Frosted Apple Squares Penzeys Recipes

GLAZED APPLE PIE SQUARES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a measuring cup, combine egg yolk and enough milk to measure 1/3 cup. Gradually add to the flour mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. , Preheat oven to 350°. Divide dough in half. Roll one portion into a thin 15x10-in. rectangle. Transfer to the bottom of an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with cornflakes. , In a large bowl, combine apples, 1 cup sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon and nutmeg; toss to coat. Spoon over crust. , Roll remaining dough into a thin 15x10-in. rectangle; place over apple filling. Beat egg white; brush over pastry. Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top. Bake 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. , For glaze, combine confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over warm pastry. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into squares.

APPLE SLICE SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Whisk 2 cups flour and salt together in a bowl. Cut shortening into flour mixture using a pastry blender or a fork until crumbly.
• Whisk water, eggs, and lemon juice together in a separate bowl; stir into flour mixture until dough forms a ball. Split dough into halves; roll each half into about a 9x13-inch rectangle. Press 1 rectangle into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Place apple slices in a large bowl; add sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, and cinnamon. Toss apples to coat; spread over crust. Cover apple filling with remaining crust, piecing together any scraps to cover any holes. Cut several slits into top crust for ventilation while cooking.
• Bake in the preheated oven until edges are browned and crisp, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Cool to room temperature before cutting into squares, about 30 minutes.

APPLE SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 inch pan. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon; set aside.
• In a large bowl, mix together melted butter, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of white sugar with a wooden spoon until smooth. Stir in the egg and vanilla. Blend in the flour mixture until just combined, then stir in the apples and walnuts. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. In a cup or small bowl, stir together the remaining cinnamon and sugar; sprinkle over the top of the bars.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in preheated oven; finished bars should spring back when lightly touched. Cool in the pan, and cut into squares.

FROSTED APPLE SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F Combine flour, sugar and salt.
• Cut in shortening.
• Put egg in a 1-cup measure.
• Add enough of the milk to bring to the 2/3 cup level.
• Stir together and add to the pastry mixture.
• Stir to combine.
• Shape into a ball.
• Dought will be soft.
• Divide in half.
• On a floured pastry cloth, roll one piece of dough into a 10" X 12" rectangle.
• Place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
• Sprinkle with cornflake crumbs.
• Spread with apples, sugar and cinnamon, leaving a bare border of dough of about 3/4".
• On a floured pastry cloth, roll the remaining piece of dough into another 10" X 12" rectangle.
• Place over the apple mixture on the other piece of dough.
• Pinch edges firmly together to hold in the filling.
• Brush top with egg white.
• Bake at 400F for about 40 minutes, or until done.
• Combine icing sugar and lemon juice.
• Remove apple concoction from the oven.
• While still hot, drizzle the glaze over all.
• Cool slightly as we don't want burnt lips.
• Cut into squares and serve warm.

FROSTED APPLE SQUARES - PENZEY'S

Steps:

• For Apple Filling: In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, cornstarch/water mix, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir in egg yolk and apples. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
• For Dough: In a large bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups of the flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, and salt, and set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, heat the water, milk, and butter until very warm (120 to 130 degrees). Gradually add to the flour mixture. Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed, scraping the bowl occasionally.
• Add the egg yolks and 1/2 cup flour; beat for 2 minutes at high speed. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
• Divide the dough in half; roll half of the dough on a lightly floured surface to fit the bottom of an ungreased 15x10 baking pan.
• Spread with the apple filling.
• Roll remaining dough large enough to cover the filling. Place over the apple filling. Seal the edges of the dough together.
• Snip the surface of the dough with scissors to let steam escape. Cover; let rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until evenly golden.
• Make Powdered Sugar Glaze: In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar and enough milk to get a good drizzling consistency. Start with 2 tablespoons milk in 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and work up from there. Stir until smooth.
• Drizzle warm apple pastry with glaze. Let cool in pan. Cut into squares and serve.

PENZEY'S APPLE CAKE

Steps:

• Put beaten eggs in a 1 cup measuring cup and fill with water.
• In a roomy bowl, combinee flour and salt. Cut in shortening.
• Add the egg yolk/water mix and stir until incorporated. Set aside.
• In a seperate bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Divide the dough in half.
• Roll half out to fit a 16 1/2 by 12 1/2 cookie sheet.
• Sprinkle with half of the vanilla wafer crumbs.
• Spread half of the appple slices on top of the crumbs.
• Sprinkle the rest of the vanilla wafer crumbs on top of the first layer of apple slices.
• Top with the rest of the apple slices.
• Sprinkle cinnamon/sugar/nutmeg on top of second layer of apple slices.
• Roll out second half of dough large enough to cover bottom layer of dough and apple filling.
• Lightly moisten perimeter of bottom layer of dough and water.
• Place second layer of dough on top of bottom layer of dough and apples.
• Seal the two layers of dough and crimp.
• Make a few small slits in the top crust to le t steam escape.
• Bake at 450 for 20 minutes. The apples will be slightly firm.
• Combine the powdered sugar and water to make a glaze. Pour the glaze over the cake while the cake is still warm, but NOT hot.

TUSCAN CHICKEN BAKE - PENZEY'S

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the chicken breasts in an ungreased 9x13 glass baking dish. Put the sliced onion and zucchini around the chicken. Sprinkle seasonings over the chicken and vegetables. Pour the tomato sauce and diced tomato over the top.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Periodically baste the chicken with the pan juices so the tomato sauce doesn't dry out on top.
• Remove the chicken and vegetables to individual plates or a platter and toss either pasta or rice with the tomato sauce before serving.

FROSTED APPLE SQUARES

Steps:

• To make the dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and milk - set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, yeast and salt. Add butter chunks - cut it in with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pour in the milk mixture and stir until a soft dough forms. Divide in half, wrap in saran wrap and chill for about 30 minutes.
• Roll one piece of dough into a 12" x 17" rectangle - because the dough will be quite thin, you will want to roll the dough out onto a large sheet of parchment so it will be easier to handle. Carefully flip the dough into a 13" x 18" half-sheet pan - smooth out the corners and dough if needed.
• To make the filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, salt and cinnamon. Spread the apples over the prepared dough - scatter the sugar mixture evenly over the apples. Roll out the other piece of dough in the same fashion and place it over the apples. Pinch the edges together. Cut steam vents in the top. Cover with plastic wrap lightly coated with nonstick spray - let rise in a cool place for about 1 hour.
• After about 30 minutes, preheat the oven to 350.
• Bake until golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove and place pan on a rack to cool for about 20 minutes.
• To make the glaze: In a small bowl, stir together sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle it over the bars. Cool completely.