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Sesame – Wheat Long Rolls

Homemade soft, thicky rolls are a very special treat. Serve with Herbed Ricotta with sliced
Yellow or red plum tomatoes and layer of lettuce.

1  ½ package (1 ½  tablespoon) active dry yeast
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ½ cup warm water
¾ cup warm milk
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons raw sesame seeds
½ cup whole-wheat flour
4 to [...]

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Pecan rolls

Everyone adores a sweet roll in the morning. Serve warm with coffee and cold milk.
1 package (1 tablespoon) active dry yeast
pinch sugar
¼ cup warm water
1 cup sour cream
½ cup (1 stick) unsalyed butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups unbleached all-purpose or bread flour

Pecan Filling
2 ½ cups pecans, finely chopped
1 cup granulated sugar
½ [...]

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Onion Tarte

Here is a relative of the Quiche: an onion custard baked atop yeasted bread dough. The tart can be eaten hot, warm or cold as the season dictates.
Tart dough
1 package ( 1 tablespoon) active dry yeast
Pinch sugar
1 cup warm water
3 cups unbleached all-purpose or bread flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 ½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons corn oil
1 egg, [...]

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Cherry beer pancakes

Serves 4
500 gr. cherries (preferably quality Durone Nero)
220 gr. white flour
2 eggs
3 dl (six ounces) of beer
1 tablespoon white sugar
A bit of salt
Olive oil for frying
In a bowl mix the flour with a pinch of salt and sugar. Stir in the egg yolks first, then beer and a tablespoon of olive oil, mixing well after [...]

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Shrimp and orange salad

A very tasty salad of french inspiration.Thai shrimp salads often mix cooked shrimps with assorted fruits and bits of fried shallot and garlic. It can be served alongside other dishes, to be tasted as a refreshing interlude between bites of other, hotter foods.
SERVES 4
2 tablespoon oil
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 tablespoon sliced shallots
1/3 pound small or [...]

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