Spice Balls 35 Recipes

RUTH MOULTON'S SPICE BALLS

Steps:

• Combine the butter and 1 cup sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer
• Beat until light and fluffy, 3-5 minutes
• Beat in the egg and molasses
• Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger and salt onto a piece of parchment
• Add mixture to the butter in two batches, beating until just combined
• Cover and chill for 2-3 hours or until quite firm
• Preheat the oven to 350°F
• Put the remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a pie plate and spread the chopped crystallized ginger out on a large plate
• Working in batches of about a dozen at a time, shape the dough into walnut-size balls and roll first in the ginger, pressing the ginger pieces gently into the dough (the ball should only be sparsely covered with candied ginger, do not coat it completely) then in the sugar, rolling to coat the ball all over with the sugar
• Arrange the balls 2-inches apart on parchment paper-lined sheet pans and bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 8-10 minutes or until barely golden but still soft
• Cool for 5 minutes on the sheet pan before transferring to a rack to cool
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SPICE BALLS

Steps:

• Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, mix flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, mace and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Create a well in the center of the mixture, and pour in milk, canola oil and egg. Thoroughly stir into the mixture.
• In batches, drop the mixture by rounded teaspoonfuls into the hot oil. Fry on all sides, 2 to 4 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
• In a resealable plastic bag, mix 1 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. While still warm, place balls a few at a time into the bag, and toss to coat.

SPICE BALLS [35]

Steps:

• Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a large bowl, mix flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, mace and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Create a well in the center of the mixture, and pour in milk, canola oil and egg. Thoroughly stir into the mixture. In batches, drop the mixture by rounded teaspoonfuls into the hot oil. Fry on all sides, 2 to 4 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. In a resealable plastic bag, mix 1 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. While still warm, place balls a few at a time into the bag, and toss to coat.

SPICY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4.
• Put the mince into the mixing bowl. Add the onions, garlic, curry powder, cumin, garam masala, paprika or cayenne pepper and coriander, then mix well. By adding these spices, you'll get a delicious flavour without having to add any salt.
• Add the beaten egg and breadcrumbs, then mix again.
• Divide the meat mixture into 15-18 evensized pieces and shape into balls (they should be about the size of a walnut). Always wash your hands thoroughly after handling raw meat so you don't transfer any germs that may be on the meat to other food or equipment.
• Heat the oil in the frying pan over a medium heat and add the meatballs using a spoon. Cook them for 5 mins, turning until golden brown. Remove from the pan and place them on to the tray. Bake in the oven for 15-20 mins.
• Remove from the oven. Remember to use oven gloves! Allow to cool slightly and serve with a fresh, crisp green salad, some pitta bread and tomato salsa.