39 Baking Recipes from Around the World

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39 Baking Recipes from Around the World1/39 French Butter Cookies Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: France The Brittany region of France is known for its use of butter. These French butter cookies, also known as sable Breton, shine the spotlight on the famous ingredient. This recipe is mildly sweet, rich, crisp and has a hint of salt. You won’t be able to resist having a second—or third. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 107 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 42mg

sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein

sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 2/39 Crusty French Loaf 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 1 loaf (16 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: France A delicate texture makes this French bread absolutely wonderful. I sometimes use this French bread recipe to make breadsticks, which I brush with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder. —Deanna Naivar, Temple, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 109 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 225mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Find even more breads from around the world!

These puffs are a wonderful bite-sized treat

3/39 Gougeres Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: France I brought the recipe for these gougeres back from a trip to Nice, France. The original called for Gruyere cheese, but I found that Gouda is a more budget-friendly alternative. These puffs are a wonderful bite-sized treat. If you have leftovers, float a few of these gems on a bowl of soup in place of croutons. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 52 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 71mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars,

0 fiber), 2g protein

0 fiber), 2g protein. 4/39 Conchas Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mexico Concha (Mexican sweet bread) is a breakfast or snack pastry found all over Mexico. It has a fluffy brioche-like dough with a crispy streusel topping, scored to resemble a shell. The pastry can come in a variety of colors and other shapes, but I prefer the plain and chocolate streusel. —Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 roll: 475 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 229mg sodium, 67g carbohydrate

(19g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein

(19g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein. 5/39 Mexican Cinnamon Cookies 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 12 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mexico My extended family shares a meal every Sunday. The aunts and uncles take turns bringing everything from main dishes to desserts like this traditional Mexican cinnamon cookie called reganadas. —Adan Franco, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 47 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 6/39 Jammy Dodgers 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Jammy Dodgers Recipe photo by Taste

7/39 Cornish Pasties 9 Reviews Contest

of Home Total Time 35 min Servings about 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: England On my first trip to Great Britain, I stumbled upon these cookies (or biscuits in the U.K.). These iconic treats, also spelled Jammie Dodgers, can be found everywhere over there. Since I couldn’t find them in the States, I had to make my own homemade Jammy Dodger recipe. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 283 calories, 16g fat (10g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 135mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 7/39 Cornish Pasties 9 Reviews Contest

Serve with a green salad to make a wonderful meal

Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cornish Pasties Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: England My Great-Aunt Gladys was from a small mining town in England where pasties were popular. I loved to watch her craft each Cornish pasty, as she made them in different sizes depending on who was eating. Serve with a green salad to make a wonderful meal. —Verna Hainer, Pueblo, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1/2 pasty: 556 calories, 32g fat (10g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 864mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber),

19g protein

19g protein. 8/39 German Plum Cake 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved German Plum Cake Recipe photo by Jackie Alpers for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love this stunning cake in autumn with apples and pears, but each year I secretly can’t wait for summer to roll back around so I can make plum kuchen. —Anna Daley, Montague, Prince Edward Island Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 185 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 89mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 9/39 Oma’s

Germany My German grandma made this stollen for us when we were young

Marzipan Stollen 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 1 loaf (16 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Germany My German grandma made this stollen for us when we were young. I love its homey taste and how it reminds me of her and the German food she made. I often freeze this sweet bread once it’s shaped into a braid. Then I can pull it out the night before, let it rise on the counter overnight, and bake it in the morning. —Abigail Leszczynski, Beauford, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 270

Take each step at a time, and you’ll be surprised how easy it is to make

calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 73mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 10/39 Bee Sting Cake 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Germany This bee sting cake (aka bienenstich) may look daunting, but it’s well worth the effort. Take each step at a time, and you’ll be surprised how easy it is to make. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 601 calories, 33g fat (17g saturated fat), 183mg cholesterol, 333mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 3g

fiber), 13g protein

fiber), 13g protein. 11/39 Lemon Mango Kanafeh 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Turkey Several years ago I came upon a little neighborhood restaurant making the most incredible Turkish food I’d ever seen or tasted. I was completely blown away by the dessert and had to learn how to make it. —Jodi Taffel, Altadena, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 424 calories, 27g fat (16g saturated fat), 158mg cholesterol, 360mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 12/39 Swedish Butter Cookies 22

It’s impossible to eat just one of these Swedish cookies

Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings about 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sweden It’s impossible to eat just one of these Swedish cookies. Naturally, they’re a favorite with my Swedish husband and children—but anyone with a sweet tooth will appreciate this treat. My recipe is “well-traveled” among our friends and neighbors. —Sue Soderland, Elgin, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 47 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 38mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 13/39 Tahitian Breakfast Treats 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min

Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tahiti This is a healthy take on the Tahitian coconut breakfast treat called Firi Firi, which is typically fried. My version is baked and rolled in a spicy island sugar mix. —Sue Falk, Sterling Heights, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 treat: 251 calories, 8g fat (6g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 191mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 14/39 Linzer Cookies 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Austria This specialty cookie takes a little extra effort,

but the results are sweet!

but the results are sweet! They really help to make the holidays feel special. —Jane Pearcy, Verona, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 161 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 82mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 15/39 Austrian Walnut Cookies 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Austrian Walnut Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Austria Known as palatschinkens in Austria, these rich cookies melt in your mouth. The delicate, tender pastry surrounds a walnut filling that’s just sweet enough. The

recipe comes from a co-worker who was known for her wonderful baked goods

recipe comes from a co-worker who was known for her wonderful baked goods. —Donna Gaston, Coplay, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 182 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 71mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 16/39 Creamy Caramel Flan 64 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Spain A small slice of this impressively rich, creamy, caramel flan dessert goes a long way. What a delightful finish for a special meal or holiday celebration. —Pat Forete, Miami, Florida Nutrition Facts:

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