If you are looking for something exciting to prepare during the holidays, read this article for our top picks for Christmas recipes that oven is needed. So prepare your trusty oven and ensure it is in good condition, and we’ll take your taste buds on an adventure.
Whether you are making cookies, holiday bread, or pies, Christmas is the season for baking. Call our LG range repair service to check your oven before the holidays. Don’t be inconvenienced by a faulty oven when you’ve invited friends and family.
Christmas Baking
It is time to take your fancy baking skills to the test. With Christmas fast approaching and with friends and family over for the holidays, the time is now to show off your baking prowess.
Whether you’re a pro with sweet treats or have mastered the art of savory pies, we’ve covered your Christmas baking needs. Check out our top baking recipes for Christmas.
Stained Glass Cookies
Take your cookies to the next level with these beautiful stained glass cookies. Get into the spirit of Christmas with this church-themed creation that will tickle children’s taste buds.
Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon almond extract, or more to taste
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
20 pieces fruit-flavored hard candy
Procedure:
- Step 1. Preheat your LG oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line it with two baking sheets of parchment paper, then set aside.
- Step 2. Beat powdered sugar and butter in a bowl or mixer. Set the mixer to medium-high until combined. Add egg yolk, vanilla extract, salt, and almond extract into the mix. Mix on low for about 15 seconds. Add the remaining flour and continue to mix until doughy.
- Step 3. Knead the dough three or four times to create a smooth ball. Flatten into a disc and roll to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Step 4. Use decorative cookie cutters to cut out shapes and transfer them to baking sheets. Cut out the center of the cookies using a smaller decorative cookie cutter.
- Step 5. Unwrap candies and place similar colors in separate zip lock bags. Crush the candies with a rolling pin until they are pebble-sized. Then fill the center of the cookie shapes with the crushed candy pieces.
- Step 6. Bake the cookies on the center rack until the cookies have set and the candy pieces have melted. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
Lemon Meringue Pie
This lemon meringue pie is sure to be a hit with adults. This is perfect for sharing during the holiday season. The sweet lemon filling bursts into your mouth with deliciousness.
Ingredients:
Filling
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups water
2 lemons, juiced and zested
2 tablespoons butter
4 egg yolks, beaten
1 (9-inch) pie crust, baked
Meringue
4 egg whites
6 tablespoons white sugar
Procedure:
- Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Step 2. Make the filling by whisking a cup of sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt together in a saucepan. Stir in the water, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Cook the mixture over medium-high heat while stirring frequently. Stir in butter.
- Step 3. Whisk egg yolks in 1/2 cup of hot sugar mixture. Bring to a boil and continue to stir until thick. Remove from heat and pour filling into baked pastry shell.
- Step 4. Make the meringue by beating the egg whites in a bowl until foamy. Add sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form. Spread the meringue over the pie filling, sealing the edges of the crust.
- Step 5. Bake in a preheated oven for about 10 minutes until the meringue is golden brown.
Amish White Bread
This recipe is easy to follow for those who fancy white bread and doesn’t take long to make.
Ingredients:
2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
⅔ cup white sugar
1 ½ tablespoon active dry yeast
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ teaspoons salt
6 cups bread flour
Procedure:
- Step 1. Dissolve sugar in a large bowl with warm water. Stir in yeast. Allow to proof until yeast becomes a creamy foam.
- Step 2. Mix salt and oil into the yeast. Mix in a cup of flour at a time. Knead dough until smooth. Place in a well-oiled bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Allow the yeast to rise to double in about an hour.
- Step 3. Knead the dough for a few minutes and cut it in half. Shape the dough into loaves and place into well-oiled loaf pans. Allow dough to rise until it has topped the pans by an inch for about 30 minutes.
- Step 4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Step 5. Bake the loaves for 30 minutes in the preheated oven until golden brown.
You will only enjoy baking these recipes when your range is working properly. So before the holiday season arrives, let our LG cooking appliance repair experts ensure your cooking appliances are in good working condition to avoid the inconvenience of a broken range during the holidays.
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