RCI-SN.003.0199.001
Pigs-in-Blankets
Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at [http://Groups.Yahoo.Com/Group/World_Recipes/ World Re
Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Total40 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- 1 cup
- 1 teaspoon
- ¼ teaspoon
- ¼ teaspoon
- 3 tablespoons
- chilled vegetable shortening¼ cup
- buttermilk or plain yogurt⅓ cup
- 1 large
- frankfurters10 unitends trimmed and frankfurters halved crosswise
Method
1
Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and toasted wheat germ in a large bowl.
2
Cut the chilled vegetable shortening into small pieces and add to the dry mixture, then use a fork or pastry cutter to work it in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3
Whisk together the buttermilk and egg yolk in a small bowl, then add to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined into a soft dough.
4
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to about ⅛-inch thickness, then cut into 10 rectangles approximately 2 by 3 inches.
5
Pat the halved frankfurters dry with paper towels, then place one piece near the edge of each dough rectangle.
6
Roll each rectangle around its frankfurter piece, sealing the seam with a pinch, and place seam-side down on a baking sheet.
7
Preheat the oven to 425°F and bake the pigs-in-blankets for 18-20 minutes until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
20 minutes
8
Cool for 2-3 minutes on the baking sheet before serving.