{"id":360,"date":"2023-12-06T05:27:47","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T05:27:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/?p=360"},"modified":"2023-12-06T05:27:50","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T05:27:50","slug":"petits-fours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/special-occasion\/petits-fours\/","title":{"rendered":"Petits Fours"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 c. shortening<br>2 c. sugar<br>3 c. all purpose flour<br>2 t. baking powder<br>3\/4 t. salt<br>1 c. ice water<br>1 1\/2 t. clear imitation butter flavor<br>1 t. vanilla extract<br>3\/4 t. almond extract<br>4 egg whites<br>1\/2 t. cream of tarter<br>10 c. sifted powdered sugar<br>1 c. water<br>3 T. light corn syrup<br>Creamy Decorator Frosting:<br>2 c. sifted powdered sugar<br>1\/4 c. plus 2 T. shortening<br>2 T. milk<br>1\/2 t. vanilla OR almond extract<br>dash of salt<br>paste food coloring<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beat shortening at medium speed in mixer, gradually add 2 c. sugar, beating well. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; slowly add to shortening mixture alternating with 1 c. ice water. Mix batter at low speed, stirring in flavorings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beat egg whites and cream of tarter at high speed until peaks form. Gently fold into batter. Pour batter into two greased 8 inch square pans. Bake at 325 degrees for 40-43 minutes. Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks. Cover and freeze until firm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trim crusts off surfaces, making sure the tops of cakes are flat. Cut each cake into 16 1 3\/4\u2033 squares. Place squares 2 inches apart on wire racks over a jellyroll pan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Combine 10 c. powdered sugar, 1 c. water, 3 T. light corn syrup and vanilla or almond extract in a large sauce pan. Cook over low, until heated through and smooth. Pour warm icing over cakes, completely covering top and sides. If necessary, reheat icing. Ice each cake a second time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Decorate as desired with Creamy Decorator Frosting:<br>Combine 2 c. powdered sugar, 1\/4 c. plus 2 T. shortening, 2 T. milk, dash of salt and 1\/2 t. vanilla or almond extract. Beat with a mixer until smooth. Separate and color with desired colors. Use your favorite decorating bag and tip to make them your own! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From <em>The Ultimate Southern Living Cookbook<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Groceries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>baking powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>imitation butter flavor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cream of tarter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>light corn syrup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>powdered sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>shortening<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>milk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>vanilla extract<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>almond extract<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>paste food coloring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1 c. shortening2 c. sugar3 c. all purpose flour2 t. baking powder3\/4 t. salt1 c. ice water1 1\/2 t. clear imitation butter flavor1 t. vanilla extract3\/4 t. almond extract4 egg whites1\/2 t. cream of tarter10 c. sifted powdered sugar1 c. water3 T. light corn syrupCreamy Decorator Frosting:2 c. sifted powdered sugar1\/4 c. plus 2 T. 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