Strawberry cheesecake is my 2nd favorite dessert, next to vanilla white cake with strawberries in the middle covered in whipped cream topping. YUM! I wanted to make this easier for myself being I am very busy, going non stop every single day with a 5 year old, 17 year old and 18 year old children. I made this dessert to bring to a family dinner at my brother in laws home. This dessert was gone before I could blink, lol. I literally wanted a second piece but it was gone. So, I made a second one for our family after the party. You Will Need: 1 tub Cheesecake Filling 12 Graham Crackers Crushed 1/2 Cup Sugar 1 Stick Butter, melted 1 lb Strawberries, cut 1/2 Cup Sugar 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
I love making bagels, yes it takes a lot of time, but in the end it is the most rewarding dish you will ever make. Not only is this a simple recipe but it does not require much experience in the kitchen. In fact, I recruited two of my most amazing helpers on this big project (since I was making blueberry bagels along side these plain one! oooeeee!!) These bagels are extremely moist, chewy and perfect! They literally remind me of Panera Bread! YUM YUM!
You Will Need:
1 Cup Warm Water
1 pk Yeast
1 tsp Salt
5 1/2 Cups Bread Flour
1/4 Cup Sugar, not pictured
(see my notes hehe) Place all dry ingredients into a stand mixer
Add Water
You may need a little more water, add 1 tbsp at a time; until the dough forms a ball. Continue mixing on setting 2 for 10 minutes
This is how you want it to look.. elastic-y
Place in a greased bowl. Cover and rise for 40 minutes in a warm area
Roll 4.5 oz balls
Roll into the ball and place on a cookie sheet, rise for 20 minutes covered with a damp towel
Once done rising, place a pointer finger in the middle and spin until a big enough whole
They will not look perfect, but honestly who cares! My kids helped so they look 'goofy' (allow these to rest until water boils)
Boil water in a pot with with 6 tbsp of organic raw honey. Add four to five bagels at a time, gently,
Boil for 1 minute per side
Once down, allow to dry then place back on the baking sheet. Bake 425 degrees for 15-18 minutes turning halfway or until golden brown.
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