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Amish Cast Iron Skillet Blackberry Cobbler: Old Fashion Goodness

Written by Dennis Regling in Amish,Amish cooking,Amish Recipes,Recipes

Looking for a delicious and easy dessert that will impress your family and friends? Look no further than this Amish Cast Iron Skillet Blackberry Cobbler recipe! Made with fresh blackberries and baked to golden perfection in a cast iron skillet, this classic dessert is sure to be a hit. Plus, using a cast iron skillet gives the cobbler a rustic, old-fashioned flavor that will transport you back in time. So why wait? Follow this simple recipe and enjoy a warm and comforting dessert that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Amish Cast Iron Skillet Blackberry Cobbler

Don’t make this in anything but a big black skillet. It won’t turn out the same!

Your favorite home-made pie crust or 1 box of 2 refrigerated pie crusts
2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
1 stick butter, melted
1⅓ cups sugar ½ cup flour
¾ cup sugar 
 ½ stick butter, cut into small cubes
½ cup water

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Cast Iron Skillet Blackberry Cobbler
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  •  Place one pie crust and place in bottom and up sides of 12 ” cast iron skillet.
  • Pierce bottom and sides of crust with a fork.
  • Bake 7 minutes; remove from oven.
  • Increase oven temp to 400 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, mix melted butter, 1⅓ cups sugar, and flour.
  • Put berries in bowl with butter/sugar/flour mixture; toss until berries are covered and mixture is crumbly.
  • Gently pour berries into skillet; sprinkle water over berries.
  •   Place second pie crust over top of berries, sealing at the edges of the skillet.
  • Scatter the small pieces of butter on top of the crust.
  • Sprinkle ¾ cups sugar on top of crust.
  • Cut tiny slits in top of pie crust.
  • Bake approximately 45 minutes or until bubbly at edges and beginning to brown on top.
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Amish Restaurant Breakfast Pancakes Recipe

Written by Dennis Regling in Amish Recipes

Amish Restaurant Breakfast Pancakes Recipe
Amish Restaurant Pancakes Recipe
Amish Restaurant Breakfast Pancakes Recipe
Amish restaurants have the fluffiest pancakes. For the same delightful and delicious experience at home, here is the recipe used by one of Amish Country’s best restaurants and in Amish homes everywhere.
Ingredients
  • 2 cups flour (measured with spoon, not sifted*)
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 3 Tbsp. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2⅓ cups low fat buttermilk (don’t use anything above 1%)
  • butter for cooking
Instructions
  1. Preheat a pancake griddle to 350. Peel the paper off of one end of a stick of butter and set on a plate next to the griddle for greasing.
  2. Whisk eggs and buttermilk together in a medium bowl. Add flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Whisk just until combined.
  3. Rub butter in a circle on the griddle and drop ½ cup of batter into the butter spot. As soon as the batter hits the griddle, level it out and smooth it quickly into a circle with your spoon.
  4. The pancakes should be flipped when the 2nd bubble pops. This will take about two minutes on most griddles. Flip the pancake and cook on the second side until no longer doughy.
  5. Every time you put new batter on the griddle you need to butter it again.
  6. Pancakes should be served piping hot off the griddle. Stacking them up or holding them in an oven can cause them to lose the crunchy outside and / or become tough.

Be sure to use real maple syrup with your pancakes, not artificially flavored corn syrup, (yuk!).

Easter Candy Bark – An Amish Treat

Written by Dennis Regling in Amish,Amish cooking,Amish Recipes,Recipes

Easter Candy Bark

If you’re looking for a delicious and easy-to-make treat, Amish bark candy might be just what you need. This sweet treat is a traditional dessert that has been enjoyed by generations of Amish families. Made with just a few simple ingredients, Amish bark candy is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or for sharing with friends and family. In this recipe, we’ll show you how to make this classic candy in just a few easy steps. So, get your ingredients ready and let’s get started!

Ingredients

  • 8oz semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 8oz milk chocolate, chopped
  • 7oz candy melts
  • 1/4 cup Peanut M&Ms
  • 1/4 cup Mini Eggs, chopped
  • 1/4 cup mini malted eggs
  • 1/4 cup pretzels
  • 2 tbsp sprinkles

Directions

  1. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Melt chocolate together, either in the microwave, or in a heat proof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Pour melted chocolate onto parchment paper and spread with a spoon or offset spatula until about 1/4″ thick.
  3. Melt candy melts (like above) and drop in spoonfuls over the melted chocolate. Swirl into chocolate using a knife until you get a pretty marble pattern.
  4. Sprinkle your candy all over the melted chocolate. Chill in the fridge for a few hours until firm, then break into pieces.
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Homemade Amish Cream Eggs For Easter

Written by Dennis Regling in Amish,Amish cooking,Amish Recipes,Amish travel,Mennonites,Recipes

Homemade Amish Cream Eggs
 

These wonderful Easter treats are easy to make and always a big hit. The yellow “yolk” is a pleasant surprise that always gets a big smile.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 stick butter, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • pinch salt
  • 2 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
  • 8 oz milk chocolate

Directions

  1. In large bowl, mix together butter, condensed milk, vanilla, salt and sugar. The consistency should be like a really thick icing.
  2. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, and place the mixture on it. Knead it a few times until it’s smooth.
  3. Take 1/3 of the mixture, put it in a bowl, and dye it with yellow or orange food coloring. Roll this mixture into 16 little balls.
  4. Roll the rest of the white mixture into 16 balls, and flatten into little discs.
  5. Place a yellow ball on top of a little white disc, and wrap the white part around the yellow part. If you find the white discs start drying out, just hold them between your hands for a few seconds, and they’ll get soft again. Form into an egg shape, and place on the parchment lined cookie sheet. Chill eggs for 2 hours.
  6. Melt your chocolate either in the microwave, or in a heat proof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Dip eggs in roll around until they’re covered, then remove with a fork and shake a bit to remove excess chocolate. Put back on parchment paper, and chill again until chocolate is firm.

A Taste of Tradition: Amish Raisin Puff Cookies at Home

Written by Dennis Regling in Amish,Amish cooking,Amish Recipes,Recipes

Delicious raisin-filled cookies with sugar & cinnamon. A taste treat from Amish country.
Amish Raisin Puff Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that have been a favorite among Amish communities for generations. These cookies are light, airy, and filled with sweet raisins, making them the perfect snack to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee. The recipe is simple and requires only a handful of ingredients, making it a great option for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you’re looking for a new cookie recipe to try or want to experience a taste of Amish culture, this Amish Raisin Puff Cookie Recipe is sure to be a hit.
 
 
 
RAISIN PUFFS
  • 1 1/2 cups of raisins
  • 1 cup water
 
Boil raisins in water till the water is gone.  The let the raisins cool.
  • 1 cup softened or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
Add the butter and baking soda to the cooled raisins.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
In a separate bowl, beat together vanilla, eggs and sugar until well combined.  Add the raisin mixture to the sugar/eggs mixture and stir. 
  • 3 1/4 – 3 1/2 cups of flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
Combine the flour and salt with the above raisin mixture in a large bowl, mix well.  At this point, chill for a couple of hours in the refrigerator.
Flour your hands and roll the dough into small balls. 
  • 3 tablespoons of sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
Mix sugar and cinnamon well in a small bowl or plate.  Roll the dough balls in the sugar/cinnamon mixture.
Place balls on ungreased or parchment paper-lined cookie sheets. 
Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until puffed but firm. 
Makes 3 – 5 dozen depending on the size of your dough balls.
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Cheese-Filled Amish Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Written by Dennis Regling in Amish,Amish cooking,Amish Recipes,Recipes

This Cheese-Filled Amish Breakfast Casserole will please any cheese-lover!

This Cheese-Filled Amish Breakfast Casserole is the perfect dish to start your day with a hearty and delicious breakfast. This classic Amish recipe features layers of bread, ham, cheese, and eggs, baked to golden perfection. The creamy and cheesy filling makes this casserole an absolute crowd-pleaser, and it’s ideal for feeding a large family or a group of hungry guests. Whether you’re looking for a special occasion breakfast or an everyday family favorite, this recipe is sure to become a go-to for a hearty and satisfying morning meal. So, grab your apron and let’s get started!

breakfast casserole

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. sliced bacon, diced
  • 1 sweet onion, diced
  • 4 c. frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
  • 9 eggs, light beaten
  • 2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1½ c. small curd cottage cheese
  • 1¼ c shredded Swiss cheese
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven 350 degrees
  2. Grease 9×13 pan
  3. Cook and stir bacon and onion on med high heat until evenly browned, about 10 mins.
  4. Drain
  5. Transfer to large bowl and stir in the remaining ingredients
  6. Pour into pan
  7. Bake 45-50 min – less if divided into two smaller pans – until set and cheese is melted.
  8. Let stand 10 min before cutting and serving
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