Source: Nadianb, AdobeStockMargarine is a somewhat forgotten and underestimated ingredient that can be used to prepare a variety of homemade baked goods. In this collection, you'll find the best recipes: from classics like shortbread cookies or jam pie, to waffles and crescent rolls for tea. Each of them is time-tested and proven!
1. Shortbread Cookies with Margarine
Source: AdobeStockQuick, delicious, and very inexpensive – all advantages!
You will need: 300 g margarine, 2 eggs, 300 g sugar, 700 g flour, 1 tsp baking powder, vanilla.
Preparation: Beat soft margarine with eggs and sugar using a mixer, add dry ingredients, and quickly knead the dough. Wrap it in film, refrigerate for half an hour, then roll out and cut the cookies. Bake for 15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees.
2. Jam Pie with Margarine
Source: AdobeStockA beloved pie from childhood – just like mom used to make.
You will need: 200 g margarine, 1 egg, 100 g sugar, 300 g flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 300-350 g thick jam.
Preparation: Beat soft margarine with sugar using a mixer, beat in the egg, and beat again. Gradually add sifted flour with baking powder, knead the dough, and divide it into two unequal parts. Send the smaller part to the freezer for half an hour, and the larger part to the refrigerator.
After that, roll out the larger part of the dough into a pan or baking sheet, form the pie edges, and spread the jam. Grate the dough from the freezer, sprinkle it over the pie, and bake for about 30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees.
3. Waffles with Margarine
Source: AdobeStockSoft waffles, great for breakfast or a snack.
You will need: 100 g margarine, 100 ml milk, 1 egg, 50 g sugar, 200-250 g flour, 1 pinch of salt.
Preparation: Mix melted margarine with salt and sugar, pour in milk, and beat in the egg. Gradually add flour to the dough and mix to avoid lumps. Cook waffles in a waffle maker for 3-5 minutes according to instructions.
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4. Crescent Rolls with Jam and Margarine
Source: AdobeStockKids will surely love these baked goods!
You will need: 300 g margarine, 3 eggs, 200 g sugar, 4.5 cups flour, 1.5 tsp baking soda, 300 g fruit preserve.
Preparation: Beat eggs with sugar using a mixer, cut margarine, and mix 3 cups of flour with baking soda. Chop everything together into crumbs and quickly knead the dough, gradually adding the remaining flour.
Refrigerate the dough for half an hour, then roll it out thinly and cut into triangles. Spread each with fruit preserve and roll into crescent shapes. Bake for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees.
5. Kurnik (Chicken Pie) with Margarine
Source: AdobeStockA hearty homemade pie for lunch or dinner.
You will need: 180 g margarine, 2 eggs, 1/3 cup water, 3 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 400 g chicken fillet, 400 g potatoes, 1 onion, 1 egg yolk, salt, spices.
Preparation: Mix soft margarine, water, eggs, and a pinch of salt, gradually stir in flour with baking soda, knead, and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes. Finely chop chicken fillet, potatoes, and onion, mix, and season the filling to taste.
Divide the dough into two parts, roll out the first part for the base of the kurnik and place it on parchment paper. Add the filling, cover with the second layer of dough, and beautifully crimp the edges. Make a hole in the center of the pie for steam and, if desired, decorate the kurnik with dough figures. Brush with egg yolk and bake for 45 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees.
6. Waffle Tubes with Margarine
Source: AdobeStockBe sure to roll them up immediately before they cool.
You will need: 200 g margarine, 5 eggs, 150 g sugar, 150-180 g flour, 1 pinch of salt.
Preparation: Beat eggs with sugar using a mixer until a white, fluffy mass forms. Add margarine, mix, and gradually add sifted flour with salt. The dough should be homogeneous but quite liquid. Pour it by the spoonful into a heated waffle maker and bake waffles according to instructions.
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7. Lemon Cake with Margarine
Source: AdobeStockStir your favorite nuts, candied fruits, or dried fruits into the finished dough.
You will need: 150 g margarine, 3 eggs, 150 g sugar, 150 g flour, 30 g lemon zest, 1 tsp baking powder, vanilla.
Preparation: Beat margarine with sugar and vanilla using a mixer, then beat in eggs one by one, mixing after each. Add sifted flour with baking powder and, at the very end, stir in lemon zest. Pour the dough into a mold and bake the cake for 45-50 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees.
8. Dough for Savory Pies with Margarine
Source: AdobeStockAnd then any favorite filling comes into play!
You will need: 80 g margarine, 150 ml milk, 50 ml water, 2 eggs, 7 g dry yeast, 500 g flour, 50 g sugar, 0.5 tsp salt, 20 ml vegetable oil.
Preparation: Dissolve dry yeast and a pinch of sugar in warm water, leave the resulting starter for 10-15 minutes. Separately, beat eggs with sugar and salt using a mixer. Mix all this with milk, soft margarine, and the starter, and gradually add sifted flour. Knead thoroughly, leave the dough in a warm place for 1 hour, then pour vegetable oil over it, knead again, and leave in a warm place for another 1 hour. After this, you can proceed to make the savory pies.
9. Chocolate Pie with Margarine
Source: AdobeStockIf desired, you can drizzle it with glaze and decorate to taste.
You will need: 200 g margarine, 1/2 cup milk, 4 eggs, 1.5 cups sugar, 250 g flour, 2 tbsp cocoa, 0.5 tsp baking soda, vanilla.
Preparation: Melt and mix margarine with sugar, cocoa, vanilla, and milk. When the mixture cools, beat in the eggs and whisk. Gradually add flour with baking soda, whisk thoroughly again, and pour the dough into a mold. Bake the pie for about 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees.
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10. Oatmeal Cookies with Margarine
Source: AdobeStockIf you like, add chocolate chips, raisins, or dried cranberries.
You will need: 150 g margarine, 2 eggs, 150 g sugar, 200 g rolled oats, 200 g flour, 1 pinch of salt.
Preparation: Beat soft margarine with sugar using a mixer until fluffy. Add eggs, mix, and add dry ingredients to the dough. Let it rest for 15 minutes, roll into balls, flatten them, and place on parchment paper. Bake cookies for 15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees.
11. Semolina Cake (Mannik) with Margarine
Source: AdobeStockTender and very appetizing – simply delicious!
You will need: 200 ml kefir, 75 g margarine, 2 eggs, 150 g sugar, 150 g semolina, 1 tsp baking powder, vanilla.
Preparation: Pour kefir over semolina and let it sit for half an hour. Pour in melted margarine, mix, and then beat in the eggs. At the very end, stir in sugar, vanilla, and baking powder. Pour the dough into a mold and bake the semolina cake for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees.
12. Cottage Cheese Cookies with Margarine
Source: AdobeStockThose beloved sugar triangles!
You will need: 250 g margarine, 200 g cottage cheese, 120 g sugar, 2.5 cups flour, 0.5 tsp baking soda.
Preparation: Melt and cool margarine, add 80 g sugar, cottage cheese, and slaked soda, and mix. Gradually add flour, knead, and refrigerate the dough for half an hour.
After that, roll out the dough, cut into circles, fold each in half, and then in half again. Dip the triangles in the remaining sugar with the top side and place on parchment paper. Bake for 25-30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees.
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13. Ginger Cookies with Margarine
Source: AdobeStockCut them with festive cookie cutters and decorate to taste.
You will need: 100 g margarine, 100 g honey, 100 g sugar, 1 egg, 2.5 cups flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tbsp cocoa, 2 tbsp water, 1 tsp ground ginger, 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon, other spices to taste, salt.
Preparation: Beat soft margarine with salt and spices using a mixer, add sugar with honey, and mix until smooth. Dissolve cocoa in hot water, pour it in, and beat in the egg.
Mix everything again and gradually add flour with baking powder. Knead and refrigerate the dough for 2 hours. After that, roll out, cut the cookies, and bake for 10-15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees.
14. Muffins with Margarine and Condensed Milk
Source: AdobeStockVery original and at the same time made from simple ingredients.
You will need: 100 g margarine, 200 g condensed milk, 2 eggs, 200-220 g flour, 30 g cocoa, 50 g coconut flakes, 2 tsp baking powder, 2 pinches of salt.
Preparation: Beat eggs with condensed milk until foamy, pour in melted margarine, and beat again. Add flour, baking powder, cocoa, and coconut flakes. Mix the resulting dough with a spoon and transfer it to muffin molds. Bake for 20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees.
15. Apple Pie with Margarine
Source: AdobeStockOther fruits or berries will also work.
You will need: 150 g margarine, 3 eggs, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup flour, 200 g apples.
Preparation: Beat eggs with sugar using a mixer until fluffy, add melted margarine and sifted flour, mix everything again. Peel and slice apples, add them to the dough, then pour everything into a baking dish. Bake the pie for 30-40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees.