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ALOHA APRICOT SQUARES
What a fitting end to our cookies section. But, that's
really not why we named them Aloha Apricot Squares.
The crunchy coconut reminds us of Hawaii.
Premeasure ingredient groups (sift together
ingredient Group D). Place in bowls near Bread Machine.
All ingredients must be at room temperature.
A
B
C
D
1/2 cup butter/margarine
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup dried apricots, chopped into small pieces
1 cup chopped macadamia nuts or pecans
3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 1/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2teaspoon baking powder
1/4teaspoon salt
[] Place ingredient Group A in pan. Press SELECT for
Mixing. Press START. Mix for I minute, scraping down
sides of bowl with spatula if necessary.
[] Add ingredient Group B. Mix for 1 minute, scraping
down sides of pan if necessary.
[] Add ingredient Group C, then gradually add ingredient
Group D. Mix for 11/2to 2 minutes or until well blended,
scrapping down sides of pan if necessary. Press
CLEAR/STOP. Do not overmix.
[]
Quickly and carefully remove the pan from the Bread
Machine and invert over a greased 13- by 9-inch pan.
Scrape batter into pan, spreading evenly. Bake in
325°F preheated oven 35 to 40 minutes, until lightly
browned. Yield: 24 squares
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The word pastry has two culinary meanings. One refers
to a dough used for sweet desserts, such as pies and tarts,
as well as nonsweet foods, such as appetizers and snacks.
The word pastry also describes a baked food with the
characteristic flakiness of pastry doughs, such as Danish
and cream puffs.
Many people find pastry
preparation intimidating. Now even
the most heavy-handed can turn out
light and flaky pastries. This chapter
offers an assortment including
American-style pie crust
with solid vegetable
shortenings and
butter-laden French
crust. The latter often
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