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Fruit Bars *G Part 1 - DoughRecipe : Fruit Bars *G Part 1 - Dough
Procedure :
-----------------------------------DOUGH----------------------------------- 1/2 c BUTTER; or MARGARINE, -softened 1/2 c Sugar, GRANULATED; 1/2 c Sugar, BROWN; firmly packed 2 ea EGGS; 1/2 ts VANILLA; 1 c Flour, WHOLE-WHEAT; 1 1/2 c Flour, ALL-PURPOSE; 1/4 c WHEAT GERM, toasted; -unsweetened 1/4 ts SALT; 1/4 ts BAKING SODA; -------------------------------BASIC FILLING------------------------------- x FRUIT (see below) 1/2 c WALNUTS; or ALMONDS 1/3 c SUGAR; 1/2 c ;WATER; 1 ts LEMON PEEL; grated 2 tb LEMON JUICE; --------------------------------FIG FILLING-------------------------------- 1 x Recipe BASIC FILLING -(above) 1 lb FIGS, dried; (about 2 cups -lightly packed) -------------------------------PRUNE FILLING------------------------------- 1 x Recipe BASIC FILLING -(above) 2 c PRUNES, pitted; (moist-pack) 1/4 ts GROUND CINNAMON; FOR DOUGH: In a large bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until creamy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, stir together the whole wheat flour, all- purpose flour, wheat germ, salt and baking soda; gradually add to butter mixture, blending thoroughly. Cover dough tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until easy to handle (at least 1 hour) or until the next day. Meanwhile, prepare filling of your choice; set aside. More Fillings and Instructions in Part 2......... ~----Meal-Master |
