2022 November Issue
The Redbird Word is the monthly print edition of our student-led newspaper at Alton High.
The Redbird Word is the monthly print edition of our student-led newspaper at Alton High.
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Food Fanfare<br />
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Sharing food with friends and family during special holidays has been a long-standing tradition in American<br />
culture. Our staff created a survey to see which Thanksgiving foods are the most popular with staff and<br />
students. The survey was shared, and 216 people responded. Check out the results!<br />
Pecan, Pumpkin, or Apple Pie?<br />
Ham, Turkey, Other?<br />
Sweet Treats<br />
Design Editor Caleigh Plough shares a couple of<br />
her favorite recipes to create tasty treats.<br />
Ingredients:<br />
(For the pie)<br />
1 14-ounce package refrigerated<br />
pie dough (2 crusts)<br />
1 large apple, peeled and diced<br />
2 tbsp. granulated sugar<br />
1 tbsp. all-purpose flour<br />
1 tbsp. honey<br />
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(For the topping)<br />
1/4 c. all-purpose flour<br />
2 tbsp. packed light brown sugar<br />
1 tbsp. granulated sugar<br />
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon<br />
2 tbsp. salted butter, cut into<br />
small pieces<br />
Mini Apple Pies<br />
Directions:<br />
1. Preheat the oven to 375˚. For the pies: Roll out 1 piece<br />
of pie dough into a 12-inch round. Using a 3-inch<br />
cutter, cut out 12 small rounds. Repeat with the other<br />
piece of pie dough to make 12 more rounds. Press each<br />
round into a hole of a 24-cup mini muffin tin, pressing<br />
the dough evenly up the sides. Place in the refrigerator.<br />
2. Toss the apple, granulated sugar, flour, and honey in a<br />
medium bowl to combine.<br />
3. For the topping: Whisk the flour, brown sugar,<br />
granulated sugar, and cinnamon in a separate medium<br />
bowl. Using a fork or pastry cutter, cut the butter into the<br />
flour mixture, a few pieces at a time, until evenly mixed.<br />
4. Place 1 teaspoon of the apple mixture in each muffin<br />
cup; top with 1 teaspoon of the topping. Bake until golden,<br />
about 20 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then<br />
remove to a rack to cool completely.<br />
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