Flour of Fun

Text and Styling by Esther Ottensoser
Photography by Sina Mizrahi

Here are some beautiful ways to enhance two simple and classic baked goods this Yom Tov. These masterpieces are sure to add panache to your Shavuos dessert table.

Botanical Brownie Bars

These brownies were so much fun to design. They aren’t hard to make, but cutting out the flowers does require a bit of patience. Presented here are three different patterns, using different sized and shaped flower cookie cutters. Have fun and watch your handiwork blossom!

Recipe from the Nitra Ladies Auxiliary Cookbook

YIELDS 3 BROWNIE BARS

Dough + Design

• 1 lb (450 g) margarine
• 1 8-oz (225-g) container pareve whipping cream
• 4⅔ cups flour, divided
• ¼ cup sugar
• ⅓ cup cocoa powder

Brownie Filling

• 2¼ cups sugar
• 2¼ cups flour
• 4 eggs
• 4 Tbsp oil
• 5 oz (140 g) margarine
• ⅞ cup cocoa powder
• 2 tsp vanilla sugar

Prepare the Dough

Combine the margarine, pareve whipping cream, 4 cups flour, and sugar. Knead until smooth.