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["To make Ricotta Pastries:
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In a mixing bowl stir ricotta with sugar, mix in egg yolk; then add rice and orange zest.
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On a lightly floured board roll out one sheet of pastry dough to about 12/14 rectangle.", "Spread half of the ricotta mixture all over the sheet, living 1/2- inch border only in the upper side (from you) of the pastry and brush the border with eggwash.
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Scatter half of the raisins on top of the ricotta mixture and roll it up tightly like a jellyroll (starting with the longer side).", "Reaped the same process with the second sheet of pastry and ricotta filling.
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Brash eggwash all over the rolls, transfer them to a large, lightly floured, cutting board, seam side down. Place into freezer for 20-25 minutes to tighten up, (it is easier to cut them).", "Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
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Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.", "When ready to bake, get the rolls out and cut them in 1-inch slices.
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Place each slice (standing up) on the cooking sheets, brash the top and some more the sides with eggwash and transfer to the oven.", "Bake for about 25- 30 minutes or until the tops and the sides of the pastries are golden brown.
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Rotate the sheets half way of the baking from the lower rack to the upper.
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Cool for 10 minutes, arrange on a platter and dust with powdered sugar.", "To make the Gallette:
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
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Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.", "Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl.
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On a lightly floured board, roll out one sheet of pastry dough to about 12/14 rectangle.", "Spread half of the mixture all over the sheet, living 1/2- inch borders all around the pastry and brush them with eggwash.
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Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and mix it with 1/2 a cup of Panko breadcrumbs.
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Sprinkle half of breadcrumbs on top.", "Reaped the same with the second sheet of pastry, potato-cheese filling and bread crumbs.
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Bake for about 25- 30 minutes or until the tops and the sides of the pastries are golden brown.", "Rotate the sheets half way of the baking time from the lower rack to the upper.
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Cool to room temperature, cut into triangle slices.
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Serve with sour cream mixed with chives, freshly chopped dill, some salt and a pinch or more of cayenne pepper."]
