CHERRIES
Cherries are a health food and a favorite fruit of many people. If you like cherries you will derive many health benefits and help prevent several kinds of illnesses. All varieties of cherries are good for you, Bing cherries especially.
Research by the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that eating about 35 Bing cherries a day can lower the risk of tendinitis, arthritis, and gout. says scientist Bowerman. Studies also show that Bing cherries reduce the risk of Chronic diseases and metabolic syndrome.
Bing cherries are Utah's State
Fruit.
Note that for there to be
plenty of cherries to feed the people of the world,
there must always be plenty of water, farmland, and a healthy climate.
Eating cherries plain is the best way to get the health benefits from them, but if you health will permit, you can have fun eating cherries in deserts, salads, and also in fruit juices and soft drinks.
Below are some ways to enjoy cherries in many fun and interesting ways.
Feel free to copy any or all of the above information and enjoy better health.
FUN AND APPETISING WAYS TO USE CHERRIES
Prep. Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: Makes 28
Ingredients
4 to 4 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 packages active dry yeast
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 tablespoon finely shredded orange peel (set aside)
1/2 cup orange Juice
3/4 cup dry tart red cherries or cranberries, chopped
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice
Directions
Combine 2 cups of the flour and the yeast in a large mixing bowl;
set aside.
Heat and stir milk, the 1/3 cup sugar, the 1/3 cup butter or margarine, and salt in a medium sauce pan until warm (120
degrees F to 130 degrees F) and butter or margarine almost
melts. Add to flour mixture. Add eggs and 1/2 cup orange juice.
Beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed for 30
seconds, scraping the sides of the bowl. Beat on high speed for
3 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, stir in dried cherries or
cranberries and as much of the remaining flour as you can.
Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Knead in enough of
the remaining flour to make moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes total). Shape dough into a ball.
Place dough in lightly-greased bowl, turning once to grease entire
surface. Cover and let rise in once place about 1 hour until
doubled.
Punch dough down; turn out onto a lightly-floured surface. Divide
dough in half. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. If baking
immediately, grease two foil lined baking sheets; set aside.
For filling, combine 2/3 cup sugar, the 1/4 cup butter or
margarine, the 1 tablespoon flour, and one teaspoon orange peel.
Roll each half of dough into a 14x10 inch rectangle. Spread
filling lengthwise over half of each rectangle. Fold dough in half
lengthwise covering the filling. Cut each rectangle into 14
1 -inch-wide strips. Holding a strip at both ends, carefully twist
one end in one direction and the other end in the opposite
direction. Repeat with other strips.
Place strips on prepared baking sheet, pressing ends down.
Cover and let rise in a warm place about 30 minutes until nearly
doubled. Bake in a 375 degree F over for 15 to 18 minutes or until
lightly browned.
Remove twists from baking sheets and place on a wire rack.
Stir together sifted powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon orange peel, and
enough orange juice (2 or 3 tablespoons) to make the icing easy to
drizzle. Drizzle over rolls. Makes 28.
MAKE-AHEAD TIP
Cover unbaked twists with oiled waxed paper, then with plastic
wrap; chill for 2 to 24 hours, Uncover twists and let stand at room
temperature for 30 minutes. Break any surface bubbles with a
greased wooden toothpick. Prepare baking sheets and bake as
directed above.
Or, place baked and cooled unfrosted twists in a freezer container
or bag, and freeze up to one month. To reheat, place twists on two
baking sheets. Bake in a 350 degree F oven about 10 minutes or
until heated through. Drizzle with orange icing.
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Make your favorite cherry cake.
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Enjoy a cherry ice cream
or soda fountain treat.
Orange-Cherry Twists
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