FARINA SQUARES
I remember these as a child. I loved the creamy, lemony filling with the crisp outsides. I have searched for this recipe for years, only to find it in a a very old recipe book of my mothers, which was stored away with assorted other items, after her death. I am thrilled to have located it and hope you will enjoy these as much as...
Provided by Carole Fanelli
Categories Cookies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. In a double boiler, add milk and sugar. When it comes to a boil, stir in the farina or (polenta) and cook 20 minutes until thick. Keep an eye on this step to guard against the mixture scorching...so stir frequently.
- 2. Beat together: egg yolks, grated lemon,lemon juice, almond extract and whiskey. Add this to the first mixture and cook another 10 minutes. Stirring frequently. I would recommend you temper the egg mixture before adding it all into the hot farina ,mixture. You could end up with scrambled eggs if you don't. so add a small amount of the hot milk into the egg mixture before adding the rest in.
- 3. Pour this mixture into a buttered pyrex baking pan. a 9X12 should work. Let this rest for 10 minutes, to set up. When they are firm enough to work with...
- 4. Cut into squares and dip each in beaten eggs and then in finely chopped white bread crumbs. fry a few at a time.
- 5. sprinkle the fried farina squares with powdered sugar and enjoy.
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Blessed Idemudian
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so easy and delicious.
Raheem Maklah
[email protected]These squares are the perfect comfort food. They're warm, gooey, and delicious.
Iyanna Grier
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!
Fiatu Diking
[email protected]These squares are a great way to get your kids to eat farina. My kids love them and they don't even realize they're eating something healthy.
Joury Ghanem
[email protected]I love the way these squares smell when they're baking. It fills the whole house with a warm, inviting aroma.
Shotoo Todorki
[email protected]These squares are a great make-ahead breakfast. I made a batch on Sunday and had them for breakfast all week.
AZIZ SWAR
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my squares turned out perfect. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Jamshaid Dogar
[email protected]These squares were too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of brown sugar next time.
Alice Matute
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my squares turned out dry and crumbly. I think I might have overbaked them.
Abid sikari
[email protected]These squares are a great way to use up leftover farina. I always have a box of farina in my pantry and now I know what to do with it.
Joel Rodriguez
[email protected]I added a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the batter and it really enhanced the flavor.
Wah Wah
[email protected]I used whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour and they turned out great.
Mukesh
[email protected]These squares are so easy to make. I had them in the oven in less than 30 minutes.
january wolf witch
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of farina, but I really enjoyed these squares. They're definitely worth trying.
Batii Khizat
[email protected]These squares are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The brown sugar and cinnamon give them a nice sweetness, while the farina adds a savory flavor.
Smily Boy
[email protected]I love the texture of these farina squares. They're soft and chewy, with a slightly crispy top.
Asanka Asanka
[email protected]These farina squares were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and taste delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.