The Brafferton Inn Apple Cinnamon Puffs Recipes

FRENCH BREAKFAST PUFFS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line cups with paper muffin liners.
• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. In a separate bowl, cream together 1/2 cup sugar and shortening. Beat in egg. Stir flour mixture into shortening mixture alternately with milk. Beat well. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
• Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. While muffins are baking, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
• Remove muffins from oven and muffin pan. Immediately, dip the tops of the muffins into the melted margarine, then into the sugar/cinnamon mixture. Repeat with each muffin, until all muffin tops are covered. Serve warm.

APPLESAUCE PUFFS

Steps:

• Combine biscuit mix, ¼ cup sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon.
• Add applesauce, milk, egg and oil. Mix until moistened.
• Fill greased 2" muffin pans two-thirds full.
• Bake in 400 degree oven 12 minutes or until done. Cool slightly; remove.
• Dip tops in melted butter (or margarine), then in ¼ cup sugar mixed with ¼ teaspoon cinnamon. Makes 12 to 18 puffs.

THE BRAFFERTON INN APPLE CINNAMON PUFFS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a small bowl, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until well blended; set aside.
• In another small bowl combine sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
• In yet another small bowl, combine apples and dates; set aside.
• Separate dough into 8 biscuits, separate each evenly into 2 rounds; place 8 rounds on cutting board.
• Spread each biscuit round with 1 T cream cheese mixture to within 1/2 inch of edge.
• Top each with 1 rounded tablespoon of the chopped apple and dates.
• Press remaining biscuit halves out slightly. Place each on apple-topped biscuit round press edges to seal.
• Dip each round in melted butter then dip in cinnamon and sugar mixture.
• Place in creased large muffin tin.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 13-18 minutes or until golden brown.
• Cool 10 minutes. Serve warm.

LEMON POPPY SEED PUFFS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees F. In medium bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup of the sugar, 1 teaspoon of the lemon peel and lemon juice; mix well. In another medium bowl, combine remaining 3/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon lemon peel and poppy seed; mix well. Separate dough into 8 biscuits. Carefully split side of each biscuit halfway to form opening. Fill each opening with 2 rounded tablespoons cream cheese mixture. Press edges firmly to seal. Dip filled biscuits in melted butter; coat with poppy seed mixture. Place in ungreased jumbo nonstick muffin cups.
• Bake at 375 for 13 to 17 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around edge of each puff to loosen; remove from muffin cups. Serve warm. Store in refrigerator.

CHICKEN ASPARAGUS PUFFS

Steps:

• In a food processor, blend together the cooked chicken, mayonnaise, garlic, curry and seasoned salt until smooth, then season with black pepper to taste (this can be prepared in advance and refrigerated).
• Roll out puff pastry into a rectangle shape (10x14-in).
• Then lengthwise into three even strips of pastry.
• Spread chicken mixture along one side of each strip of pastry.
• Place asparagus spears lengthwise beside chicken mixture.
• Brush edges of pastry with egg.
• Roll pastry over to close completely.
• Brush top with egg.
• Cut rolls diagonally into 1-inch slices with a sharp knife.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• Place on a greased cookie sheet.
• Bake at 425 degrees for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Delicious!

CHILES RELLENOS PUFFS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F Spray 24 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray. In 3-quart saucepan, heat water and butter over high heat to a full rolling boil. Remove from heat.
• Stir in flour, cornmeal and salt (cumin and cayenne if using) until mixture forms a dough and all lumps have disappeared. Gradually stir in beaten eggs until well blended. Stir in both cheeses and the chiles.
• Spoon dough evenly into muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.
• Bake 25 to 29 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from muffin cups. Serve warm.

APPLE TOPPING FOR PANCAKES, WAFFLES & SUCH

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until apples are tender, approx 15-20 minutes. Add more water as needed while simmering.
• Softened apples can be left chunky or processed in a blender for a smoother sauce.
• Return to pan and add brandy as desired.
• When ready to serve on pancakes, re-heat and top with applesauce and whipped cream.

KING ARTHUR'S APPLE CINNAMON BREAKFAST BREAD

Steps:

• *Use the lesser amount in the summer, the greater amount in the winter, and something in between in the spring and fall.
• Place all of the ingredients into the pan of your bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
• Program for basic white bread, and press Start. Check the dough's consistency about 7 min.
• after the kneading cycle begins, adding additional water of flour to form a smooth, soft ball of dough.
• Allow the machine to complete its cycle. Remove the b read when it's done, and let it cool completely before slicing.
• Note: This bread makes great toast!