Monday 4 March 2013

Ginger Spice Pizzelle

Yield: 2 dozen
Equipment required – Pizzelle Maker

This recipe from my kitchen to yours is a flavoursome twist on a traditional Italian specialty that has been passed down from generation to generation. As a Chef and cook I love adding spices to many of my recipes, it adds another dimension and allows for a subtle surprise.

Ingredients:
3 eggs
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
1tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground cloves
¼ tsp nutmeg
2 tbsp molasses
½ cup butter melted, cooled to room temperature
2 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder

                                                     Method:
1. Please read Pizzelle Maker instructions prior to first time use.
2. In a medium bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves.
3. In a separate medium bowl whisk together, eggs, white sugar and brown sugar until incorporated.
4. To the egg mixture whisk in molasses and cooled melted butter. It is essential to cool the butter in order to avoid cooking the eggs.
5. Add the sifted dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and whisk until fully combined. Make sure to use a spatula to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated from the bottom of the bowl.
6. Heat Pizzelle iron according to instructions. The iron is coated with a non-stick material therefore, no non-stick spray will be necessary.
7. Place 1 generous tablespoon of ginger spice batter onto the centre of each Pizzelle iron. Close Pizzelle iron and cook until golden (about 1 to 1 ½ minutes). The Pizzelle will be soft at first, using a fork pull Pizzelle cookies out of iron and place of a wire rack to cool and harden.
8. Store in an airtight container and enjoy with an espresso or as a garnish on your favorite gelato.


Vocabulary:
Tsp- teaspoon
Tbsp- tablespoon

Products/Ingredients - available at Consiglio’s
Aurora Pizzelle Maker-

Chef’s Choice Pizzelle Maker-

Traditional Pizzelle Maker-

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