. When they are firm enough to work with...
- 4. Cut into squares and dip each in beaten eggs and then in finely chopped white bread crumbs. fry a few at a time.
- 5. sprinkle the fried farina squares with powdered sugar and enjoy.
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Krishna Ram
krishna-r41@gmail.comThese squares were a waste of time and ingredients.
Malingha Shakuru
malingha_s17@aol.comI didn't like the texture of these squares. They were too mushy.
Gulam Yaseen
yaseen-g@hotmail.comThese squares were a bit too crumbly for my taste.
deejay gabz
gd@hotmail.comI found these squares to be a bit dry. I think I'll add some extra milk next time.
Robbany Khan
k_robbany@yahoo.comThese squares are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
Joseph Cline
j-c@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of farina, but I love these squares. They're the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
khiman rawat
rawat@hotmail.co.ukThese squares are a great way to get your kids to eat farina.
Yolanda Willing
y_willing17@gmail.comI've also made these squares with different fruits, such as blueberries and cranberries. They're always delicious.
joan Nalukwago
nalukwago@hotmail.comThese squares are a great snack or dessert. I often pack them in my lunch.
Mao Bundala
b-m@yahoo.comI love the way these squares taste fresh out of the oven.
Rayyan iskandar
r.iskandar34@yahoo.comThese squares are so easy to make, and they're always a success.
Nylmari lee
n-lee@yahoo.comI made these squares for a potluck, and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
Luqman Lucky
l-l24@gmail.comThese squares are a great way to use up leftover farina. I always have a box of farina in my pantry, so it's nice to have a recipe that uses it up.
Ohenenana Kwame Amoah
a-o79@hotmail.comI love the addition of raisins to these squares. They add a nice sweetness and texture.
Edemanwan Etene
e.e6@gmail.comThese squares are the perfect comfort food. They're warm, gooey, and full of flavor.
Raja Saleem
raja-s@gmail.comI've made these farina squares several times now, and they're always a hit with my family and friends. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Rahul Mahbub Rifat
rifat@hotmail.comThese farina squares are a delightful treat! The combination of farina, cinnamon, and raisins is perfect, and the squares have a lovely texture that is both soft and chewy.