Orange-Wine Wafers
Description
This International appetizer features Orange zest (2 large. The flavors come together beautifully. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Oranges) 2 c Pastry or all-purpose flour 1/2 ts Salt 1 ts Baking powder 2 tb (1/4 stick) butter or Margarine, softened 1/2 c White wine "A perfectly simple cracker delicately flavored with orange zest and wine, this is an ideal match for a glass of white wine.
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We prefer to use Chardonnay, but any dry white wine that you may have already opened will work well.
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to 20 minutes Preheat the oven to 350~F.
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prepare the zest, lightly grate the outer
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peel of the oranges against the fine grate of a cheese grater.
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Use only the colored part of the rind; the underlying white portion is bitter.
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In a large bowl or in the food processor, combine the flour, orange zest, salt, and baking powder.
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Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
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While stirring,
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add the wine in a slow stream and
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blend to
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form a dough that will hold together in a cohesive ball.
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On a floured surface or pastry cloth,
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roll out to a rectangle approximately 1/4 inch thick and position so the long edge runs horizontally in front of you.
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Fold the left third of the dough over the center third.
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Likewise, fold the right third over the center.
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The dough is now in 3 layers with the seam running vertically.
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Give the dough a quarter turn so the seam now runs horizontally.
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Roll out the dough again to a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
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Fold and turn the dough again as in the first step.
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You are now ready for the final rolling.
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Roll the dough out somewhat thinner this time, about 1/8 inch thick.
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With a sharp knife,
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cut in to 2-inch squares or shapes as desired and
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place each one on an ungreased baking sheet.
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Prick each cracker all the way through 2 or 3 times with the tines of a fork.
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Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned.
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Remove to a rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 50
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 4.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.0g0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 0.0mg0%
- Total Carbohydrate 1.1g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
- Sugars 0.8g
- Protein 0.1g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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