Does anyone know where I can find out how to make fortune cookies from scratch?!
Does anyone know where I can find out how to make fortune cookies from scratch?
Answers:
Fortune Cookie Recipe
Fortune cookies can be tricky to make - it's important to make sure that the cookie batter is spread out evenly on the baking sheet. Instead of using the back of a wooden spoon to spread the batter, it's better to gently tilt the baking sheet back and forth as needed. Wearing cotton gloves makes it easier to handle and shape the hot cookies. This fortune cookie recipe makes about 10 cookies.
INGREDIENTS:
2 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 teaspoons water
PREPARATION:
1. Write fortunes on pieces of paper that are 3 1/2 inches long and 1/2 inch wide. Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease 2 9-X-13 inch baking sheets.
2. In a medium bowl, lightly beat the egg white, vanilla extract, almond extract and vegetable oil until frothy, but not stiff.
3.Sift the flour, cornstarch, salt and sugar into a separate bowl. Stir the water into the flour mixture.
4. Add the flour into the egg white mixture and stir until you have a smooth batter. The batter should not be runny, but should drop easily off a wooden spoon.
5. Place level tablespoons of batter onto the cookie sheet, spacing them at least 3 inches apart. Gently tilt the baking sheet back and forth and from side to side so that each tablespoon of batter forms into a circle 4 inches in diameter.
6. Bake until the outer 1/2-inch of each cookie turns golden brown and they are easy to remove from the baking sheet with a spatula (14 - 15 minutes).
7. Working quickly, remove the cookie with a spatula and flip it over in your hand. Place a fortune in the middle of a cookie. To form the fortune cookie shape, fold the cookie in half, then gently pull the edges downward over the rim of a glass, wooden spoon or the edge of a muffin tin. Place the finished cookie in the cup of the muffin tin so that it keeps its shape. Continue with the rest of the cookies.
Do I look like I am Chinese? LOL
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Cheaper if you just buy them... seriously. You can pay a couple bucks for a box of 50 and pay a fortune just making them.
But if you wanted your own fortunes, use tweezers to take out the fortunes in it already and replace them with your own.
That's how I asked a girl out one time. She thought it was SOOOO SWEET!
Try Epicurious.com. I know there is an almond fortune cookie recipe on there there may be more.
They have lots of recipes. I've tried several of them and they are very good.
Happy cooking.
Easy Fortune Cookie Recipe
8 ounces all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 ounces sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 ounces vegetable oil
4 ounces egg whites
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 300F.
In a deep bowl, mix the following ingredients: flour, corn starch, sugar and salt.
Blend in oil, egg whites, water and vanilla extract.
Beat until smooth consistency.
Write your own "Fortune" on a piece of paper 2 1/2" by 1/2".
Scoop a tablespoon of cookie batter and spread evenly into a 4" circle on a well greased baking sheet. Bake cookie for about 14 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Remove one cookie at a time from the oven. You have about 15 seconds working time before the cookie hardens.
Place the "Fortune" in the middle of the cookie. Shape the cookie by folding it in half and grasp both ends. Place the finished cookie in a muffin pan with the ends down to hold it unique shape.
This recipe for Easy Fortune Cookie serves/makes 1 dozen
Enjoy! ~-~