THE MENUS IN MY PREMIUM AREA
If I were to host three dinner parties this autumn, these are the menus I’d choose…
Three opportunities to get together around a lovely table.
MENU No. 2 — A Thursday evening
What an idea! I’ve invited some friends round on Thursday evening for a proper dinner.
Crispy savoury puff pastry · Poultry with tarragon · Chocolate & orange
How about we finally took the time to entertain guests?
Pears, chanterelles & hazelnuts · Roast lamb · Autumn pavlova
MENU No. 15 — An evening with a difference
How about we do something a bit out of the ordinary tonight?
Autumn Cappuccino · Salmon in a golden coating · Chocolate & pear
For each menu: the recipes, the shopping list and my plan of action to organise everything in advance.
Your guests are seated.
You too.
Oven baked doughnuts with Ricotta (traditional method & Thermomix)
Description
And with it, the desire to indulge. Here's an emblematic recipe from Germany and Austria that we love at home: oven-baked Quark or Ricotta doughnuts. Light, fluffy and not fried, they're perfect for young and old alike. They come in a variety of seasonal shapes: bunnies, lambs or chicks for Easter, hearts for Valentine's Day, stars for Christmas... but whichever cookie cutter you use, they always disappear in the blink of an eye! Quark, which is firmer and creamier than fromage blanc, can be found in some supermarkets, cheese shops and markets. It can also be replaced by Ricotta or drained Greek yoghurt.
Ingredients
Instructions
- TRADITIONAL METHOD
Preparation (classic method)
1. Mix the Ricotta (or Quark), eggs, sugar, vanilla sugar, oil and lemon zest until smooth.
2. Add the flour and baking powder. Knead to obtain a supple dough, similar to brioche dough.
3. Leave to rest for 30 minutes, then knead again briefly by hand.
4. Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan assisted).
5. Roll out the pastry to a thickness of 1.5 to 2 cm. Cut out shapes with a cookie cutter.
6. Brush with melted butter before cooking for soft fritters.
7. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until barely golden. Leave to cool.
8. Brush again with melted butter and immediately roll in fine sugar.
Delicious warm or cold.
THERMOMIX® METHOD
Thermomix® preparation
1. Place the Ricotta (or Quark), eggs, sugar, vanilla sugar, oil and lemon zest in the bowl.
Mix for 1 min / knead mode.
2. Add the flour and baking powder. Mix for a further 1 min / kneading mode.
3. Leave to rest for 30 mins, then knead again briefly by hand.
4. Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan assisted).
5. Roll out the pastry to a thickness of 1.5 to 2 cm. Cut out shapes with a cookie cutter.
6. Brush with melted butter before cooking for soft fritters.
7. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until barely golden. Leave to cool.
8. Brush again with melted butter and immediately roll in fine sugar.
Delicious warm or cold...
