Mr. Pretzels in Richmond Center
Lorna and I picked up a pretzel from Mr. Pretzels for snack while we were in Richmond Center. My family used to get this type of soft pretzel from Metrotown…
Raisin Scones
The second baked goods which Minoo prepared at the Gilmore Park Church Community Kitchen is Raisin Scones.
The Raisin Scones are a hit with my boys as they are buttery. I made this with grated Cheddar or Parmesan cheese at home as my boys do not like raisins.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (500ml) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons (18ml) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2ml) salt
- 1/2 cup (125ml) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup (50ml) sultana raisins
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup (175ml) milk
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Dates and Prunes Squares
Minoo decided to have a theme of baked goods at the Gilmore Park Church Community Kitchen. It is the time of the year where there will be numerous potlucks to attend and baked goods make a good potluck item. Making baked goods as a gift during this holiday season is so much more personal and thoughtful than buying store bought gifts.
The first recipe is a Dates and Prunes Squares. This is a crumbly square but it is so good with the natural sweetness from the dates and prunes and it’s rich in fiber.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (375ml) chopped pitted dates
- 1 1/2 cups (375ml) chopped pitted prunes
- 1 cup (250ml) boiling water
- 3/4 teaspoon (4ml) ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon (1ml) ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 1/2 cups (375ml) large-flake rolled oats
- 1 1/4 cups (300ml) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon (2ml) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (2ml) baking soda
- 2/3 cup (150ml) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons (25ml) cold water
- 1/2 cup (125ml) chopped almonds
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