Unicorn (Unicorn@Indenial.com)
Sun, 06 Jun 1999 13:24:56 -0400
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: FOOD FUNNY :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Thanks to reader Carolyn for this somewhat irreverent food funny:
My appetite is my shepherd, I always want
It maketh me to sit down and stuff myself
It leadeth me to my refrigerator repeatedly
It leadeth me in the path of Burger King for a Whopper
It destroyeth my shape
Yea, though I knoweth I gaineth, I will not stop eating
For the food tasteth so good
The ice cream and the cookies, they comfort me
When the table is spread before me, it exciteth me
For I knoweth that I sooneth shall dig in.
As I filleth my plate continuously
My clothes runneth smaller
Surely bulges and pudgies shall follow me all the days of my life
And I shall be "pleasingly plump" forever
::::::::::::::::::::::::::: TODAY'S RECIPE ::::::::::::::::::::::::::
In Spain these donut type confections are traditionally served with
hot chocolate so thick that a spoon almost stands up in it. Try these
next time you have a crowd for breakfast.
Churros
1 cup (250 ml) milk
2 cups (500 ml) water
1 Tbs (15 ml) vegetable oil
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
3 cups (750 ml) all-purpose flour
1 tsp (5 ml) baking powder
1/4 tsp (1 ml) vanilla extract
Vegetable oil for deep frying
Powdered (confectioner's) sugar for dusting
Combine the milk, water, tablespoon of vegetable oil, and salt in a
large saucepan and bring almost to a boil over high heat. Add the
flour a little at a time, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon over
low heat. When it has formed a smooth paste, remove it from the heat
and add the baking powder and vanilla. Continue stirring until
thoroughly combined. Heat the oil to a temperature of about 325F
(160C), or until the surface shimmers. Place the dough in a pastry
bag with a wide, star tip. Typically, churros are about 1/2 inch (1
cm) in diameter, with ridges running their length. Pipe the dough
into the hot oil, forming straight fritters 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20
cm) in length. Fry until golden brown and remove to paper towels to
drain. Serve immediately, dusted with powdered sugar. Serves 6 to 8.
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