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Show Christmas Greetings Page 19 December 22, 2004 Christmas Pudding ILljr through the center to allow for expansion as the pudding rises. Place the paper on top of the pudding and cover it with a double thickness of foil. Tie foil securely to the edge of the mold with string. Place the mold on a rack in a Dutch oven or other large covered pot. Pour boiling water into the Dutch oven until it is halfway up the side of the mold. Keep water at a gentle boil. Steam for 4 hours, topping the boiling water to the same level when necessary. Remove the mold from the Dutch oven and set on a rack to cool. When thoroughly cooled, rewrap with fresh wax paper Kourambiedes Preheat the oven to 350F and grease two baking sheets. In a food processor, place the butter, sugar, egg and egg yolks, flour, salt, and almonds and process for 30 seconds or until just combined. Roll the mixture into balls about the size of a walnut and place a clove in each. Arrange on 2 baking sheets. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden twice-pleate- 1 12 cups raisins, chopped 23 cup dates, pitted and chopped 1 cup soft dried figs, chopped 1 cup currants 34 cup golden raisins 12 cup brandy sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter 2 1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed grated zest of 1 lemon grated zest of 1 orange 4 eggs, beaten 1 cup blanched almonds, chopped flour, sift34 cup ed 1 teaspoon cinnamon 12 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon ground ginger all-purpo- 1 se the fruit and pour the brandy over it. Stir well to disperse the brandy. Cover with a towel and set aside to macerate 12 to 24 hours. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on high, beat the and creamy. Beat in the zests and eggs. Fold in the fruit and almonds. Add the flour and spices, combining well, then fold in the bread crumbs. Spoon the mixture into the prepared mold, press down well, and level the surface. Cut a sheet of wax paper 2 inches sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter at room temperature 12 cup granulated sugar 2 12 cups fresh white bread serving. egg plus 2 egg yolks flour cups 14 teaspoon salt 3 dinner is complete without pudding. It is best if allowed to mature for at least two days before serving, but it can be made up to three months ahead. Makes 12 to 16 servings. Preparation time: 5 hours and 3 days. all-purpo- se 94 West 300 North, Nephi 623-015- 3 ously with confectioners sugar. The cookies can be stored in an airtight container for 1 to 2 weeks. To freeze, layer the cookies, without the dusting chopped about 50 whole cloves 1 cup confectioners sugar larger than the top of the mold. Pleat the wax paper twice Anderson Funeral Home slightly, then dredge gener- 12 cup almonds, finely art With best wishes and heartfelt thanks to you and yours this Christmas. brown. Remove the baking sheets from the oven and transfer the cookies to a rack. Leave to cool 1 traditional Christmas ceramic Grease a mold or casserole. In a large bowl, place all and foil, and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Steam again for 2 hours or microwave to reheat before butter and sugar until thick crumbs No d Nephi, Utah (Eimcs-jNVli- is These delicious little almond cookies are a traditional treat in Greece. Bake them ahead and freeze. Makes about 50. Total time: 1 hour. of confectioners sugar, in a freezer container, separating each layer with wraxed paper. All signs point to a uondetful season, And your loyalfriendship is the reason So whether you're close we want for Christmas is the chance to thank all of you who have brought us so much joy this past year. Your friendship and support mean a lot to us. Happy Holidays! 41 or far from here. Were sending our best wishes for a joyous year! From All of Us At Barton Plumbing & Heating Inc. Central Valley Mechanical 668 East 200 North, Nephi 623-412- 1 347 North Main, phi 623-024- 4 Ne- |